VIP Sintra Tour from Lisbon with Private Access to Pena Palace

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27 reviews

6.5 hours

Max 19

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Beat the crowds with private entry to Pena Palace before opening (morning tour) or after closing (afternoon tour).
  • Explore the palace's fascinating history and stunning views on a guided tour.
  • Discover Quinta da Regaleira's enchanting gardens and the mystical Initiation Well.
  • Relax with private bus transfers from Lisbon and between sites—no need to figure out how to get places on your own!
  • Enjoy a stress-free itinerary that's perfect for fitting in Sintra’s highlights while leaving the other half of your day free.
  • Sites Visited
  • Pena Palace
  • Quinta da Regaleira
  • Sintra city center
  • Sintra Naional Palace (exterior)
  • Tour Includes
  • VIP access to Pena Palace
  • Entry to Quinta da Regaleira
  • Private round-trip transport by minibus
  • Headsets (if needed)
  • Local English-speaking guide

Unlock the mystique of Sintra with exclusive access to Pena Palace away from the crowds.

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Verified Customer reviews

Latest reviews
Excellent
We chose the VIP morning tour of Pena Palace with a visit to Quinta da Regaleira. We had the palace to our group of 3 (with our tour guide - Cecelia) for a little over an hour before the castle opened to the general public. Our driver was able to drop us off right at the castle gate instead of the lower shuttle entrance. Cecelia was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We were able to stop for pastries and coffee on the charming town of Sintra. And we truly enjoyed our visit to Quinta da Regalaria. We could not help but to contrast the crowds and traffic from our early morning visit to the palace to our post palace experience. Sintra is flooded with visitors after 10a even in mid October. We were spoiled by our experience with Cecelia.
Tripadvisor customer · Camper82144 · Oct 19, 2025
Excellent
I could not imagine doing a Sintra tour any other way. Just as our tour was concluding, there were what seemed like hundreds of people waiting to enter the palace. Our tour guide Alicia was very informed about the palace.
Tripadvisor customer · kevin · Sep 20, 2025
Excellent
Sintra is absolutely one of a kind! Entering Pena Palace an hour before the public was an unforgettable experienceour small group of ten had the entire palace to ourselves for a full hour. It felt truly magical, and I cant imagine visiting any other way. That alone was worth the price of the tour! But there was so much more to enjoy. Our guide, Raquele, was incrediblewarm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Portugal and Sintra. She brought the history of each place to life in such a fun and engaging way. We also had some free time at the end to explore the town, and Raqueles food recommendations were spot-on. As a solo traveler, I loved meeting others in the group and sharing the experience together. This isnt my first tour with Walks of Europe, and once again they exceeded my expectations. Their guides are consistently top-notch, and this tour was no exception.
Tripadvisor customer · Tanya · Aug 31, 2025
Excellent
Magical and incredible excursion: we really loved our day! We chose the Sintra excursion with a visit to Quinta da Regaleira and the Pena Palace with VIP access: we had the palace privatized for us, after closing to the public, it was just incredible and unreal!! We were super excited to see the palace empty with no one inside, since it's usually a crowded place. Our guide Ann-Elisa was super nice and wanted to make us happy by sharing her knowledge. The ride was super comfy and chill in the air-conditioned mini van. I totally recommend this activity It's worth the price
GetYourGuide customer · Charline · France · Aug 26, 2025
Excellent
Wonderful choice when visiting Sintra Pena Palace. Entrance before general public enhanced the experience tremendously. Comfortable ride from Lisbon and a charming, knowledgeable guide. Thanks Anna-Lisa for making our visit so special!
Tripadvisor customer · SusanEGA · Jul 05, 2025

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