Private Access Pena Palace & Express Sintra Tour from Lisbon

New tour

18 reviews

4 hours

Max 19

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Explore Pena Palace before the public arrives, with only your small group.
  • Enjoy a relaxing drive through Portugal’s countryside on a private minibus with an expert guide.
  • Wander Sintra’s charming streets and quaint shops at your own pace, with plenty of time to explore.
  • Return to Lisbon at your leisure with a flexible train ticket.
  • Discover the rich history and unique architecture of Pena Palace with stories shared by a passionate local guide.
  • Sites Visited
  • Pena Palace
  • Sintra city center
  • Tour Includes
  • VIP early access to Pena Palace
  • Outbound transport to Sintra on private minibus
  • Return transport to Lisbon by train
  • Free time in Sintra city center
  • Local English-speaking guide

Have Pena Palace all to yourself and get the VIP treatment.

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Latest reviews
Excellent
It is rather redundant to say that nowadays visiting any place of interest means standing in lines, public transportation, crowds and very little time to soak in what you want to see. Not with this tour. The Private Access Pena Palace & Express Sintra Tour from Lisbon takes away all the hassle, gives you a smooth ride to the palace gates and most importantly you kind of glide through this fairytale palace surrounded by luxurious vegetation on top of clouds. No noise, no clicking of cameras, no pushing. You hear your guide easily and are able to ask questions. The Palace offers you diversity with its miscellaneous styles, beauty and sense of humour. As you finish your tour and look down from the queens balcony, which is opened on very warm days, and watch the crowds climbing up you do feel like royalty. A word about our guide, Nina, who makes you feel comfortable and explains things in a simple and knowledgeable way. Thank you. It is so worth it to get up early. As you finish before midday and feel refreshed you are able to take advantage from the rest of your day instead of dragging yourself back to the hotel. I highly recommend it.
Tripadvisor customer · Paula · Aug 02, 2025
Excellent
This tour was remarkably beautiful! The way our guide, Jaime, presented the Pena palace, the town of Sintra and the Regaleira estate perfectly matched the mood of the surrounding scenery. Such a deep, well-paced, and impressive experience. A day to remember!
Tripadvisor customer · Nina · Jul 16, 2025
Excellent
We had an amazing time on our early access tour of Pena Castle and Sintra. It was amazing to have the place to ourselves and the small group we were with, along with our tour guide, Anna. Anna did a fabulous job pointing out interesting features and keeping it entertaining (even for our teenager). The hoards of tourists started showing up just as we were leaving. :) After riding back to town, Anna gave us some great recommendations for pastries and lunch, then we toured Quinta de Regaleira on our own, spent some time in town, then took the tour provided train tickets back to Lisbon (the train trip back was very easy). Weve used Walks before for an exclusive access tour in Barcelona and loved it as well. We now seek these out in every location we visit!
Tripadvisor customer · BuckinghamPAMom · Jul 13, 2025
Excellent
I had an unforgettable experience exploring Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira with guide Borja. His expertise and passion for history brought the sites to life. The Pena Palace's stunning architecture and Quinta's mysterious tunnels and gardens were fascinating. Borja's insightful commentary and personalized attention made the tour truly special. I highly recommend this private tour to anyone seeking a unique experience in Lisbon
Tripadvisor customer · Raúl · Jun 25, 2025
Excellent
Unforgettable day in Sintra! Borja, our expert guide, led us through the mystical Quinta da Regaleira and the breathtaking Pena Palace. Private tour was worth every penny! Borja's insights brought the history to life. 5/5 stars, highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Héctor · Jun 25, 2025

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