Half-Day Sintra: Pena Palace & Regaleira Small-Group Tour

5.0(290)4 hFree cancellationBy EasyEscape Tours

About this activity

Make the most of your time in Portugal with a carefully designed half-day tour featuring Sintra's most iconic landmarks, including Pena Palace and the world-famous Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira.

Starting directly in Sintra, you'll spend your time exploring instead of sitting on a long coach ride from Lisbon.

Designed for independent travellers, this small-group experience combines expert local guidance with a thoughtfully planned itinerary, including Pena Palace, Sintra's historic centre, and Quinta da Regaleira.

With morning and afternoon departures available, it's the perfect way to discover the very best of Sintra while leaving time to explore Cascais, Lisbon, or simply relax for the rest of the day.

What's included

✓All required insurance
✓Guided walk through Sintra's historic town centre
✓Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
✓Comfortable air-conditioned transportation within Sintra
✓Small-group tour with one language per departure
✓Guided visit through the Pena Palace grounds, terraces, and gardens

Not included

✕Entrance fees to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
✕Pena Palace Terraces, chapel and gardens only(cash)
✕Quinta da Regaleira(cash)
✕Tickets reserved after booking. Please bring cash to pay your guide on the day.
✕Transportation to/from Sintra
✕Food and beverages
✕Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

The meeting time may be different from the tour starting time. To avoid being late and missing the tour, check the reminder sent to you before the tour, which will include the exact meeting time and location. Ideally Arrive 15m earlier. By train Get off at PORTELA DE SINTRA train Station not SINTRA.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be aware that the meeting time may be different from the tour starting time. To avoid being late and missing the tour, please check the reminder sent directly to you before the tour, which will include the exact meeting time and location.
Please arrive at the meeting point (may change confirm the message sent to you directly) before your scheduled departure time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
This tour includes approximately 7–8 km (4.5–5 miles) of walking over cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, stairs, and two uphill sections of around 15 minutes each. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
This tour requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, we'll contact you to offer an alternative departure time or date.
Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. We'll reserve your tickets after booking, and payment is made in cash (euros) to your guide on the day of the tour.
In the unlikely event that Pena or Regaleira close due to weather, safety, or other unforeseen circumstances, we'll visit alternative monuments to ensure a complete and enjoyable experience.
On 24, 25, and 31 December, and 1 January, Pena Palace and Regaleira are closed to visitors. Alternative itinerary will be offered on these dates.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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