City guide · Portugal

Sintra

A magical hillside town just outside Lisbon where fairy-tale palaces, mysterious gardens, and ancient Moorish ruins are nestled within a lush forested landscape that Lord Byron called a 'glorious Eden.'

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Top attractions in Sintra

Our guides to the main sights in Sintra, with practical details for each.

Portugal · Palaces

Sintra National Palace

The best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, distinguished by its iconic twin conical chimneys and a remarkable interior decorated with the finest examples of Mudéjar tilework on the Iberian Peninsula.

Portugal · Palaces

Pena Palace

A fantastical 19th-century Romanticist palace perched atop the Sintra hills, Pena Palace is a riot of vivid colors, eclectic architectural styles, and fairy-tale turrets surrounded by exotic parkland.

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Popular tours in Sintra

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Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Get ready for a day that will follow the steps of our monarchs in Sintra, we will visit some of their most beautiful palaces and you will have the true feeling of what was like living in…

5.0 (763 on Viator) 9 h Private tour Free cancellation listed

Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep

As locals of Sintra, we’ve designed this tour to offer an authentic experience beyond the typical tourist route. Our guides are Sintra residents with backgrounds in archaeology, history,…

5.0 (422 on Viator) 6 h Private tour Free cancellation listed

Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes

Sintra has a lot of unique attractions, akin to a wonderland, which can be overwhelming for first-timers or those unfamiliar with this fairy-tale village. That's why we make it simple –…

5.0 (414 on Viator) 7 h Small group Free cancellation listed

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast

You will meet your friendly local guide at your Hotel or at any other meeting point of your choice. From there, you'll be taken on an adventure to discover the secrets, mysteries and…

5.0 (275 on Viator) 5 h Private tour Free cancellation listed

Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

Visit Sintra with a local guide on a full-day tour. Take the opportunity to visit Sintra's most famous monuments, including Pena National Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da…

4.9 (290 on Viator) 8 h Private tour Free cancellation listed

Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

Embark on a magical journey through Sintra, guided by a passionate local expert who will reveal the secrets and stories that turn every landscape into a real-life fairy tale. Our…

4.9 (250 on Viator) 4 h 30 min Private tour Free cancellation listed

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