Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours 5.0 (6)

Day trip to Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros, an abandoned cliff convent and pillow shaped pastries.

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What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Enjoy a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon to the enchanting Sintra with one of our Lisbon hosts by your side
  • Explore the town of Sintra, its rugged landscapes full of fairytale castles and its rugged coastline
  • Your experience, your way - walk the charming squares and colorful mansions or visit multiple well-preserved landmarks like Castelo dos Mouros
  • See phenomenal secret spots known only to locals, from your host's point of view
  • Enjoy lunch at an authentic local eatery
  • Throughout your day out, speak to your host about what they think you’ll enjoy when you head back to Lisbon

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience
Train ticket from Lisbon to Sintra and back
8 hours with your host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (apart from return tickets to Sintra)
Gratuities (optional)
Your own Gothic Palace

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Swap the mosaic-tiled streets of Lisbon for something more rugged, the wild beauty of Serra de Sintra.

Happily only a mere 40-minute train ride away, you’ll head here with one of our local Lisbon hosts and explore Sintra together, at a pace that suits you.

But you can barely move an inch in this mountainous, pine tree-covered region without bumping into gothic palaces, imposing Moorish castles, charming squares, and colorful mansions (a slight exaggeration but it does feel a lot like stepping into a fairytale).

It’s really no surprise that the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take your pick from the fairytale Palacio Nacional de Sintra, the extravagant Pena Palace, and the imposing Castelo dos Mouros, which was built in the 9th century - or see them all!

Feast on authentic local cuisine at a spot recommended by your host, grab some travesseiro pastries to go (Sintra is the birthplace of these famous sweet treats, whose name means ‘pillows’) then head to the dramatic Atlantic coastline for cliffs plunging into tempestuous waters.

You might just discover an abandoned convent carved into the rock, but if that sounds a bit too eerie, you could enjoy a few hours relaxing on a secluded beach - after all, exploring can be tiring work.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Kathryne, Oct 2024

Wonderful trip to Sintra. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the city and the areas visited which was helpful to know.

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Sarah, Oct 2024

My husband and I did a 3 hour private walking tour with Ricardo and we saw so much! Ricardo really knows Lisbon and took us to famous spots on everyone’s list as well as lesser knows parts of the city that added charm and authenticity to our experience. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved spending time with him and learning about Lisboa!

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Kathryne, Oct 2024

Pedro was wonderful! So knowledgeable about the city, history, foods and lovely to be around.

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Kathryne, Oct 2024

We enjoyed hearing all about the city, the history and culture during the tour. Ricardo was wonderful! Highly recommend!

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Kenn, Oct 2024

Pedro made our Lisbon experience memorable and educational. We appreciated our customized tour and his suggestions for restaurants and our interests. Thank you Pedro for our great day filled with memories!

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Nina, Oct 2024

We really enjoyed Pedro’s tour, and his affable and thoughtful presentation. Highly recommended!

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