Private driver
Your private driver in Lisbon and beyond: a certified chauffeur-guide for Sintra, the coast, Fátima and multi-day trips, from €129 per vehicle.
What's included
Around 70% of our fleet is electric, just request one when you book. Every vehicle is modern, air conditioned and has Wi-Fi on board.
Our drivers are passionate local guides, ready to share stories and insider tips.
A car carries up to 4 passengers and a van up to 8. Groups of 9 to 15 travel in two vans, booked as one; above 15 we prepare a custom quote.
From a two-hour run to a full week: 11 durations, from 2 hours to 7 days, all priced per vehicle.
Book for one or more days and we'll handle your airport pick-up and drop-off too.
All our vehicles include complimentary WiFi, so you can browse and share as you go.
How long do you need us
Some days are best left unscripted. With Swingo's private driver-guide, you decide the day and we make it happen: the palaces of Sintra with your Pena and Regaleira tickets already booked, the cliffs of Cabo da Roca and the seaside at Cascais, the sanctuary at Fátima, or simply the corners of Lisbon you have not seen yet. Your driver is also a certified local guide, so you get the history and the hidden spots, not just the wheel.
2 to 3 hours
Need a driver-guide for a few hours? Perfect for a first orientation when you land, a transfer with photo stops along the way, or a short, focused outing in the city. You set the priorities, your guide does the rest, luggage and timing handled.
around 4 hours
Half a day, one clear goal. Go deep into Lisbon's neighbourhoods and viewpoints, or make the short hop to Sintra or the coast without committing to a full day. Monument tickets pre-booked on request, so you never lose the afternoon to a queue.
6 to 12 hours
This is the heart of what we do. A full day shaped around you, most often beyond Lisbon: Sintra's Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira with tickets pre-booked, the westernmost cliffs of Europe at Cabo da Roca and the bay at Cascais; or Fátima and the monasteries; or the wine country and the coast. Your certified guide drives, narrates, books the tickets, finds the parking and the lunch, and keeps the day at your pace.
2 to 7 days
One guide-driver, several days, no starting over each morning. Ideal for travellers who want to see more of Portugal with continuity and trust. Airport pickup and drop-off are included with any multi-day booking, and your guide builds the route around your interests, day by day.
Where can we take you
Sintra and its palaces, Cascais and Cabo da Roca, Fátima and the monasteries, Évora, Óbidos and the Silver Coast, the Arrábida wine country, or the Lisbon you have not met yet. Anywhere within about 130 km of Lisbon, up to a 250 km day.
Just need the airport run? See airport transfers instead.
Prices
Not per person. The group size sets the vehicle: a car up to 4 passengers, a van up to 8, and two vans for 9 to 15. Above 15 we prepare a custom quote.
| Duration | Car (1-4) | Van (5-8) | Two vans (9-15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | €129 | €153 | €305 |
| 4 hours | €222 | €259 | €518 |
| 6 hours | €252 | €299 | €597 |
| 8 hours | €285 | €338 | €676 |
| 1 day (12 hours) | €315 | €374 | €747 |
| 2 days | €630 | €747 | €1.495 |
| 3 days | €944 | €1.121 | €2.242 |
| 4 days | €1.259 | €1.495 | €2.989 |
| 5 days | €1.574 | €1.868 | €3.736 |
| 6 days | €1.889 | €2.242 | €4.484 |
| 7 days | €2.203 | €2.615 | €5.231 |
A booking fee of 1.25% is added at checkout. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund. Instant confirmation.
Before you book
Included
Certified local driver-guide, not just a driver. A comfortable modern vehicle with Wi-Fi and air conditioning; around 70% of our fleet is electric, just request one when you book. Hotel, airport or cruise-port pickup and drop-off. Bottled water. Reach anywhere within about 130 km of Lisbon, up to 250 km in a day.
Not included
Lunch and gratuities. Monument tickets are not included in the base fee: your guide pre-books timed tickets on request (Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and more), charged to you at cost.
Vehicles and group size
A car carries up to 4 passengers, a van up to 8, and groups of 9 to 15 travel in two vans, booked as one. For more than 15 passengers we prepare a custom quote.
Accessibility
Wheelchair, stroller and infant-seat friendly. Tell us what you need when you book and we will allocate the right vehicle.
Meeting point
Your hotel, the airport or the cruise port, included in every booking.
For partners
Our team is ready to chat and show you how we work, so you can discover why partnering with us means offering your guests seamless, tailor-made experiences that leave them with unforgettable memories.
Become a partner4.8 · 1,388 reviews on TripAdvisor
"We had a fantastic 3-day private tour with Alberto through Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Évora, Nazaré, Óbidos and Porto. He even included some surprises along the way."
"Our tour guide was Adriano. Very well spoken, great knowledge of history. We really enjoyed spending three days together exploring Lisbon and Fátima."
"Susana was amazing! She made sure my 79-year-old mother was able to do everything, she even had a step stool for the car, and let us go at our own pace."
Questions
A private driver in Lisbon starts at €129 for two hours in a car for up to 4 passengers, or €153 by van for up to 8. A full regional day runs €252 to €315, and multi-day hire starts at €630 for two days. Prices are per vehicle, with monument tickets billed separately.
For groups of three or more, a private driver often costs less per person than separate tours. One car at €285 for a full day carries 4 passengers, about €71 each, with hotel pickup, a certified guide at the wheel and no fixed route, itinerary changes included.
Yes. The classic loop is Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one 6 to 8 hour day. Sintra is about 30 km from Lisbon, and Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Your guide pre-books Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets, so you skip the ticket queues.
Your driver-guide pre-books timed monument tickets on request: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and more. Tickets are not included in the base fee and are charged to you at cost, with the booking, the timing and the pickup logistics handled for you.
A car carries up to 4 passengers and a van up to 8. Groups of 9 to 15 travel in two vans, priced as one booking. Above 15 passengers we prepare a custom quote instead of an online price. The group size sets the vehicle, and every price shown is per vehicle.
Lisbon has had a Low Emission Zone since 2011: on weekdays from 07:00 to 21:00, the Baixa and Avenida da Liberdade area only admits Euro 3 or newer vehicles, with fines around €120. Electric vehicles are exempt, and around 70% of our fleet is electric: ask when you book and we will allocate one for your city days.
Hotel, airport and cruise-port pickup and drop-off are included in every booking. The service covers anywhere within about 130 km of Lisbon, up to a 250 km total day, which comfortably reaches Sintra, Cascais, Fátima, Óbidos, Évora and the Arrábida coast.
Yes. You keep the same certified guide-driver for 2 to 7 days, with airport pickup and drop-off included in any multi-day booking. Multi-day hire starts at €630 for two days by car, and your guide builds the route around your interests, day by day.
Our driver-guides work in 5 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian, both spoken and in written trip notes. If you need another language, message us on WhatsApp and we will do our best to match you with the right guide for your dates.
Every Swingo driver is a certified local guide, so you get history and context on the road, not just transport. At each stop the level of guiding adapts to you: some travellers want a full walk-through, others prefer time alone. Tell your guide, and the day follows your lead.
Planning the trip? Read our guide to hiring a private driver in Portugal.
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