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Pena Palace in Sintra, colourful Romantic palace on a hilltop
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Sintra: A Journey
Through Wonderland

A private Sintra tour from Lisbon, with Pena Palace timed-entry tickets pre-booked and your own driver-guide. Four hours, six hours or a full day of palaces plus coast.

  • 100% Private
  • Hotel pickup
  • Driver-guide
  • Free cancel 24h
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The Swingo way

Why Pena Palace tickets decide your day in Sintra

Sintra is the most visited day trip from Lisbon, and the number one reason these days go wrong is Pena Palace tickets. Pena runs on timed entry: the interior is only accessible in the 30-minute slot printed on your ticket, there is no allowance for late arrival, and popular slots sell out in high season. Competitors sell the palace, arrive without a reservation, and quietly reroute the group.

On every ticket-inclusive option we reserve your Pena slot the moment your booking comes in, and where the timetable allows we place it away from the late-morning peak. Allow about 30 minutes from the park gate to the palace door, or take the shuttle. Beyond the ticket, this is a private day at your own pace with one driver-guide, and you pick the depth instead of being rushed through someone else's schedule.

Pena tickets pre-booked

On every ticket-inclusive option we reserve your Pena Palace timed-entry slot the moment you book. Guaranteed entry, no ticket line.

100% private

Only your group participates. No strangers, no shared coach, no rushed timing.

Pickup wherever you are

Your hotel, apartment or private address, Lisbon airport or the cruise terminal. Wi-Fi on board and bottled water.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Confirmation at the time of booking.

What you'll see

Three icons. One unforgettable day.

Pena Palace in Sintra, colourful Romantic palace on a hilltop
UNESCO Site

Pena Palace

A 19th-century Romantic palace on Sintra's misty hilltop, where Moorish revival meets Manueline architecture in yellow towers and red domes, with views to the Atlantic. Timed-entry tickets, pre-booked on every ticket-inclusive option.

The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
UNESCO Site

Quinta da Regaleira

The estate of a 19th-century millionaire drawn to alchemy and Templar symbolism. Descend the 27-metre spiral Initiation Well, walk the hidden tunnels, and lose an hour in the gardens and grottoes.

Cabo da Roca lighthouse atop the cliffs above the Atlantic
Westernmost point

Cabo da Roca

Where the land ends and the sea begins, in Camões' words carved in stone. The westernmost point of mainland Europe, with 140-metre cliffs and a lighthouse above the Atlantic. On the full day.

Your day, hour by hour

Your day in Sintra, stop by stop

The full day, stop by stop, is below. The two shorter lengths follow the same order with fewer stops, and you will find them under the timeline.

  1. 09:00

    Private pickup in Lisbon 15 min

    We collect you at your hotel, apartment, private address, Lisbon airport or the cruise terminal. Your driver-guide greets you in your language, bottled water in hand.

  2. 10:00

    Park and National Palace of Pena 90 min

    The 19th-century Romantic palace on the hilltop, where Moorish revival meets Manueline architecture. On every ticket-inclusive option your timed-entry ticket is pre-booked, so you walk straight past the ticket line.

  3. 11:30

    Optional second monument 60 to 90 min

    The Moorish Castle, Monserrate or the Sintra National Palace. Medieval ramparts with sweeping Atlantic views, exotic gardens, or the twin conical chimneys of the royal town palace. Admission not included.

  4. 13:00

    Quinta da Regaleira 90 min

    Gothic estate of a 19th-century millionaire drawn to alchemy and Templar symbolism. Descend the 27-metre spiral Initiation Well and walk the hidden tunnels.

  5. 14:30

    Sintra historic centre 60 min

    The UNESCO-listed centre, with time for lunch. Your guide recommends favourites, from a Michelin-listed tasca to family-run restaurants. Try Piriquita's legendary travesseiros, made the same way since 1862.

  6. 16:00

    Cabo da Roca 30 min

    The westernmost point of mainland Europe. Lighthouse, 140-metre cliffs, and Camões' words carved in stone: "where the land ends and the sea begins."

  7. 16:45

    Cascais 30 min

    Former fishing village turned royal getaway. Walk the marina, see Boca do Inferno where Atlantic waves crash into limestone caves.

  8. 17:30

    Drop-off at your pickup point 15 min

    Back where we started. Your guide shares favourite Lisbon dinner spots before saying goodbye.

Express

About 4 hours

  1. 1.Private pickup in Lisbon
  2. 2.Park and National Palace of Pena, 2 h, timed-entry ticket always included
  3. 3.Sintra historic centre, 60 min, or swap it for Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira admission not included)
  4. 4.Return to your pickup point

Best for layovers, cruise calls and short stays.

Half-Day

About 6 hours

  1. 1.Private pickup in Lisbon
  2. 2.Park and National Palace of Pena, 90 min
  3. 3.Quinta da Regaleira, 90 min
  4. 4.Sintra historic centre, 60 min
  5. 5.Return to your pickup point

Palaces first, no coastal loop. Best for travellers who want depth in the palaces.

What's included

Everything taken care of.

  • Private tour: only your group participates
  • Private driver-guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Up to 3 guided monument visits
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or private address in Lisbon, at Lisbon airport, or at the cruise terminal
  • Wi-Fi on board and bottled water
  • Insurance, taxes and all government fees
  • Pena Palace timed-entry ticket, pre-booked, on every ticket-inclusive option and always on the Express
  • Quinta da Regaleira admission on the Pena + Regaleira and the Regaleira + Pena Gardens options

Not included: lunch and gratuities, and any admission not covered by the option you choose: the Moorish Castle, Monserrate, the Sintra National Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira on the Express.

Tickets: The Express always carries the Pena Palace timed-entry ticket in the price. On the Half-Day and the Full-Day, admissions come with the option you choose: Standard has none, Skip-the-Line covers Pena, Pena + Regaleira covers both monuments, and Regaleira + Pena Gardens covers Quinta da Regaleira plus the Pena park and gardens, without the palace interior.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible · stroller accessible · infant seats available · service animals allowed. Tell us at booking if anyone in the group has reduced mobility and we adapt the pace. A car takes up to 4 passengers, a van up to 8, and from 9 to 15 travellers we run two vans.

Three lengths, nine ways to build the day

Prices are the total for the group, shown for one traveller. The total for your group appears before you pay.

Most popular

Half Day

About 6 hours · palaces, no coastal loop

from

€240

total for the group, 1 traveller

Book Half Day

Express: Pena Palace Skip-the-Line + Historic Center (or Quinta da Regaleira)

About 4 hours from Lisbon · Pena Palace timed-entry ticket always included; then Sintra's historic centre, or swap it for Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira admission not included)

from

€258

total for the group, 1 traveller

Book Express: Pena Palace Skip-the-Line + Historic Center (or Quinta da Regaleira)

Full Day

About 8 hours · palaces, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

from

€266

total for the group, 1 traveller

Book Full Day

Express · about 4 hours

  • Pena Palace Skip-the-Line + Historic Center (or Quinta da Regaleira) from €258

    About 4 hours from Lisbon. Pena Palace with the pre-booked timed-entry ticket included; then Sintra's historic centre, or swap it for Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira admission not included).

Half-Day · about 6 hours

  • Standard: Admission Tickets Not Included from €240

    The same private half day, admissions excluded. Book your own Pena slot well in advance, or choose a ticket-inclusive option and we handle it for you.

  • Skip-the-Line: Pena Palace Timed-Entry Ticket Included from €280

    Your Pena Palace timed-entry ticket pre-booked the moment you book: guaranteed entry, straight past the ticket line. Other admissions excluded.

  • Quinta da Regaleira + Pena Gardens Tickets Included from €293

    Quinta da Regaleira admission plus the Pena park and gardens, with their terraces and views. Palace interior not included.

  • Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira Tickets Included from €312

    The two icons, covered: pre-booked timed entry at Pena Palace plus Quinta da Regaleira admission. No ticket lines at either.

Full-Day · about 8 hours

  • Standard: Admission Tickets Not Included from €266

    The same private full day, admissions excluded. Book your own Pena slot well in advance, or choose a ticket-inclusive option and we handle it for you.

  • Skip-the-Line: Pena Palace Timed-Entry Ticket Included from €306

    Your Pena Palace timed-entry ticket pre-booked the moment you book: guaranteed entry, straight past the ticket line. Other admissions excluded.

  • Quinta da Regaleira + Pena Gardens Tickets Included from €319

    Quinta da Regaleira admission plus the Pena park and gardens, with their terraces and views. Palace interior not included.

  • Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira Tickets Included from €338

    The two icons, covered: pre-booked timed entry at Pena Palace plus Quinta da Regaleira admission. No ticket lines at either.

Before you book

Accessibility, capacity and where we meet you

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, stroller accessible, infant seats available, service animals allowed. Tell us at booking if anyone in the group has reduced mobility and we adapt the pace.

Capacity

A car takes up to 4 passengers, a van up to 8, and from 9 to 15 travellers we run two vans. The tour is private either way, so only your group travels.

Meeting point

We pick you up wherever you are staying or arriving, whether that is a hotel, an apartment, a private address, Lisbon airport or the cruise terminal. If there is no fixed address at the time of booking, tell us the area and we agree a meeting point once the booking is confirmed.

Cancellation and payment

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, for a full refund. Secure card payment at checkout, confirmation at the time of booking. The full day depends on good weather at the coast; if we cancel it for weather, you are offered another date or a full refund. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Travellers' photos, across all Swingo tours

Real moments from real travellers.

Tripadvisor ★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews across all Swingo tours
Travellers on the Swingo Sintra tour
★★★★★ Steve H May 2026 · "His love for Portugal shows in wealth of knowledge"
Sintra private tour group photo
★★★★★ Julia H Nov 2025 · "Susana put in 110% effort"
Pena Palace photo by a Swingo guest
★★★★★ James N Jul 2025 · "Ricardo surprised our son with local pastries"
Sintra historic centre, traveller photo
★★★★★ L I Jun 2025 · "Amazing guide Susana, shared her love of the places"
View over Sintra from the Pena Palace terrace
★★★★★ Giuseppina Jul 2025 · "Adriano's history knowledge was excellent"
Cabo da Roca cliffs, traveller photo
★★★★★ Megan M Dec 2024 · "Ricardo was wonderful, full of local tips"
Quinta da Regaleira gardens
★★★★★ Colleen R Aug 2024 · "Nearby visitors tried listening in to our guide"
Sintra hills seen from the Pena park terraces
★★★★★ Mitch C Nov 2023 · "Miguel took amazing pictures and videos for us"
Couple on the Sintra tour
★★★★★ Vicki L Mar 2023 · "Diogo is a storyteller, history came alive"
Pena Palace towers photographed by a Swingo traveller
★★★★★ Ash Apr 2023 · "Ricardo simply perfect and knowledgeable"
Sintra Pena Palace by a Swingo traveller
★★★★★ Pavol Oct 2022 · "An unforgettable day with a brilliant guide"
Atlantic coastline near Cabo da Roca
★★★★★ Lisa Z. Oct 2025 · "Diogo was the best tour guide I have ever had"
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews across all Swingo tours

Travellers love their day in Sintra.

★★★★★
"His love for Portugal shines through his extensive knowledge about every destination. Highly professional and responsive throughout."
Steve H May 2026 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Susana delivered exceptional service with a clean van and attentive care. Put in 110% effort to get us to difficult-to-reach spots."
Julia H Nov 2025 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Our guide's historical passion was so captivating that nearby visitors tried listening in discreetly. We learned so much from her."
Colleen R Aug 2024 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Our tour guy was Adriano. Very well spoken, knowledge of history. We really enjoyed spending three days together exploring Lisbon and Fatima."
Giuseppina Aug 2025 · TripAdvisor

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We pick you up wherever you are staying or arriving, whether that is a hotel, an apartment, a private address, Lisbon airport or the cruise terminal. If there is no fixed address at the time of booking, tell us the area and we agree a meeting point once the booking is confirmed. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, for a full refund, with secure card payment at checkout and confirmation at the time of booking.

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Questions

Common questions, answered.

Do I need to book Pena Palace tickets in advance?

Yes. Pena Palace sells timed-entry tickets in 30-minute slots, and the interior is only accessible at the time printed on your ticket, with no allowance for late arrival. Popular slots sell out in high season. On every ticket-inclusive option we reserve your slot the moment your booking comes in.

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Sintra?

About 40 minutes door to door, roughly 30 km northwest of Lisbon. We pick you up at your hotel, apartment, private address, Lisbon airport or the cruise terminal, so the day starts where you are. Parking in Sintra is scarce and the hills are steep, which is why most visitors leave the driving to someone else.

How many palaces can you see in Sintra in one day?

Two to three, done well. Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are the classic pairing and fill our six-hour half day. The eight-hour full day adds an optional second monument plus Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Trying to see everything is what makes a Sintra day feel rushed.

Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira, which should I choose?

Pena is the colourful hilltop palace, with state rooms, terraces and views to the Atlantic. Regaleira is the atmospheric estate of gardens, grottoes and the 27-metre Initiation Well. They are very different, and most travellers do both, which is exactly what the half day and the full day are built for.

Which option includes the tickets?

Four options per length. Standard includes no admissions. Skip-the-Line covers the Pena Palace timed-entry ticket. Pena + Regaleira covers both monuments. Regaleira + Pena Gardens covers Quinta da Regaleira plus the Pena park and gardens, without the palace interior. The four-hour Express always carries the Pena ticket in the price.

When is Pena Palace quietest?

Pena is busiest from late morning to early afternoon, and the afternoon is currently the quieter half of the day. Where the timetable allows, we book your entry slot away from the peak. Allow about 30 minutes to walk from the park gate up to the palace door, or take the shuttle.

How much walking is involved, and is the tour accessible?

Expect a lot of walking, much of it uphill and on cobbles, and wind at Pena and Cabo da Roca, so bring comfortable shoes and a layer. Our vehicles are wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible, infant seats are available and service animals are welcome. Tell us at booking and we adapt the pace.

Can I see Cabo da Roca and Cascais on the same day?

Yes, on the eight-hour full day. After the palaces the route turns to the Atlantic: 30 minutes at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe with its 140-metre cliffs, then 30 minutes in Cascais. The six-hour half day stays with the palaces and skips the coast.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Sintra is atmospheric in the rain and the palaces stay open. The full day depends on good weather at the coast, so if we cancel it for weather you are offered another date or a full refund. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, whatever the reason.

How many people fit on one private tour?

Up to 15. A car takes up to four passengers, a van up to eight, and from nine to fifteen we run two vans. The tour is private either way, so only your group travels, and the price you see is the total for the group rather than a per-person rate.

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