Pickup in Lisbon
Meet your private driver-guide at your Lisbon hotel or apartment, or an agreed central meeting point. Pickup time and location are confirmed before the tour.
Daily tour
Private daily tour
Lisbon and Sintra Tour
Explore Sintra and Pena Palace in the morning, then Lisbon’s historic centre and Belem in the afternoon on a private day tour, with Pena Palace entrance tickets included.
Tripadvisor 4.9 · 1,061 reviews
8 hours
Private group
Lisbon pickup
Starting price. Select your group size in the form to see its estimate.
Tour overview
Sintra’s royal charm and Lisbon’s historic heart.
Discover two different sides of Portugal in one private day. Leave Lisbon with your private driver-guide and spend the morning in Sintra, where wooded hills frame the historic centre and colourful Pena Palace. Palace entrance tickets are included in the total group price. Explore Sintra’s lanes and, if you wish, stop for local pastries or lunch, paid separately. The morning visits are arranged around your confirmed Pena Palace admission slot.
Return to Lisbon in the afternoon to discover its historic heart and the iconic Belém district. Explore the character of Alfama, the elegant streets of Baixa and the riverside setting of Praça do Comércio. Continue to Belém to admire the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, the famous Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, with the opportunity to taste the traditional Pastéis de Belém. Your driver-guide brings the city’s stories to life, with time for short walks, viewpoints and photographs at a pace that suits your group, before drop-off at the agreed point in Lisbon.
Sintra is visited in the morning and Lisbon in the afternoon. Pena Palace admission is subject to availability; the morning visit order and pickup details are confirmed in writing. Your enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
Lisbon’s historic centre
Discover Alfama, Baixa and Praça do Comércio, with short walks and photo stops in the afternoon.
Sintra historic centre
Explore Sintra’s lanes and royal heritage in the morning, with time for local pastries if you wish.
Pena Palace tickets included
Visit Sintra’s colourful hilltop palace with entrance tickets included in the group price.
Private connections
Travel between Lisbon and Sintra in a comfortable vehicle reserved for your group.
Gallery
Sintra’s palaces and Lisbon’s historic streets.
A glimpse of Sintra, Pena Palace and Lisbon’s historic centre on your private day tour.
Suggested itinerary
From Sintra and Pena Palace to Lisbon’s historic centre.
Sintra in the morning and Lisbon in the afternoon. Pena Palace entrance tickets are included; the order of the morning visits depends on the confirmed admission slot.
Pena Palace — entrance tickets included
Visit Pena Palace in the morning, with entrance tickets included in your group price. Discover its colourful Romantic architecture and hilltop views at the confirmed admission time. After the Sintra visits, allow time for lunch, paid separately, before continuing to Lisbon.
Sintra historic centre
Travel from Lisbon to Sintra in the morning. Explore the historic centre, traditional shops and the exterior setting of the National Palace. Your driver-guide can suggest a pastry stop, paid separately. The order of the morning visits is arranged around Pena Palace admission.
Belém – Discover Portugal’s Age of Exploration
Discover Belém, Lisbon’s historic riverside district. Admire the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries, and enjoy the opportunity to taste the famous Pastéis de Belém
Lisbon historic centre
Spend the afternoon discovering Lisbon’s historic heart. Explore Alfama’s characterful lanes and viewpoints, continue through Baixa and admire Praça do Comércio beside the Tagus. Combine private transport with short walks and photo stops adapted to your group.
Drop-off in Lisbon
Finish your private day with drop-off at your accommodation or the agreed point in Lisbon.
Included
Part of the group price
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the confirmed Lisbon area
- Private driver-guide in English, Portuguese or Spanish
- Bottled water during the journey
- Wi-Fi in the vehicle when available
- Pena Palace entrance tickets for all participants in your confirmed group
Not included
Paid separately
- Entrance tickets to any other monuments or attractions (Pena Palace tickets are included)
- Lunch, snacks and additional drinks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Any service not confirmed in writing
Practical information
What to know before the day.
Share your date, group size, mobility needs and pickup details before confirmation. Pena Palace entrance tickets are included; admission timing and the final route are confirmed in writing.
Pena Palace admission
Request your date early so we can check the Pena Palace admission slot. Entrance tickets are included in the tour price; tickets to any other monuments are paid separately.
Historic surfaces
Lisbon’s historic streets and Sintra’s monument grounds include cobbles, slopes and steps. Share any mobility needs before confirmation.
Two microclimates
Sintra can be cooler or mistier than Lisbon, so bring a light layer, comfortable shoes and sun protection.
Operator
WALKBORDER LDA
Insurance
ALLIANZ — Apólice nº 203377964
RNAVT
RNAVT nº 5861
Guest feedback
What guests say about Walkborder Tours.
Tripadvisor 4.9 · 1,061 reviews
Read more reviews“The route felt organised without becoming rigid. Our guide adapted the pace for the children, explained the history clearly and helped us choose the right palace.”
Sarah M. · United States
May 2026 · Family
“Everything was explained before the day, the pickup was punctual and the guide balanced historical detail with time to explore independently.”
Helen R. · United Kingdom
March 2026 · Couple
Frequently asked questions
Before you request availability.
No. The enquiry only asks us to verify availability. The booking becomes confirmed after you receive the written proposal, accept the conditions and complete the required payment.
Most private day tours use a group price for a defined vehicle capacity. Each tour page states the group size, price and any exceptions.
The tour page lists transport, guide, pickup, tickets, water, tolls and taxes when applicable. Lunch, optional tickets and personal expenses are normally separate unless stated otherwise.
Yes, within the available time, geography, ticket conditions and operational limits. Major changes should be agreed before confirmation.
Lunch is normally not included unless stated on the tour page. Guides can recommend restaurants based on preferences, dietary needs and timing.
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