Lisbon and Sintra Private Day Trip

Tour highlights

Sintra Village

A charming village located in a Natural Park with castles and grand mansions used as summer houses for the Portuguese royalty. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, and due to its natural beauty and unique atmosphere, Sintra is the most visited village in Portugal.

Pena Palace

An astonishing fairytale palace located on one of the highest peaks of the Sintra Mountains. Pena Palace was built in the 19th Century by King consort Ferdinand II of Portugal. He turned a 16th Century monastery ruins into one of the most eclectic palaces in Europe by blending different types of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance elements to it. Around the palace he created a park where he planted different exotic species of trees from all over the world.

Local products and handicrafts

While walking through the historical center, you’ll find yourself surrounded by old houses that have been converted into small shops and bakeries, selling local products, regional pastries, and handicrafts.

Belém

The launching point for the Portuguese discoveries, with significant historical monuments in a beautiful open riverside setting. In Belém, you can visit the iconic Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, visit the church of the Jerónimos Monastery and taste the original, world-famous Portuguese custard tart.

Liberty Avenue

Avenida da Liberdade is one of the main avenues of the city of Lisbon, and it connects Restauradores Square with the Marquês de Pombal roundabout. It has wide sidewalks covered in Portuguese pavement and is lined with stores of luxurious brands.

Marquis of Pombal roundabout

In the middle of the roundabout, you’ll see a bronze statue of the Marquis of Pombal in the top, with a lion, a symbol of power, by his side. The Marquis is looking towards the city center, the area of Lisbon that was rebuilt under his direction after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.