Walks by City Experiences is launching a new selection of Sintra day trips from Lisbon this April.
Sintra is an enchanting town located in the foothills of the Sintra Mountains, just a 30-minute drive from the Portuguese capital.
A UNESCO-listed destination, this forested retreat has long been popular among royals and is peppered with sprawling pastel-coloured villas and palaces once home to the country’s most famous kings and queens.
Nowadays, visitors can enjoy expertly curated tours that showcase the best of the area’s cultural significance and natural beauty.
“Sintra is pure magic, and we’re excited to give travellers a better way to experience it with Walks,” says Roisin O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Walks.
“With our exclusive early or after-hours access to Pena Palace, guests can explore this fairytale landmark without the usual crowds. Add expert guides, small groups and seamless transport from Lisbon, and you’ve got the easiest, most enjoyable way to see Sintra.”
Walks is the only tour operator that offers private access to Pena Palace, which allows guests to savour the serenity of the impressive residence before it opens to the public.
All Walks tours are led by seasoned guides with a deep knowledge of Sintra’s long history, and groups are capped at a maximum of 19 guests to ensure a personalised and intimate experience.
Whether for a quick and flexible outing, or a longer, full-day experience, Walks offers a wide variety of itineraries to suit all travellers.
VIP Sintra tour from Lisbon with private access to Pena Palace
This luxurious half-day trip to Sintra is complete with early access to Pena Palace, where guests can explore the striking architecture and design of the former royal residence before the crowds take over.
Also included in the tour is a guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira’s intricate gardens and an exploration of Sintra’s historic centre.
A private bus transfer between stops ensures maximum comfort and timesaving during the six-and-a-half-hour trip. Tickets start at £156.56 and can be purchased at takewalks.com.
Sintra and Cascais day trip with private early access to Pena Palace
This eight-hour tour also offers guests the opportunity to discover the wonders of Pena Palace before it opens its gates to the public, but with a full day to explore, there’s time to take in even more of Sintra’s magic.
Explorers can also visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe at the Cabo da Roca, a dramatic, windswept cliff that overlooks the Atlantic. The historic centre of Sintra and the charming town of Cascais are also on the itinerary.
With all the logistics taken care of and round-trip transport provided, guests can focus on enjoying all that the region has to offer. Tickets start at £181.42 and can be purchased at takewalks.com.
Private access Pena Palace and express Sintra tour from Lisbon
Perfect for those with limited time in the city, this half-day tour from Lisbon focuses on the highlights of Sintra.
Guests board a private bus from the capital and enjoy exclusive early access to Pena Palace followed by free time to explore Sintra’s historic centre – including its cobblestone streets, local shops, and traditional pastries – at a leisurely pace.
A flexible train ticket is included in the price, meaning guests can make their way back to Lisbon when convenient. Tickets start at £140 and can be purchased at takewalks.com.
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