Sintra Half Day with Pena Palace and Regaleira from Lisbon
Overview
Olá! Hello! Hola!
Craving a whirlwind adventure through Sintra but strapped for time in Lisbon? This half-day escapade is your golden ticket!
Kicking off in Lisbon's vibrant Restauradores Square, we’ll explore:
→ Sintra's spellbinding center.
→ Quinta da Regaleira, where we will visit the famous Initiation Well (ticket €20)
→ The majestic Pena Palace terraces (ticket €10) to avoid long lines inside while enjoying breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Please note: The tour includes walking on hilly, uneven paths. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for moderate walking — the views are absolutely worth it!
A day before your tour, you’ll receive a reminder with all the final details and your guide’s contact via WhatsApp, iMessage, or email. If you don’t get it, please message or call us — there may be last-minute updates.
Gear up for a magical exploration designed for those who want to soak in Sintra's splendor without the wait. Let’s make your Lisbon layover legendary! ♥
What's Included
- Snacks Typical Sweet
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We’ll buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Please reimburse in cash on the tour day.
- Guided Visit of Pena Palace terraces
- Guided Visit of Regaleira
- Lunch
- Pena Palace Terraces (cash payment)
- Regaleira (cash payment)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Av. da Liberdade 12
1250-147 Lisboa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Praca Dos Restauradores
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sintra
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hard Rock Cafe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with walking restrictions and limited mobility
- Sintra is a mountainous area, and both Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace involve unavoidable uphill walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ️ Important Note – Alternative Itinerary in Case of Closures: In rare situations when Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, or both are closed — which may happen due to natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, or heat waves — the tour will still go ahead with an alternative plan. In such cases, the visit will include: The National Palace of Sintra, located in the heart of the village The elegant Queluz Palace, often called the “Portuguese Versailles”
- Tours can be bilingual (operated in 2 languages).
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Sintra is often rainy, foggy, or colder than Lisbon, especially in the early morning, so please check the weather forecast.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-271418P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Typical Sweet.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- We’ll buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Please reimburse in cash on the tour day.
- Guided Visit of Pena Palace terraces.
- Guided Visit of Regaleira.
- Lunch.
- Pena Palace Terraces (cash payment).
- Regaleira (cash payment).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sintra Half Day with Pena Palace and Regaleira from Lisbon is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with walking restrictions and limited mobility
- Sintra is a mountainous area, and both Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace involve unavoidable uphill walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sintra Half Day with Pena Palace and Regaleira from Lisbon will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTypical Sweet
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We’ll buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Please reimburse in cash on the tour day.
- Guided Visit of Pena Palace terraces
- Guided Visit of Regaleira
- Lunch
- Pena Palace Terraces (cash payment)
- Regaleira (cash payment)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with walking restrictions and limited mobility
- Sintra is a mountainous area, and both Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace involve unavoidable uphill walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ️ Important Note – Alternative Itinerary in Case of Closures: In rare situations when Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, or both are closed — which may happen due to natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, or heat waves — the tour will still go ahead with an alternative plan. In such cases, the visit will include: The National Palace of Sintra, located in the heart of the village The elegant Queluz Palace, often called the “Portuguese Versailles”
- Tours can be bilingual (operated in 2 languages).
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Sintra is often rainy, foggy, or colder than Lisbon, especially in the early morning, so please check the weather forecast.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
