7 Palace Tours in Portugal Worth the Trip

1.Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Qta. Regaleira & Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 8 hours · from $132Our pick

This eight-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon includes Pena Palace, its gardens, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra Old Town, and a Piriquita pastry stop. Guides such as Kazi and Hossain provide English commentary, drive a clean BMW or VW, and may add Cabo da Roca and Cascais when time and route allow. Palace tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Amazing and very organised tour with Tour7Portugal. loved it!”

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2.Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Ana, David, Pedro, or Anna, visiting Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra village, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Tickets, transport, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included. Expect steep paths, stairs, changing weather, and a flexible coastal drive.

“Fantastic journey to the Moorish castle, Pena Palace, Cabo de Roca and scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline.”

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3.Official Public Bus Transport: All Palaces & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 218 reviews · from $15Best value

Use Sintra’s official Scotturb buses for one day with unlimited rides on routes 434 and 435. Route 434 serves Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, while 435 links Regaleira and Monserrate Palace. Validate your digital ticket on the bus, then hop on and off as often as you like.

“You can take the bus all day if you want. We never waited a long time to take the bus.”

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4.Sintra, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Regaleira Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 8 hours · from $108

Travel from Lisbon, Cascais, or Costa da Caparica with a private guide such as Neel, Nayem, Saif, or Hossein. Visit Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra, and Quinta da Regaleira, then continue to Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Expect flexible pacing, photo help, local food tips, and plenty of walking.

“Nothing it was excellent so was Saiful Mr Fantastic 🥰”

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5.Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Spend about 4.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Sintra’s Moorish Castle and colorful Pena Palace. Your air-conditioned vehicle, entry tickets, water, and guided visits are included. Guides such as Jorge, Paula, Leo, and Patricia are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, shortcuts, and help with crowded entrances.

“Jorge was amazing. So funny. We had such an enjoyable day, so much laughter and we learnt so much about Sintra. Thank you for a great day.”

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6.Walking Tour with Palace, Castle, and Old Town Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Meet guide João Varanda, or another Greenwalk guide, at Sintra station for a private four-hour hike through forests, gardens, and steep hill paths. Visit the Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, or the National Palace based on your interests. Monument tickets, food, and water cost extra.

“Excelente tour! Lidia went far and beyond to make sure we have a good time. Thank you Lidia!!”

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7.Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about eight hours exploring Sintra by private, air-conditioned minivan. Your guide leads visits to Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, the historic center, and Quinta da Regaleira, including its famous initiation wells. Pickup is available from Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais, with tickets, WiFi, and bottled water included.

“The personal touch and extra care that was given to me by our tour guide Rui. He made sure to make it easier for my back problems. He was great. His knowledge combined with his personal childhood memories made it even more engaging.”

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