LISBON · PRIVATE PALACE TOURS IN LISBON
The good slots at the private palace tours in Lisbon below go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a private Lisbon tour to Sintra, two palaces, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, with practical advice on price, timing and tickets.
“Our family had a great time on this tour. Luis is very knowledgeable and truly loves what he does. He went above and beyond to make sure we visited the sites we were interested in, and had the best experience possible.”
Explore Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Regaleira on a flexible private day tour from Lisbon.
“Carlos was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable along with a lively personality. We would definitely recommend this tour, and Carlos for the best tour experience. We hope to use this company and Carlos if at all possible again when we return to Portugal.”
Review of a private Sintra and Cascais day tour from Lisbon, with Pena Palace tickets, Cabo da Roca, seaside views, and practical tips.
“Fabulous trip. A must when in Lisbon. Our guide Luis was excellent. He was a lot of fun, very accomodating and extremely knowledgeable! He did an excellent job! Would highly recommend him!! Thank you , Luis. You were amazing!”
Explore Sintra’s palaces, forests, Cabo da Roca, and coast in a private classic car or Jeep tour with a local guide.
“100% recommend. Diego was fantastic and a true local as described. Born and raised in Sintra. Diego was so great from beginning to end picking us up at the cruise terminal, communicating always. We were traveling with my 10 year old so he modified his descriptions making them more brief and pulling in fun facts to keep her engaged. He was so great with her the entire trip. Diego was so great and super friendly. So glad we did this!”
Review of a private Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Cabo da Roca, beaches, and hotel pickup.
“David was a great driver, extremely knowledgeable and gave us ample time to eat and explore. Sintra village was very small so not much to see, however the castle and the Pena Palace were fascinating. Lots of walking on stone paths. Rain made it slippery at times. We had intense fog so we were unable to have the views we had hoped for. We booked the full day tour. Our beachside drive home was lovely!!”
Review of a private Sintra day trip from Lisbon with Pena Palace, Colares wine, Cabo da Roca, Moorish Castle and Cascais.
“A really nice overview of Sintra and the coast. We could have used more time at the Palace, I didn't have enough time to see the gardens. The guide was informative but sometimes had trouble with our American English. Wine tour was not possible since owner was away. We had some wine but it wasn't very good. In the future, I would request a guide who doesn't smoke, I ended up with a sinus headache, he didn't smoke near me but the car smelled of smoke.”
Review of Lisbon’s private VW van tour to Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Azenhas do Mar, and Pena Palace, with practical tips on price, pace, and sights.
“We spent a thoroughly enjoyable day with Cristiano. He is knowledgeable and engaging. His command of English is excellent. It was especially fun to travel to sites in his vintage VW van and hear his stories of its origin. Cristiano gave us so much interesting information on Sintra and Cascais. He made reservations for us at an excellent seafood restaurant. He was sensitive to our interests and needs and very accommodating to a member of our group of four with more limited mobility.”
Review of a private Lisbon day trip to Mafra, Ericeira, Azenhas do Mar, and José Franco village, with practical tips on timing and value.
“Viagem ótima. Tudo foi muito bom. Só gostaria de ter entrado na vila de Azenhas do Mar.”
Review the private Sintra and Cascais tour from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, lunch, and a private driver.
“I booked this tour months ago. We were picked as scheduled by a very nice driver Vini. On the way we were advised that the palace in Sintra was closed for the holiday. How can you book a trip when the palace was closed? So incredibly unprofessional. Vini tried to save the day and he did a terrific job, otherwise I would have rated this poor. I have 3 more tours booked in Madrid and Spain and I’m hopeful this trend will not continue. I do want a quick response and expect some type of refund for your company’s poor decision. In the end, you sold a tour and did…”
Review of a private Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais tour from Lisbon, with practical tips on cost, timing, tickets, and value.
“My tour guide arrived in a beautiful Mercedes hatchback to take me around to all of the sites. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to all my questions. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Review of a private Lisbon tour to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, and Cascais, with guide, transport, and practical tips.
“Bruno was friendly, personable, helpful, knowledgeable. The best tour guide we have had in all our international travels!”
Explore Mafra, Berlenga Island, Peniche, and Óbidos on a private Lisbon day trip with boat time, hiking, and hotel transfers.
“We had an exceptional day in Berlenga. Our guide, Hossain, was warm, accommodating, and highly professional. He provided us with thoughtful options throughout the day and ensured we experienced the best of the area. His driving was safe and smooth and the vehicle was exceptionally comfortable. We would gladly book with him again and highly recommend his services to others!”
Review of a private Lisbon day trip to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, with practical advice on price, timing, walking, and value.
“Increible!! Nuestra guia Lara super atenta, sabe muchisimo nos hizo pasar un dia padrisimo! Super recomendando este tour”
Review of a private Lisbon tour to Óbidos and Mafra Palace, with guide, transport, costs, highlights, drawbacks, and practical tips.
““Rod” - Rodriguez was charismatic, informed and a great guide. We had book to go to Óbidos and the Mafra Palace. Obidos was “magical” and very interesting, with history across the ages, flowers everywhere and great explanations. However the palace at Mafra was shut due to a public holiday. Un phased Rod took us to Queluz palace and botanical gardens instead. Whilst disappointed not to see Mafra, Queluz was really interesting. First class guide and great day out”
Visit Queluz and Ajuda palaces on a private Lisbon tour with hotel pickup, expert guiding, royal rooms, gardens, and 18th-century tiles.
“The best part of the tour (besides my guide Evasco) is that both palaces are not the first choice of many tourists so there are no crowds even though both palaces are well worth the visit. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.”
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