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Pena Palace in Sintra, colourful Romantic palace on a hilltop
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Sintra: A Journey
Through Wonderland

A full-day private tour through Portugal's fairy-tale forest of palaces. Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais. With your own driver-guide.

  • Skip-the-line
  • 100% Private
  • Hotel pickup
  • Free cancel 24h
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The Swingo way

No two Sintra tours are the same.

Skip the crowded coach tours. Your private driver-guide builds the day around what you want to see, from secret tunnels under Regaleira to a Michelin-listed lunch in the old town.

Skip-the-line access

Walk past the Pena Palace queue. Save 1+ hour on every monument.

100% private

Just your group. No strangers, no shared coach, no rushed timing.

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Door-to-door comfort in eco-friendly vehicles. Bottled water on us.

Free cancellation

Plans change. Cancel up to 24h before for a full refund. Zero stress.

What you'll see

Three icons. One unforgettable day.

Pena Palace
UNESCO Site

Pena Palace

A 19th-century Romantic palace perched on Sintra's misty hilltop. Yellow towers, red domes and panoramic views all the way to the Atlantic.

The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
UNESCO Site

Quinta da Regaleira

Descend the 27-meter spiral Initiation Well, walk hidden tunnels and find symbols of the Knights Templar in this gothic alchemist's estate.

Cabo da Roca lighthouse atop the cliffs above the Atlantic
Westernmost point

Cabo da Roca

Where the land ends and the sea begins. 140-meter cliffs, an ancient lighthouse and Camões' words carved in stone.

Your day, hour by hour

A full day, perfectly paced.

Sample itinerary, fully customisable on the day with your guide.

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pick-up 15 min

    We meet you at your hotel lobby. Your guide greets you in your language, bottled water in hand. The day begins.

  2. 10:00

    Pena Palace 90 min

    The 19th-century Romantic palace perched on Sintra's misty hilltop. Yellow towers, red domes, Moorish revival meets Manueline architecture. Skip-the-line tickets save you 1+ hour.

  3. 11:30

    Moorish Castle or Monserrate Palace 60 min · optional

    Medieval ramparts with sweeping Atlantic views, or exotic gardens with palace turning Indian motifs into Portuguese romance.

  4. 13:00

    Quinta da Regaleira 90 min · optional

    Gothic estate of a 19th-century millionaire obsessed with alchemy. Descend the 27-meter spiral Initiation Well, walk hidden tunnels.

  5. 14:30

    Historic centre of Sintra 60 min

    Your guide recommends favourites, from a Michelin-listed tasca to family-run restaurants. Try Piriquita's legendary travesseiros, made the same way since 1862.

  6. 16:00

    Cabo da Roca 30 min

    The westernmost point of continental Europe. Lighthouse, 140-meter cliffs, and Camões' words carved in stone: "where the land ends and the sea begins."

  7. 16:45

    Cascais 45 min

    Former fishing village turned royal getaway. Walk the marina, see Boca do Inferno where Atlantic waves crash into limestone caves.

  8. 17:30

    Hotel drop-off 15 min

    Back where we started. Your guide shares favourite Lisbon dinner spots before saying goodbye.

What's included

Everything taken care of.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Up to 3 guided monument visits
  • Skip-the-line Pena Palace
  • Eco-friendly vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Free in-car Wi-Fi
  • Insurance & taxes

Not included: lunch (your guide will recommend the best spots).

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible · infant seats available · pets allowed.

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8 hours · up to 3 monuments

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  • · 2 people: €304 total
  • · 3+ people: from €110 / person
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6 hours · up to 2 monuments

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Travellers' photos

Real moments from real travellers.

Tripadvisor ★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews
Travellers on the Swingo Sintra tour
★★★★★ Steve H May 2026 · "His love for Portugal shows in wealth of knowledge"
Sintra private tour group photo
★★★★★ Julia H Nov 2025 · "Susana put in 110% effort"
Pena Palace photo by a Swingo guest
★★★★★ James N Jul 2025 · "Ricardo surprised our son with local pastries"
Sintra historic centre, traveller photo
★★★★★ L I Jun 2025 · "Amazing guide Susana, shared her love of the places"
Lisbon and Sintra views
★★★★★ Giuseppina Jul 2025 · "Adriano's history knowledge was excellent"
Cabo da Roca cliffs, traveller photo
★★★★★ Megan M Dec 2024 · "Ricardo was wonderful, full of local tips"
Quinta da Regaleira gardens
★★★★★ Colleen R Aug 2024 · "Nearby visitors tried listening in to our guide"
Swingo tour landscape photo
★★★★★ Mitch C Nov 2023 · "Miguel took amazing pictures and videos for us"
Couple on the Sintra tour
★★★★★ Vicki L Mar 2023 · "Diogo is a storyteller, history came alive"
Sintra palace traveller photo
★★★★★ Ash Apr 2023 · "Ricardo simply perfect and knowledgeable"
Sintra Pena Palace by a Swingo traveller
★★★★★ Pavol Oct 2022 · "Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais in 8 hours"
Swingo traveller view
★★★★★ Lisa Z. Oct 2025 · "Diogo was the best tour guide I have ever had"
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews

Travellers love their day in Sintra.

★★★★★
"His love for Portugal shines through his extensive knowledge about every destination. Highly professional and responsive throughout."
Steve H May 2026 · TripAdvisor
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"Susana delivered exceptional service with a clean van and attentive care. Put in 110% effort to get us to difficult-to-reach spots."
Julia H Nov 2025 · TripAdvisor
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"Our guide's historical passion was so captivating that nearby visitors tried listening in discreetly. We learned so much from her."
Colleen R Aug 2024 · TripAdvisor
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"Our tour guy was Adriano. Very well spoken, knowledge of history. We really enjoyed spending three days together exploring Lisbon and Fatima."
Giuseppina Aug 2025 · TripAdvisor

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Questions

Common questions, answered.

Can you pick us up from our hotel or Airbnb?

Yes. Hotel pickup & drop-off is included anywhere in Lisbon, Cascais and surrounding areas. Just enter the address when booking.

What's your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. After that, the full amount is non-refundable.

Are entrance tickets included?

If you choose the Skip-the-Line option, your Pena Palace ticket is included. Other monument tickets are paid on the day (your guide handles everything).

Is the tour suitable for kids and seniors?

Absolutely. We provide infant seats, the vehicle is wheelchair-accessible, and the pace is set by you. Guides regularly adapt the day for families and travellers with mobility needs.

What languages do your guides speak?

English, Portuguese, Spanish and French as standard. German and Italian on request, just ask.

How do I pay?

No payment to reserve. After we confirm availability (usually within an hour), you'll get a secure payment link or you can pay the driver on the day. We accept all major cards and PayPal.

What if it rains?

Sintra is enchanting in the rain. Many travellers say even more so. If the weather is genuinely unsafe, we reschedule at no cost.

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