Lisbon and Sintra PRIVATE Shore Excursion
Overview
Having only a short amount of time in Lisbon we will make your time worth it! In this PRIVATE Tour you will get the best of Lisbon's historical neighborhoods and monuments like the Cathedral (Sé), Alfama and Belém before visiting the fairytail mountain of Sintra with a rich history and plenty of monuments to see like the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and the Regaleira Estate.
On the way back to the Port stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
We will adapt this tour to your schedule in Lisbon's port and will give you a memorable experience that will make you want to come back to Portugal.
You are guaranteed to be back on time to your ship.
On the way back to the Port stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
We will adapt this tour to your schedule in Lisbon's port and will give you a memorable experience that will make you want to come back to Portugal.
You are guaranteed to be back on time to your ship.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air conditioned car or minivan
- All transportation costs (gas, tolls, parking)
- Insurance according to portuguese law
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
We will stop at the historical center of Sintra so we can tell you some stories about this place and try the traditional pastries of this region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal
Optional visit to this beautiful monument and property, considered by most locals one of the most beautiful in Sintra. If you decide not to enter the monument you will see it anyway as we will have the chance to drive by
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
This will be a view for most of our tour. The Moorish Castle can be seen from multiple parts of the mountain. Can also be an optional visit.
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
This beautiful palace will be another optional visit on our tour. You can choose between visiting the gardens and park of the Palace or the whole property, even though at peak seasons we don't recommend this for Cruise customers as it is usually very crowded inside. We can skip the lines to buy the tickets for you but you will still have to wait in line to enter the actual Palace.
This Palace can also be seen from a couple of different viewpoints, so if you don't want to risk wasting a long time here we can skip it and see it from the viewpoints.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
The Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe. We will stop to take amazing pictures and enjoy the breathtaking views of this bucket-list destination
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
If we have enough time, we will take you to the traditional custard tart factory (Pastéis de Belém) where you can try the most famous pastry of Portugal
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal
The oldest church in Lisbon and its Cathedral. We will stop here for a picture if there is a place to do it, otherwise we will drive by slowly.
Pass By: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
We will drive by this viewpoint in order to get to the next stop which will be the highest natural viewpoint of the old town of Lisbon
Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170-253 Portugal
The highest natural viewpoint within the city limits. The best pictures you can take from the whole city are here. Almost a 360º view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Panteao Nacional Campo de Santa Clara, Lisbon 1100-471 Portugal
On the way back to the Cruise port you will be able to see the National Pantheon and also the Church of St. Vincent
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
We will stop at the historical center of Sintra so we can tell you some stories about this place and try the traditional pastries of this region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal
Optional visit to this beautiful monument and property, considered by most locals one of the most beautiful in Sintra. If you decide not to enter the monument you will see it anyway as we will have the chance to drive by
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
This will be a view for most of our tour. The Moorish Castle can be seen from multiple parts of the mountain. Can also be an optional visit.
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
This beautiful palace will be another optional visit on our tour. You can choose between visiting the gardens and park of the Palace or the whole property, even though at peak seasons we don't recommend this for Cruise customers as it is usually very crowded inside. We can skip the lines to buy the tickets for you but you will still have to wait in line to enter the actual Palace.
This Palace can also be seen from a couple of different viewpoints, so if you don't want to risk wasting a long time here we can skip it and see it from the viewpoints.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
The Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe. We will stop to take amazing pictures and enjoy the breathtaking views of this bucket-list destination
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
If we have enough time, we will take you to the traditional custard tart factory (Pastéis de Belém) where you can try the most famous pastry of Portugal
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal
The oldest church in Lisbon and its Cathedral. We will stop here for a picture if there is a place to do it, otherwise we will drive by slowly.
Pass By: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
We will drive by this viewpoint in order to get to the next stop which will be the highest natural viewpoint of the old town of Lisbon
Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170-253 Portugal
The highest natural viewpoint within the city limits. The best pictures you can take from the whole city are here. Almost a 360º view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Panteao Nacional Campo de Santa Clara, Lisbon 1100-471 Portugal
On the way back to the Cruise port you will be able to see the National Pantheon and also the Church of St. Vincent
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Diana_B
October 2018
Michelle was a very amazing woman . We found her waiting for us just outside the port.And immediately we started the tour. We did all the planned itinerary . Very informative. We visited alot of amazing places. Highly recommand this pleasant tour. We didn't waste a minute and were at port just o...
Michelle was a very amazing woman . We found her waiting for us just outside the port.And immediately we started the tour. We did all the planned itinerary . Very informative. We visited alot of amazing places. Highly recommand this pleasant tour. We didn't waste a minute and were at port just on time.kris10eleven
January 2022
WOW! This excursion was fantastic, but mostly because of my guide David! As someone who has traveled to all 7 continents, I can honestly say that he is the best in the business! My small window of 2 days in Lisbon didn't allow much time. I was on a stopover en route to Cape Verde Islands, AND, ...
WOW! This excursion was fantastic, but mostly because of my guide David! As someone who has traveled to all 7 continents, I can honestly say that he is the best in the business! My small window of 2 days in Lisbon didn't allow much time. I was on a stopover en route to Cape Verde Islands, AND, it was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! So the 1st item on the agenda, was to get me that Covid test so I could fly out later that night!! David picked me up at my hotel, drove me to the airport where TAP AIR was doing testing for passengers. (Lifesaver!) Got my test done and off we went! As my bum luck would have it, the weather was horrific; Cold, rainy, overcast, windy and pretty miserable. However, David made the day very delightful with interesting conversation and in sharing his broad knowledge of the historical sights. Even though the weather was poor, I found Quinta da Regaleira to be the most magical place ever!!! It is a must see. Later we went to the cliffs overlooking the sea and it was beautiful. I told him I would love seafood for lunch, and this restaurant he brought me to did NOT dissappoint!!! THE BEST OCTOPUS THAT I HAVE EVER HAD! And I have eaten a lot of them. Plus stunning views from our table. We walked around the little town in Sintra where he knew some prople that gave me a bunch of different tasty liqueurs to drink! I felt warm and fuzzy after that! As a solo traveler, it is important that I feel comfortable and safe when I do tours. Everything about the day was wonderful, and I can't reccomend this tour, and David enough!! Thank you David! See you in a few months when I come back for Algarve!NotMeantToFlyEconomy
December 2019
Leading up to our recent trip to Portugal we were lucky enough to stumble upon David from ‘What to do in Portugal’. From Australia I worked with David (over email and WhatsApp) to customise two day-trips for our first visit to Portugal. His knowledge and communication were second to none; I’d go ...
Leading up to our recent trip to Portugal we were lucky enough to stumble upon David from ‘What to do in Portugal’. From Australia I worked with David (over email and WhatsApp) to customise two day-trips for our first visit to Portugal. His knowledge and communication were second to none; I’d go as far to say exceptional… And the trips didn’t disappoint either! Both days we were driven and guided by Pedro, who was early, courteous, suggested great options and took everything we asked him or requested to do, into account when designing a day that was perfect for us. I really couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience. Having limited time in Lisbon, we hadn’t been planning to go to Sintra but changed from a 1/2-day city tour to this one on David’s recommendation. This was a true highlight. We were staying in Belem (another must visit!) and seeing these locations and Lisbon made for a perfect day-trip. It would be a fabulous Shore Excursion. Whist the weather wasn’t great for our visit, it did little to dampen our experience and I really couldn’t recommend this trip more highly.Boonedoggles
November 2019
David drove us all over Sintra pointing out the history, geography and culture. He was completely flexible and extremely knowledgeable. When one of the palaces was completely packed with other tourists, we skipped it to see other things. We mentioned that Portugal had a newly approved UNESCO Wo...
David drove us all over Sintra pointing out the history, geography and culture. He was completely flexible and extremely knowledgeable. When one of the palaces was completely packed with other tourists, we skipped it to see other things. We mentioned that Portugal had a newly approved UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Mafra Palace; he replied “no one ever asked me that before,” and off we went. Fantastic day, definitely recommend.B4294XJjennifers
August 2019
David was kind and flexible from the start of our day. One of the benefits of booking a private tour is that you are not bound by anyone else's schedule. We even got to stop at the flea market in Alfama as it was a Saturday! If doing it again, I would research the palace and Moorish castle as w...
David was kind and flexible from the start of our day. One of the benefits of booking a private tour is that you are not bound by anyone else's schedule. We even got to stop at the flea market in Alfama as it was a Saturday! If doing it again, I would research the palace and Moorish castle as we did not take the time to tour those and wish we had invested in seeing those site from more than a distance. The town of Sintra is charming and we never would have taken in the amazing view of Cabo da Roca without David. Thanks for a very special day!Berliner-Jan
July 2019
As part of our Europe cruise we stopped in Lisbon for a day. I organized this shire excursion with David and had lots of questions. David was amazing in answering every question and concern I had by WhatsApp within minutes. The tour itself was done by Michelle and it was perfect in any way. Miche...
As part of our Europe cruise we stopped in Lisbon for a day. I organized this shire excursion with David and had lots of questions. David was amazing in answering every question and concern I had by WhatsApp within minutes. The tour itself was done by Michelle and it was perfect in any way. Michelle speaks perfect English and showed us some beautiful places, considering what we wanted to see. At the end of the tour I realized that we didn’t even scratch the surface of all the beautiful places in Lisbon and surrounding areas. We will definitely be back to Portugal and have David and Michelle create the itinerary.