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Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Sintra? Let a local show you around! On this private, full-day trip, experience Sintra from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit while in Lisbon. Travel worry-free by car as your local guide takes you to the best spots, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable day in one of Portugal's most enchanting destinations.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Română, Русский, Español, Português, Français, Italiano, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport by Car
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 23 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. From Lisbon to Sintra

   Meet your host and get ready to hit the road: your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience

4. Sintra Exploring

   Let your local host show you around Sintra. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way

5. Sintra Off the Beaten Path

   The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Sintra from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!

6. Ask Away!

   Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Sintra. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Sintra

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Yousef🇰🇼 Kuwait

(About local Miguel )

19 June 2025

Miguel was really informative, friendly and easy going, it was a really excellent experience. he took us Sintra for the palce and then site seeing in Cascais.Friendly and passionate

Andy

(About local Tiago)

29 April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Sintra. Tiago was a wonderful tour guide. He was knowledgeable, informative, considerate, and relaxed. We not only had fun seeing the sights, but we also enjoyed chatting with him. He earned our highest recommendation. Sintra Day Trip

Irini

(About local Tiago)

20 April 2025

Rating: 10/10 We had the most incredible day with Tiago as our guide on our tour from Lisbon to the stunning palaces of Sintra. From the moment we met him, Tiago was warm, polite, and full of positive energy. He made us feel comfortable right away, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about making our experience unforgettable. His knowledge of the area, history, and local culture added so much depth to our visit. Tiago went above and beyond to personalize the tour for us, sharing hidden gems and stories that made everything come to life. We never felt rushed and always felt like we were in great hands. Thank you, Tiago, for being such an open-hearted and dedicated guide — you truly made our day in Sintra magical. Highly recommend this experience with him. An easy 10 out of 10!10 out of 10 for Tiago!

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

12 April 2025

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Sintra with Luis! Although we endured some rain during the first half of the day, Luis made the best of it and enabled us to enjoy all of Sintra and the surrounding area. Luis' deep knowledge of Portuguese history is amazing, which brought the diverse background of Sintra to life for us. I cannot recommend Luis more for a visit to Sintra or anywhere else in the Lisbon area!Fantastic day in Sintra!

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

4 March 2025

We spent the day with Luis who took us to Sintra and the Pena Palace. It was a wonderful day; he was informative, friendly, thoughtful, and pivoted to accommodate some weather changes to pack as much into the day as possible. His knowledge about Portugal history is worthy of an historian! We would love to have another tour with him in the future and highly recommend him.Fantastic day

j.rathmer

(About local Alexandra)

1 July 2025

Christine & Dave🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Inês )

30 June 2025

Absolutely loved our walking tour around Lisbon with Ines. She offered to meet us at our hotel which we greatly appreciated. Ines is incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s rich history with fascinating stories and local insights. Her enthusiasm and passion for Lisbon was enchanting and refreshing. We came away with a deeper appreciation for Lisbon and some great local tips. Ines helped us to understand the train and tram system for our visits to Sintra and Cascais. It was a 40 degree day and Ines was mindful of the heat. We highly recommend Ines. Wonderful tour with Ines - Choose Ines

Kate🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rita)

29 June 2025

Rita was an amazing guide for our day exploring Sintra! I expressed my dream of seeing Peña Palace and Regaleira in one day. Rita expressed worry about the achievability of this plan, but was willing to try to make it work! We made it work! It was an enjoyable experience, though a bit of a workout! Wear comfy shoes! After touring the beautiful grounds of Peña and Regaleira, Rita took us to a delightful place with beach access for lunch. We had hoped to make it to Cascais as well, but ran out of time. Rita was willing to hang with us as our kids enjoyed the beach. She was engaging with the kids - perhaps because she has two kiddos that are similar aged. The day felt like spending a day with a friend. She shared with us her love for the area, which made the tour a great learning and fun time! We are so thankful for Rita!Flexible and Enjoyable Tour/Workout!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miguel)

28 June 2025

Miguel was a great guide for us on our day to Sintra. Expertly navigated to the sights and explained much of the Portuguese history as we drove. We mixed in a lovely meal and wine tasting. Would definitely hire him again!Fantastic day in Sintra with Miguel

carla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lili)

24 June 2025

Lili was a gem! She was flexible when our flight was rescheduled and took us to places around our hotel we were interested in.Into to Lisbon with LIli

Dilia🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sofia )

24 June 2025

We had a fantastic private tour of Sintra with Sofia! She was incredibly accommodating, tailoring the day to fit our family’s interests and requests. She was especially thoughtful with our children, making sure they were comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. Sofia’s knowledge, flexibility, and warm personality made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommend her for a personalized and family-friendly experience in Sintra!

Roland🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

22 June 2025

We had a wonderful time with Rita. She is knowledgeable and really has a great personality. We had a great time while learning about the two places.Visiting Nazare and Obidos with Rita

Merrina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

22 June 2025

Ines offered a fabulous tour of the city - she’s full of historical knowledge and knows the best viewpoints! A wonderful pastel de nata was included as well. Would highly recommend!A must while visiting Lisbon

Jeffrey🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rodrigo & Adriana)

21 June 2025

Had a great day with Rodrigo visiting Sintra, Cascais and the coast. Rodrigo spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and the different places of interest. He was extremely charming and pleasant company and we would definitely recommend him as a guide. Jeffrey and I very much enjoyed meeting him. Jill CooperSintra & Cascais with Rodrigo

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

20 June 2025

This was our first time in Portugal, and the day with Lius was one of the best experiences we've had! He communicated with us before the tour and accommodated with a later start and ending due to personal reasons. We never felt rushed. He was highly knowledgeable about the history and the details of everything. He provided history along the way, an added bonus! He also gave us a brief but nice shopping break in Cascais. I cannot imagine this tour without a guide like Lius. He provided us with excellent touring tips for the following day. He is also super fun! I will give his cards to friends who plan to visit Portugal. Thank you, Lius, for making our trip so memorable!Simply the best!

Jim

(About local Luis)

20 June 2025

This was our 1st time in Portugal and this tour enabled us to see Obidos, Fatima, and then remain in Nazare, our next destination after Lisbon. Our tour guide Luis was absolutely fantastic! He was really fun to travel with and extremely knowledgeable about the history of all places en route! We never felt rushed and had the perfect amount of time at each town. And when we arrived in Nazare, he assisted us in checking in to our next hotel and orienting us to other aspects (restaurants, etc). Again, we chose not to return to Lisbon. When we eventually return to Lisbon, we will definitely be reaching back to Luis!Great tour to Obidos, Fatima, and Nazare

Philip

(About local Luis)

18 June 2025

Our private tour with Luis was exceptional. Luis was first class both professionally and personally. Easily shared his knowledge about the culture and history of Portugal. Very open to questions. Highly recommended!TOUR WITH A PRO

Jenny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lili)

17 June 2025

We had a wonderful time with Lili! She provided so much history and context to what we were seeing. Lili made the time fly by with her stories and nuggets about Lisbon! We learned so much!! A great intro to the city!

Ieva🇱🇻 Latvia

(About local Lili)

15 June 2025

Lili was on time and stay with us more time that we expected. She bring us to locals and we can see real locals life. We enjoy every miracle.

Carol

(About local Luis )

15 June 2025

Luis did a wonderful job keeping us informed and meeting us in a timely manner. Saw so many churches and beautiful sights, such as the Sao Roque, the Gloria elevator, the Se church, church of St. Dominic, history of the area, the plazas, the people and Porteguese rulers. We passed by so many areas and learned so much! Also had time for a water break, cherry liquor (ginjinha), and custard pastries! It was so worth doing, I highly recommend.wonderful day in Lisbon!

Ryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Veerle)

15 June 2025

Veerle was the perfect guide for our group! Be prepared, Lisbon is extremely hilly and Veerle will make sure you see all of it...if you are fit and adventurous! 😄Exceptional tour and guide!

david

(About local Lili)

15 June 2025

A very interesting and well led tour of the city. Lili was knowledgable, understood what we wanted to see and do, and provided some interesting additional insights. Very interesting and informative

Camiece🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

14 June 2025

Rita showed us around on our first day in Lisbon. It was a great way to get the lay of the land and it was so helpful that Rita had some great tips for our stay. We learned a lot about Lisbon and had a great time!A Great First Day in Lisbon

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandru)

12 June 2025

Alexandru exceeded all expectations. My wife had a sore ankle and Alexandru adjusted the day's trip to Cabo da Roca, Sintra and Cascais to minimize the walking. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area and provided so much context that otherwise we would have never gotten. I would highly recommend Alexandru to anybody looking for a flexible, knowledgeable and entertaining experience of the Lisbon area.Great experience with Alexandru

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo & Adriana)

11 June 2025

Had a great time, Rodrigo was great.Sintra tour

Dawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

11 June 2025

Inez was the best. She gave us a historical overview of Lisbon that provided us with a real appreciation for what led up to the culture of today. We also learned so much about the area from a non-tourist perspective. And then she sang for us at the end. We had no idea until that moment that she also sang professionally. It was magical. Inez was a 10+.

Maureen

(About local Miguel )

11 June 2025

Wonderful day tour with Miquel. Highly professional, organised and knowledgeable; warm, humorous and entertaining. We would highly recommend him to all. Thank you for a fabulous day.Sintra Tour

Annemarie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Rita)

11 June 2025

Rita is such a bright and intellegent guide. She conveyes her love for Lisbon and knowledge about its history with so much wonderful energy! A true gem! Captivating Rita

alexschuster

(About local Luis)

9 June 2025

Wir haben die Tour mit Luis am ersten Tag unseres Urlaubs gemacht. Es war ein perfekter Einstieg! Tolle Tipps, Einblicke in die Geschichte, usw. Danke für diese schöne Erfahrung!Perfekter Einstieg

Carina🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Lili)

9 June 2025

We visited Lisbon for three days and it was our first visit. We booked Lili on the first day to get an overview of the city. We booked her for a private tour, which was perfect. She is easy to talk to and asked a few questions to get an understanding of what we were interested in, and then she adjusted her planning accordingly. She showed us many hidden gems, which we loved. We still talk about the amazing library she showed us. She showed and told us about the city's history and important landmarks, which was great! She also gave us tips on restaurants, other things to see, but also what we didn't need to spend time on since we were there for such a short time. Lili is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, responsive. We are so happy with our tour and can highly recommend booking her for a tour.Private Tour in Lisbon in end of May

kristen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo & Adriana)

9 June 2025

What a fantastic experience with Rodrigo. From the moment we booked our tour Rodrigo was engaged in planning our day. We had the ultimate weather day for our tuk tuk tour. His suggestions on how to tour around pena palace was spot on for us. The views were amazing. Rodrigo was always there when we were ready to head to the next spot. The stops along the coast were breathtaking. He gave us great info about the area. We enjoyed a late lunch at one of his favorite places. Loved the views, food and time to relax. There is no doubt that I would contact Rodrigo again for our next trip. Ulimate day out of Lisbon

Katy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis )

8 June 2025

Lisbon was our last stop on our week in Portugal and we definitely saved the best tour for last. Luis was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable. We ventured to Sintra, Pena Castle, Caiscase and saw some Lovely beaches along the way. Our Full day tour included enough free time to shop and have a great lunch at a restaurant that Luis recommended. Luis arrived on time. His vehicle was clean and comfortable and he was a safe and courteous driver. Amazing last day in Portugal with Luis!

Anne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Inês )

8 June 2025

After finding I had a day free in Lisbon, I was lucky enough to book a last minute tour with Inez! She even offered to change the meeting place to make it easier for me walking there. A delightful experience. It is wonderful to experience her enthusiasm about Portugal and its history. She went Above and beyond to check the cleanliness of a public toilet before we used it- I would never even think of asking someone do that! Sunday am was perfect with less crowds. A savoury treat at my request site the pastel de nata are so addictive. Inez spontaneously shared her amazing singing at one point. Since she’s a professional- big surprise- it was so lovely! She recommended some other spots- Belem - and showed me where to catch the tram.that a must do was trying the pastais de Belem! Done, and delicious! A perfect day! Unexpected delight to tour with Inez!

Karien🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Veerle)

8 June 2025

Ik koos voor Veerle als gids op onze 1ste dag Lissabon omwille van haar 3-taligheid, haar sympathieke uitstraling! Veerle weet veel over de historie van Lissabon en bracht haar verhalen vol passie. Ze toetste ook af wat ons als toerist in Lissabon interesseerde: monumenten,locale food spots, handel, parken, verschillende regio’s Alfama, Baixa, Sintra,… Transport (metro, taxi, Uber, Tuktuk, Tram28, fietsverhuur in Lissabon en wat zijn de prijzen. Kortom 3 uren stadstour met Veerle was aangenaam en zeer leerrijk! Stadstour Lissabon met gids Veerle

Kees

(About local Veerle)

8 June 2025

Veerle heeft de voorbereiding van ons dagprogramma en de ontmoetingsplek perfect geregeld. Veerle reageerde snel en goed op onze vragen vooraf over bijvoorbeeld tips restaurants. Dat was heel fijn. Veerle was netjes gekleed en we vertrokken op tijd via de trein naar Sintra. Vanaf het begin tot het einde was ons contact met Veerle prettig en relaxed. Veerle is een open mens en oprecht belangstellend. Zij vertelde ons veel waardevols over Portugal, Lissabon, Sintra en de mensen die daar wonen. We hebben een prachtige dag met haar beleefd en we bevelen haar als gids zeker aan. Een eerlijk oordeel geven over de prijs/kwaliteit verhouding vinden we lastig. Een dagtour met een privé gids was voor ons namelijk de 1ste keer. Wat ons hierbij zou helpen is een specificatie van de opbouw van de totaalprijs van 400 euro. Bijvoorbeeld de verhouding tussen de overheadkosten en het salaris van Veerle.Een prettige gids met waardevolle info

khmpqkpmwp

(About local Lili)

7 June 2025

Customized perfectly to our needs, considerate to all ages and lovely guide. Totally recommend spending some hours with Lilu making the Lisboa experience even better!Wonderful day

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miguel )

6 June 2025

We really do enjoy the food tours by Withlocals. We had such a fun afternoon with Miguel in Porto! I just 3 hours, we went to so many unique places and sampled so many unusual local delicacies! He knew all of the locals such that we were able to get a personalized experience. We would definitely do this tour again. Obrigado Miguel!!Food tour in Porto with Miguel

Anne-sophie

(About local Rita)

4 June 2025

We had an amazing experience on the Lisbon Food Tour with Rita. She took us to some very nice spots and it was clear that she was picking the best of the best for the guests. She has a wealth of knowledge of the history of food and the city. Highly recommend the tour for anyone who is interested in an experience above the usual.Amazing experience on the Lisbon Food Tour with Rita

Koert

(About local Luis)

4 June 2025

It was a perfect experience. A lot of pertinent information and a charmful person.Perfect Guide

Carmen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

4 June 2025

Rita was an amazing tour guide for the four of us. We saw two beautiful landmarks in Sentra and enjoyed a lunch at a seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean before heading back to our hotel in Lisbon. She was informative, kind, and very helpful in helping us understand some of our cultural differences. Wonderful guide

Anne & Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

3 June 2025

We loved our introduction to Lisboa with Rita. We asked for a focus on history & culture and we learned so much. Strolling around, enjoying the sights and sounds (and shortcuts 😉) all made for a terrific morning. Thank you, Rita for the tips on the ceramic swallows, we found them just where you suggested in Sintra!A wonderful walk with Rita!

deepak🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lili)

3 June 2025

Hi, I visited Lisbon for a day. I hired Lilu service for 3 hours to see the city. She made sight seeing easy and interesting. I will recommend her highly. Thanks Lilu.Great visit of Lisbon with a local Guide

Suzanne

(About local Alexandru)

2 June 2025

Thank you Suzanne!Alex was a wonderful tour guide. He was easy to talk with, knowledgeable about Portugal and the areas we visited, and has a great sense of humor! Alex was very accommodating regarding different locations for us to visit, choosing a location for lunch wh

Nikki🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Inês )

1 June 2025

Absolutely loved our walking tour around Lisbon! Ines was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city’s rich history to life with fascinating stories and local insights. Her lovely energy made the experience so enjoyable — she even sang us a traditional song, which was such a special touch. We came away with a deeper appreciation for Lisbon and some great local tips. Highly recommend! Ines Rocks Lisbon

Michael

(About local Rodrigo & Adriana)

31 May 2025

Myself, my wife and 19 year old son spent the day with Rodrigo and Adriana. We are all very happy they were our guides for the day as they knew exactly where to go and what to do! Even better than that they were just great to be around. It is apparent right away that they love Sintra and the surrounding areas and want to share all they can. My wife and son, along with myself highly recommend Rodrigo and Cristian and would definitely do it all over again!Absolutely Phenomenal Day!

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

31 May 2025

Wir waren mit Luis 3 Stunden in Lissabon zu Fuss unterwegs. Luis hat ein enormes Wissen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte. Er ist super flexibel, haben tolle Plätze entdeckt und viel über die Stadt erfahren. Ein wirklich toller Reiseführer. Wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit ihm buchen. Vielen Dank Luis.Sympathischer Reiseführer mit viel Wissen

Elaine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miguel )

30 May 2025

Miguel was wonderful. He picked us up early from our hotel in Lisbon, customized a day in Sintra, including coffee at his favorite cafe, and got us to the airport in time for our flight. He was personable and entertaining. His knowledge of Portugal is incredible.Miguel was wonderful

Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Peter)

30 May 2025

If you’re like us; using a food tour to get to the heart and soul and history of a city, we strongly suggest that you ask for Peter as your guide. We had a wonderful and very fascinating tour of the city center. The stories went from a Portuguese company recreating Roman garum in the original ancient vessels (and having a taste of it!) to entering hidden gems that we would never have discovered yourself. We can recommend Peter to discover the soul of Lissabon. Peter & HenriettePeter is the best

Mahtab🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Inês )

30 May 2025

We spent a wonderful morning with Ines who gave us an informative historical tour of Lisbon. Learned so much in such a short time made all the more special because of her passion for the subject and her country! Ended the tour with a sweet treat. She was kind enough to give us important information about Sintra. The Moorish song at the end was brilliant. Ines was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! Highly recommend a tour with Ines. Thank you so much from us all!Guide with the voice of an Angel!

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis )

30 May 2025

Luis communicated timely and was prompt picking us up for our tour of the Alentejo region of Portugal. He is aware of and listens to his customers needs and wants. He provided us with an exceptional tour that was tailored to just our needs. He is knowledgeable, friendly with great language skills in English, Portuguese and some Spanish. We highly recommend Luis for your travel touring needs. Exceptional tour…Luis is the man!