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Everyones got a story to tell and oh boy, am I a Story Teller... Together with my friends I'm here to show you the unique and incredible town we call home – Sintra! We've lived here all of our lives and we can honestly say that we still fall in love with this place every. single. day.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Español, Português

Included

• Travel insurance
• Driver
• Equipment
• If i tell you now do you promise to still look surprised? ;)
• Local and typical century-old recipe "Travesseiro de Sintra" pastry. Salty snacks to nibble on board. Taste of unique Portuguese "Ginja" Liqueur or Porto wine. Water bottles Awesome local host on a Legendary Classic Portuguese convertible jeep with great sound system (yeah!!). Free Wi-Fi on board. Free Polaroid photo for you to take home. Pickup and Drop Off in other locations are available for an extra. Smartphone chargers, blankets, umbrellas and sunscreen.

Excluded

• Tickets (€15)
• Lunch (25-35€)
• Pets are not allowed

What you can expect

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 Francisco & Friends.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Casa do Largo "O Saladas" - 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. Meeting point

   Meet us at "Portela de Sintra" Train Station (last stop BEFORE “Sintra”) - we can organise private transfers from other locations for an extra

4. Hop in the jeep

   See the best of Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, the National Palace and the Natural Park) in the raddest 4x4 vehicle - tickets not included but they are cheap.

5. Yummy Portuguese Lunch

   Stop and have lunch in a typical local Portuguese Restaurant - lunch not included but we can recommend the best options!

6. Edge of Europe

   Visit the Western most point in mainland Europe.

7. Coastline drive

   Drive through Sintra-Cascais National Park to Guincho Beach and then Cascais.

8. WOW

   Be ready for a lot of good surprises!

9. WOOOOW

   Honestly, we mean it! You will love it.

10. but wait

    This experience is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, back problems or pregnant women. If so, please let us know before booking so we can advise the best solution. Bring comfortable shoes and clothing including a jacket or sweater - rain jacket depending on the days, sun glasses, fun and easy going attitude :)

11. 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.

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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

Malena🇺🇸 United States

3 January 2025

The highlight of our trip to Lisbon was our day trip to Sintra! It is a magical place and our guide João was amazing! The tour to the Palácio das Regaleiras was so unique! The lunch in Sintra and then the trip to the beaches, everything just stunning! Highly highly recommend! A magical day in Sintra

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

9 December 2024

We did a Sintra Jeep tour with Ruben and had an absolutely fabulous day. This was possibly my favorite day of our entire vacation. We loved the combination of experiences that made the day filled to the brim with history, spectacular food, stunning views, and a fun Jeep experience. Ruben was a truly wonderful guide- incredibly knowledgeable about the history, vegetation, and life in this part of Portugal. He struck a perfect balance of casual and laid back yet professional and informative. The lunch was one of our favorite meals of the entire trip as well. We would recommend this tour to anyone and would request Ruben for an extra great day! Our favorite day of our trip!

Ann🇺🇸 United States

1 December 2024

We had a great time seeing the Sintra area with Andres. Lunch at Francisco’s house was special and delicious! I’d highly recommend the jeep tour - it’s a great way to see a lot of the area that would be inaccessible with the tour! Great time in Sintra

Mia🇺🇸 United States

14 October 2024

This was an amazing tour! The guides worked with us to create a perfect day suited exactly to what we wanted. We got to do and see so much. The jeeps were a great and unique way to experience Sintra and a ton of fun. Highly recommend!

Justin🇺🇸 United States

20 September 2024

Our guide, Bruno, was fantastic. He was very patient to assist us and show us a great time around the city and surrounding areas.Sintra

Pamela

12 August 2024

Outstanding memorable day! A mix of history, adventure and great food. Gui was so knowledgeable and genuine. Truly a highlight on our trip to Lisbon!Full day of fun in Sintra with Gui

Hilda🇺🇸 United States

1 July 2024

We booked this tour at the beginning of June for our family of 6: grandma, grandpa, dad, mom, a teenager and a 5-year old. Nelson was amazing everyone second of the tour! Portugal was at the beginning of our European vacation and after being in many tours in 2 other countries I can honestly say this was the best and was worth every single penny. From the company providing a booster seat for my 5-year old, to providing water and sunscreen, to taking us to a local restaurant and just giving us the best overall experience one could ask for. We stayed in Lisbon but wanted to see Sintra and only had 1 day to do so, booking this tour definitely helped us see so much more. Nelson was super knowledgable and answered all of our questions. I will definitely book this tour time and time again when I go back to Portugal! Best Day Trip for our family with Nelson!

JILLIAN🇨🇦 Canada

20 June 2024

Our family of 5 had an amazing day in Sintra with Joao and his open top jeep. from start to finish, it was perfect. He met us at the train station and we hopped in and set off. Sintra is gorgeous; lush and green with beauty around every corner. Joao took us to the Qunita da Regaleira, an amazing palace with gorgeous grounds and gardens, featuring the Initiation Well, based on Dante's Inferno, which was incredible. We viewed a couple more palaces with Joao giving us the history, and then went for a delicious lunch - we all opted for the fresh tuna grilled, with sides and dessert. one of our best meals in Portugal and we love good food! Then some incredible scenery, cliffs, beaches off-roading in the jeep. An amazing way to see Sintra. Joao was a fantastic host and guide and we could nto recommend him more!Fantastic day in Sintra!

Erin🇺🇸 United States

16 June 2024

Ruben was amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history, flora and fauna, of the area. He was fun and we truly enjoyed spending the day with him! He was a great guide and I highly recommend this trip for any and everyone. Amazing, fun experience

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

21 May 2024

We signed up for a safari experience to see Sintra and we got much more than we ever expected. What made it most special was MARIO. I have done a lot of traveling and taken many private tours so I have a lot to compare. Mario was the best ‘rent-a-buddy’ (as he put it) that I have ever had! The company is lucky to have him!!! Thank you Mario for the unforgettable day spent with you!Awesome experience with Mario

Nick🇺🇸 United States

7 March 2024

My husband and I took the day tour of Sintra visiting Quinta da Regaleira as well other sites riding in the back of a former military 4x4! Our guide Guilherme picked us up right on schedule and we were off to the races. He was beyond knowledgeable and clearly tailored his content to our interests while making sure we got the full experience at all of our stops. His engaging demeanor and desire to get to know us was very appreciated. While I don't want to ruin the mystery, the added lore around our tour was a great value add. The lunch spot was perfectly local with excellent food and the afternoon was spent off-roading with the top off the 4x4 - definitely an experience you won't get on larger impersonal bus tours. If and when we come back to the area we will be booking another tour, hopefully again with Guilherme, and will be recommending this to any friends or family that come to the area.Adventure with History and Mystery

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

11 November 2023

The tour with Francisco was awesome! We saw so many beautiful places in Sintra that we never could have discovered on our own. It was great to avoid the crowds with a knowledgeable and kind local guide. The lunch spot he brought us to was one of the best meals we had on our trip- super local, simple and delicious. This is an experience for those looking to get off the beaten path and see the hidden beauty of the forests and coasts of Sintra. Our kids loved riding in the jeep- it was an absolute highlight for them and we all had a fantastic day!Epic tour

Antanas Gintaras🇺🇸 United States

24 September 2023

Andres was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide with an extensive grasp of history. He made the trip pass pleasantly. The Palacio de Regeilera was fascinating and Andres was expert at explaining it's history, details, and spirit. Lunch was delicious. The jeep ride was a wonderful open air excursion. The view from Cabo da Roca was fantastic and the beach below was beautiful to visit. Would strongly recommend taking this tour and will ask for Andres on our next visit to Portugal to see the other castles/palaces in Sintra.Fascinating trip

Michal🇺🇸 United States

2 July 2023

Our guide, Ricardo, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, and was very flexible and accommodating to our needs. We couldn’t possibly get to these places on our own. Best experience we had in Portugal

Chris🇺🇸 United States

1 July 2023

One of the best days we've ever had. Nelson was a gracious and wonderful guide!Amazing Experience

Drew🇺🇸 United States

27 March 2023

Bruno was great and made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. He catered to our special needs. We definitely would recommend the Jeep tour.

Alison🇺🇸 United States

24 February 2023

Our family of 5 (kids ages 12, 15 and 17) had an amazing day traveling with Gui. He was so knowledgeable, engaging and the trip was such a wonderful way to learn the history and details of Sintra that we would have never picked up on our own. And the lunch we had in a small quiet town was the best meal we have had during our visit! So fun! Enjoy it!What a great way to see Sintra!

susan🇺🇸 United States

13 October 2022

We had an amazing tour with our guide Mariana starting in Sintra viewing some of the fabulous monuments and an extensive, very interesting tour of a totally unique property (Quinta Da Regaleira). Mariana was an exceptional guide, very knowledgeable, interesting, caring, and it was a total pleasure to spend the day with her. Maybe one of the best we’ve ever had.Magical Sintra Jeep Tour

brett🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2022

We stayed in Sintra for 3 nights and did this tour on our first full day. It was so much fun! A great way to see Sintra and pick out what spots to explore more. Nelson was our guide and he was amazing. He can make really good recommendations about what is worth exploring and what is not, and was overall a great guide. Thanks Nelson! So much fun!

Karin🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 October 2022

A very nice tour with great guides (Mariana and Gui), we really enjoyed it! Thanks Great tour with great guides

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 August 2022

Notwithstanding the unavoidable changes to the tour due to fire risk, the day was interesting, varied and great fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Joao!A Great Day!

nhzqs49c8z🇺🇸 United States

18 August 2022

We enjoyed such a wonderful and relaxing day touring around the Sintra and Cascais area. Nelson, our fantastic guide was so warm and welcoming and truly made us feel as if we were old friends. He is a consummate professional but also gracious and such a great host. He made the day amazing. The SUV was great and we loved the open air tour and ability to see everything. So glad we booked this tour! By far it was the best thing we did during our trip.What a fantastic tour this was!

Forrest🇺🇸 United States

27 July 2022

With these sort of experiences it all comes down to planning and execution. Mario and Friends did an excellent job of planning a full authentic experience that appeals to every type of customer. Some like history, some like culture, some like adventure, some like breathtaking views, some like surprises, etc. This experience combines it all. Each part of your day was thoroughly and thoughtfully planned. But planning only takes you so far. You then need to execute. Our guide, Gui, was perfect. He brought energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, passion and a true desire to understand what each person in our group was trying to get out of the experience. I assume there are many good guides, but I highly recommend that you request Gui. You will not be disappointed in your wonderful day nor your fantastic guide. Excellent Adventure!

Chris🇺🇸 United States

27 July 2022

Great tour. Andres is a great host. Our family had a blast. Loved it

Beth🇨🇦 Canada

9 July 2022

I just can't say enough about this trip! This is definitely a 5 star adventure. The excursion has it all: professionalism, fun, vast knowledge of their land and history, incredible views, great food and back road experiences we would never have had on our own. This tour was among the highlights of our trip for 10 Canadian friends to the beautiful country of Portugal. Do yourself a favour and book this trip today!fantastic day!

Kari🇺🇸 United States

29 June 2022

We are a family of 6 and we all loved this tour!! Andres is the best tour guide - very knowledgeable, flexible, fun and genuine. Our family said this was the best tour we’ve experienced. Thank you Andres for a wonderful day and welcoming us so kindly. We hope to see you again!!Best tour ever

Unknown

25 June 2022

I really enjoyed the tour!Great time!

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

23 June 2022

Our tour with Andreas exceeded our expectations. Beautiful scenery and lots of good information. We didn’t have time for the castle tour but with we had! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Excellent tour

Nicola🇦🇺 Australia

17 June 2022

Pedro was an awesome guide, so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We really enjoyed the tour of Quinta da Regaleira, lunch and the time in the Jeep. It was an amazing trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon who wants to see places outside the city with a local guide, we learnt so much and had a great day. Thanks again Pedro! Highlight of our Lisbon trip!

Paul🇺🇸 United States

15 June 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour!! The best part was our guide, João, and his mind-opening discussions during our tour of the Regaliera. Unexpected items: 1) No time spent at or tour options given for Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, the National Palace and the Natural Park. 2) The Jeep was LOUD! Difficult to hear everything João shared over the Diesel engine. 3) Lunch was delicious but I was expecting more of a “grab and go” style so we could see and do more points of interest in the area, not a 90min relax-and-enjoy-local-culture sit down meal. 4) I didn’t understand that the last item on the tour, Cascais, was also the end point of the tour. The end point is in a different town than the starting point— not a round-trip! These unexpected items did not make the tour a bad experience at all, just things I was not anticipating.Jeep Fun

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

6 June 2022

We had the best time exploring Sintra and Cascais with Martim. This was our favorite experience out of our 8 days in Portugal and Martim made it extra special with his charm and knowledge. This was a unique and unforgettable way to explore sintra and cascáis. I would do this again and would recommend to anyone exploring Portugal. 1000% recommended. Would do this again in a heartbeat!

Unknown

30 May 2022

We had the best day with Martim in Sintra! He was knowledgeable and so nice and the day was SO MUCH FUN! I’ve been to Sintra before (without a tour guide) but this experience was definitely preferable and made the day much more enjoyable! Can’t speak highly enough of this tour! Awesome experience!

Unknown

30 May 2022

Martim took us on the most amazing tour of Sintra and Cascais! He was so genuine, informative and fun! The day was packed with a super fun open air jeep ride, stops at vistas and sites, a delicious local lunch, and more. We would recommend this tour — and definitely Martim — for a fabulous, fun and informative day! The best time!!BEST tour!!! Book it now for the best day!

Maree🇦🇺 Australia

28 May 2022

We had a wonderful day on our jeep safari to Sintra. Caetano was a very knowledgeable and friendly host. We so enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested. Thanks Maree Thanjs for s brilliant experience

Jody 🇨🇦 Canada

24 May 2022

We had a great day and our guide Guilemore was even better, full of info and charm. The problem was we had communicated with With Locals that we wished to begin our tour at 930 am so we could finish earlier. With Friends indicated that 930 would be the earliest we could start because of the opening times of the attractions we would visit. It turns out that the tour group Flamingos that With Friends contracts out, actually begins at 930 am. With Friends then failed to communicate this with the Flamingos and Guilemore showed up at 1000 am instead of 930 am. The agreed upon time. Save yourself the time and money and book the great Jeep tour through the Flamingos tour group instead of With Locals. I've had great experiences with With Locals in other countries and will use the group in the future they just dropped the ball in this case. Jody Great tour, poor communication.

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

23 May 2022

The actual tour is ten times better than the description. Our guide was incredibly well versed in the history and culture of Sintra and was able to bring great explanations and details of the sites we visited. The mid-day meal in a town way off the beaten path was a once-in-a-lifetime experience of food and local culture. And then there was the wild ride to beaches, rocky cliffs and thickly wooded forests that was a feast for the eyes. Awesome adventure

ronald🇳🇱 Netherlands

16 May 2022

Uitstekend verzorgde tour met verrassend goede uitleg. Pedro heeft ons een goed beeld gegeven van Sintra, waar wij hem zeer dankbaar voor zijn Ook de het heen en terug vervoer van en naarhotel in Lissabon en door naar Airport was perfect geregeld Safari tour Amazing

Judy🇺🇸 United States

15 May 2022

The castle was interesting and it was nice to have our own guide. What we really enjoyed was driving "offroad" and seeing some of the countryside. Lunch was delicious from a small local restaurant and the scenery along a private stretch was absolutely stunning!Loved the gorgeous scenery along some of the backroads!e

John🇺🇸 United States

9 May 2022

I am always excited to meet new people. All I know is we met Diogo and me became fast friends. He is very personal, passionate, knowledgeable and proud of his Portuguese heritage. I highly recommend this adventure!!! You definitely will not forget this day and also the great food and wine.Personable

Tatiana🇺🇸 United States

6 May 2022

We met Guilherme on our Sintra tour. He was FABULOUS!!! One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. He was so much fun! He is incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, charming - all of the above. We literally talked about everything. Sintra’s history, castles and architecture - he sure covered those, but we also touched on Portuguese culture, traditions, life style, food, literature - you name it, we talked about it. In the end we were saying good-bye to a new friend. It was an unforgettable experience. I would recommend Guilherme to any/all of my friends. He is THAT good! Tatiana and Miles, San Diego, USA.Guilherme from Mario and Friends was absolutely fabulous

Aviva🇨🇦 Canada

5 May 2022

Four friends from Canada had the time of our lives! We were treated like royalty, ate sincerely yummy food, saw sites and heard stories that were unexpected and fascinating. Mario and Pedro’s enthusiasm was infectious and their choice of music for our 60’s palette was more than pleasing! Best Jeep tour ever!!

Joani🇺🇸 United States

21 April 2022

Our last day in Portugal was so much fun! Not only did we have a great time touring around in our vintage jeep, but we learned so much interesting history from Nelson and saw the most beautiful views! Our lunch and assorted other treats were all amazing. Nelson really knows what he is doing and how to read his crowd. After spending two weeks in Portugal, I thought I would never need to come back, but now I would love to spend more time in Sintra! Fabulous day - thank you Nelson!!Nelson is the Best!

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

13 April 2022

We spent the day exploring Sintra and Caiscais with Joao. It was an outstanding day. He shared history. He shared jokes. He read the room well understanding what was of interest to the group and what wasn’t. He showed us things and gave us time to explore on our own. Only downside is my 17 year old now wants his vintage jeep! Cannot recommend enough!!! Epic Day Full of Memories

Veronica 🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2022

We had an absolute blast on our tour! Francisco was phenomenal, our children loved him. We saw so much beauty of this area and had so much fun while doing so. Oh and lunch was delicious! Highly, highly recommend. Amazing

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

1 April 2022

We spent the whole day with Nelson. He is such a an amazing person. He was very attentive especially with our small child making sure she’s safely buckled up and comfortable at all times. He engages with my older children goes above and beyond to make sure we’re all having fun and enjoying our “portugal massage” wink wink! He took us to amazing views and maximized our off road experience! If you want to experience Sintra in a whole different level you should absolutely book this your you won’t regret it! Good for families and even couples. Highly recommended!!!The best way to experience Sintra!

Xavier🇺🇸 United States

20 March 2022

This is by far the best way to see Sintra and the coast about it. I was honestly a little nervous at first because I’m a solo traveler but this was an amazing experience. From the informative tour to the great off-roading in the jeep. I couldn’t ask for a better time. This should definitely be the definitive way to see Sintra and the coast. What a great tour and unique idea

Quincy🇨🇦 Canada

7 March 2022

I booked a private tour, for myself, my partner 3 close friends and my mom. For reference we are all in our late 20s and my mom is in her mid-60s. My mother said it was one of the best days of her life! Me too honestly! This tour mixed history, landscape, good food, and adventure. It was so fun, so worth it and perfect for a group. Just book it :) THANK YOU, BRUNO! One of the best days EVER

Manpreet🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 December 2021

I had fransisco, who was amazing and totally tailored the tour to me. Had amazing lunch, so most of sintra off road and nature parks. Amazing coastal views. Let me be DJ all day, the open top jeep made taking pics amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone Did not disappoint

Molly🇺🇸 United States

30 November 2021

Hello! We had an incredible time with Johnny and Martim during our stay in Lisbon. We did two jeep tours - one in Sintra and one in Cascais. We were a group of 16 (!) age ranging 4 - 74. Tall order! They were absolutely the best tour guides we’ve ever had we hired them twice. They were professional, warm, knowledgeable and anticipated our needs. Highly recommend this group! Amazing experience in Portugal

Oretha🇺🇸 United States

29 November 2021

Nelson, was not only on time and thoughtful to our needs, he made the experience 10 stars and changed our lives forever and we look forward to returning- I want to be selfish and not share how much fun we had to keep it to ourselves! The Jeep was clean and unique and custom Humm, The wine and music was a whole vibe! The local restaurant food was impeccable during the tour & his picture skills were amazing! Thank you again! Best local experience ever!