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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, Español, Português, Français, Italiano, Română, Русский, 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 25 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

holly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miguel )

17 July 2025

Miguel was so great! Easy to communicate with, super knowledgeable and beyond helpful! Highly recommend! It’s like touring around with your best bud!!AMAZING!

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

14 July 2025

Alexandra was amazing! She accommodated our large group with a custom day trip to Sintra. She was kind, knowledgeable, and even provided us with a lunch reservation and a few other fun pit-stops. She was patient with our kids, and helped us discover the rich history behind Sintra. I would book with her again in a heartbeat, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great guide! Amazing day trip to Sintra!

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

Koen🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Veerle)

29 July 2025

Veerle is een hele fijne gids om Lissabon te leren kennen. Ze weet enorm veel van de stad, kent de leuke binnenwegen, geeft veel goeie tips voor de andere dagen (goeie restaurantjes, winkels,...) . Echt een aanrader. Wij waren er met onze 2 tiener kids (13 & 15) en ook zij vonden het heel leuk. Leuke en leerrijke rondleiding met topgids

Joyce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

28 July 2025

We spent the day with Luis visiting Sintra and Cascais. Luis is a historian, and shared with us in detail the Portuguese history and all of the sites in this region. I highly recommend Luis as your tour guide.Exceptional

Anoep🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Veerle)

26 July 2025

We had a lovely time being guided by Veerle through Lisbon. She will tell you a lot about the past and present - adjusted to the subjects you want to know more about. I do think it’s expensive but it was worth it for me because it was in Dutch which was easier to understand for my kid. Veerle is very knowledgeable.

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mafalda)

26 July 2025

We loved our tour with Mafalda. She was engaging enough to keep three jet-lagged travelers interested and upright for our tour, and she showed us some very cool spots in Lisbon (the cemetery was fascinating!). Highly recommend!Such a knowledgeable guide!

Dana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago & friends)

25 July 2025

Henrique was an incredibly knowledgeable guide. He knows the city intimately and is a fountain of knowledge about history. His enthusiasm and deep understanding for the area created a deeper curiosity about Portugal for us than when we arrived. We see Lisbon with new eyes and a more wholistic understanding of its place in European and world history. Plus, he has great restaurant recommendations. Tours with locals always has the best guides, and Henrique is the best of the best. A Brilliant Experience

Marina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

24 July 2025

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Wir hatten heute das Vergnügen, die Stadt mit Louis zu erkunden. Auch wenn unsere Teenies erst alle skeptisch waren, konnte uns Luis mit seiner Art alle begeistern. Es sind keinerlei Fragen offen geblieben, auf alle Wünsche wurde Rücksicht genommen, die Zeit verging wie im Flug. Eine klare Weiterempfehlung! Einfach super

Cheryl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mafalda)

24 July 2025

Perfect tour to do when you arrive. Not too much history, good eats, and a good foundation to start your trip. Mafalda was early, knowledgeable, and accommodating as someone in my party was a vegetarian. Eating in Lisbon

Tommy🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Veerle)

24 July 2025

Gezellig gezelschap en weet qua historie alle antwoorden op je vragenhistoricus!

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo & Adriana)

24 July 2025

Rodrigo and Adriana were recommended to us and we want to pass on our recommendation. We had a great day. They were very friendly and informative. The tuk tuk are lots of fun to travel in. We were celebrating a birthday so they arranged a special place for lunch plus a surprise birthday cake. It was really worth it to be shown around by “locals”. From Canada.We would give Rodrigo and Adriana a 10!

Isabel

(About local Luis)

23 July 2025

Very interesting tour. Luis had a lot to tell and the food was great!Great guide!

Elaine 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Peter)

23 July 2025

It was informative and interesting Highly recommend Throughly enjoyed our tour

mieke

(About local Veerle)

23 July 2025

Veerle was een geweldige dame die ons een hele voormiddag heeft meegenomen door Lissabon. Ze deelde geschiedenis, leuke winkeltjes, toffe weetjes, streetart, resto-tips, ....en dat allemaal op een hele aangename manier om naar te luisteren. Zeker aanrader voor de Nederlandstalige toeristen. Topgids! Veerle

Dan and Becca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago & friends)

22 July 2025

Had a great visit with Tiago to Fatima and Obidos in July 2025....He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and very kind throughout the day-long journey. As a visitor with some existing background knowledge of Portugal in advance of our travel, I was grateful that Tiago went beyond explaining the "what" of what we were seeing and dove deeper into exploring the "why" from a historical and cultural perspective. This was our first time ever traveling with a personal tour guide, and we were a little apprehensive that we would feel rushed and/or simply received a "pre-packaged" experience....not the case with Tiago! He tailored the day to our very specific interests, and the whole experience felt extremely relaxed and personal....we'd recommend him without hesitation!!! Great Experience!

Miriam🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Veerle)

21 July 2025

Veerle vertelt een hoop over de stad, weet veel, houdt van de stad en de Portugezen. Geweldig!

Mary

(About local Francisco)

20 July 2025

Francisco brought us to some amazing stops. The beaches were gorgeous and there was a good mix of historical information and sites as well. He was thoughtful and kind and let us take our time to take in the beauty of each stop. He found us a local restaurant in a fishing village where we chose our own fish for them to prepare for us. I highly recommend this tour. It was nice to get out of the city.Highly recommend this tour

Robin🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Peter)

19 July 2025

Our tasting tour with Peter was excellent, and our whole family (2 adults and one teenager) thoroughly enjoyed it. Peter is soft-spoken and knowledgeable, and was able to provide the perfect combination of history and tradition in our 3 hour tour.Our Tasting Tour with Peter

Bhavana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

16 July 2025

Luis was such an amazing host. He was courteous and gave us an overview of the itinerary. He made sure the sequence of our itinerary and timings were so we avoided most of the crowds. He was flexible so my daughters has more beach time at Cascais. His knowledge of history and his storytelling was excellent. Our visit of Sintra and Pena palace was augmented by his immense knowledge. Highly recommend him!An incredible day with Luis

Daniela

(About local Francisco)

14 July 2025

Very interesting, the guide was very smart, patient and informative.Very Interesting

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

12 July 2025

We LOVED Inês! She accommodated our group tour with grace and ease. She was SO kind, celebrating my daughter’s 7th birthday with us by showing us a favorite local ice cream place. She even brought her a candle—so thoughtful! We greatly enjoyed her depth of knowledge about the history of Lisbon, as well as the ease with which she navigated our large party of adults and children around the city. It was also such a gift to hear her sing to our group in authentic Portuguese Fado—brought tears to my eyes and was an experience that captivated our whole group and all the passerby. We highly recommend her, and would definitely book with her again! Ines was amazing!

Niamh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

10 July 2025

Inês was a fabulous tour guide! We had a short visit to Lisbon and wanted to check out the highlights and she delivered! She is so knowledgeable about the history, culture, architecture…we learned so much. She was very accommodating to our family, which includes our 12 yo triplet daughters. She can be flexible if you need a break or want to grab some ice cream ;) And if you’re lucky, you will hear her beautiful singing voice. Obrigada, Inês, until next time!Fun and Comprehensive Tour of Lisbon!

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miguel )

8 July 2025

Miguel was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Lots of historical knowledge and good advice about places to go while in Lisbon. He also gave us great recommendations for our visit to Sintra. Great tour guide

Teresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

7 July 2025

My husband and I had the most wonderful half day tour with Luis to Sintra this weekend. He is such a nice person, a very good driver, and so knowledgeable. We got so much more out of the tour than we were expecting: a trip to the historical city center of Sintra, a guided tour of the grounds of Quinta Da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and then the coastal drive to Belem, with stops along the way. You can choose which palace(s) you want to see. We had a great time and we could never have done it on our own in that amount of time. He also texted recommendations for restaurants near our hotel in Lisbon. Fantastic Tour With Luis

Mindy & James

(About local Peter)

6 July 2025

Peter was extremely knowledgeable, weaving together both the secular and Jewish life of Lisbon through the centuries. He uncovered the architectural clues to the history of the Jews in Lisbon, bringing to life the rich history and vital part that the Jewish community played in contributing to the economy and culture of Lisbon. He also highlighted the persecution of the Jews during several periods from before the inquisition until WWII. We are grateful for his comprehensive tour. Jim & Mindy, Miami, FLLisbon jewish history tour

Francine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

3 July 2025

We had such a wonderful day with Tiago. He was a fantastic host and tour guide. We had our 2 year old daughter with us and he was just so wonderful with her. He made our day extra special. The tour was excellent - he was so knowledgeable and took us through the valley for a port tasting and tour, boat trip on the river and we stopped for lunch for some of the best food we had while on this trip. Highly recommend Tiago and this tour. Wonderful experience for me and my family. Fantastic day in Duoro Valley with Tiago!

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

Kathy

(About local Francisco)

15 June 2025

Francisco was an amazing tour guide. He was professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and informative. He customized our itinerary based on our wants, introduced us to local restaurants and wineries off the main tourist routes, and flexed each day based on the changes to the weather. I would highly recommend Francisco and Week Break Tours. I will definitely be using him again on my next visit to Lisboa.Francisco was an Amazing Tour Guide!

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