12 Monserrate Palace Tours in Sintra Worth the Morning

1.Sintra Tour – Pena, Regaleira & Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,711 reviews · 8 hours · from $52Our pick

Travel from Lisbon in a comfortable van with up to eight people, visiting Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra’s old center, and Monserrate. Guides such as Gustavo, Paulo, and Augusto bring Portugal’s past to life, while free time lets you explore at your own pace.

“Trip was wonderful. The weather wasn't perfect. We could not visit Monserrate because of it. The guide Gustavo was perfect, funny, charismatic, very interesting to listen to. Pena, Regaleira definitely worth visiting.”

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2.Monserrate Palace & Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,162 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Monserrate Palace, 4 kilometers from Sintra, and explore its 30-hectare park at your own pace. Your ticket includes fast-track entry and a free Zoomguide audio guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. Allow several hours for the palace, gardens, lakes, waterfalls, and uphill paths.

“Amazing and absolutely underestimated site to visit, probably the best place to go in Sintra if you like gardens and architectures.”

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3.E-Car Self Guided/ Regaleira / Monserrate/ Palacio Pena / Mouros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $57Top rated

Pick up a two-person Twizy near Sintra train station and follow the Routzz app to Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Regaleira, and Monserrate. You get Wi-Fi, phone charging, insurance, route advice, and local help from the Go2Cintra team, including José, Benvinda, and Catia.

“My brother and I had a great experience with the Twizy from go2cintra. The rental staff was super nice and gave us a detailed briefing. We drove along the coast and could stop wherever we wanted. We had great views of the ocean and could travel at our own pace. We found it was the best way to explore Sintra and its surroundings.”

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4.Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira & Monserrate Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Travel from Lisbon to Sintra in a comfortable van with a guide such as Luis, Vasco, Carla, or Manuel. Visit Regaleira, Monserrate, and Pena Palace, with time for lunch in Sintra. Monument tickets and meals cost extra, but pickup, transport, water, and guiding are included.

“Our guide Gonzalos was excellent, and we enjoyed all 3 of the Sintra monuments, with our favourite being Montserrat. Only downside was lack of air conditioning in the back row of the van made it hot and stuffy travelling between sites.”

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5.From Lisbon Sintra Highlights Tour – Pena, Regaleira & Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend eight hours exploring Sintra with a guide such as Gustavo, Paulo, Augusto, or Nidia. Visit Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra town, the National Palace, and Monserrate. Expect an early start, a small van, timed visits, extra admission fees, and plenty of steep walking.

“This tour was awesome! I learned so much and felt the locations were all worth it. To see 3 beautiful palaces and also time to walk around the town...it was a great day. Augusto knew so much and gave us good info. Tickets to Pena were already reserved for us (you pay the guide for these) and we were one of the first ones in. The other 2 locations, I pre-purchased on my phone on my own. Some people elected not to do Quinta but instead have more time in the town. I really wanted to see the well so had to visit. This tour is one of the only…”

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6.Sintra/Pena, Regaleira & Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Lisbon with a private guide and a maximum of eight people to see Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, and Pena’s gardens and architecture. Guides Alexandra and Rafael are praised for local stories, flexible pacing, and thoughtful food stops. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Going with Alex, our guide, made all the difference. She's a local, and really knows the history of the place. Explains very well. Took us to spots we never would have seen if we were on our own or with a big group.”

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7.Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, & Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $99

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Nayem or Neel. Visit Sintra’s castles and gardens, stop for local pastries, and choose between Regaleira, Monserrate, or both. Coastal stops at Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, and Cascais cost extra.

“Excellent tour with Nayem! The Moorish castle was a great start as it was all outside and with great views everywhere. We did the Pena park tour (not inside the palace) and that was also great because you get to see all the views also, including Moorish castle. Pena is very colorful and Nayem provided excellent info on all the places. Regaleira was wonderful with the initiation well. Very cool! We didn't see Monserrate because it was closed the day of our tour due to some storm that knocked some trees over. so no one was able to visit Monserrate. But he gave us a history of Monserrate as we…”

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8.Sintra Monserrate Palace , Cabo da roca private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Lisbon with Christiano and Laura in a private vehicle, visiting Monserrate Palace, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca, and Guincho Beach. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, flexible stops, and a coastal route, while lunch and the €12 Monserrate admission cost extra.

“Christiano (Chris) and his 55 year old VW micro bus are the very best way to travel to Sintra and more. Knowledgeable, an excellent driver, and very personable, he will make sure you have a truly enjoyable experience that will put you more in touch with Portugal. Driving out along the coast road itself was a visual pleasure. We had time to explore Cascais, he made a side trip for us to Cabo da Roca (must be seen) and took us to a restaurant that we would’ve never found and where we had a fantastic lunch with a view that cannot be beat. In Sintra he deliberately steered us away…”

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9.Sintra Monserrate Palace, Cabo da roca private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

Join Christiano and Laura for an eight-hour private tour from Lisbon in a restored VW Combi. Visit Monserrate Palace, stop in Azenhas do Mar for lunch, reach Cabo da Roca, and follow the coast through Guincho and Cascais. The small group, flexible pace, and English, French, or Portuguese guiding make this a personal day out.

“We had an amazing time on our private tour. Laura and Christiano were absolutely wonderful, so thoughtful, and created a fantastic road trip to Sintra. Various details were shared with us about this region of Portugal along with highlights and recommendations about local spots to explore. Of course, our trip ended before we could do it all. This was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Portugal. Highly recommended.”

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10.Park and Palace of Monserrate E-Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit Monserrate Palace and its botanical park at your own pace with an English audio guide from Clio Muse Tours. Your phone leads you through the Western Gallery, chapel, Fern Valley, Rose Garden, and ornamental lakes. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and allow time for queues and steps.

“We have lucky that there is only few people visiting Monserrate place along with us”

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11.Private Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting and Monserrate Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan from Lisbon to Sintra, Monserrate Palace, Pena, Cabo da Roca, a coastal beach, and Cascais. You get Monserrate admission, wine tasting, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off, but Pena Palace admission and meals cost extra.

“The most amazing Palace! Her different from other Palaces! Can’t wait to see more…………………………. .. ……. Go and see, but keep it secret”

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12.Pena Palace, Regaleira, Monserrate & Cabo Roca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $147

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours touring Sintra and the Cascais coast in a private, air-conditioned BMW. Your guide takes you through Pena Palace, Regaleira, Monserrate, Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno, with hotel, airport or cruise-port pickup. Palace tickets and food cost extra.

“An extraordinary travel experience! Our guide was flawless, expertly curating the itinerary while delivering in-depth knowledge of the region’s cultural and historical treasures. His engaging and articulate style enriched every stop, leaving a lasting impression and adding an elegant touch to the journey. His driving was impeccably smooth and refined, with a spotless, meticulously maintained vehicle. I enthusiastically endorse this tour with Tour7Portugal for a sophisticated and unforgettable adventure.”

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