7 Reasons You Should Book a Private Tour To Sintra and Cascais
Nowadays booking a guided private tour to Sintra is becoming more and more popular. After all, preparing for your trip alone can be very time-consuming with so many things to do, and figuring out the best navigation methods to then stay in line… it does not lead to a good vacation time. Below you can find seven reasons why we, at Portuguese For a Day Tours, believe that it is always better to book a private tour to Sintra.
1- Personal guide
Having a personal guide on a Private Sintra Tour(opens in a new tab) can completely transform your experience. For example, if you have been on a big group tour, you know you don’t get all of your questions answered, and the script is the same for every tour. With a personal guide, not only do you get your questions answered, you get more detailed information and recommendations based on what you want.
2- Tailored to your every need
And by needs, we mean your time, your pace, your budget, your dietary restrictions, your choice. A private tour is customized for YOU.
3- Time-saving + Zero Hassle = Worry-Free
You probably read all the blog posts that say Sintra is beautiful, and you can visit it in one day. True, you can. But you will spend more time waiting for a bus(opens in a new tab), paying a lot more or Ubers, standing in a crowded line and searching for directions, than enjoying what this amazing place has to offer, not to mention the stress of trying to drive there on your own!
There are plenty of negative online reviews about Sintra, and one thing they have in common is that they were all made by independent travellers, that simply get lost or scammed, miss their time slots(opens in a new tab), don’t know it would take that long(opens in a new tab) to get to attractions or booked the wrong palace tickets(opens in a new tab).
But, of course, if your goal is to visit just one monument in Sintra, you can do it in one day.
As in life, everything takes longer than you think with travel. However, if you desire to know Sintra, and experience this unique place in Portugal, a private tour will improve your experience.
4- Avoid tourist traps in Sintra
It is no secret that each major touristic destination has its tourist traps – it happens everywhere, and Sintra is no different. The bus system is designed to make you spend more money(opens in a new tab), and some restaurants are not so typical as they announce in their outdoor menus.
On our Private Tour to Sintra(opens in a new tab), your guide will cater your restaurant recommendation according to what you want. For example, do you want to have lunch in a local restaurant in the town center or do you prefer to have lunch on one of the fantastic beaches of Sintra? Your guide will take you to selected partners only, places they trust, and not because it’s the best deal.
5- Skip the lines in Sintra
Either by an early entrance or local knowledge, you shouldn’t be standing in line during a Private Tour to Sintra. In the past months we’ve been seeing travellers waiting in line for more than one hour, when they visit Sintra on their own. But, on a Private Tour to Sintra, you won’t be standing in line. The itinerary and timmings of a Private Tour to Sintra(opens in a new tab) should be well planned to avoid the crowds and standing in lines.
6- See more than the usual
If you decide to visit Sintra on your own, like mentioned above, you will be rushing from one place to another if you want to make the most of the day. However, in one day, you will visit Sintra and then head back to Lisbon.
On a Private Tour to Sintra, you are also able to visit Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca, Guincho, the coast, Cascais, plus other stops that your guide makes along the way.
7- Affordable price
The value that a good private tour adds to your vacation is priceless. Why not make your travels more enriching by learning about the culture, exploring unique places, connecting with locals, and letting someone take the hassle of the day on a private tour?
A Private Tour to Sintra will save you time, money and will remove any of the troubles of visiting on your own. However, don’t assume the word “private” means it will be expensive. If you use Ubers to navigate in Sintra, you’re more likely to spend more money; on the contrary if you rely on public transportation you will spend a lot of time in line: you may spend a bit less by doing it yourself, but you won’t experience even half of it!
You can also opt to book a Private Tour to Sintra(opens in a new tab) with entrance tickets included for your comfort.
Should you book a private tour to Sintra?
Many guests join our tours after they tried visiting Sintra on their own or simply after they realize that they will miss so much if they do it on their own.
Independent travellers have been experiencing waiting times in line for the Pena Palace, often they miss their time slot and they’re denied entrance. This leads to frustraction, and waste of money, in a period that should be so special.
Here are some reviews from guests who initially considered visiting Sintra on their own but ultimately opt to join our tour:
We were unsure about taking a guided tour to Sintra vs doing it ourselves with public transportation, but once we were underway, we were so happy that we took this tour! Traffic and parking in Sintra is nuts, and having the timed tickets and not having to figure out how to navigate Sintra and the crowds was the difference between being able to enjoy the day and being stressed. This tour is only 8 guests total, so we were able to enjoy socializing with the other travelers and got to talk to our guide one on one. (…)
We had the best visit to Sintra and learned so much from our tour guide, André. He had all the best tips and we were able to avoid a lot of crowds thanks to his guidance. Everything we saw was beautiful and it really was a 10/10 experience. The price was well worth it and quite reasonable; we would have even paid double based on the experience we had!
Our Tours to Sintra
So if your plans bring you to Portugal, but you have limited time, or prefer to leave the planning to someone else, consider our private tour to Sintra(opens in a new tab), or send us an email(opens in a new tab) with everything you have in mind, and we will plan the best day in Sintra for you!
