Sintra - Full day with private transportation from Lisbon

Amazing experience. Great knowledge and had awesome food recommendations.

One of the best tours ever!! Guilherme has a wealth of knowledge. As we delved into the history of each palace and avenues in Sintra!! He is very affable, respectful, and reliable. Guilherme will go the extra mile to make your historical adventure wonderful and exciting, as you explore the palaces and Sintra sites. Very educational and the stories he tells whether u stroll thru the village or serpentine thru the palaces. In addition, lunch was great and dessert Guilherme bought for us was delicious!!! Thank u so much for making our trip to Sintra a most memorable one!!!!

We had a fantastic day in Sintra with Gui and would absolutely book with him again. From the very beginning, everything was easy and enjoyable. Gui arrived early, was completely relaxed and flexible, and immediately made us feel like we were spending the day with a friend rather than being on a formal tour. What really set Gui apart was the depth of his knowledge. He has a degree in Portuguese Studies, and it showed throughout the day. His understanding of Portuguese history, culture, and even the language itself added so much richness to the experience. As we walked through Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the wonderful Biester Palace (a fantastic off-the-beaten-path stop that we loved), he brought each place to life with stories, context, and fascinating historical detail. He also made the day incredibly fun. He walked with us everywhere, kept the pace comfortable and flexible, and never made the experience feel scripted or rushed. Lunch was another highlight. Gui introduced us to local Portuguese foods, helped us navigate the menu, and shared his knowledge of Portuguese wines, which made the meal feel like another part of the cultural experience rather than just a break in the day. Even our coffee stop was memorable because he knew exactly where to take us. The best compliment we can give is this: by the end of the day, it felt less like a guided tour and more like we had spent the day exploring with a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable friend. Highly, highly recommended. — Ed & Jen

Gui was such a great guide with a love for his country. He was very quick to respond to any questions or requests we had. We wanted to spend more time at Quinta de Regaleira and he made that happen - giving us lots of information along the way. The local pastry stop in Sintra was an added surprise and the lunch on the spot at the beach was great! We needed to be back at our hotel at a certain time and that need was also met. You will enjoy your tour with him. :)

If you are lucky enough to book a tour with Gui, you’ll be so glad you did! My husband and I spent two days with Gui, with Sintra being the second of the two days. He customized our itinerary taking into account our feedback and it was absolutely perfect. His gift for storytelling expertly captured the politics, religion and culture of the 13th century through modern times. We feel a connection to Portugal that we will take with us when we leave this gorgeous country. 10/10. Highly recommend!!

Amazing Day!!!!!! Our guide Gui was awesome!!! He went over and above to make this a terrific day. He has a wealth of knowledge and it was clear he is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Sintra and the Lisbon area. We have used Tours by Locals many times, in multiple countries, and our guide on this tour, Gui, is our favorite. I would recommend this tour to everyone and most importantly I would book Gui as your guide, no matter what tour you do in the Lisbon area.