Welcome to the Moon Hill. On this sightseeing tour, you will discover one of the most romantic villages in Europe. The town is intertwined with Portugal’s history, and each palace and castle has its own significant and unique storey.
Our tours are accompanied by a private guide aboard the Piaggio Ape Calessino 200, the famous tuk-tuk. Come and enjoy the best views of the monuments from a panoramic vehicle.
You will be picked up at our easily accessible meeting point near Sintra train station.
Next, you will be driven around town, with the first stop at Sabuga Fountain, a water source built during the 18th century.
After that, you will see the National Palace of Sintra, the former residence of Portuguese royalty and one of the oldest palaces in the country.
At the next stop, you will see a former Hollywood filming location, Biester Palace, the residence of an aristocratic family that captivated Roman Polanski and Johnny Depp during the filming of The Ninth Gate.
As you watch the beauty of the exotic vegetation, you are going to be driven to a viewpoint where we see the Moorish Castle, the medieval fortress built a thousand years ago.
One of the most anticipated parts of the tour is seeing Pena Palace, the most remarkable Romanticist construction in Europe. You will learn about its history while appreciating the best possible view from outside.
Driving to the other side of the mountain, you’ll see the Regaleira Estate. Its fascinating symbolism and astonishing Neo-Manueline architecture make the palace one of Portugal’s gems.
Another highlight of your journey is seeing the neoclassical style of Seteais Palace and its amazing views over Sintra. The palace is currently used as a five-star hotel with exuberant gardens.
The visit is not complete until you see Monserrate Palace, with its astonishing gardens, which were elected the most complex in Europe. This harmonious construction represents the spirit of a romantic village influenced by foreigners. The English lords who built this palace and its gardens left behind a legacy of artistic spirit that endures to this day on this magical mountain.
To finish the tour we can drive you to the monument that you want to visit inside, to the historic centre or train station
Entry fees of the monuments are not included.
Suggestions of what to do and how to do it throughout your stay in Sintra.
Avoid long lines to enter the monuments. Our tour will give you the best panoramic views and tell you everything you need to know.
