One Day in Sintra: Exploring Sintra on a Lisbon Day Trip

In this guide, you can find everything you need to know about taking a Sintra day trip.

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Get help deciding which things to do in Sintra and which things to skip (plus a map and opening hours) for your perfect Sintra day trip itinerary.

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Find out the best way to get from Lisbon to Sintra and how to deal with driving in Sintra if you rent a car in Portugal.

HOW TO GET FROM LISBON TO SINTRA

We rented a car for our time in Portugal. Since we were taking a road trip around Portugal, we drove from Lisbon to Sintra. Learn more

WHEN TO VISIT SINTRA

No matter the time of year, go as early as you can. Pena Palace especially gets crowded within an hour of opening, so you want to get there right when it opens. Learn more

PENA PALACE: THE MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACE IN SINTRA

It looks like a castle from a fairy tale but with more colors. As another group put it, “This place is an Instagrammer’s heaven.” Learn more

QUINTA DE REGALEIRA & THE FAMOUS WELL

The architecture here is beautiful and ornate. The area is spread out, so make sure to see it all. Learn more