Sintra's Royal Secrets: An Exclusive, Unforgettable Day Trip

Deheart was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable about the area, has a very positive personality, and is very charismatic. The trip itself was very enjoyable. I’d do it all over again!

I reviewed lots of tours before booking this one. It was my birthday and I wanted it to be memorable. Wow, what an amazing day. Combine 8 fun zone people from different corners of the world, 1 funny and crazy tour guide (Pedro), 9 hour day, beautiful places to learn about and you have got the perfect combination for a fantastic day. We visited castles, sandy beaches with large waves, amazing restaurant with local cuisine and the farthest western point of Europe. Pedro shared local history and his Portuguese hospitality. Thank you for making my birthday better than I could have even imagined.

First thing in the morning, the charming, knowledgeable and helpful Bernardo (“Benny”) picked us up at our hotel in Lisbon, in a very nice van. At our request we made a quick stop for coffee and quiches, then he drove us north to the grotto de San Antonio, the most impressive cave system any of us had seen. About 1.6 km walking route underground, (handrails and ropes throughout) beautifully lit with natural-colored (white) light. We proceeded from there to the gothic Batalha monastery for a look. Then to the Taberna d’Adélia in Nazaré for a fantastic lunch with the most delicious Moqueca camarão stew and fresh lobster anywhere! We returned to Lisbon after a look at the famous surfing beach and lighthouse at Nazaré. Though it was May, and not high surf season, we appreciated the views of the water and seeing the place we were so familiar with from “100 foot Wave”. Benny was surprised that our prior experiences in Portugal had informed us to create such a specific tailored itinerary. Every moment worthwhile, despite the somewhat rainy day. We all felt comfortable, safe and secure with Benny’s excellent driving,

This was an exceptional tour! Our guide Duarte was very informative and knowledgeable! The lunch was so delicious! Thank you so much. Loved Sintra and beautiful Cascais!

Had a wonderful day at Quinta Da Regaleira . The lines are long and it’s a steep climb but it’s well worth it once you are in. The gardens are beautiful with plenty of opportunities for great photographs. The Initiation Well is a must see. Afterwords we strolled down to the town of Sintra for some lunch and a little shopping. The locals were delightful. A very enjoyable day was had by all.

Good communication and fun guide. Loved that it was a small van tour and not a big bus. Lunch was delicious and definitely worth the price. Loved that it included a quick stop on the beach and some tasty treats.

An absolutely incredible experience and day out in the Portuguese countryside with Lawrence! I don’t even know where to begin, but this tour is so much more than just seeing Sintra—it’s about making friends, sharing meals, and enjoying what I consider the best day of our entire trip. I don’t want to spoil any of the fun or surprises for others, but I now see this as a must-do in Lisbon. If you skip it, you’re seriously missing out!

I really enjoyed the tour. Regaleira Tour was very informative. We ate lunch at a local house with traditional Portuguese food. Amazing. Great day.

I just returned from 10 days in Portugal and one of the highlights was the day I spent on the Sintra Tour with Keep It Local Tours. Our guide Pedro was so knowledgeable and informative and, brought the Quinta da Regalia to life. Plus, he's fun! The lunch that we had at a home was the best meal that I had in Portugal! Additional stops gave an overview of this beautiful area. I also appreciated that this was a small group. There were 7 of us including Pedro.

Everything was great. Our guide Joao was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, did our day pleasant and secure.