Sintra Self-Drive Electric Car Tour: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle
Explore Sintra’s iconic hilltop monuments in a fun electric car, with a personalized GPS route and total freedom to visit at your own pace.
Drive Through Sintra’s History & Panoramic Views
Take the wheel for a unique self-drive adventure to Sintra’s most famous landmarks: the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. Cruise up through the lush Sintra mountains in your eco-friendly Renault Twizy — small, easy to drive, and perfect for Sintra’s winding roads.
Our team will help you plan the ideal route, program your GPS, and provide tips on parking, monument visits, and hidden spots for the best views. Explore the stunning Pena Park’s 80 hectares of gardens and discover the ancient walls of the Moorish Castle, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas over Sintra and the coast.
Enjoy the ultimate flexibility to create your perfect experience without being tied to a group schedule.
Meeting Point
• Start: Volta do Duche 2A, Sintra (near the train station)
• End: R. Dr. Alfredo da Costa 51, Sintra
Important Information
• Driver’s license and ID/passport required
• Bring a phone with internet and WhatsApp
• Not suitable for pets, wheelchairs, or pregnant travelers
• Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive your own Renault Twizy to Sintra’s top monuments
- Visit the colorful Pena Palace and its romantic parklands
- Explore the medieval Moorish Castle and its incredible viewpoints
- Enjoy a fully personalized GPS route
- Full support and recommendations from local experts
- Total freedom to explore at your own pace
INCLUDED
- Renault Twizy rental (2-person capacity)
- Customized GPS route and itinerary planning
- Touristic assistance and support throughout the tour
- Vehicle briefing, insurance, powerbank
- 40 km free autonomy
NOT INCLUDED
- Monument entrance tickets
- Meals or drinks
COOLTOUR OPORTO SUSTAINABLE PARTNERS
At Cooltour Oporto, we carefully select partners who share our values of responsible and sustainable tourism in Portugal. Every experience we feature is thoughtfully designed to respect local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and reduce environmental impact.
Modern vehicles ensure comfort with minimal carbon footprint and responsibility
Highlighting the use of local wines, regional products, and traditional methods
Exploring cultural experiences through UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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