Yellow Cab TT Tours has operated private day tours from Lisbon since 2013, licensed under RNAAT No. 119/2013. We run 24 itineraries across 13 destinations – from Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 28 km northwest of Lisbon, to Évora (130 km southeast, also UNESCO-listed), Fátima (130 km north) and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
Every tour uses a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified local guide exclusively for your group. Prices start from €56 per person, based on a private group of 8 passengers.
Pickup from central Lisbon. Optional from Cascais, Estoril, Sintra.
Vehicle + driver-guide only for your party
Maximum 8 passengers per vehicle
Lisbon city centre (outside centre on request)
Couples, friends, solo travellers and families
Not included (we advise best timing and options)
Prices are per private vehicle (not per person)
1. Choose a destination – Sintra, Fátima, Évora, Tomar, Nazaré/Óbidos, Arrábida, Coimbra or a combined route.
2. Send us your preferred date, group size, pickup address and any specific priorities.
3. We confirm the itinerary, timing and pickup details within a few hours – available 24/7 via WhatsApp.
Quick note: Most departures leave between 08:00 and 09:00 from central Lisbon.
Not sure which tour is right for you? Send us your dates and priorities – we’ll recommend the right itinerary based on your available time.
From Lisbon
Per person price (based on a maximum group of 8 passengers).
Total price is per private vehicle – see individual tour pages for exact pricing per group size.
Sintra is located 28 km northwest of Lisbon and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. The historic area contains three major palaces: the Moorish Castle (originally built by the Moors before the 9th century, captured by King Afonso Henriques in 1147), Pena Palace (completed 1854, commissioned by King Ferdinand II) and Quinta da Regaleira (completed 1910). Cascais, 30 km west of Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera, is typically combined with Sintra and Cabo da Roca – the westernmost point of continental Europe at 165 m above sea level.
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the westernmost capital city in continental Europe. The historic centre includes Alfama – the oldest district, with Moorish origins predating 711 AD – and Belém, the site of the Age of Discovery monuments: Jerónimos Monastery (construction began 1502, UNESCO-listed) and Torre de Belém (16th century, UNESCO-listed). Cristo Rei, a 28-metre statue on a 75-metre pedestal, stands across the Tagus River in Almada and is visible from most elevated viewpoints in the city. Most private Lisbon tours cover 6–8 of the city’s most important districts, landmarks, and monuments in a single day.
Fátima is located 130 km north of Lisbon and receives approximately 6 million visitors per year, making it one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. The Marian apparitions were reported on six occasions between May 13 and October 13, 1917. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima includes the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (consecrated 1953) and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity (opened 2007, capacity 9,000). Batalha Monastery, 21 km from Fátima, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built between 1386 and 1517 to commemorate the Battle of Aljubarrota (1385).
Nazaré is an Atlantic fishing town 120 km north of Lisbon, known for Praia do Norte, where the Nazaré Canyon – an underwater canyon extending approximately 170 km into the Atlantic – generates some of the largest waves ever surfed. Óbidos, 20 km south of Nazaré, is a medieval walled town whose 12th-century fortification walls remain intact. The town is famous for Ginja, a traditional cherry liqueur typically served in a chocolate cup. São Martinho do Porto, between the two towns, features a horseshoe-shaped bay sheltered from the Atlantic swell.
Évora is located 130 km southeast of Lisbon and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. The historic centre contains a Roman Temple built in the 1st century AD, the Cathedral of Évora (construction began 1186) and the Chapel of Bones – a 16th-century ossuary built from the remains of approximately 5,000 people by Franciscan monks. Évora is also the principal city of the Alentejo wine region, known for indigenous varieties including Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet.
Tomar is located 140 km north of Lisbon. The Convent of Christ was originally built as a Templar fortress in 1160 by Grand Master Gualdim Pais and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Knights Templar established their Portuguese headquarters here and used the fortified complex as a military base during the Reconquista. Almourol Castle, 20 km south of Tomar, was built on an island in the Tagus River in 1171, also commissioned by Gualdim Pais.
Coimbra is located 200 km north of Lisbon. The University of Coimbra was founded in 1290 by King Dinis I, making it one of the oldest continuously operating universities in Europe, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. The university’s Joanina Library, commissioned by King João V in the early 18th century, houses approximately 60,000 volumes and is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque libraries in the world.
Arrábida Natural Park begins 40 km south of Lisbon, covering a limestone mountain range that rises to 501 m along the Setúbal Peninsula. The park was established in 1976 and protects 10,800 hectares of Mediterranean vegetation, cliffs and coastline. The mountains shelter the southern coast from the Atlantic swell, creating exceptionally clear and calm waters ideal for swimming. Setúbal, the main city at the base of the park, is the centre of the Setúbal Peninsula Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) wine region.
Sintra/Cascais Tour focuses on Sintra, Cabo da Roca and the coast (no Lisbon stops). Best Solution Tour combines Lisbon city highlights with Cascais and Sintra in one day – ideal if you want both the capital and the coast.
Best Solution Tour. In 8 hours you’ll see Lisbon’s main neighbourhoods (Alfama, Belém), the Cascais coast and the UNESCO town of Sintra.
Fátima + Lisbon Private Tour. It combines the Sanctuary of Fátima with Lisbon’s old
neighbourhoods, Belém and Cristo Rei viewpoint.
Yes – our Tomar + Sintra Private Tour covers the UNESCO Convent of Christ in Tomar (Templar headquarters) and Sintra’s historic centre in a single 8-hour day
For medieval and Templar history – Tomar Templar Tour. For palaces and royal heritage – Sintra Palaces Tour. For Roman and UNESCO Alentejo heritage – Évora Tour.
Arrábida & Tile Tour goes through the Setúbal Wine Route (Azeitão and Palmela). Our 4×4
Sintra Land Rover Tour offers optional wine tasting add-ons from 35€ per person.
We recommend booking 1–2 weeks in advance, especially April–October. Last-minute bookings (within 24 hours) are possible subject to availability – contact us by WhatsApp at +351 965 856 169.
Prices displayed are per person, based on a maximum group of 8 passengers. The actual total is per private vehicle – see each tour page for exact pricing by group size.
Private air-conditioned vehicle (up to 8 passengers), local licensed driver-guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon, fuel, tolls, parking and mandatory insurance.
Entrance tickets to monuments and palaces (e.g. Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Convent of
Christ), meals, drinks, and tips. We can advise on advance ticket booking, especially for timed-entry sites.
Yes. All our tours are flexible – when booking, tell us your priorities (more time at palaces, food stops, viewpoints, photo time) and we’ll adjust the route and timing accordingly
All guides speak Portuguese and English. Spanish is available on most tours, French on selected tours. Other languages on request.
Yes, child seats are available on request at no additional cost. Please share the child’s age and weight when booking.
Tours run in all weather. Sintra is most magical in misty conditions; many tour stops (palaces, Convent of Christ, Belém monuments) are indoor or sheltered. We adjust the timing to minimize exposure if needed.
Yes – pickup from Cascais, Estoril or other locations outside Lisbon city centre is available on request and may include a small additional fee, confirmed before booking.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booking start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Yes. Solo travellers are welcome on any private tour. The vehicle price covers up to 2
passengers, so solo travellers pay the same as a couple.
Three options:
(1) fill the «Request a custom itinerary» form on this page or on the specific tour page.
(2) WhatsApp +351 965 856 169
(3) E-mail yellowcabtttours@gmail.com.
We confirm availability within a few hours.
