Who We Are

Yes, You Deserve! provides private tuk tuk tours in Sintra and Cascais. Led by Daniel Ponce, we create meaningful, customized journeys for each guest.

Our Team

Our expert guides are fluent in English and other languages, deeply knowledgeable, and committed to creating an extraordinary experience.

Daniel Ponce, founder and private tour guide in Sintra, standing beside an electric tuk tuk during a private tour

Daniel Ponce

Charismatic and highly engaging, Daniel Ponce is the founder of Yes, You Deserve and a private tour guide based in Sintra. Known for his clear storytelling and natural presence, he creates relaxed, well planned experiences that guests remember long after the day ends.

Daniel Ponce

Founder and Tour Guide

Charismatic and highly engaging, Daniel Ponce is the founder of Yes, You Deserve and a private tour guide based in Sintra. Known for his clear storytelling and natural presence, he creates relaxed, well planned experiences that guests remember long after the day ends.

Brenda Ponce | Co-Founder & Client Experience Lead

Brenda Ponce

Brenda is the co-founder behind the scenes, ensuring every detail runs as it should. From managing operations to handling balances and coordination, she keeps the entire experience consistent, organized, and under control.

Brenda Ponce

Co-Founder and Head of Client Experience

Brenda is the co-founder behind the scenes, ensuring every detail runs as it should. From managing operations to handling balances and coordination, she keeps the entire experience consistent, organized, and under control.

José Capela | Guest Experience & Booking Manager

José Capela

Thoughtful, warm, and detail-oriented, Capela ensures every guest feels cared for — from planning to the final goodbye.

José Capela

Guest Experience & Booking Manager

Thoughtful, warm, and detail-oriented, Capela ensures every guest feels cared for — from planning to the final goodbye.

Alice Costa from Yes, You Deserve private tour team in Portugal

Alice Costa

Calm, clear, and highly attentive, Alice Costa is often the person who brings clarity when guests need it most. She helps organize details, answer questions, and ensure every request is handled with precision and care.

Alice Costa

Guest Experience Specialist

Calm, clear, and highly attentive, Alice Costa is often the person who brings clarity when guests need it most. She helps organize details, answer questions, and ensure every request is handled with precision and care.

Pedro Lopes | Tour Guide at Yes, You Deserve

Pedro Lopes

With over 11 years of experience, Pedro Lopes is a seasoned guide who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every tour.

Pedro Lopes

Tour Guide

With over 11 years of experience, Pedro Lopes is a seasoned guide who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every tour.

Vera Belchior | Tour Guide at Yes, You Deserve

Vera Belchior

Vera Belchior is the embodiment of warmth and balance, bringing a friendly and approachable demeanor to every tour.

Vera Belchior

Tour Guide

Vera Belchior is the embodiment of warmth and balance, bringing a friendly and approachable demeanor to every tour.

Cláudia Costa | Tour Guide at Yes, You Deserve

Cláudia Costa

Cláudia is a Sintra native with a deep connection to the region, bringing a thoughtful and personal approach to every tour.

Cláudia Costa

Tour Guide

Cláudia is a Sintra native with a deep connection to the region, bringing a thoughtful and personal approach to every tour.

Victor Gaspar

Victor brings calm energy, genuine joy, and a warm presence to every tour, making guests feel like they’re exploring Sintra with a friend.

Victor Gaspar

Tour Guide

Victor brings calm energy, genuine joy, and a warm presence to every tour, making guests feel like they’re exploring Sintra with a friend.

Leandro Nascimento | Tour Guide at Yes, You Deserve

Leandro Nascimento

Leandro Nascimento is a cultured individual whose extensive travels have enriched his understanding of the world.

Leandro Nascimento

Tour Guide

Leandro Nascimento is a cultured individual whose extensive travels have enriched his understanding of the world.

Our Guests Cherish Their Journeys with Us

Don’t just take our word for it—listen to what our guests have to say about their experiences.

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We booked a day tour of Lisbon and one of Sintra with ‘Yes You Deserve’ and both exceeded our expectations. Everything from the initial communication to the actual day and the follow up was excellent. Both our tour guides Diego and Pedro were friendly and informative. Highly recommend.
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Connie Link
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Daniel and his team promised a magical day—and delivered exactly that. Of our three-week trip, our day with Daniel was a true highlight: unforgettable, seamless, and genuinely fun. From the start, everything was top-notch—clear communication, easy access to Daniel and his team, and a fully customized experience. His deep knowledge of the culture and history comes alive through engaging, story-filled narration, and his genuine love for his country shines through. Just as important, Daniel himself is delightful—warm, energetic, and effortlessly fun to spend the day with. He brings a sense of joy and ease that makes the entire experience feel special. We can’t recommend Daniel and his company highly enough. If you’re considering a tour—book with him. You won’t regret it!
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Elizabeth Reid
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Victor was an excellent guide and provided us a lot of excellent information
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On our first trip to Portugal, our research led us to Yes, You Deserve! and a wonderful day with Daniel Ponce exploring Sintra via Tuk Tuk. Everything was seamless from our initial inquiry to our tour day. What’s App communication worked extremely well to book the tour, pay our deposit, and choose our excursions. We relied on the recommendations of the tour team and they were spot on. Daniel was a first class guide, an exuberant personality, and patient as we looked in awe at the sights, asked questions, and learned about the magic of Sintra. We had an unforgettable day. Our only regret is that we did not allocate more time to exploring Lisbon and Sintra. We spent the evening sharing photos and commentary with family back in Canada. They too want to visit the area now. Thank you Daniel and team. Your hospitality and the areas you shared with us will always have a place in our heart. See you next time!!
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Stephanie Dauer
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We had a fantastic day with Claudia in Sintra, and highly recommend her as a guide! From day one, Daniel really helped us focus on what we wanted to prioritize for our day. We decided to go in depth at the Peña Palace and Quinta da Regaleira and we especially enjoyed the gardens there. Fortunately for us, Claudia loves gardening and plants, and we enjoyed walking the grounds with her. We had a delightful lunch in Sintra with Claudia, and had a time for a quick drive to the coast before heading back to Lisbon. Claudia is a lovely and very interesting person, and we really enjoyed spending the day with her. She was able to minimize our time spent with logistics so we had more time to enjoy the sights. Again, the preplanning for the day helped make it a success, and Daniel is very well organized to help accomplish that.
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We had an incredible day exploring Sintra with Pedro. He was incredibly knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting for our children. We would highly recommend taking this tour and being able to experience Sintra in this way. Definitely a highlight of our trip.
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Lynn Alexander
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What an experience!!! From pick up to drop off our entire trip could not have been better!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your enthusiasm. Loved every minute. Highly recommend for your Tuk Tuk
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Claudia was an amazing guide for us on our Full day at Sintra. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. She made our experience as amazing as anyone should ever expect. We highly recommend using yes you deserve as your tour guide service in Sintra!❤️
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Colleen Geary
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We found Yes, You Deserve! Tours on Facebook and it was highly recommended. I had booked with another company, but after talking with Daniel, we changed our plans. The tour was so much more than we had expected. Our tour guide, Perdo, is now a friend and we hope to stay connected going into the future! Sintra was absolutely stunning, but the detail provided by our guide made it even more incredible. We would have missed so much of what makes it special without his expertise. If you are thinking about booking a Sintra Tour, don't make the mistake of going anywhere else. This is the place.
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Alex Stuart
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Our day was more than we could’ve even imagined. We had a magical time. Pedro, our guide, is a master of many worlds. He gave us the right amount of information for everything we saw. He contextualized the complex story of the contruction of Sintra from year 1000 and forward. Knowing the secrets and traditions of the high royalty was very interesting. He is a great person to be with for a day of touring. I planned this day to end in my proposal to my fiancé, and he kept the secret of my proposal very well. Somehow he even played our favorite album, just by coincidence. But as he says, there are no coincidences. Everything is connected, as we learned in the Celtic symbols of Quinta de Regaleira. Pedro taught us so much and we are so grateful for this experience. Even after the proposal, we had a drink all together at a bar and watched the Sporting v Benfica game. Pedro is the man.
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Core Memory of Our Trip We had an incredible day spent with Pedro! He went above and beyond to show us an authentic experience in Sintra. My husband and I talked about how it would have been such a different experience to go through popular spots on our own. He gave us history, stories, context and even took pictures all along the way to give us. I would recommend this company (and Pedro) to anyone. He is a special human and extremely enjoyable to be around. It was absolutely a core memory of the trip. Thank you to Yes You Deserve!
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Perfect day in Sintra with Pedro The full day Sintra tour experience was excellent from start to end. The communication from the team was always quick and informative. The highlight of the trip was our tour guide, Pedro. He was very knowledgeable, and knew the best routes to take in busy touristy areas. The views, food, and atmosphere made the day perfect!
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Adam
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Perfect Sintra Experience with Pedro The entire trip was incredible from start to end. It was incredibly easy to book and the communication was always quick and informative. Pedro was our tour guide and he was incredible. He had a lot of information on everything related to Sintra, the monuments, and the history of the places we were visiting. The food, views, and atmosphere made this a perfect experience!
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Victor made an unforgettable and memorable experience Vitor was an incredibly accommodating guide whose warm and vibrant personality made our time in Sintra truly special. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable, perfectly coordinating with our professional photographer to hit all the most stunning locations for the best possible shots. It was such a pleasure to explore with someone so friendly and attentive to every detail of our experience! shared insightful information and local perspectives that enriched our experience far beyond what we could have discovered on our own. His passion for what he does genuinely shines through in every interaction. What stood out most was his attentiveness and thoughtfulness. He made sure we had plenty of opportunities to capture special moments, helping us take numerous photographs that we will cherish as lasting keepsakes. Nothing ever felt rushed—he was patient, accommodating, and fully committed to ensuring we had the best possible experience. Victor is, without a doubt, a top choice for anyone seeking a knowledgeable, personable, and professional driver. We would
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My favorite day in Portugal! We met Pedro Lopes, our guide, at a coffee shop in Sintra, since we took the train from Lisbon. From our first meeting, where he gave us blankets in the tuk tuk (it was pouring rain when we started, but cleared up), to local pastry stop, until he dropped us off in Cascais, everything was great! He even had umbrellas for us! We opted for Quinta de Reguleira, wine tasting, and Cascais and we got to see most all of Sintra for photos and lots of history and stories. Pedro is very knowledgeable and also knows the best photo places, even if the sights we didn’t enter. The initiation well, the caves, and residence were amazing! The old town area was beautiful. Our lunch stop was a local, family-owned restaurant with amazing service and food. Everything we had was perfect! We drove to a super old winery in Colares and had a wine tasting after learning a bit of the history. We drove out to Cabo de Roca, then through a forested road to Cascais. Beautiful sights, beautiful scenery, we all had a wonderful day! Can’t recommend Pedro enough!
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A 10 out of 5!!! Is it possible to rate Daniel Ponce and spending the day with him a 10 out of 5??? After ALL his amazing reviews I looked no further. His energy, LOVE of his job and the land, and fun fact of every sight, history and even trees(!!) was infectious. Sintra FAR exceeded our expectations. What an incredible place— so much to see. The ONLY way to get it all in is with Daniel. We will definitely come back for round 2 and in the meantime, will spread the word about Daniel and company back in the states. Best day ever.
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Daniel was so fun...and thorough! Daniel was so great to work with. We wanted to cover only places in Sintra, without any side trip to the beach, and that was fine. So we got in three monuments. He reassured me that the order he planned (which was different from what we would have done on our own) was the right way to do it. We had been reluctant to use a guide, but we are so glad we changed our mind, and at the almost last minute. We saw things we would have never noticed (but he pointed out). We saw more places than we could have seen on our own. And this was all with his wonderful sense of humor and lightness. Our authentic Portugese lunch was great (even accommodating a vegetarian), and he took the proper time at each stop - Quinta da Regalaria, Monseratte Palace, and Pena Palace. He took us to the best pastry shop for Travesserios. And he even followed up with us after the trip about a special event he knew we were going to. I would highly recommend using Daniel and his company.
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Amazing Day with Daniel - Yes you Deserve - Sintra Tours My daughter and I chose the full‑day tuk tuk tour with Daniel, and honestly, it became one of the highlights of our entire trip. We took a Bolt to the meeting point café in Sintra and met Daniel right on time — and from that moment, the day just flowed in the best possible way. We took the tour in January and although winter it had no impact on our day - just less people. What stood out immediately was how easy it was to be around Daniel. He didn’t feel like a guide ticking off stops; he felt like someone who genuinely wanted to share the places he loves. He told us stories, history, little details you’d never find in a book, and he did it all so naturally that we found ourselves learning without even realising it. We wandered through Quinta da Regaleira, walked down the Initiation Well, explored hidden corners, and soaked in views that didn’t feel real. Later in the day, standing at Boca do Inferno as the sun started to set was one of those moments where you just stop and take it all in — the colours, the sound of the waves, the feeling of being somewhere truly special. Our tour ended in Cascais. We strolled and had dinner. It was the perfect, gentle ending to a full and beautiful day. After dinner we caught a Bolt back to Lisbon, tired in the best way. This wasn’t just a tour for us. It was a day filled with connection, laughter, learning, and moments we’ll talk about for years. If you’re thinking about booking with Daniel, do it. He made our time unforgettable.
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Caleb C
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An Unforgettable All-Inclusive Tour of Sintra & Cascais This tour was the highlight of our entire trip to Portugal. We chose the all-inclusive experience and are so glad we did. Daniel and his team made everything seamless—coordinating our pickup, tickets, meals, and transportation throughout the day, and answering every question we had. A private car picked us up from our hotel and dropped us at a café for breakfast before the tour began. Pedro arrived in his tuk-tuk and gave us an incredible, in-depth tour of the area. He acted as driver, guide, translator, and even photographer. He went out of his way to capture amazing photos of us at the best viewpoints and major sites. His knowledge of the history and local stories went far beyond anything you’d get from a guidebook or museum plaque. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in Colares before continuing on. One of the unexpected highlights was winding through the peaceful forest and then cruising along the coast at sunset on our way to Cascais. At the end of the tour, Pedro recommended a wonderful spot for dinner, and afterward our driver picked us up and brought us straight back to our hotel. It was a long, unforgettable day—full of great memories, stunning views, and a deeper appreciation for Portugal and its history. Highly recommended.
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Sintra & the surrounding areas at their best!! We did an all day private & custom Tuktuk tours in Sintra & in the areas around Sintra. Pick up/drop off from Lisbon Hotel was perfect. We went at our own pace and were listened to when input was solicited. We visited hidden gems that locals enjoyed, not large buses of tourists. Ot was really a perfect day!