Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Standing on top of a hill, Sintra’s most spectacular site is the colorful painted and ornate Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena), a must-have on every travel bucket list.

Inside Pena Palace, wonder through its walls and balconies and experience the breathtaking view of Sintra hills.

Discover the famous Sintra Town where you will have free time to explore, try some pastries and take pictures of the colorful buildings.

The westernmost point of Europe, the beautiful Cabo da Roca offers rich coastline and a panoramic view of the ocean.

The refreshing beach town Cascais where you will experience the wonders of portuguese beaches surrounded by palaces and nature.

A group of tourists with our guide, in Cabo da Roca.

Inside Pena Palace, wonder through its balconies for the full Sintra experience

A group of tourists with our guide inside Pena Palace.

Clients will pass by the stunning Guincho Beach, where the wild waves and golden sands create an unforgettable coastal experience.

Pena Palace is surrounded by a park with lush fern gardens and forests where visitors take a
stroll after visiting the palace.

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Tourists and locals come together to enjoy the views of Cascais.

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Experience the natural and historical beauty of Portugal on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Just a few hours from Portugal's capital city, Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Cascais Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay.

Options

Entry Tickets Not Included

Does not include any entry tickets or guided visit. Please note tickets may be limited if purchased last minute
Duration: 8 hours

Upgrade to include Regaleira

Duration: 9 hours
Full Sintra Pena and Regaleira: The order of the tour can change, depending on the schedules to enter both palaces.
Full Sintra Pena and Regaleira: Includes tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta Regaleira. With this option, the tour spends less time in Cascais and ends at 5pm

Tickets Pena Park Included

Duration: 8 hours
Tickets Pena Park Only: Includes entry tickets only to Pena Park (tickets to the Palace not included)

Tickets Park & Pena Palace

Duration: 8 hours
Tickets Park & Palace included: Includes entry tickets to Pena Park and Pena Palace, plus a guided visit to Pena Palace covering the exterior

Private Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Tickets Park & Palace included: Private guide and vehicle, with pick up included (to be confirmed after booking)

What's included

Quinta da Regaleira tickets included only with selected option "Upgrade to include Regaleira"
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
Guided by a passionate local expert
Tickets to Pena Palace & Park included or optional, depending on your choice

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.

What to expect

Park and National Palace of Pena
2h · Admission ticket not included

Start your tour with the journey to Sintra. Visit Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room.
Pena Palace tickets are included only if option "Tickets Park & Palace Included" is selected.
Pena Park tickets and guided tour are are included only if options "Tickets Park & Palace Included" or "Tickets Pena Park Included" are selected.
Centro Historico de Sintra
1h

Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, you can visit the Sintra National Palace on your own, where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months (own expense) or have a drink and a snack (own expense). Try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
Cabo Da Roca
30m

Next, admire the landscape of Sintra Natural Park on the way to the next stop. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe.
Guincho Beach
Pass by

Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
Boca do Inferno
Pass by

Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Centro Historico de Cascais
1h 30m

Free time for lunch and to wander around the centre of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses or enjoy some time relaxing at the beach. If the option "Upgrade to Regaleira" was chosen, time spent in Cascais is 60 minutes.
Casino Estoril
Pass by

On the drive back to Lisbon where your tour concludes, soak up the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril.
Quinta da Regaleira
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

After an introduction from your guide, enjoy free time to explore the spectacular Quinta da Regaleira, with its enchanting gardens, mysterious tunnels, and iconic Initiation Well. This visit is included only when the “Upgrade to Include Regaleira” option is selected. Important note: by making this upgrade, the time spent in Cascais is 1 hour (and not 1 hour 30 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.

End point

Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
It's rare, but this tour may be conducted in two languages to accommodate all participants
Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
There is no room in our vehicles for strollers and luggage
If the booking is for more than 8 people, the group might be divided in separate vehicles
For bookings without tickets: same-day Palace tickets may be limited. Alternatives include staying near the park entrance or buying a Park-only ticket (no Palace or guided visit). Please confirm plans with your guide in the morning.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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