About this experience
Discover the magic of Sintra on this private full-day sightseeing tour to Sintra and Cascais, from Lisbon. Visit the town’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural landmarks. See the Castle of the Moors, Pena Palace, the Palace of Queluz, and marvel at Sintra village’s Romantic architecture. Your tour includes a private driver, but no guide, so you can explore at your own pace.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned car
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Guide inside Monuments
- Tickets for monuments
Itinerary and highlights
Next, stop at Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Admire its mix of architectural styles, and snap photos of the striking landscape that surrounds the palace.
Climb to the hilltop Moorish Castle, which contains sections of wall that date from the 8th and 9th centuries. From this elevated spot, enjoy stunning views of the whole region
Your driver will transport you from Lisbon to Sintra, one of Portugal’s most beautiful villages, known as the capital of Romanticism. Stop at the 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of King D. Pedro IV. Make your way into the historic village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander along its picturesque streets, and see Sintra National Palace, fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines.
Journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe, admiring clifftop views over beaches and the Atlantic.
On your return trip, stop to enjoy the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
Conclude your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Relax as your driver transports you back to Lisbon.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup at the costumers address when accessible by car
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lisbon on Wheels
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 3 people per booking
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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