About this experience
Prepare your intellectual spirit and adventurous soul. Discover the captivating historical and natural gems of Sintra and Cascais on this private full-day tour from Lisbon.
Explore at your own pace with a flexible itinerary and local guide. You'll visit Pena Palace, Sintra Old Town, Cabo da Roca and Cascais' beautifully rugged coastline and charming city.
Throughout the day, we'll visit some must-see tourist sites, while also sneaking in local, off-the-beaten-path gems.
This tour can be customised to suit your personal preferences.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- 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
- Sintra has a microclimate, and it is usually colder than Lisbon. Please bring appropriate clothing. Bring comfortable shoes.
What is included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Pena Palace ticket - 20€. We will assist you with purchasing the tickets, or we can purchase them and be reimbursed in cash (there may be a shortage of tickets if it is a last minute booking).
- Free time at Sintra old town centre.
Itinerary and highlights
You will start your day with a visit to the charmingly colourful Pena Palace and Park, considered today one of the world's major expressions of 19th-century romanticism. We'll then guide you through the amazing terraces, architecture and history of Pena Palace. For us, the most beautiful is the outdoors, but you will have free time to visit the interior of the palace if you wish.
Around lunchtime, we will stop at the Sintra Historical Centre, close to the medieval Sintra Royal Town Palace. Here you'll find the famous local pastry - Travesseiros. You can't skip it! You’ll have free time to explore and eat a quick snack or lunch.
We'll then make our way to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, driving by Sintra / Cascais Nature Park. You'll have free time to explore and admire the stunning views over the Atlantic.
We'll drive along the "Lisbon Riviera" and stop at the charming Guincho Beach, a paradise for surfers and windsurfers.
The "cherry on top" is the drive along the "Lisbon Riviera," stopping at Cascais Fortress, from which you'll have a panoramic view of the famous Cascais Bay.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Vagabonding Lisboa - Tours & Experiences
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be mindful that Sintra is a mountain and some sites require a reasonable amount of walking up and downhill, including stairs
- Sintra has a microclimate, and it is usually colder than Lisbon. Please bring appropriate clothing. Bring comfortable shoes.
- As this is a private tour, it can be customized to your preferences. You may choose to skip Cascais and instead visit one or two additional monuments in Sintra, like Quinta da Regaleira or National Sintra Palace.
- Monument tickets require a time slot. Once your reservation is made, we will contact you and send a link to purchase the tickets. Alternatively, we can purchase the tickets on your behalf, and you can reimburse us on the day of the tour. Please note that last-minute bookings may lead to ticket shortages
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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