About this experience
Explore the enchanting landscapes of Sintra on this small-group tour, featuring the iconic Pena Palace and the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca. Stroll through the charming streets of Sintra and enjoy breathtaking coastal views in Cascais. This guided experience includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable minivan, allowing for a stress-free adventure while you soak in the rich history and stunning scenery. Taste the famous travesseiro pastry and enjoy free time to explore or grab a bite in Cascais.
- Visit the picturesque Pena Palace and its stunning gardens
- Explore the medieval streets of Sintra and taste local pastries
- Discover Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe
- Enjoy a private group setting with a maximum of 8 participants for a personalized experience
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr 30 min
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van. WI-FI, AC
- Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy
- Pena palace terraces, garden & park (full visit and viewpoints, except rooms interior)
- Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, where parking available
Not included
- Regaleira visit not included - please book in advance 11:30 - 12:00 slot, at regaleira by blueticket
- No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience
- Food and drinks not included
- In case Regaleira is sold out, visit will not be possible, but can still pass-by to see the exterior
Itinerary and highlights
Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park, one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights” - an unforgettable experience. Tickets (included) for you to enjoy a guided tour of the Pena terraces, garden & park, with access to all main exterior palace viewpoints (only not seeing rooms interior) .
In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".
Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal.
Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture.
To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please book as it gets sold out in advance. Book 11h30 slot, on the official shop: regaleira by blueticket . In case you cannot book, visit will not be possible, but you can still pass-by and see the exterior.
We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.
Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and enjoy the views
A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Moovearound
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Good to skip lines
- Includes ticket to visit Pena Palace terraces & park (enjoy palace history, viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms)
- Regaleira is not included - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
- Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50).
Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
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What accessibility information is provided?
Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
What is the cancellation policy?
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