From Lisbon: Sintra to Cascais Full-Day E-Bike Tour
Description
Discover the mystical beauty of Sintra and the Atlantic coast on a premium e-bike tour. This full-day escape from Lisbon is designed for those who want to experience the perfect transition from lush mountain forests to the refreshing sea breeze of the coast. Mountains & Palaces: Start in the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (UNESCO). Effortlessly conquer hills with our electric bikes to discover unique palaces, majestic groves, and "villages from another era," stopping at granite viewpoints for breathtaking panoramic vistas. To the Atlantic: The adventure continues downhill toward the coastline. Ride through wild beaches, dune areas, and high cliffs, covering approx. 40km of Portugal’s diverse landscapes. The Coastal Finish: After hidden trails and ancient forests, arrive at the seaside town of Cascais. It’s the ultimate escape from the city bustle—fresh air, stunning scenery, and deep connection with nature.
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Itinerary
The tour begins with a briefing on how the bikes work, at Largo da Severa, Mouraria in central Lisbon. You’ll then head to Rossio station to catch the train for Sintra. During the train trip, you’ll have time to let your guide know if you’d like to visit some of the palaces along the way or if you just want to cycle.
When you arrive in Sintra, you can visit the National Palace if you like. Most of your cycling tour takes place within the natural park of Sintra-Cascais.
You’ll have the option of visiting Quinta da Regaleira, built between 1904 and 1910, and a place renowned for its symbolism, magic, and mystery.
Shortly after you’ll pass by Seteais, a former 18th-century palace that is now a 5-star hotel.
Continue your trip along roads flanked by majestic groves until you reach the entrance of Monserrate Park and Palace, one of the most beautiful creations in the Portuguese Romanticism style.
Arrive at Colares, a place that’s well known for its vineyards.
Continue on to Penedo village, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the atrium of the church, before cycling on to Urgueira village. Take a break for lunch in Azóia village, where you’ll find a great variety of restaurants.
With renewed energy, continue your tour through an ancient forest and make your way up to the Peninha Sanctuary, located at 488 meters above sea level.
From here, you’ll have a panoramic view of the Espichel Cape and Arrábida, to the south, Carvoeiro Cape and the Berlengas, to the north, and the entire Sintra mountain to the north-east. Returning to the center of Sintra, you’ll cycle downhill and have one last look at Pena Palace, an important monument of the Portuguese Romanticism movement. You’ll be traveling with an informative and helpful guide, as passionate about beloved Sintra as about cycling.
Alternatively, go down to Guincho wild beach – with its never-ending dunes and typical winds that are so treasured by windsurfing lovers – until you reach the bicycle path to Cascais.
Return to Lisbon through the beautiful town of Cascais by train where you will have one of the most amazing views over the Portuguese coast.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking
Reviews(187)
We had a great day of biking (family with 2 teen children). Incredibly beautiful scenery. Bruno was our guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, with excellent English. Lunch was cheap and delicious at a cafe with the locals. A decent riding distance covered - made easy by e-bikes and lots of interesting stops along the way. Very few cars on the roads. Water fountains all the way along the route and we had a swim in the ocean at the end.
This trip is absolutely awesome. While the route is great and the sites are memorable Bruno makes it all come together. Bruno greeted us warmly and made sure the group on our ride was introduced. He was very attentive to our safety throughout the ride. We felt like family by the end of the trip. He helped us navigate the crowds in Sintra and then guided us through the incredible nature park and all the way to the beaches in his hometown of Cascais. We had a wonderful lunch, family style, at Refugio do Ciclista with a group of locals. The views from the mountains above the beach are spectacular. The ride provided a good workout even with the e-bikes. We did over 23 miles with 200 feet of elevation gain. I would highly recommend this trip!
Our guide, Daniel, was amazing! He took us to the mountains, the sea shore, castles, and to a phenomenal authentic Portuguese restaurant. He was full of interesting historical facts, and so very kind.
George was a fabulous guide. He made sure we were safe and had a wonderful experience. Great day and great bikes
Fantastic cycle tour with Bruno. Great route with lots to see. Bruno stopped and explained each place of interest in detail while keeping us all safe. We would highly recommend this trip.
Book direct, a bit cheaper. The whole day was amazing. Our guide-Bruno, very cheery, knowldegable and looked after everyone. Train from Lisbon to Sintra included. Mixed ability riding group helped by the well maintained e-bikes. Stopped at a local cycle cafe- meal, desert and glass of local wine €10. 100% recommend. Thank you.
This was a wonderful experience and highly recommend we saw so much and didn’t feel just like a tourist
Absolutely fantastic trip. Ricardo the guide we had was amazing. Great cycling route, fantastic views and great stops for coffee and lunch. We travelled to Sintra by train with the bikes and this was a great experience too. Would really recommend this tour. We have been on 3 tours since we arrived in Lisbon for our weeks holiday and this one was definitely the best. You would definitely need to be able to use a bike and be a confident enough cyclist in traffic etc but you would not need to be too fit as the e bike does all of the work on the steep climbs. A great day out of the city, well organised and relaxed.
We did the tour in german with Claudio as a tourguide. We had a really great time. We thought about renting ebikes and do some tour on our own, but we are so glad we didn't! It was a perfect mix about just enjoying the nature and scenery and learning about the history. Maybe it was because our guide Claudio always let us lead the experience. I think without Claudio we would not have driven this really magnificent route. And even if we did by chance, without our guide we maybe wouldn't have felt completly safe as we did all the time. Claudio was really open minded and we felt comfortable to ask about all aspects of the past and current life in Lisboa/ Portugal and he was super friendly and courteous for the whole length of our trip. The bikes and helmets were of perfect quality. It was our first guided ebike tour, but it will definetly not be the last! Thanks again to Claudio and of course to all the other people involved letting us have this experience which we surely will remember for quite some time.
An absolutely fantastic bike tour! Bruno was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate. He shared interesting historical insights with a perfect balance between learning and enjoying the ride. The route itself was beautiful, with stunning views throughout, and the pace was just right. Overall, this was a perfect way to explore the area by bike. Great guide, great local lunch spot, great views—highly recommend!
