From Lisbon: Small Group Sintra, Pena Palace, Cascais & Belém
Description
Leave Lisbon behind and explore Portugal’s highlights—royal palaces, coastal beauty, and historic landmarks in one unforgettable day. Start in Sintra, climbing to the majestic Pena Palace, Portugal’s Romanticist masterpiece. Admire its vibrant façades, ornate towers, and sweeping garden terraces, all steeped in history. Then enjoy free time in Sintra’s charming center—wander colorful streets, browse traditional shops, and savor local treats. Next is Cascais, a picturesque seaside gem. Stroll the marina and historic Citadel district, soaking up the relaxed coastal vibe. Enjoy free time for lunch, guided to the best local spots for authentic flavors. In the afternoon, continue to Belém to see Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. Finish with a Pastel de Belém, included as a sweet treat. Your expert guide shares stories, legends, and local insights throughout this small-group tour of up to 8 participants, making it personal, immersive, and unforgettable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your day begins at our office, where you’ll check in and meet your guide. From there, step into our minivan and set off to explore the wonders of Sintra and Belém, with your guide leading the way throughout the journey.
Explore the outside, with its vibrant façades and sweeping garden.
Afterward, enjoy some free time in the charming center of Sintra.
Stroll through its elegant marina and historic Citadel district, feeling the relaxed energy of Portugal’s coastal Riviera. enjoy free time to explore and have lunch.
You'll see the Belém Tower, the grand Monument to the Discoveries, and the intricate façade of the Jerónimos Monastery. Finish with a Pastel de Belém, a sweet final note to your journey.
Marvel at the grandeur of the Belém Tower.
Relive the Age of Discovery at the striking Monument to the Discoveries — a tribute to the Portuguese explorers
Explore the exterior beauty of the Jerónimos Monastery.
Savor the iconic Pastéis de Belém with a delightful tasting included.
Enjoy a panoramic stroll through the heart of Lisbon, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds that define the charm of this historic city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Accomodation pick-up service included for places located in Lisbon city centre. The reservations team will mention the exact pick-up time in the booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To reach the Pena Palace, is necessary to do moderately difficult a walk. If you prefer, you can ask our guide to arrange the shuttle service on site.
- In case of high risk of wildfires, the visit to Pena Palace will be replaced with a visit Queluz Palace! In case of strike , we will replace the Pena Palace with Regaleira Estate.
- For bookings with more than 8 passengers, the service will be carried out in two minivans, ensuring that all participants take the tour together.
- The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules (Schedules may change without prior notice)
- The Palace of Pena is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to the existence of steps and climbs throughout the tour.
- Tours usually run in one language, but there are cases where one more additional language can be used.
Reviews(281)
Deborah gave us a wonderful tour. Be mindful, they might call you to change the time, they did for us, so make sure you have a working phone in Lisbon for texts or phone calls. (the time change was only 15 minutes, but enough to possibly miss tour departure). This tour drives you almost to the palace entrance. We saw many people walking from a parking lot a lot further down the mountain. The walk to Pena palace, with some steps also, from any parking area is a steep uphill walk. They offer a transport from ticket entrance to palace for an extra cost. If you have trouble walking up a steep hill, consider getting the transport. It's worth it. Cascais is a beautiful town and you get 2 hours for lunch and shopping which you can shorten if you want. The Portuguese Nata's are included in Belem, yum yum. Would recommend.
We did the tour with Diego and we loved, great explanation of the sights and very cordial.
Dyego excellent guide, on the next visit we look for the same company.
Our guide was Diego, incredible knowledge and communication, always being understandable and relaxed
Excellent service with Dyego
Sofia was a fantastic tour guide! Her knowledge of history made the trip that much better! She was fun, never rushed us and had some great recommendations for things to do and eat. She was a great driver, too!
Absolutely amazing trip! Our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. We did a five hour tour in a comfortable van. Highly recommend. Sofia, is the best guide we have had on our vacation!
We had a nice day. We were able to visit several places during the day and it is very good when you are not staying long in Lisbon. We completed our visits in the city.
It was simply fantastic! The guide was very good and I had a fantastic day!
An excellent way to see and experience Lisbon and the surrounding cities. Tiago made the whole day experience fun, relaxed and informative with relevant history, locals knowledge and recommendations. A+++
