Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour
Description
- We are allways the first to get to the Pena Palace! Yes we do a guided tour inside the palace! - No. 1 Tour Nominated by Travelers Choise Awards Best of the Best of 2022/23/24 by TripAdvisor! - Fullest tour! 10 hours! Includes the visit to 2 palaces in Sintra and all other places of interest between Sintra and Cascais on the same day! - We avoid the waiting queues at Palacio da Pena which are usually 2 hours!! - Tour of Portuguese music, history, architecture and culture. - Accompanying visitors inside the monuments and all the places to visit during the day with a guided tour!! - Making and offering professional photos to all visitors! - Small offer at the end of the tour! - The transport is made in 2 Mercedes cars. - We take care of buying you the tickets to the two palaces! You won't have to worry about it! - Day full of surprises and lots of animation! - We will not just be a guide but a friend to keep for life! :)
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Itinerary
We stopped to take photos of the exterior of the National Palace of Sintra, the sumptuous casario of Sintra and the Castle of the Moors.
Stop for amazing pictures of the lake and its castle as well as the most spectacular view of the Palacio da Pena from its exterior.
We visited the Interior of the Palace with explanations about its construction, its interior and exterior, as well as its historical-cultural context!
House of a lord who belonged to the Masonry. Created a house with an enchanted garden that is a Masonic metaphor with caves, initiatic wells, labyrinths, Masonic temples and caves! A unique experience! The visit to this monument is the only time of the day when the guide will not be physically present, although all explanations are given by the guide before the group enters. There is no parking to leave the van less than 1.5 km and it becomes impossible to leave the car so far and carry out every journey with the visitors on foot. The entire group will be left at the entrance of the palace and picked up by the guide at the end.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit from the viewpoint overlooking the Azenhas do Mar cliff
Passage along the Portuguese coast to admire several beaches such as Praia do Guincho, Praia De Carcavelos, Oeiras, Parede, Caxias and Santo Amaro.
Visit the westernmost point of the European continent with its incredible cliffs and wild landscapes.
Visit this rock that has an opening through which the waves beat violently creating an incredible spectacle of nature!
Pass in the Bay of Cascais, its Fortaleza, the Castro Guimães Museum and admire the hills of Cascais with its imposing casario.
Discover the city of Estoril with the biggest Casino in all of Europe. its imposing mansions and beaches. Always travel along the coastal area to Lisbon where our tour will end.
We will continue along the coast, passing through several iconic beaches where you can see many surfers enjoying the waves!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Attention: the pick up will always be at the hard Rock Café at 7:15 am.
- Attention : We have a limited number of tickets for 9.30 slot! The places for 9.30 slot will be filled according to the booking order! But even without the tickets for 9.30 the tour will be done anyway, starting by Cascais and finishing in Sintra. But we'll visit the 2 palaces anyway. Tickets are not included : Pena Palace : 20€ Quinta da Regaleira : 20€
- Attention: If you have any problems walking or you walk slowly, we don't advise you this tour!
- Attention: You don't need to worry about the tickets for both palaces. We'll buy them for you and you''ll pay us in cash or paypal the day of the tour.
- Attention: the entrance in the palaces have a slot we must respect. We will not be responsible by any accidents or other reasons out of our control that can change the course of the tour or skip a palace if we don't get there on the expected time!
- Attention: we don't have tickets only for the exterior. We always visit the interior of the Palace with guided tour.
- Not recommended for people who walk slowly or with any kind of trouble to walk with a quick step.
Reviews(3,520)
We had an awesome experience with Happy Tours! Lukas was a phenomenal tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and experienced. We were the first in line at Pena Palace, as advertised. The lunch was a very nice experience, with unlimited wine with our lunch order. (Paid for separately). The most amazing thing about the tour, in my opinion, is that our tour guide is an amazing photographer. He facilitated Family photos and sent them to us in a group WhatsAPP message. The photography provided her some of my favorite ones from our trip to Portugal.
The one day tour was amazing and it was wonderful to not worry about how to get to the places in such a short time. The reminders of what we should bring for the tour was most appreciated (ie jacket, sunscreen etc) . Eddy very knowledgeable, detailed oriented and wonderful personality that provided entertainment while he was doing the tour. We got to hear the history and immerse in the tour. The tour group was small and felt more personable. Eddy was able to get us to the Pena palace to be one of the first in line so we can get great pictures . He knew which where to stand to get the wonderful pictures. Also, the lunch at the restaurant had wonderful fresh seafood and the prices were reasonable. It was a wonderful touch to include the Portuguese egg tart for us to try and to try and teach us a Portuguese song so we can sing in the car (so only we can hear how bad the singing was 😉) Definitely recommend the Happy Tours Portugal ask for Eddy! Thanks again Eddy!
Our family had an amazing experience with Happy Tours Portugal, and our guide Eddy made the day truly unforgettable. We visited some of the most beautiful places around Lisbon, including Sintra, Cascais, Quinta da Regaleira (with the incredible Initiation Well), and several other scenic spots. What really set this tour apart was Eddy's deep local knowledge. He knew exactly how to maximize our time, including getting us into the Sintra National Palace early, which helped us avoid the crowds and enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace. Eddy struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining. The tour was packed with fascinating history and local insights, but it never felt like a lecture. His passion for Portugal was obvious throughout the day and made every stop more meaningful. One of the highlights was lunch at a fantastic local restaurant that we never would have found on our own. It's the kind of authentic hidden gem that makes you feel like you're experiencing Portugal the way locals do. The fun didn't stop when we got back in the car—we even ended up doing karaoke during the drive, which had everyone laughing and singing along. It was one of those unexpected moments that turned a great tour into a memorable one. If you're considering a tour around Lisbon and Sintra, do yourself a favor and book with Happy Tours Portugal. Eddy was knowledgeable, professional, energetic, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a fantastic day. Highly recommended — 5 stars all the way!
Best tour experience I have ever had. Get Bruno as your guide…if you can! The meet up spot is central, and the group was surprised with a breakfast pastel de nata. While the start time was early, it was soooo worth it to skip crazy lines and traffic. (Trust me, and you’ll see) Plus our guide was not only knowledgeable, but an amazing photographer. The whole group had such a friendly atmosphere. And lunch was a great highlight, which some might not expect. Especially with all the cool destinations this tour hits…but I will definitely remember lunch!
Great tour! Eduardo is an awesome and very knowledgeable guide, always going above and beyond to make sure we were all happy with the experience! I learned a lot and had fun along the day! Thank you very much!!
Don’t think about it…just book this trip. I looked at all of them and this one was definitely worth it. I was worried it would be a long day but it was so fun and fabulous. Yes, you have to get up early, but it is totally worth it to beat the crowds to the palace. Ines was our tour guide and she was perfect. On time, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. We even sang karaoke in the car. The palace was beautiful…prettier in person than the pictures online. Arriving first was fantastic. Ines took great pictures of the group and shared them with us. As the mom who is always the one taking the pictures I really appreciated this. We had lunch in a quaint family restaurant, Toca Julia…delish and it was in their home. My family also enjoyed the small group aspect of this tour because it was much more personable. Seeing Cascais and Cabo do Roca were great additions. Thanks to Happy Tours Portugal and especially Ines for a great day my kids and I will remember. 💕
Guia Inês, was an excellent professional with extensive knowledge. He showed a lot of affection and dedication to the group. Lunch was excellent. The company should not buy tickets to the Palace for very elderly people with mobility difficulties. I had Maria Coimbra in the family who could not visit the Palace, despite paying a bus to take her to the vicinity of the Palace. She had to wait in the courtyard for the group to arrive. This lack of warning or alert damaged not only the visitor, but also the company's evaluation.
Such an amazing experience! Ines was the best tour guide. We saw the beautiful castles and were one of the first ones to arrive so we didn’t have to wait in line long. We also saw the most amazing views along the coastline and had the best meal for lunch! Such a great day! Highly recommend!
10 it was Amazing Ines was the perfect guide she was friendly and helpful she knew what she was doing we even did karaoke had a great time. Thank you so much, Richard.
We had a fabulous tour with Nico. We arrived early to Pena Palace and were able to take many pictures before the crowds showed up. Nico was very knowledgeable and provided great historic background to our tour stops. My personal favorite stop on the tour was the Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira.
