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(190)
We had the absolute best day biking around Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais with Daniel. We could have never imagined we would see so many sites and ride through such different vistas. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about all areas that we toured and he did a great job balancing our biking with quick breaks to teach us about the history and culture of the areas. The bikes were in excellent condition and allowed us family of six (with children ranging from age 13-18) to log in over 25 miles! Daniel did a great job keeping the trip safe and enjoyable for all of us. Teens rated this our best adventure of our 10 day Portugal trip
Fun experience. Much personal attention. Our guide, Daniel. was a wealth of information as we made our way through towns, forests and coastlines. This excursion was one of the highlights of my month abroad!!
George was an experience tour guide who was very careful in choosing the best route and experience catered to our family. Especially since I’m a right leg amputee, he stood near me to assure or help me navigating through the paths that we shared with other vehicles. I felt safe with Geoge and have us history and stopped at a spot with traditional portugese food. Highly recommend.
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
