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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $56 / person
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 8,106 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Inside Lisbon
- Meeting point
- Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.
Description
Experience the natural and historical beauty of Portugal on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Just a few hours from Portugal's capital city, Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Cascais Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $56
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $28
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- $28
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $587.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Park and National Palace of Pena
Start your tour with the journey to Sintra. Visit Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room. Pena Palace tickets are included only if option "Tickets Park & Palace Included" is selected. Pena Park tickets and guided tour are are included only if options "Tickets Park & Palace Included" or "Tickets Pena Park Included" are selected.
Centro Historico de Sintra
Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, you can visit the Sintra National Palace on your own, where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months (own expense) or have a drink and a snack (own expense). Try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
Cabo Da Roca
Next, admire the landscape of Sintra Natural Park on the way to the next stop. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe.
Guincho Beach
Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
Boca do Inferno
Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Centro Historico de Cascais
Free time for lunch and to wander around the centre of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses or enjoy some time relaxing at the beach. If the option "Upgrade to Regaleira" was chosen, time spent in Cascais is 60 minutes.
Casino Estoril
On the drive back to Lisbon where your tour concludes, soak up the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril.
Quinta da Regaleira
After an introduction from your guide, enjoy free time to explore the spectacular Quinta da Regaleira, with its enchanting gardens, mysterious tunnels, and iconic Initiation Well. This visit is included only when the “Upgrade to Include Regaleira” option is selected. Important note: by making this upgrade, the time spent in Cascais is 1 hour (and not 1 hour 30 minutes)
What's included
Included
Quinta da Regaleira tickets included only with selected option "Upgrade to include Regaleira"
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
Guided by a passionate local expert
Tickets to Pena Palace & Park included or optional, depending on your choice
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
8,106 reviews
How it compares in Lisbon
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 4,268 tours in Lisbon
- Starting price $56 is 77% below the typical $239 for tours of similar length in Lisbon
- Price unchanged over the last 29 days
Excurgo comparison of 4,268 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
- It's rare, but this tour may be conducted in two languages to accommodate all participants
- Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
- There is no room in our vehicles for strollers and luggage
- If the booking is for more than 8 people, the group might be divided in separate vehicles
- For bookings without tickets: same-day Palace tickets may be limited. Alternatives include staying near the park entrance or buying a Park-only ticket (no Palace or guided visit). Please confirm plans with your guide in the morning.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon take?
Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon cost?
Prices start at $56 per person for this Lisbon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $587. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $28, adults from $56.
Can I cancel Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking. There is no room in our vehicles for strollers and luggage
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 8,106 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inside Lisbon.
Reviews(8,106)
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