Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais, Small Group tour
Description
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais coast. Enjoy iconic Pena Palace terraces and viewpoints, explore Sintra village, admire dramatic views at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and relax along the Cascais coastline. After lunch, we return to Lisbon around 4:30 PM. With great local guides, the tour combines engaging explanations, with leisure time to explore at your own pace. Along the way, stroll through charming streets, taste local pastries, enjoy the views, take photos, and learn about Portugal’s history, culture, and daily life. - Pickup in Lisbon centre - Pena Palace visit: select option: 1- Pena Palace interior / 2- Pena terraces, garden & park (exterior & viewpoints) / 3- Tickets not included - Sintra - Regaleira (optional**) - Cabo Roca - Cascais & Estoril - Drop-off in Lisbon Important Information Note: ** Regaleira visit not included - to visit, book for slot 11:30 - 12:00 (can be sold out days in advance: regaleira by blueticket)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park, one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience (see ticket options - terraces and viewpoints or interior rooms).
In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".
Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please book as it gets sold out in advance. Book 11h30 slot, on the official shop: regaleira by blueticket . In case you cannot book, visit will not be possible, but you can still pass-by and see the exterior.
Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal.
We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.
Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and enjoy the views
A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Includes ticket to visit Pena Palace terraces & park (enjoy palace history, viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms)
- Regaleira is not included - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
- Good to skip lines
- Tours can be bilingual (operated in 2 languages)
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
Reviews(2,163)
What a lovely experience. Our guide was full of fun facts and history with each stop. Great views and conversations. Highlight of our trip to Lisbon.
We have just finished our tour and we’re extremely happy with the experience! Pedro is very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and professional. He provided us with tons of info, showed us all the must-see stops and made sure all our questions were answered and needs met. Ask for him when you book the tour. Experiencing the places with a local is a must-do. Thank you Pedro!
Edi was such a great guide! We learned so much about our trip, and shared fascinating insights about the sights we saw along the way and anything we asked. He gave us heaps of recommendations for things to see, do and eat at each stop, plus some cool spots to explore around the city. Overall, it was an amazing experience!
Edi was such a great guide! We learned so much about our trip, and shared fascinating insights about the sights we saw along the way and anything we asked. He gave us heaps of recommendations for things to see, do and eat at each stop, plus some cool spots to explore around the city. Overall, it was an amazing experience!
Small group Knowledgeable guide Good driver
Édi Cruz was our guide, and he is genuinely one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He was so personable with everyone on the trip and incredibly kind. It also helped that our group was great to spend the day with. Édi is VERY knowledgeable about all things Lisbon — culture, history, art, everything. If you have a question, he’ll give you a detailed and engaging answer. Throughout the day, he accommodated everyone’s schedules and preferences, making sure each person felt comfortable. He shared tips on the best photo spots, food recommendations, and other sites to visit (I really appreciated this — it let me just enjoy the experience). He was flexible, attentive, and just fantastic overall. Even after the tour ended, he continued helping us find things we needed. If possible, I would absolutely request Édi Cruz again. The sites themselves were stunning — I absolutely loved them. Definitely worth seeing.
The tour was AMAZING and our guide, Édi, was AWESOME! This tour was a great way to see all the highlights in one day. Having Édi as a guide made it extra special. He was so knowledgeable about things, he was like a walking Google. Book the tour and request Édi if you can.
We had the most enjoyable day ever - a great tour, with in a nice van, meeting other people, although still a small group of 8 (great to avoid bus tours with long crowds). Our guide took us to Pena terraces (avoiding lines inside which is great) and then Sintra, Roca and cascais. We loved it - definitely recommend for a couple like us. We will come back!
This was the perfect way to see and do so many highlights outside of Lisbon without the hassle of logistics getting to and from each place. Edi was the most amazing tour guide, so knowledgeable, patient and flexible with us, also a really amazing driver. I am so happy I chose this tour and would do it again 100 times out of 100
Wonderful Sintra, Cascais & Pena Palace Tour We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring **Pena Palace, Sintra, and Cascais** with our tour guide, David David picked us up in a beautiful, comfortable Mercedes van, and with just three other tourists in our group, the tour felt very relaxed and personal. From beginning to end, David was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire day so enjoyable. The sights were absolutely breathtaking, and we loved seeing the beauty and history of **Pena Palace and Sintra**, followed by the gorgeous coastal scenery of **Cascais*. David did a fantastic job making sure we saw the highlights while also giving us interesting information about each place we visited It was the perfect way to experience this beautiful part of Portugal without having to worry about driving, parking, or navigating. We truly enjoyed every minute of the day We highly recommend this tour—and especially with David. If you’re visiting Lisbon and want to experience Sintra, Pena Palace, and Cascais, this is a wonderful way to do it. . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
