Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Overview
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8 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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
In peak season, very rarely, might be operated in a 24 seat minibus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Ticket to Pena Palace and Park
Guided Visit to Pena Palace (Interior)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace, the one that can be visited during free time in Sintra.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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.
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.
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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Reviews
6,166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best days ever experienced.
Kerry T,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be prepared for a lot of steep, uphill walking, and then steep, downhill walking. There are also many steps. The views, however, are worth the struggle. The description of the trip is incomplete. After seeing the castle, we went to Sintra for amazing pastries, then we went to the westernmost point of Europe. After that, we went to Cacais, where we had time for lunch, then returned to Lisbon. We left Lisbon at 8:00 and returned around 16:30. Our guide, Pedro, was outstanding. I have taken many excursions with guides, and Pedro is the best that I have ever had. He definitely knows the history, which he makes so interesting. He connects with each tour member and makes him/her feel welcomed and valued. His knowledge of pop culture and music really connected with our college-age members. He is a total professional and loves his work.
A brilliant day out.
denisemtodd,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our trip from start to finish. Xavier, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and really personable. The tour of the castle was great, there was time to take photos etc and Xavier’s instructions were also very clear. He gave us a great commentary when we were in the car driving between places and recommendations for cafes and restaurants were also excellent. Cascais was very pretty and we loved standing at Cabo da Roca too. An excellent day out, which we would highly recommend.
Great experience
Yasmin R,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Xavier was our guide and we had a great private experience with him. He was very informative and kept our teens engaged. We really enjoyed it
We were incredibly lucky...
Robin M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were incredibly lucky to have Sergio as our guide. A brilliant historian with a genuine passion for Portuguese culture, Sergio elevated the experience from great to exceptional. Not only did he offer insight to the sites we visited, like the Pena Palace, but he also gave superb recommendations for local food and hidden photo spots. One thing that really stood out was his effort to learn and remember everyone's name on the tour, a personal touch that made us feel welcome. The tour itself was well organized and perfectly paced. There was enough time to explore key sights and grab a sweet pastry. This tour is highly recommended!
My error - wrong tour
Karen C,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00After booking the wrong tour, I was meant to book the all day e-bike tour, I had to admit my error but off we went in the van all day trip. Bernardo was lovely but I wished for the money we spent that we had more information about the areas we visited. The people of 6 that we went with certainly made up for my mistake. They were just delightful and we enjoyed morning tea and lunch together. Final advice, double check your tours and don’t have multiple tours open on your phone!! 😩🙃
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