Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

See Portugal's natural and architectural wonders on a private guided tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. On this journey, experience the rich vegetation of Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails at Pena Park and the bluffs of Roca Cape. Tour the immaculate Pena National Palace and then drive along the Atlantic Coast to Cascais for a leisurely walk through town to its scenic beaches.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel Pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Guided visit inside monuments and buildings
Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hard Rock Cafe | Lisboa
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Park and National Palace of Pena

    First stop at Pena Park and see the diversity of plants and trees line the beautiful trails. Continue to Pena National Palace, the most famous of Sintra’s monuments, located at the top of Sintra Mountain. Enjoy this 19th-century Romanticist castle that looks and feels like a fairy tale. Admire its eclectic Neo-Manueline, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance styles as you head inside. Observe the extravagant bedrooms that used to serve as a summer residence for the royal family

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sintra

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. Spend some free time to have lunch or discover the town’s forested palaces like Sintra National Palace, a medieval royal palace occupied from the 15th to 19th centuries (own expense). Check out the local fare with tastes of queijada or travesseiro, two scrumptious and traditional pastries.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cabo da Roca

    Whip out your camera for great photos at the rocky bluffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), Europe’s westernmost point.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Guincho Beach

    Briefly, visit Guincho Beach where surfers shred the gnar.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cascais

    In the former fishing town of Cascais, peruse the narrow streets of this trendy vacation getaway with your guide. Check out classic white, terracotta-roofed houses as you make your way to the beach. Then, bask in the sun as you tuck your toes into the golden sands and gaze over the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Estoril (Pass by)

    Along the journey back to central Lisbon, where your tour concludes, enjoy pristine views of the scenic town of Estoril.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-12. If you have children under 12 years old, please advise their age. Infant and child seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
Supplied by Inside Lisbon

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
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City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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