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
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.
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. 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.
Options
Tickets Pena Park Included
Duration: 8 hours Tickets Pena Park Only: Includes entry tickets only to Pena Park (tickets to the Palace not included)
Entry Tickets Not Included
Does not include any entry tickets or guided visit. Please note tickets may be limited if purchased last minute Duration: 8 hours
Tickets Park & Pena Palace
Duration: 8 hours Tickets Park & Palace included: Includes entry tickets to Pena Park and Pena Palace, plus a guided visit to Pena Palace covering the exterior
Upgrade to include Regaleira
Duration: 9 hours Full Sintra Pena and Regaleira: Includes tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta Regaleira. With this option, the tour spends less time in Cascais and ends at 5pm
What‘s 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
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,620 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
91harrisond,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide, gave detailed knowledge about the places we visited, nice air conditioned minibus, got time to explore the places
Stress Free!
Russell M,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour itself was nice to be guided from one location to the next. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided background on many different things.
Sintra/Cascais Daytrip with Tomas
P7902RNjenniferb,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomas was an INCREDIBLE tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about every place we went. It was a perfect day!
It really was a wonderful...
Miriam C,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It really was a wonderful tour, even though it rained when we went to the Palace of Pena and we weren’t able to explore the garden, our guide Vasco took us to another spot that was breathtaking.
Amazing Sintra and Cascáis tour
Lorena C,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was amazing! We loved all the sightseeing and our guide was incredible. We had an amazing time and I would recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon.
Good Tour of Sintra
Shanon G,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day trip to Sintra and Cascais was great! Our tour guide, John, had so much information to share. He also gave us a wonderful restaurant recommendation for lunch. Both of these locations are extremely busy, so it was nice to have someone who could do the driving and show us the highlights. The only thing I would change is removing the stop at Cabo Da Roca. This tour is all day, and that last stop wasn’t very interesting, in my opinion. I would have been happy to end the tour after visiting Cascais.
Great day trip
Lee B,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding day trip with Fabio as an excellent guide! Trip just as described in promo. Including many recommendations for the rest of our time in Lisbon. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend this tour! We booked the tour to make sure we got entry to Pena palace. Great day and highly recommend
Gannon C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out. Luise was a great tour guide and showed us all of the great spots in Sintra and Cascais. It takes the stress out of making sure you get to see the sights. Highly recommend.
A great trip out of the...
Diane S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great trip out of the city Sintra was the highlight for me but Cascais was also amazing. The palace and gardens fantastic. Trip was made even better with our guide Orlando who was very knowledgeable and relaxed. Would thoroughly recommend especially if you have limited time in Lisbon
Stunning Experience!
Javon G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed this experience. The castles were so beautiful and the tour guide was so kind! Definitely do this excursion.
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