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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Peek into the private quarters of King Carlos and Queen Amelia at the Pena Palace.
Standing on top of a hill, Sintra’s most spectacular site is the colorful painted and ornate Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena), a must-have on every travel bucket list.
Pena Palace is surrounded by a park with lush fern gardens and forests where visitors take a stroll after visiting the palace.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

See Portugal's natural and architectural wonders on a small-group, guided tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. On this journey, experience the rich vegetation of Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails and caves 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.
  • Day trip from Lisbon to the historic and beautiful towns of Sintra and Cascais
  • Discover the natural wonders of Pena Park and Sintra Natural Park
  • See the cliffs of Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, including free time at Cascais Beach
  • Small-group walking tour limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Enjoy ample free time in Sintra on this tour—more than most tours allow.
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Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide
Entrance ticket to Pena Palace & Park
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Guided visit inside monuments and buildings
Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon, Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Meet your guide in central Lisbon for a memorable small-group guided day trip to Sintra and Cascais. Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and travel to Sintra. First, stop at Pena Park and see the diversity of plants and trees line the beautiful trails. Then, voyage to a spectacular vantage point of the colorful Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena).

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.

Depart the palace and stroll with your guide to 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 aqueijada or travesseiro, two scrumptious and traditional pastries.

Meet back at your coach and travel past Quinta da Regaleira and the Palace of Monserrate on the way to Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca). Then, whip out your camera for great photos at the rocky bluffs which are Europe’s westernmost point. Briefly, visit Guincho Beach where surfers shred the gnar and then cruise by Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno). Finally, make your way to Cascais’ bay for a walk.

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.  

Along the journey back to central Lisbon, where your tour concludes, enjoy pristine views of the scenic town of Estoril.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
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, to visit Sintra National Palace (where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months) or have some lunch (own expense). For dessert, try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Guincho Beach
Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
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Pass By:  
Boca do Inferno
Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
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Stop At:  
Centro Historico de Cascais
Wander around the center 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.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
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.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Inside Lisbon

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon.
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Where is the meeting point?
A:
The meeting point for this tour is Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon, Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa.
Jul 2019

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Traveler Tips

  • "Traffic and crowds were huge so be prepared to wait." See review
  • "As there is a fair bit of hilly walking I would not recommend this trip for the elderly or those who have limited mobility" See review
  • "Sintra is a challenge with the climb, but there are local buses to aid those needing an assist." See review

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Great trip with helpfull tour leader
declan_cloonan
, Jan 2021
Enjoyable trip and got to see some amazing sites. The tour leader was very professional and very helpfull
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Great tour
Polly_S
, Sep 2020
Great day trip from Lisbon. Friendly, small group in a comfortable mini van. Andreas was a lovely and knowledgeable tour guide - made the day really informative. Sintra was stunning and everything else was great. A good chance to see a lot of Portugal in a short amount of time. Just the right amount of group and individual time at each stop too. Highly recomend this tour.
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Castle of Sintra
Sintra-tour
, Jul 2020
If you want to make this tour, now is the right moment. The groups are very small (we were with 2 persons only) and everywhere it is incredibly quiet. The castle of Sintra is a must-do, very nice place. The cities of Sintra and Cascais were more moderate, you can see them everywere around costal areas.
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Amazing day! Great sights and Covid-19 safety measures in place.
Lori_B
, Jun 2020
A lovely day seeing some of the sights outside Lisbon! Veronica was an amazing guide, and we learned a lot about the area and the history. They were also very well prepared with good safety measures and had plans in place to maintain distance and take care for Covid-19. Our family had a great day, and we would strongly recommend this trip to everyone.
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Day trip
Laurie_B
, Apr 2020
This was a wonderful day trip Lisbon. The guide was great and it was very nice to be able to see the sights and not worry about driving. We had a fantastic time.
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Dennis_S
, Mar 2020
The experience was great but thought there would be more involvement with the tour guide. Needed the person to show us around more and provide more insight and guidance at Fatima. Disappointed that we were along with a person that came from a restricted zone in Italy. Especially during this uncertain time with Covaid19.
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A lot of memories
Oliver_B
, Mar 2020
Perfect amount of places with different impressions. Beaches, rocks, castles - a day full of joy. Best moment was our driver singing a fado song while enjoying the scenery outside.
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Nice tour
Louise_B
, Mar 2020
Our tour guide David was excellent the average rating is purely based on the content of the trip. As there is a fair bit of hilly walking I would not recommend this trip for the elderly or those who have limited mobility
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Beautiful Sintra and Cascai
HBui
, Mar 2020
Just forget the name of the tour guide. From my experience, this is a "must see" destination. The guide was knowledgeable, nice, helpful and protective. Pick up, drop off on time as planned. Quite convenient when visiting Sintra since our Priority tickets were ready. We did not have to wait. Cascai was so beautiful with the beach and downtown. My daughter was not feeling well. He let my daughter sit in front and showed us where to buy sea sick pills. Good job Mr tour guide, and Thank you very much.
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Great visit to Sintra and Cascais
AOL
, Mar 2020
It was a great day trip where our guide Rui made it even more enjoyable. He took us to the different places before the big buses started to arrive so we were able to see everything listed in the description of the trip with no crowds. Sintra and Cascais are very nice places to visit and the road to get there was also beatiful.
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