Our selection
11 tours · €150–€240 per person · ★ 5.0
Updated
Our selection is built by rule, applied the same way in every city. We start from every Cascais tour in the Guidekin catalogue, each already rated at least 4.5 by 30 or more travellers, and keep only private tours at the premium end of the market.
Private means the operator sells the tour as private and does not describe it as shared, semi-private or small-group, and the price we show is the price of a private booking: a tour whose cheapest ticket is a shared or semi-private group does not qualify. Premium means at least €150 per person for a party of two, and either a price in the top quarter of what Cascais tours cost or a true luxury format: yachts, helicopters, chauffeured cars, after-hours access, champagne, fine dining. Day tours only: multi-day trips, courses and lessons, self-drive buggies, quads, jet skis, dive trips, bike and tuk-tuk rides and party boats are not what a luxury traveller books, however much they cost, and they stay out together with transfers, one-way drives, treks, camping trips, photo shoots and proposals, as does anything sold in a language other than English.
The 11 tours below are the top of that list by our rating, which weighs the average score by how many travellers gave it, with no more than two tours from one operator. The table compares the top ten (the whole list when it is shorter) on price, duration, group size, pickup, tickets, languages and cancellation terms. The list is recalculated as the catalogue changes: new tours, price updates and tours that fall below our bar move in and out on their own.
| # | Tour | Rating | Price | Duration | Group | Hotel pickup | Tickets | Meals | Languages | Cancellation | Confirmation | Start times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included | 5.0★ (370) Viator 210 · Tripadvisor 160 | €155 per person | 8h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | English | Free cancellation | Instant | 08:00 |
| 2 | Sintra and Cascais Full-Day Private Tour | 5.0★ (274) Viator 50 · Tripadvisor 224 | €350 per group | 8h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Free cancellation | Instant | 25 start times between 07:00 and 19:00 |
| 3 | Best of Sintra Private Tour with Local Guide & Hotel Pickup | 5.0★ (151) Viator 26 · Tripadvisor 125 | €150 per person | 7h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Free cancellation | Instant | 08:00 |
| 4 | Sintra, Roca and Cascais Full-Day Private Tour with Pena Tickets | 5.0★ (97) Viator 29 · Tripadvisor 68 | €215 per person | 8h–10h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | Portuguese, English | Free cancellation | Instant | 09:00 |
| 5 | Cascais Private Sailing 2h Cruise with a drink | 5.0★ (54) Viator 4 · Tripadvisor 50 | €450 per group | 2h | Private tour, your party only | No | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Free cancellation | Instant | 10:00, 14:00 |
| 6 | Sintra Cascais and Estoril Private Tour From Lisbon | 4.9★ (281) Viator 69 · Tripadvisor 212 | €240 per person | 8h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, French +1 | Free cancellation | Instant | 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 |
| 7 | Sintra & Cascais: Private Tour Pena Palace & Regaleira Included | 4.9★ (75) Viator 9 · Tripadvisor 66 | €225 per person | 8h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Included | — | Portuguese, Chinese, English +3 | Free cancellation | Manual | 09:00 |
| 8 | Private Guided tour Sintra and Cascais - Day trip from Lisbon | 5.0★ (47) Viator 8 · Tripadvisor 39 | €630 per group | 8h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Free cancellation | Manual | — |
| 9 | Cascais Private Luxury Sunset 2h Cruise with a drink | 5.0★ (39) Viator 7 · Tripadvisor 32 | €525 per group | 2h | Private tour, your party only | No | Not included | — | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Free cancellation | Instant | 10 start times between 15:30 and 19:00 |
| 10 | Full Day Private Tour in Sintra/Cascais | 5.0★ (30) Viator 8 · Tripadvisor 22 | €160 per person | 7h–9h | Private tour, your party only | Yes | Not included | — | German, English, Italian +2 | Free cancellation | Instant | 08:30 |
Prices are the operator’s from-price for two adults on the cheapest date; group size, pickup and tickets are read from the operator’s own listing and can differ between booking options.
Journey from the city to the coast to the mountains on this full-day private tour from Lisbon and sample the highlights of Portugal’s capital region. ...
Feel Sintra, a town where you will fall in love with every detail, and every monument of its magnificient natural setting. You will also experience th...
Escape the ordinary and discover Portugal through the eyes of a local. This private tour combines breathtaking landscapes, rich history and the freedo...
Discover the magic of Sintra on our signature private tour, designed by those who call this fairytale mountain home. This exclusive experience include...
During the 2-Hours Sailing Cruise in Cascais with drinks, you will Start your cruise from Cascais and enjoy the beautiful coastline aboard a new sailb...
This tour offers a personalized and immersive experience, designed for travelers who want to explore Portugal beyond the usual tourist spots. With pri...
Step into a world of history, mystery, and natural beauty as you explore the romantic Pena Park and the fascinating Quinta da Regaleira, two of Sintra...
Meet Maria & Francisco - Local Guides with years of experience helping visitors to discover the best of Portugal This tour accomodate up to 6 people ...
Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour private sunset cruise along the magnificent coast of Cascais, aboard a fully crewed luxury yacht. Designed for those who app...
Private Tour. Just you, your family or your friends Enjoy a magical day and avoid the queues to purchase tickets at the monuments. It will be an ep...
This is a must, the tour will go through the highlights of Sintra, old town, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Seteai...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026
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