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Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

4.9 · 286 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lisbon Operated by Sintra Lovers Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
8h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Tickets not included, Ticket Pena Palace included)
Tickets
By option, see the table below
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private full day with a local guide from Sintra's palaces to Cabo da Roca and Cascais, in an air conditioned car with water and insurance, and a tier with the Pena ticket included.

The guide stays outside the monuments; Regaleira entry and lunch are extra. 4.86 from 286 reviews at €110 per person.

In our comparison: #62 of 71 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Meeting in SintraThe page priceNo pick up service.€110 for 2+ people
Tickets not includedDuration: 8 hours: Sintra and Cascais Private tour. Sintra & Cascais Tour Pickup included€145 for 3+ people
Ticket Pena Palace includedTicket Pena Palace included: Tickets included to Pena Palace. The biggest attraction of Sintra. Pickup included€195

Children from €75 (ages 2 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private air-conditioned transport, insurance, and bottled water
  • Private guide (Except inside the monuments)
  • Snacks or Lunch
  • Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira. Entry to the attraction is optional.
  • Guided tour inside the monuments

Reviews

4.9
286 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 276 of 286

Star breakdown of all 286 ratings

5 stars
266 · 93%
4 stars
10 · 3%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge and flexibility; vehicle comfort and condition draw recurring complaints.

Praised

  • Guides explain local history clearly and answer questions
  • Flexible itineraries adapted to interests, children and mobility needs
  • Local restaurant recommendations and Portuguese food stops
  • Helpful advice on viewpoints, palace visits and routes through busy sites

Complaints

  • Some report unpleasant smells or uncomfortable rides, while others find the cars clean and comfortable
  • Missed visits when tickets sold out or delays disrupted the itinerary
  • Considerable walking on steep paths and uphill streets
  • Some confirmed bookings ended in cancellation or a missed pickup

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 October 2025 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda (Sintra's Train Station). Once you book your tour, we stabilish contact to detail the place where we will pick you up and drop you off when the tour is finished. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Tickets not included, Ticket Pena Palace included) (515 pickup points listed by the operator, 514 of them hotels)
Operator
Sintra Lovers; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Snacks or Lunch
  • Children from €75 ages 2 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

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Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing€853h4.98 (4499)private
Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience€1558h4.98 (2033)private

Ranked #62 of 71 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €425, median €135; typical length 5h. 70 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 71 Private Tours

From €110 per adult · Meeting in Sintra