--- title: Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/cascais/tours/private-tour-sintra-pena-palace-and-cascais-from-lisbon/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 286 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 62 of 71 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/cascais/tours/private-tour-sintra-pena-palace-and-cascais-from-lisbon/ --- # Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon **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 (table below). ## Overview Visit Sintra with a local guide on a full-day tour. Take the opportunity to visit Sintra's most famous monuments, including Pena National Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Monserrate Palace. Be dazzled by the verdant landscape of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and delight yourself with traditional Portuguese food and sweets. The itinerary also includes a visit to Cabo da Roca and ends in the fishing village of Cascais. The tour can be done in different types of vehicles, from 9-seat vans, smaller vehicles or UMM jeeps, the Portuguese 4x4. Everything depends on the weather and the client's preference. We adapt to the circumstances to provide the best experience possible! ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Tickets not included, Ticket… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Snacks or Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €75: ages 2 to 12 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Tickets not included, Ticket Pena Palace included) ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person for the Meeting in Sintra option; other options up to €195 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 286 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Sintra Lovers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: By option, see the table below - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.86 from 286 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 276 of 286. - 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 (2025-10-19 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meeting in Sintra | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | No pick up service. | | Tickets not included | €145 / person (for 3+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Duration: 8 hours: Sintra and Cascais Private tour. Sintra & Cascais Tour Pickup included | | Ticket Pena Palace included | €195 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Ticket Pena Palace included: Tickets included to Pena Palace. The biggest attraction of Sintra. Pickup included | ## What's included - Private air-conditioned transport, insurance, and bottled water - Private guide (Except inside the monuments) ## Not included - Snacks or Lunch - Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira. Entry to the attraction is optional. - Guided tour inside the monuments ## Itinerary 1. **Lisbon** (10m) - Pickups are only available in the Lisbon area. Our tour starts here. 2. **Sintra National Palace** (pass by, no stop) - The Sintra National Palace, also known as Palácio da Vila, was one of the palaces used by the Portuguese Royal Family. The monument, of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance and romantic architecture, is an "ex-libris" of Sintra. 3. **Park and National Palace of Pena** (1h) - Known as the sacred jewel that crowns the Sintra Mountains, the National Palace of Pena, one of the greatest examples of Romanticism in Portugal, appears, through the fog characteristic of the region, with its colorful hues, as if it were a fairy tale. The whole scenario... 4. **Castelo dos Mouros** (1h) - Right on top of the mountain is the Castelo dos Mouros, a fortification whose walls wind up the mountain between rocks and cliffs that dates back to the time of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. From here you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the town, the... 5. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - In the heart of the mysterious and charming town of Sintra, you will have the opportunity to visit the traditional Portuguese commerce, buy souvenirs and taste the traditional regional pastry, namely Travesseiros and Queijadas de Sintra. Snack not included. It will be offered... 6. **Quinta da Regaleira** (1h) - The tour starts with a visit to Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most charming and emblematic places in Sintra, full of history and magic. Here you can marvel at the architecture, visit the famous Initiation Well, the interior of the caves and explore the imposing garden that... 7. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (pass by, no stop) - On this day in the romantic town of Sintra, you will also have the opportunity to see and visit, if you wish, the Park and Palace of Monserrate. The Palace, of Gothic, Indian and Moorish influence, contrasts with the imposing green of the beautiful botanical gardens that... 8. **Cabo Da Roca** (45m) - The next stop is at the westernmost point of Portugal and Europe, one of the most emblematic places in Portugal with a view of the sea as far as the eye can see. 9. **Azenhas do Mar** (30m) - (Optional) This village on the Sintra coast, in the parish of Colares, is worthy of a postcard. The white houses go down the cliff to the beach that, with its ocean pool, delights visitors. Enjoy the calm that this place offers you. 10. **Cascais** (45m) - Known as the Riviera Portuguesa, the town of Cascais has a unique charm. Its streets full of traditional commerce and restaurants, its beaches and the 19th century palaces by the sea make this town a mandatory stop. 11. **Lisbon** (10m) - The tour ends once we arrive back to Lisbon. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpcjquJXaHg0R6WWNrgLE2To Pickup points listed by the operator: 515 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #62 of 71** | €110 | 8h | 4.86 (286) | private | | [True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!](/portugal/cascais/tours/true-4hour-private-tuk-tuk-tour-discover-lisbon-with-a-local/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.98 (11385) | private | | [Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing](/portugal/cascais/tours/lisbon-highlights-private-tuk-tuk-tour-adventure-sightseeing/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.98 (4499) | private | | [Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience](/portugal/cascais/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.98 (2033) | private | Ranked #62 of 71 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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