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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

4.8 Excellent 7869 reviews
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8h
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Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

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Guidekin's take

Most reviewed in our Sintra Small-Group Tours comparison. The most-reviewed small-group Sintra tour on this page, a polished classic that has run the same loop for years.

Trade-off: Larger cap than the 8-seat picks.

Last checked: July 14, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

From the guide

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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Entry Tickets Not Included

from €49 / person
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Does not include any entry tickets or guided visit. Please note tickets may be limited if purchased last minute

Tickets Pena Park Included

from €71 / person
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Tickets Pena Park Only: Includes entry tickets only to Pena Park (tickets to the Palace not included)

Tickets Park & Palace Included

from €79 / person
Guide: Portuguese, French, English, Spanish

Tickets Park & Palace included: Includes entry tickets to Pena Park and Pena Palace, plus a guided visit to Pena Palace, covering both interiors and exterior

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Ticket to Pena Palace and Park are included or excluded based on the option chosen

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.

Itinerary

National Palace of Pena Stop 1
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 and guided visit are included only if option "Tickets Park & Palace Included" is selected. Pena Park tickets are are included only if options "Tickets Park & Palace Included" or "Tickets Pena Park Included" are selected.
2h
Centro Historico de Sintra Stop 2
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.
1h
Cabo Da Roca Stop 3
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.
30 min
Guincho Beach Stop 4
Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
Pass by
Boca do Inferno Stop 5
Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Pass by
Centro Historico de Cascais Stop 6
Free time for lunch and to wander around the centre 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.
1h 30m
Casino Estoril Stop 7
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.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.

End point

Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.

Additional Information

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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