--- title: Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-and-cascais-small-group-day-trip-from-lisbon/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 7935 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Most reviewed rank_in_category: 27 of 32 (Cascais) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-and-cascais-small-group-day-trip-from-lisbon/ --- # Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon **Guidekin's take:** A full day in a small group that pairs Pena Palace and its park with Cabo da Roca and Cascais beach, with a local guide in an air conditioned van at €49 per person. Palace tickets are an option tier, so pick the version with entry or risk sold out same day tickets; no hotel pickup. 4.8 from 7935 reviews. **Most reviewed:** 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) In our comparison: #27 of 32 in Cascais, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet our guide in front of the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €25: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person for the Entry Tickets Not Included option; other options up to €79 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 7935 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Inside Lisbon - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.8 from 7935 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 7591 of 7935. - 5 stars: 6898 (87%) - 4 stars: 693 (9%) - 3 stars: 200 (3%) - 2 stars: 85 (1%) - 1 star: 59 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and small groups; the main caveat is strenuous uphill walking. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging guides who explain the history of the sites - Sociable small groups that are easy to manage - Comfortable minivans for travelling between the sights - Helpful recommendations for local food and places to eat - Early palace visits help some groups avoid the crowds **Complaints:** - Steep uphill walks and steps are demanding, especially for guests with mobility difficulties - Lunch breaks can come much later than expected - Some find the pace comfortable, while others want longer at the palaces - Unclear meeting points have left some guests separated from the group Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-11 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Entry Tickets Not Included | €49 / person | 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 | €71 / person | 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 | €79 / person | 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 | ## 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 ## 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 1. **National Palace of Pena** (2h) - 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... 2. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - 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... 3. **Cabo Da Roca** (30m) - 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. 4. **Guincho Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach. 5. **Boca do Inferno** (pass by, no stop) - Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay. 6. **Centro Historico de Cascais** (1h 30m) - 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. 7. **Casino Estoril** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUV-0EIEzGQ0RLeFpT8uLavk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Cascais | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 32** | €49 | 8h | 4.8 (7935) | shared | | [Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-and-cascais-private-tour-with-pena-palace-ticket-included/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (370) | private | | [Sintra and Cascais Full-Day Private Tour](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-and-cascais-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 8h | 4.99 (274) | private | | [Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-cascais-pena-palace-8-people-small-group-tour-from-lisbon/?format=md) | €47 | 9h | 4.94 (1970) | shared | Ranked #27 of 32 in Cascais by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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