Bus Tours in Sintra

62 tours · €22–€240 per person · ★ 4.9

Sintra packs its palaces and miradouros into steep, winding hills, and a bus tour is the easiest way to link them without fighting for parking. Booking Sintra bus tours hands the driving to a guide who knows the one-way roads up to Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, so you spend your energy on the gardens and views, not the hairpins.

When you compare bus tours in Sintra, look at how far the route reaches. We'd steer you toward a full-day loop pairing the town with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and the seafront at Cascais. A skip-the-line itinerary with tickets sorted for Pena Palace saves you the worst of the queues. Private and small-group options both run, most with hotel pickup from Lisbon and a flexible pace if you'd rather linger at one stop.

62 Sintra bus tours from €22. Private and small-group, half-day and full-day with hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 3616 reviews
8h

Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais

We will see Monuments, Nature and Sea Small group tour with a maximum of 8 people and a tour guide who will show and explain everything about the to...

Free cancellation
4.6 Great 692 reviews
9h 30m

Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira, Pena, Cabo Roca All Tickets Included

Spend an unforgettable day on this all-inclusive tour! • From Lisbon, we will head to Sintra, to visit Quinta da Regaleira. This palace was built in...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1722 reviews
8h

Small-Group Lisbon to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and the Cascais coast. Visit the iconic Pena Palace, explore the historic village of Sintra, admire dramati...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Great 1668 reviews
8h

Sintra Full-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland

Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe. Come discover all of its natural and architectural wonders in a day you won’...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 214 reviews

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Along the Hills to the Coast

You will meet your friendly local guide at your Hotel or at any other meeting point of your choice. From there, you'll be taken on an adventure to dis...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1705 reviews
8h

Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca & Cascais Tour with Pick up

Discover Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on this day tour. Admire the town via minivan, surrounded by a natural park, a medieval castle, palaces,...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 376 reviews
9h

Group Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais

Discover the historical, mystical, and coastal gems of Portugal on a guided tour of Sintra and Cascais. Visit the iconic Park and National Palace of ...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 3000 reviews
10h

Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

On this tour you can see the best that is in Sintra, in a comfortable way and without worries. Enjoy your day. Don’t waste time in queues to buy ticke...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 3 reviews
5h

Magic morning tour in Sintra, Palace of Pena and Cabo da Roca from Cascais

We will head towards Serra de Sintra, an immense open book full of images from the past framed in fascinating nature. The natural landscape of Sintra ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 6 reviews
8h

Sintra, Pena Palace & Regaleira Private Tour from Lisbon

What Makes This Tour Different? Experience Sintra and the Atlantic coast in a single private full-day journey designed around your pace and interests...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.6 Great 17 reviews
8h

Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

historical center of Sintra where you can see the beautiful old streets and take pictures of the National Palace of Sintra Pena Palace, the most extr...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 14 reviews

Private Tour Sintra

A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, where you can find historical remnants of the Bronze Age at stations diverted from the History of Po...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 25 reviews
5h

Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting

I have chosen to get off the beaten tracks and the mainstream routes. Instead, I prefer to explore hidden places, out of the ordinary, try new flavour...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 9 reviews

Sintra - Cascais Private Tour with Photos :)

The experience starts in the train station, and it's tailor-made for you and your guests. The first stop is the historic center of Sintra, for an acc...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 28 reviews

Full Day Private Tour in Sintra/Cascais

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...

Free cancellation

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In high demand
5.0 Excellent 102 reviews

Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland

Discover wonderland of Portugal on a day private tour with a private guide, the best way to visit the former royal retreats of Pena Palace and Quinta ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 102 reviews
8h

Private Sintra Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Cabo Roca & Cascais

This private Sintra tour from Lisbon is a fully personalized 8-hour experience designed exclusively for your group. Explore Sintra’s historic center, ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 338 reviews
8h

Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included

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. ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 269 reviews
8h

Sintra and Cascais Full-Day Private Tour

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...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews

Private Tour Sintra Palaces/Cabo da Roca (2 people or more)

Unforgettable tour to the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Stunning landscape over the ocean. Stroll through the wonderful and romantic villag...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1424 reviews
8h

Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience

This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with a private certified guide and a private air-conditioned van....

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 649 reviews

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Get ready for a day that will follow the steps of our monarchs in Sintra, we will visit some of their most beautiful palaces and you will have the tru...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 358 reviews

Private Local Sintra Tour: Palaces & Coast by Classic Car or Jeep

As locals of Sintra, we’ve designed this tour to give you an authentic and unforgettable experience. With a deep love for our hometown, we know the st...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 214 reviews

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Along the Hills to the Coast

You will meet your friendly local guide at your Hotel or at any other meeting point of your choice. From there, you'll be taken on an adventure to dis...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 110 reviews
4h

Half-Day Sintra Pena and Regaleira palace with Small Group

Begin your journey in Sintra with a passionate local guide. Ascend to the iconic Pena Palace, a colorful Romantic marvel perched atop the mountains, o...

Free cancellation
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Planning a trip to Sintra

Best time to visit

Visit Sintra in spring or autumn for comfortable walking weather and thinner crowds. From late morning in summer the palaces and narrow roads get very busy, so start early or take an organised tour that handles timing and transport.

Getting there & around

Sintra is about a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon (Rossio station). The palaces are spread across steep, wooded hills, so most visitors use the local shuttle bus, tuk-tuks or a guided day tour rather than driving the congested lanes.

Frequently Asked Questions

62 bus tours are available for booking in Sintra on Guidekin. The highest-rated is Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland with 5.0/5 from 102 reviews.

Prices range from €22 to €240 per person. The most affordable option is Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca Coast and Cascais 8h at €22. The premium choice is Sintra Cascais and Estoril Private Tour From Lisbon at €240.

Based on 36778 traveler reviews across 62 tours, Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland has the highest rating: 5.0/5 (102 reviews).

Duration ranges from 1h 15m to 10h. The shortest is Private Tour Sintra, Palaces and Mountain Tuk Tuk(2 to 6 people) at 1h 15m. The longest is Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais at 10h.

Browse 62 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and book directly on Guidekin. Most tours offer instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most bus tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.

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