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title: Small-Group Tours in Sintra
lang: en
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type: tour_collection
city: Sintra
country: Portugal
tours: 6
price_from_eur: 47
reviews_total: 7466
as_of: 2026-11-02
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/
---

# Small-Group Tours in Sintra

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Small-Group Tours in Sintra: 6 tours, all from the 108 we kept after screening every one of the 420 tours Viator lists for Sintra, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 1, 2026)

We compared 6 listings by caps and tickets. Our Pena, Cabo and Cascais pick has a Full Day Private Tour option: SUV for two or three, with a separate price per person.

- **Book first?:** [Pena, Cabo and Cascais from Lisbon](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-pena-palace-cabo-and-cascais-small-group-tour-from-lisbon/?format=md). Book Pena and Cascais at €89 per person: Pena ticket included, max eight per van; not recommended for mobility issues. 4.96 from 145 reviews. 9h from Lisbon. Trade-off: Not recommended for people with mobility issues. — now €89 per person, 4.96 (145)
- **Cap of six?:** [Relaxed E-bike: Cascais and Sintra](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/relaxed-e-bike-in-the-backroads-of-cascais-and-sintra-332252P2/?format=md). Book Relaxed E-bike in the backroads of Cascais and Sintra at €82 per person: max six guests; moderate fitness expected. 4.96 from 80 reviews. 5h, Cascais pickup. Trade-off: Moderate fitness expected. — now €82 per person, 4.96 (80)

Also compared:

- [Sintra, Cascais and Pena: Eight People](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-cascais-pena-palace-8-people-small-group-tour-from-lisbon/?format=md): Pena ticket choice, €47 per person. Trade-off: Pena entry depends on the selected ticket tier. — now €47 per person, 4.94 (1970)
- [Pena and Regaleira, Tickets Included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-pena-and-regaleira-tour-from-lisbon-with-tickets-included/?format=md): Both palace tickets, €115 per person. Trade-off: Moderate fitness expected. — now €115 per person, 4.84 (250)
- [Small Group: Pena, Cabo Roca and Cascais](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/small-group-tour-to-sintra-pena-palace-cabo-roca-and-cascais/?format=md): Central hotel pickup, €70 per person. Trade-off: Pena ticket extra, bought through the guide on the day. — now €70 per person, 4.87 (4990)
- [Lisbon Countryside Food by Vintage Car](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-countryside-food-tour-on-a-vintage-car/?format=md): Countryside snacks, €80 per person. Trade-off: Minimum two; meet at Portela de Sintra. — now €80 per person, 4.84 (31)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-cascais-pena-palace-8-people-small-group-tour-from-lisbon/?format=md) | Pena Palace | €47 per person | 4.94 (1970) | 9h | daily 08:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Sintra, Pena Palace,Cabo and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-pena-palace-cabo-and-cascais-small-group-tour-from-lisbon/?format=md) | Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca | €89 per person | 4.96 (145) | 9h | daily 08:45 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/it/pt |
| 3 | [Relaxed E-bike in the backroads of Cascais and Sintra](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/relaxed-e-bike-in-the-backroads-of-cascais-and-sintra-332252P2/?format=md) | Bike & E-bike Tours | €82 per person | 4.96 (80) | 5h | daily 10:00 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 4 | [Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on a Vintage Car](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-countryside-food-tour-on-a-vintage-car/?format=md) |  | €80 per person | 4.84 (31) | 4h 30m | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 13 per booking · free cancel · en/pt |
| 5 | [Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/small-group-tour-to-sintra-pena-palace-cabo-roca-and-cascais/?format=md) | Pena Palace | €70 per person | 4.87 (4990) | 8h | daily 08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/it/pt |
| 6 | [Sintra, Pena and Regaleira Tour from Lisbon with Tickets Included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-pena-and-regaleira-tour-from-lisbon-with-tickets-included/?format=md) | Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace | €115 per person | 4.84 (250) | 9h | daily 08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon** — An English only day capped at eight that adds a pastry stop for travesseiros and queijadas in Sintra to Pena, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, at €47 per person for 9h. Pena entry depends on the ticket tier you choose, and the meeting point is central rather than a hotel pickup. 4.94 from 1970 reviews.
- **Sintra, Pena Palace,Cabo and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon** — A day capped at eight per van with the Pena Palace ticket in the price and a guide inside, then free time in Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, with restaurant tips and water. Lunch is extra, and it is not for travellers with mobility issues. 4.96 from 145 reviews at €89 per person.
- **Relaxed E-bike in the backroads of Cascais and Sintra** — An e-bike ride capped at six that leaves the crowds for quiet countryside lanes and returns along the coast, with pickup at your Cascais address, helmet, water and snacks. Lunch is not included and moderate fitness is expected. 4.96 from 80 reviews at €82 per person for 5h.
- **Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on a Vintage Car** — A countryside food tour through Sintra, Mafra and Ericeira in a vintage Citroën or a classic Volkswagen van, run by locals born in these villages, with organic home cooked snacks along the way. Groups are capped at eight in the van. 4.84 from 31 reviews at €80 per person for 4h 30m.
- **Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais** — A minivan day capped at eight that covers Sintra, Pena Palace, Guincho, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with hotel pickup in the centre, at €70 per person. The guide explains the monuments from outside; the Pena ticket is bought through the guide on the day and lunch is not included. 4.87 from 4990 reviews.
- **Sintra, Pena and Regaleira Tour from Lisbon with Tickets Included** — A small group day capped at eight with both the Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets in the price, a guided Pena visit and free time in the old centre, at €115 per person. Lunch is extra, and a moderate fitness level is asked. 4.84 from 250 reviews.

## Other collections in Sintra

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/private-tours-sintra/?format=md) — 54 tours
- [Pena Palace](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/pena-palace/?format=md) — 38 tours
- [Quinta da Regaleira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/quinta-da-regaleira/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/jeep-4x4-sintra/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Tuk Tuk Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tuk-tuk-tours-sintra/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Cabo da Roca](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/cabo-da-roca-sintra/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Walking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/walking-tours-sintra/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Bike & E-bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/bike-tours-sintra/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Moorish Castle](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/moorish-castle/?format=md) — 2 tours

## FAQ

**Is a small-group Sintra tour private, or do I join other travellers?**

For a couple wanting a private day, select the private option on Pena, Cabo and Cascais from Lisbon, priced separately per person. The standard small-group booking is capped and shared. Shared tours: 6 of 6. A guest cap does not make the booking exclusive to your party. For example, Pena, Cabo and Cascais from Lisbon states its cap per van. Its shared fare is €89 per person, rated 4.96 from 145 reviews. The private option has a separate per person price. Explore private Sintra tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/private-tours-sintra/

**How long do small-group Sintra tours take, and what do they cost?**

Keep a full day free for a palace trip from Lisbon and budget per person. On Sintra, Cascais and Pena from Lisbon, Pena entry depends on the selected ticket tier. Across the 6 tours on this page, the median price is €81 per person, with the middle half from €73 to €87. Median duration is 8.5 hours. For example, Sintra, Cascais and Pena from Lisbon lists €47 per person, rated 4.94 from 1,970 reviews. Pena entry depends on the selected ticket tier. Set a price and duration limit: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/filters/

**Are small-group Sintra tours suitable for children or people with limited mobility?**

Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible tours here: none. For a wheelchair user, filter the wider Sintra catalogue; for a stroller or infant, use the acceptance filter. 4 of 6 tours are marked "strollers and infants accepted". The kids filter checks that acceptance; walking demands still matter. For example, Pena and Regaleira, Tickets Included expects moderate fitness: €115 per person, rated 4.84 from 250 reviews. For accessibility, filter first, then confirm with the operator. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?kids=true · Search Sintra accessibility markings: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/?wheelchair=true

**Do small-group Sintra tours include hotel pickup, and where do they start?**

For central hotel pickup, choose Small Group: Pena, Cabo Roca and Cascais. Lisbon Countryside Food by Vintage Car starts at Portela de Sintra. Hotel pickup is marked on 2 of 6 tours. For example, Small Group: Pena, Cabo Roca and Cascais lists central hotel pickup: €70 per person, 4.87 from 4,990 reviews. Lisbon Countryside Food by Vintage Car meets at Portela de Sintra: €80 per person, 4.84 from 31 reviews. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?pickup=hotel

**Are palace tickets included in small-group Sintra tours?**

Choose Pena and Regaleira, Tickets Included if you want both palace tickets bundled in. Small Group: Pena, Cabo Roca and Cascais leaves the Pena ticket to buy through the guide on the day. For example, Pena and Regaleira, Tickets Included: €115 per person, 4.84 from 250 reviews, with both palace tickets included. Small Group: Pena, Cabo Roca and Cascais: €70 per person, 4.87 from 4,990 reviews; Pena ticket extra, bought through the guide on the day. Filter for included tickets: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?tickets=included


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/small-group-tours-sintra/?date=2026-11-16&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/filters/

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