--- title: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour a Dreamlike Experience lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-cascais-private-tour-a-dreamlike-experience-131708P1/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 62 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 45 of 72 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-cascais-private-tour-a-dreamlike-experience-131708P1/ --- # Sintra & Cascais Private Tour a Dreamlike Experience **Guidekin's take:** A fully customisable private day: you decide which of Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate, the National Palace and the Moorish Castle to enter, with a driver guide, queue skipping at the monuments and pickup at your hotel or Airbnb. Entrance fees and food are not included. 4.98 from 62 reviews at €155 per person. ## Overview This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra & Cascais with the company of their own private guide. Travelers can choose to visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca, the most western point of continental Europe. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside. During the tour you will discover the hidden treasures only locals know of and will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds. Join us! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Picta Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Transport by Air-conditioned minivan - Driver / Guide - Private Tour - Guaranteed to skip queues in monuments - Live commentary on board - Hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop off ## Not included - Entrance fees - Food & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Know the most colourful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace** (2h) - A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. 2. **Castelo dos Mouros** (15m) - Admire this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later. 3. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (45m) - Discover the colourful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history and tasting its delightful pastry. 4. **Quinta da Regaleira** (2h) - Enter a place that will make you feel in wonderland: Palace of Quinta da Regaleira. A place full of magic, romantic architecture and beautiful gardens. 5. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (10m) - We will stop for a few minutes to admire the amazing views of this 19th century summer palace. You will learn about its famous owner and his exorbitant hobbies, while admiring the unique architecture behind it. 6. **Cabo Da Roca** (30m) - Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- the westernmost point of continental Europe 7. **Praia Grande** (1h 30m) - Lunch at a beach front local restaurant 8. **Centro Historico de Cascais** (pass by, no stop) - Cascais, a coastal beach town in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It’s known for its amazing sandy beaches as well as its unique coastline and amazing royalty history ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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. ## 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €310 | €155 | | 4 | €440 | €110 | | 6 | €510 | €85 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €14 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 72** | €155 | 8h | 4.98 (62) | private | | [True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!](/portugal/sintra/tours/true-4hour-private-tuk-tuk-tour-discover-lisbon-with-a-local/?format=md) | €90 | 4h | 4.98 (11074) | private | | [Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing](/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-highlights-private-tuk-tuk-tour-adventure-sightseeing/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.98 (4342) | private | | [Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience](/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.98 (1960) | private | Ranked #45 of 72 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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