Private Sintra & Cascais Tour from Lisbon with Pena Palace Ticket

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Private Sintra & Cascais Tour from Lisbon with Pena Palace Ticket

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Overview

Experience a private day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais, without the stress of driving or planning. Travel with your group and a dedicated local guide, who will share stories, local insight, and support throughout the journey.

Visit Pena Palace with the Essential Ticket included, granting access to the palace interior and surrounding park. Your guide will provide context before your free time inside.

Quinta da Regaleira is included only with the 2-monument option. This upgraded option includes Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets, extra time, ticket coordination, and guided support inside Regaleira. The standard option includes Pena Palace only.

Enjoy free time in Sintra’s historic center to taste traditional pastries and stroll through its charming streets.

Continue to Cabo da Roca, follow the Atlantic coastline, stop at Boca do Inferno, and enjoy a short stop in Cascais near the bay and local shops.

Choose the option that best fits your plans.

Activity location

Fonte da Sabuga
- 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
- 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Fonte da Sabuga
- 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
- 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

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Private Tour With Pena Palace Tickets

9h
English

ONE TICKET INCLUDED: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace and Park.
Duration: 8 hours
Sintra & Cascais Route: Pickup in Lisbon, Pena Palace, Sintra historic center, Cabo da Roca, Guincho coast, Cascais, and return to Lisbon.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 1,508.05 x 1 AdultRM 1,508.05

Total

Until Sat, 4 Jul

Private Tour With Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Tickets

9h
English

TWO TICKETS INCLUDED: Includes Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets with guided support.
Duration: 9 hours
Extended Sintra Cascais Route: Pickup in Lisbon, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra historic center, Cabo da Roca, Guincho coast, Cascais, and return.
Pickup and drop-off included: Private pickup and drop-off in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra included.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 1,675.61 x 1 AdultRM 1,675.61

Total

Until Sat, 4 Jul

What's included, what's not

Pick-up & Drop-off in Lisbon, Cascais, or Sintra
Expert local guide accompanying you throughout the experience
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (up to 8 people per vehicle).
Pena Palace & Park tickets included (Essential Access)
All insurance included
Lunch is not included. We will make a convenient stop for lunch during the tour.
Quinta da Regaleira ticket, visit & guide: Complete Tour only (Two monuments)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Ideal to avoid lines and unnecessary waiting.
Child and baby seats are mandatory for children aged 0 to 11. These are available upon request if the child’s age is provided at the time of booking.
PRIVATE OPTION 1 TICKET: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace and Park, with access to the palace interior and surrounding park. This option offers a focused private Sintra experience. Quinta da Regaleira is not visited and is not part of the itinerary with this option.
PRIVATE OPTION 2 TICKETS: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace and Park, plus the entrance ticket to Quinta da Regaleira. This Complete Sintra Tour option includes interior access to Quinta da Regaleira, additional tour time, ticket coordination, and guided support inside the monument.
For larger bookings, the group is smoothly split across multiple vehicles, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and a personalized experience
Pick-up and drop-off included at all hotels, Airbnbs, cruise terminals, the airport in Lisbon, Cascais, or Sintra.

Activity itinerary

Sintra Mountains (Pass by)

Pass through the breathtaking Serra de Sintra, also known as the Sintra Mountains, a protected natural landscape near Lisbon known for its green hills, dramatic valleys, ancient rock formations, and unique blend of nature, history, and legend.

Fonte da Sabuga

Hidden near Sintra’s historic center, the Sabuga Fountain is a quiet 17th-century spot known for its fresh, mineral-rich water and local traditions. Long associated with legends of healing and wellbeing, this peaceful fountain offers a charming pause along the route and a glimpse into Sintra’s cultural heritage.

Castelo dos Mouros (Pass by)

From the mountain road, enjoy a distant view of the Moorish Castle, an ancient fortress whose stone walls stretch across the hills of Sintra. We do not visit the castle or stop at its entrance, but this scenic viewpoint offers a great opportunity to admire its impressive silhouette and understand its historical role in the region.

Park and National Palace of Pena

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Visit Pena Palace, Sintra’s most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Essential Ticket is included and grants access to the palace interior and surrounding park. Your guide will share historical context throughout the park and terraces, while the palace interior visit is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Centro Historico de Sintra

Enjoy a walking stop in Sintra’s historic center, with time to explore its charming streets, traditional shops, and emblematic squares. This stop offers a relaxed opportunity to experience the village atmosphere, taste local sweets, try a traditional ginjinha, and browse Portuguese artisan shops.

Casa Piriquita

During your free time in Sintra’s historic center, you may visit Piriquita, a famous pastry shop founded in 1862 and known for traditional local sweets such as travesseiros and queijadas. This stop is optional, and any food or drinks are not included in the tour price.

Quinta da Regaleira

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Quinta da Regaleira is visited only when selecting the Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Tour option. This option includes the entrance ticket, interior visit, and guided support at Quinta da Regaleira, including its gardens, symbolic architecture, hidden tunnels, and the famous Initiation Well. With the Essential Sintra Tour option, Quinta da Regaleira is not visited and is not part of the itinerary. To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please select the Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Tour option when booking (Two monuments).

Colares

1h 15m

Stop for lunch in Colares, a traditional village in the Sintra region known for its vineyards, rural landscapes, and authentic local atmosphere. Guests will have time to enjoy Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant, with options that may include fresh fish, regional meat dishes, and vegetarian choices. Please note that lunch is not included in the tour price.

Cabo da Roca

Discover Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views and take unforgettable photos at this iconic location, often described as the “end of Europe,” where dramatic cliffs meet the vast Atlantic Ocean, providing a memorable and scenic conclusion to the journey.

Guincho Beach (Pass by)

Drive past Guincho Beach, one of Portugal’s most scenic Atlantic beaches, known for its wild dunes, ocean views, and connection to surfing and wind sports. This is a panoramic drive-by only, with no scheduled stop.

Boca do Inferno

The dramatic name Boca do Inferno—meaning “Mouth of Hell”—comes from the striking rock formation carved into the cliffs by the relentless force of the Atlantic Ocean. When the waves crash into the cavern below, the water explodes through the opening in a powerful and dramatic display, creating one of the most impressive natural spectacles along the Cascais coastline.

Cascais

Cascais marks the final scenic highlight of the tour. We’ll make a 30-minute stop in this charming coastal town, giving you time for a short walk through the historic center, browse local shops, and enjoy the seaside atmosphere near the bay. Known for its elegant charm, ocean views, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, Cascais offers a pleasant closing moment before the return journey to Lisbon.

Location

Activity location

Fonte da Sabuga
- 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
- 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Fonte da Sabuga
- 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
- 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

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