Sintra & Cascais Highlights - Private Tour from Lisbon

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Sintra & Cascais Highlights - Private Tour from Lisbon

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Duration
8 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English

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Overview

Prepare your intellectual spirit and adventurous soul. Discover the captivating historical and natural gems of Sintra and Cascais on this private full-day tour from Lisbon.

Explore at your own pace with a flexible itinerary and local guide. You'll visit Pena Palace, Sintra Old Town, Cabo da Roca and Cascais' beautifully rugged coastline and charming city.

Throughout the day, we'll visit some must-see tourist sites, while also sneaking in local, off-the-beaten-path gems.

This tour can be customised to suit your personal preferences.

What's included

Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Fuel surcharge
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

Pena Palace ticket - 20€. We will assist you with purchasing the tickets, or we can purchase them and be reimbursed in cash (there may be a shortage of tickets if it is a last minute booking).
Free time at Sintra old town centre.

What you will do

Park and National Palace of Pena
You will start your day with a visit to the charmingly colourful Pena Palace and Park, considered today one of the world's major expressions of 19th-century romanticism. We'll then guide you through the amazing terraces, architecture and history of Pena Palace. For us, the most beautiful is the outdoors, but you will have free time to visit the interior of the palace if you wish.
2 h
Centro Historico de Sintra
Around lunchtime, we will stop at the Sintra Historical Centre, close to the medieval Sintra Royal Town Palace. Here you'll find the famous local pastry - Travesseiros. You can't skip it! You’ll have free time to explore and eat a quick snack or lunch.
1 h
Cabo Da Roca
We'll then make our way to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, driving by Sintra / Cascais Nature Park. You'll have free time to explore and admire the stunning views over the Atlantic.
30 min
Guincho Beach
We'll drive along the "Lisbon Riviera" and stop at the charming Guincho Beach, a paradise for surfers and windsurfers.
20 min
Cascais
The "cherry on top" is the drive along the "Lisbon Riviera," stopping at Cascais Fortress, from which you'll have a panoramic view of the famous Cascais Bay.
30 min

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be mindful that Sintra is a mountain and some sites require a reasonable amount of walking up and downhill, including stairs
Sintra has a microclimate, and it is usually colder than Lisbon. Please bring appropriate clothing. Bring comfortable shoes.
As this is a private tour, it can be customized to your preferences. You may choose to skip Cascais and instead visit one or two additional monuments in Sintra, like Quinta da Regaleira or National Sintra Palace.
Monument tickets require a time slot. Once your reservation is made, we will contact you and send a link to purchase the tickets. Alternatively, we can purchase the tickets on your behalf, and you can reimburse us on the day of the tour. Please note that last-minute bookings may lead to ticket shortages