Sintra and Cascais Small Group 10 Hour Tour: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites Including Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
by HAPPY TOURS PORTUGAL
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This 10-hour small-group tour starts early with a guided visit inside Pena Palace in Sintra, arriving before the usual crowds to avoid long queues. The guided tour inside the palace lasts about two hours and covers its architecture, interiors, and history. After Pena Palace, there is a 15-minute stop outside to view the National Palace of Sintra, the townscape, and the Castle of the Moors. The next stop is Quinta da Regaleira, a mansion known for its garden featuring caves, wells, labyrinths, and Masonic symbols. Visitors explore the grounds on foot for about 75 minutes; the guide provides explanations before entry but does not accompany the group inside due to access restrictions and parking limitations. Following this, the group stops for a 90-minute lunch at a local restaurant (not included). After lunch, the tour visits a viewpoint overlooking the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar for 30 minutes. The route continues along the Portuguese coast, passing several beaches including Praia do Guincho and Praia de Carcavelos. The westernmost point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, is visited next with a 45-minute stop to see the cliffs and coastal views. The tour then stops at Boca do Inferno for 30 minutes to observe the waves crashing through the rock formation. The journey continues through Cascais, where visitors see the bay, Fortaleza, and the Castro Guimães Museum while passing through the town. The coastal drive finishes by passing through Estoril, known for its casino, mansions, and beaches, before returning toward Lisbon. Transport is provided in two air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles, and a guided commentary is offered throughout the day. Included are bottled water, a typical Portuguese pastry, personal photos taken during the tour, and a short video summarizing the highlights. Tickets for Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are purchased by the operator but are not included in the tour price. Lunch is also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace of Sintra and Castle of the Moors exterior
A 15-minute stop to photograph the outside of the National Palace of Sintra, views of Sintra’s historic buildings, and the exterior of the Castle of the Moors.
15 min
Palacio da Pena exterior viewpoint
A 15-minute stop to take pictures of the lake, its castle, and the most notable view of Palacio da Pena from the outside.
15 min
Pena Palace interior guided tour
A two-hour guided visit inside Pena Palace covering its construction, architecture, interiors, and historical background.
120 min
Quinta da Regaleira palace and garden
A 75-minute visit to the mansion and garden containing Masonic features such as caves, initiatic wells, labyrinths, and temples. The guide gives all explanations before the group enters but does not accompany them inside. There is no parking closer than 1.5 km, making it impossible to leave the van and walk with visitors, so the group is left at the entrance and picked up by the guide at the end.
75 min
Lunch at local restaurant
A 90-minute lunch break at a local restaurant in the area.
90 min
Azenhas do Mar viewpoint
A 30-minute stop at the viewpoint overlooking the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar.
30 min
Coastal drive past beaches
Drive along the Portuguese coast passing beaches such as Praia do Guincho, Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras, Parede, Caxias, and Santo Amaro.
Cabo da Roca
A 45-minute visit to the westernmost point of continental Europe, noted for its cliffs and natural landscapes.
45 min
Boca do Inferno
A 30-minute stop at a rock formation where waves crash through an opening, creating a natural spectacle.
30 min
Bay of Cascais and Fortaleza
Drive through Cascais bay area with views of the Fortaleza, Castro Guimães Museum, and the hills with historic buildings.
Estoril coastal drive
Pass through Estoril, known for the largest casino in Europe, mansions, and beaches, continuing along the coast back to Lisbon.
Coastal beaches en route to Lisbon
Drive past several well-known beaches where surfers can often be seen riding waves.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra and Cascais Small Group 10 Hour Tour: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites Including Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
by HAPPY TOURS PORTUGAL
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This 10-hour small-group tour starts early with a guided visit inside Pena Palace in Sintra, arriving before the usual crowds to avoid long queues. The guided tour inside the palace lasts about two hours and covers its architecture, interiors, and history. After Pena Palace, there is a 15-minute stop outside to view the National Palace of Sintra, the townscape, and the Castle of the Moors. The next stop is Quinta da Regaleira, a mansion known for its garden featuring caves, wells, labyrinths, and Masonic symbols. Visitors explore the grounds on foot for about 75 minutes; the guide provides explanations before entry but does not accompany the group inside due to access restrictions and parking limitations. Following this, the group stops for a 90-minute lunch at a local restaurant (not included). After lunch, the tour visits a viewpoint overlooking the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar for 30 minutes. The route continues along the Portuguese coast, passing several beaches including Praia do Guincho and Praia de Carcavelos. The westernmost point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, is visited next with a 45-minute stop to see the cliffs and coastal views. The tour then stops at Boca do Inferno for 30 minutes to observe the waves crashing through the rock formation. The journey continues through Cascais, where visitors see the bay, Fortaleza, and the Castro Guimães Museum while passing through the town. The coastal drive finishes by passing through Estoril, known for its casino, mansions, and beaches, before returning toward Lisbon. Transport is provided in two air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles, and a guided commentary is offered throughout the day. Included are bottled water, a typical Portuguese pastry, personal photos taken during the tour, and a short video summarizing the highlights. Tickets for Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are purchased by the operator but are not included in the tour price. Lunch is also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace of Sintra and Castle of the Moors exterior
A 15-minute stop to photograph the outside of the National Palace of Sintra, views of Sintra’s historic buildings, and the exterior of the Castle of the Moors.
15 min
Palacio da Pena exterior viewpoint
A 15-minute stop to take pictures of the lake, its castle, and the most notable view of Palacio da Pena from the outside.
15 min
Pena Palace interior guided tour
A two-hour guided visit inside Pena Palace covering its construction, architecture, interiors, and historical background.
120 min
Quinta da Regaleira palace and garden
A 75-minute visit to the mansion and garden containing Masonic features such as caves, initiatic wells, labyrinths, and temples. The guide gives all explanations before the group enters but does not accompany them inside. There is no parking closer than 1.5 km, making it impossible to leave the van and walk with visitors, so the group is left at the entrance and picked up by the guide at the end.
75 min
Lunch at local restaurant
A 90-minute lunch break at a local restaurant in the area.
90 min
Azenhas do Mar viewpoint
A 30-minute stop at the viewpoint overlooking the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar.
30 min
Coastal drive past beaches
Drive along the Portuguese coast passing beaches such as Praia do Guincho, Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras, Parede, Caxias, and Santo Amaro.
Cabo da Roca
A 45-minute visit to the westernmost point of continental Europe, noted for its cliffs and natural landscapes.
45 min
Boca do Inferno
A 30-minute stop at a rock formation where waves crash through an opening, creating a natural spectacle.
30 min
Bay of Cascais and Fortaleza
Drive through Cascais bay area with views of the Fortaleza, Castro Guimães Museum, and the hills with historic buildings.
Estoril coastal drive
Pass through Estoril, known for the largest casino in Europe, mansions, and beaches, continuing along the coast back to Lisbon.
Coastal beaches en route to Lisbon
Drive past several well-known beaches where surfers can often be seen riding waves.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.