Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace Gardens Walk and Admission Tickets
by Around Lisbon
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✓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.€160Overview
This day trip from Lisbon lasts about eight hours and covers Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned minivan equipped with WiFi and bottled water. Pickup and drop-off are provided at Lisbon hotels, the port, or the airport. The tour begins with pickup in Lisbon between 9:00 and 9:30 AM. Depending on conditions, the route starts either with Sintra and Pena Palace or with Cascais and Cabo da Roca. The driver-guide will provide live commentary throughout the journey. The group drives to Sintra Hills, known for palaces and castles favored by the Portuguese Royal Family. At Pena Palace, visitors first walk through the gardens to avoid crowds at the main entrance. The garden walk includes terraces and the palace chapel. Guests choose between a full ticket to visit the palace interiors or a park-only ticket, which excludes indoor access. The visit to Pena Palace lasts around 90 minutes. After Pena Palace, the tour continues to the village of Sintra for about 100 minutes. Visitors have free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring the colorful streets and architecture. The guide can recommend local restaurants. The Sintra National Palace in the town center, dating back to the Islamic period, is noted for its diverse architectural styles. Next, the tour stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, for about 15 minutes. Visitors can take photos and view the Atlantic coastline. The group then visits Cascais, a seaside town with a history as a fishing village, royal refuge, and WWII espionage center. There is about 45 minutes of free time to explore the town center, bay, beaches, and local shops. The guide mentions Santini's ice cream as a popular treat. On the return to Lisbon, the route follows the Marginal Road along the coast past Estoril, where participants can see surfers and beaches on the "Blue Coast". The tour ends upon arrival back in Lisbon with drop-off at the original pickup point or another requested location. During weather or fire alerts in Sintra Mountain, the Pena Palace visit will be replaced by a visit to Sintra National Palace. The tour is not suitable for people with walking difficulties due to the garden walk at Pena Palace. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lisbon
Pickup occurs in Lisbon between 9:00 and 9:30 AM at hotels, apartments, port, or airport depending on the option selected. Some areas may require meeting at a nearby point. Advance contact is recommended for smooth communication.
10 min
Sintra Mountains
After pickup, the group drives to the Sintra Hills, an area known for palaces and castles historically favored by the Portuguese Royal Family.
Park and National Palace of Pena
Guests walk through the gardens of Pena Palace, designed by King Ferdinand, to avoid queues at the main gate. The walk includes terraces and the palace chapel. Visitors learn about the palace's origin and can choose between a full ticket to visit the interior rooms or a park-only ticket that excludes indoor access. The visit lasts about 90 minutes with views of Lisbon from the palace balconies.
90 min
Sintra Municipality
The tour continues to the village of Sintra for about 100 minutes. Visitors have free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring the town's colorful streets and architecture. The guide may suggest restaurants. The Sintra National Palace, located in the town center and dating back to the Islamic period, is noted for its mixed architectural styles.
100 min
Cabo Da Roca
At Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, visitors have 15 minutes of free time to admire the Atlantic views and take photos.
15 min
Cascais
The group stops in Cascais for 45 minutes. This former fishing village turned holiday resort has historical significance including use as a royal refuge and WWII espionage center. Visitors can explore the town center, bay, beaches, and local shops. Santini's ice cream is noted as a popular choice.
45 min
Estoril
Returning to Lisbon, the route follows the coastal Marginal Road past Estoril, where guests can observe surfers and beaches on the "Blue Coast" before arriving back in Lisbon.
Lisbon
The tour concludes upon return to Lisbon with drop-off at the original pickup location or another place requested by the guest.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace Gardens Walk and Admission Tickets
by Around Lisbon
Choose from 3 available options
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.€160Overview
This day trip from Lisbon lasts about eight hours and covers Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned minivan equipped with WiFi and bottled water. Pickup and drop-off are provided at Lisbon hotels, the port, or the airport. The tour begins with pickup in Lisbon between 9:00 and 9:30 AM. Depending on conditions, the route starts either with Sintra and Pena Palace or with Cascais and Cabo da Roca. The driver-guide will provide live commentary throughout the journey. The group drives to Sintra Hills, known for palaces and castles favored by the Portuguese Royal Family. At Pena Palace, visitors first walk through the gardens to avoid crowds at the main entrance. The garden walk includes terraces and the palace chapel. Guests choose between a full ticket to visit the palace interiors or a park-only ticket, which excludes indoor access. The visit to Pena Palace lasts around 90 minutes. After Pena Palace, the tour continues to the village of Sintra for about 100 minutes. Visitors have free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring the colorful streets and architecture. The guide can recommend local restaurants. The Sintra National Palace in the town center, dating back to the Islamic period, is noted for its diverse architectural styles. Next, the tour stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, for about 15 minutes. Visitors can take photos and view the Atlantic coastline. The group then visits Cascais, a seaside town with a history as a fishing village, royal refuge, and WWII espionage center. There is about 45 minutes of free time to explore the town center, bay, beaches, and local shops. The guide mentions Santini's ice cream as a popular treat. On the return to Lisbon, the route follows the Marginal Road along the coast past Estoril, where participants can see surfers and beaches on the "Blue Coast". The tour ends upon arrival back in Lisbon with drop-off at the original pickup point or another requested location. During weather or fire alerts in Sintra Mountain, the Pena Palace visit will be replaced by a visit to Sintra National Palace. The tour is not suitable for people with walking difficulties due to the garden walk at Pena Palace. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lisbon
Pickup occurs in Lisbon between 9:00 and 9:30 AM at hotels, apartments, port, or airport depending on the option selected. Some areas may require meeting at a nearby point. Advance contact is recommended for smooth communication.
10 min
Sintra Mountains
After pickup, the group drives to the Sintra Hills, an area known for palaces and castles historically favored by the Portuguese Royal Family.
Park and National Palace of Pena
Guests walk through the gardens of Pena Palace, designed by King Ferdinand, to avoid queues at the main gate. The walk includes terraces and the palace chapel. Visitors learn about the palace's origin and can choose between a full ticket to visit the interior rooms or a park-only ticket that excludes indoor access. The visit lasts about 90 minutes with views of Lisbon from the palace balconies.
90 min
Sintra Municipality
The tour continues to the village of Sintra for about 100 minutes. Visitors have free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring the town's colorful streets and architecture. The guide may suggest restaurants. The Sintra National Palace, located in the town center and dating back to the Islamic period, is noted for its mixed architectural styles.
100 min
Cabo Da Roca
At Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, visitors have 15 minutes of free time to admire the Atlantic views and take photos.
15 min
Cascais
The group stops in Cascais for 45 minutes. This former fishing village turned holiday resort has historical significance including use as a royal refuge and WWII espionage center. Visitors can explore the town center, bay, beaches, and local shops. Santini's ice cream is noted as a popular choice.
45 min
Estoril
Returning to Lisbon, the route follows the coastal Marginal Road past Estoril, where guests can observe surfers and beaches on the "Blue Coast" before arriving back in Lisbon.
Lisbon
The tour concludes upon return to Lisbon with drop-off at the original pickup location or another place requested by the guest.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.