Discover the palaces of the old Moor city of Sintra on an 8-hour tour of the former summer residence of Portuguese kings. Departing Lisbon, the small group tour also visits the picturesque village of Cascais and provides panoramic views of the Atlantic.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Discover the fairytale palaces and sub tropical gardens of Sintra
Go inside the magnificent Pena Palace
Drive along the rugged Estoril Coast
Visit the former fishing village of Cascais
Stand at the westernmost point of mainland Europe

Full description

Discover a glorious “Garden of Eden” on a full-day tour of Sintra, a paradise resort of fairytale palaces and ornate architecture just outside Lisbon. Discover why this charming village delighted poets, artists, and authors, including Hans Christian Andersen and Lord Byron. Your tour includes a look inside Pena Palace, designed in a magnificent mix of Manueline and Moorish styles. Learn how its exotic and eclectic profusion of styles follows the rules of Romanticism. Pass the Castle of the Moors and enjoy breathtaking views from its towers. Next, drive to Cabo da Roca at the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Look at the wild Atlantic Ocean from Guincho Beach, and keep your eyes open for surfers on the waves of the Estoril Coast. Stop in the former fishing village of Cascais, now part of the Portuguese Riviera and a place of exile for European royalty. Head back to Lisbon along the “Marginal” road, following the Atlantic to see white sand beaches and magnificent 17th-century forts.

Includes

Luxury transportation
Local guide
Guided tours throughout the day, including inside the Pena Palace

Admission fees
Meals

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Hard Rock Cafe, Avenida da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisbon.

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4.6 /5

based on 198 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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We had a super group that had great energy ~ our guide really went with our groups dynamics. The tour was relaxed, fun and still offered lots of learning and relatable history. We were so happy to meet our 3 new friends from the US and I wish I could remember our guides name because he was fantastic!

June 16, 2022

Really good experience, loved our tour guide! His timekeeping was great and he was very knowledgeable on the setting. Our day was slightly let down by other patrons. They were late and were hesitant on interacting with us. As they spoke in another language (which isn't a problem) they consistently kept our guide speaker in Portuguese/Spanish. We, along with others, felt a little left out of the experience. Would recommend but maybe divide the language speakers. (Which we understand can be difficult).

May 27, 2022

A wonderful tour of magical Sintra, the most westerly point in Europe and Cascais. Our guide spoke near perfect English and was an excellent historian - he even knew more English history than me.! We went in a small group in a minibus from the centre of Lisbon so we could easily keep together. A great experience.

May 25, 2022

Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon

Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon

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