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From Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira and Pena Palace Guided Tour

1. From Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira and Pena Palace Guided Tour

Benefit from a guided tour inside the Quinta Regaleira and Pena Palace. Fall in love with Sintra, a village full of magic and mystery, the lasting symbol of Portugal's Romantic period and also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt to treat yourself and your loved ones to a private experience with your own guide and pickup from your own hotel. Alternatively, you can get picked up from a convenient location in the center of Lisbon. Accompanied by a tour guide, visit Quinta da Regaleira and enjoy its lush gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions, including the world-famous Initiation Well. Uncover the mysteries of each place and learn about the orders of the Freemasons and the Knights Templar. During the lunch break in Sintra's old town, you will have free time to explore the historical and charming streets. You will also have time to taste the traditional pastry, travesseiro. After buying your entry ticket with your guide, step into a fairy tale when you enter the romantic Pena Palace and Park. Understand its unique architectural expression of Romanticism. Spot how it blends many styles, including Gothic, neo-Manueline, neo-Islamic, and neo-Renaissance. Stroll around the park with its astonishing variety of plants and trees. Marvel at the palace's amazing views of the castle and the Atlantic Ocean, a perfect way to end the day before returning to Lisbon.

Sintra & Cascais Full-Day Private Tour

2. Sintra & Cascais Full-Day Private Tour

Explore Sintra to uncover the beauty of its 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments on this day trip from Lisbon. Capture pictures from the cliffs of Cabo da Roca. Drive through the towns of Cascais and Estoril and take the sea road back to Lisbon.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from the doorstep of your accommodation in Lisbon. Relax on the drive to Sintra where you can soak up the eclectic architecture the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, the Regaleira and Monserrate Palaces. View the town's granite massif that is 10 kilometers-long, the Monte da Lua (Mountain of the Moon). Crossover the mountain to visit the westernmost point of the European mainland at Cabo da Roca where you can watch the Atlantic crash into the cliffs.  Ride along the Portuguese Riviera discover Cascais and pass thorugh its old town center where royalty once summered. Head to Estoril, popularly recognized for the Casino Estoril, widely regarded as the Europe's largest casino. Travel by the seashore road to Lisbon center and see where the Atlantic meets the Tagus River. The tour is private and available in a range of car classes.

From Lisbon: Half-Day Sintra & Cascais Private Tour

3. From Lisbon: Half-Day Sintra & Cascais Private Tour

Discover Sintra, known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Surrounded by the mountains which gave its name to the town, a granite massif 10 km long emerges abruptly between a vast plain to the north and the northern margin of the Tagus River estuary.  Walk through the historical village center, enjoy its natural beauty and visit its most prominent landmarks: the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, the Regaleira, and Monserrate Palaces. Cross over the mountain to visit the westernmost point of the European mainland and look beyond the Atlantic.  Here, in the so-called "Portuguese Riviera," discover the city of Cascais and its old town center as well as Estoril, popularly recognized for the Casino Estoril, widely regarded as Europe's largest casino. Then go by seashore road to Lisbon center and see where the Atlantic meets the Tagus River. The tour is private and available in several car classes: standard, standard van, premium, luxury van, and luxury. 

Sintra: Full-Day Private Monuments Tour from Lisbon

4. Sintra: Full-Day Private Monuments Tour from Lisbon

Spend a full day touring Sintra and admiring some of the most spectacular of Portugal’s castles. Stop at the Moorish Castle with its original sections dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, and enjoy fantastic views of the region. Visit the Pena Palace and admire the mix of architectural styles of its exterior and interior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism in the 19th century. Next you’ll visit the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sintra National Palace is located in the center of town, and for that reason it is known as the Town Palace. The 2 massive chimneys that protrude from the kitchens have become emblematic of Sintra. Inside, you’ll tour the ostentatiously decorated rooms of the best preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and the favorite of Portuguese nobility. Quinta da Regaleira, located in the historic center, was built in the early 20th century in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions. It is the result of the Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline ideals and of the magical and mythical visions of its owner.

From Lisbon: Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Sintra

5. From Lisbon: Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Sintra

Escape from Lisbon or Cascais and travel to Sintra on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Discover the cultural landscape of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at leisure, and take advantage of the flexibility of your itinerary by choosing the sites that interest you most. Admire the city's 19th-century Romantic architecture and consider visiting your choice of Pena National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, the Castle of the Moors, the Monserrate Palace, or the Sintra National Palace. There will be time to discover two of the above attractions, or more at a faster pace if you love to walk. You may also want to visit a local cafe or bakery to try out traditional Portuguese pastries in Sintra, where you will have some free time.

From Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra and Cascais with Locals

6. From Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra and Cascais with Locals

Travel to the wonderfully preserved city of Sintra on this day trip from Lisbon. Have some free time to explore Pena Palace and see the wonderful views of the National Park and Moorish Castle. Head to the coast to the viewpoint at Cabo da Roca and the seaside resort town of Cascais. Be picked up from our meeting point in Lisbon. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive through the countryside to Sintra. Take some time to explore the vibrantly colored hilltop castle of Pena Palace and admire one of the many views over the National Park and the ocean. Continue to Cabo da Roca where you can stand at the westernmost point of continental Europe. Snap some breathtaking shots of the impressive views of the ocean crashing against the high rocky cliffs. Finally, arrive in Cascais, an elegant seaside resort town on the Portuguese Riviera. Stroll through the lovely city center and check out Cascais’ luxury marina, its charming fishing port, and a restored fort that houses many local craftsmen.

Lisbon: Private Tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

7. Lisbon: Private Tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

Discover some of the most beautiful regions in Portugal and take a trip from Lisbon to the cities of Sintra, Cascais and Cabo da Roca. First visit Sintra, the most romantic city in Portugal. Be enchanted by the city known as the capital of romance, and take a look at the imposing mountains with their magnificent buildings. Discover the idyllic old town and see the fabulous Pena Palace. Later explore the former fishing village of Cascais, enjoy its special flair and admire the picturesque white sand beach. Continue to the westernmost point of the European mainland and discover the impressive Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth), whose cliffs, fissures and caves are a unique natural wonder. Enjoy local cuisine in one of the local restaurants and sample fresh fish and seafood.

Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril: Full-Day Tour from Lisbon

8. Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril: Full-Day Tour from Lisbon

Discover the surrounding area of Lisbon on this private tour accompanied by an entertaining tour guide. Explore beautiful sights and learn interesting facts about the history and culture from your tour guide. On this private tour, you can decide what you want to see. For example, you will visit Sintra, a pearl of nature with lush vegetation situated close to Lisbon. The town is also known as the center for romantics in Portugal and Europe and has inspired the likes of Lord Byron. It was once a hunting residence for Portuguese kings and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit off-the-beaten-path sites, away from tourist crowds, on the Atlantic Coast like Azenhas do Mar and Praia das Maçãs. Head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe and enjoy the beautiful sea views. The Atlantic breeze blows across the wild, shifting dunes of Guincho. You will then head back to the fashionable seaside resorts of Lisbon, passing by Cascais and Estoril along the way. Important: this tour is not customizable with the Pena Palace or Regaleira Palace.

From Lisbon: Sintra Tour with Queluz Palace Entrance

9. From Lisbon: Sintra Tour with Queluz Palace Entrance

Explore the fantastic Palace of Queluz, built in the 18th Century, the official royal residence of King D. Pedro IV of Portugal. Visit the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels, and shrines.  Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th centuries. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. Next, stop at the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace. Discover the most westerly point of continental Europe and marvel at the fantastic view of the sea from the clifftops. Gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais. Enjoy a tasting of the best regional wines at Colares in the cellars of Adega regional de Colares. On the way back, have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. Finally, visit the charming town of Cascais, a former fishing village now filled with boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more.

Lisbon: Sintra and Cascais Deluxe Full Day Private Tour

10. Lisbon: Sintra and Cascais Deluxe Full Day Private Tour

You will be picked up at your accommodation to spend a memorable day with a genuine charming guide that will show you all the most emblematic locations and help you learn about their history on the way. Visit to Palácio da Pena, considered to be one of the seven wonders of Portugal and Sintra Village Historical Center with free time to taste the traditional Travesseiros de Sintra.  You then have the chance for an optional visit to the National Palace or the magic Quinta da Regaleira. Then drive through the National Park of Sintra-Cascais to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Here the landscape is breathtaking and a perfect spot for photography lovers. Stop at Boca do Inferno (Hell´s Mouth) and enjoy free time to walk the street of the famous village of Cascais.

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Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 119 reviews

Rodrigo was an excellent guide ensuring we learned the history behind each place while also giving us time to explore on our own. Pena palace was beautiful and so unique, and we loved the afternoon outdoors in the gorgeous gardens Rigaleira as well as spending lunch in the old town center of Sintra. It was great having a very small group of just 8 of us versus some of the bigger tours that came in buses and received very little personalized attention. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Max (guide) and David (driver) were great on our tour. It was a beating day that was made better by them. Max was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the locations history. We had a fun day!

We enjoyed very much our private tour as Tiago tried to hear our wishes and made the tour special for us. A lot of info regarding history and explanation was very interesting.

The visit to Sintra was excellent. Our guide did a good job in explaining the history and the the significance of Sintra.

The tour guide explained in detail about Sintra and Cascais.