Small group Sintra, Pena Palace, option Regaleira, Roca, Cascais

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8 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Wonderful tour experience, with Pena Palace Park, Sintra beautiful medieval streets, views of Cape Roca, and then finally amazing Cascais coast.
Explore the streets, taste local pastries, take pictures. Learn about our history, life in Portugal and our food - our experienced guides are local, and will answer everything you want to know, with a good balance between guided tour and free family time.
Departing from Lisbon, small group (max 8) in a comfortable minivan

- Pickup in Lisbon,
- Pena Palace or Grounds - guided visit (*see ticket option chosen)
- Sintra old town (Regaleira pass-by for photos)
- Cabo da Roca
- Atlantic Ocean views
- Cascais & Estoril

Visit unique palaces, enjoy UNESCO monuments and, later, visit beautiful Cascais. After a nice lunch and walk by the beach, we will take you back, at the end of the day (16h45+-).

* Pena Palace Ticket included if chosen option
** in case you choose "no ticket", we recommend to book 9h30 the soonest, as it can be sold out.

What's Included

Great balance between Guided tour and Free time to enjoy
If selected Pena Palace with no ticket, please book in advance 9h30, at parquesdesintra
9 seater Van, WI-FI, AC (small group, shared)
Pena Palace ticket (included only on selected option); guided at the exterior

Lunch Excludes Food & Drinks
All Monuments & Palaces Admission Tickets are Optional
In case Pena Palace is sold out for 9h30, you can enjoy Pena Park. Please check with team
For Pena Park and grounds (exterior only), ticket can booked at parquesdesintra or on the day
Quinta da Regaleira is normally a pass-by for photos of the exterior

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup at city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (available from the list). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Park and National Palace of Pena

Guided visit to the Pena Palace and grounds (select ticket option ). The Pena Palace is one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience.

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Sintra

In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quinta da Regaleira (Pass By)

Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. When in Sintra you will choose, either explore the village or walk to see Quinta da Regaleira (self-guided, ticket not included)

Sintra National Palace (Pass By)

Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal. To visit (self-guided), select option Pena Grounds & Regaleira, ticket not included)

Cabo da Roca

We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Cascais

Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and have a nice meal.

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Estoril (Pass By)

A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
LGBTIQ+ friendly
Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Pena Palace visit tickets included only on selected rate "with ticket". In case you select rate "no ticket", we recommend to book 9h30 or book Pena Park, as it becomes sold out before
Tour with 1 or 2 languages
Good to skip lines
Quinta da Regaleira is a pass-by for photos
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small group Sintra, Pena Palace, option Regaleira, Roca, Cascais?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025