Lisbon: Sintra & Cascais Private Day Trip with Pena Palace Ticket

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Lisbon, Portugal

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Pena Palace & Park tickets included (Essential Access)
Expert local guide accompanying you throughout the experience
Guided explanation at Pena Palace (exterior & terraces), followed by a self-guided interior visit
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Coffee
Snacks

Traditional Sintra pastry ('Travesseiro de Sintra')
All insurance included

Lunch

During the tour, we will make a convenient stop for lunch.
Quinta da Regaleira ticket (only included in the 2-ticket option)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

To make communication easier, please use WhatsApp through the provided contact to organize the tour details and set the pick up point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Sintra Mountains (Pass By)

Fonte da Sabuga

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelo dos Mouros (Pass By)

Park and National Palace of Pena

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa Piriquita

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Sintra

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Quinta da Regaleira

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parque e Palacio de Monserrate (Pass By)

Colares

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabo Da Roca

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guincho Beach (Pass By)

Boca do Inferno

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cascais (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Suitable for all types of travellers.
Ideal to avoid lines and unnecessary waiting.
Tours are conducted in English, Portuguese, or Spanish
Child and baby seats are mandatory for children aged 0 to 11. These are available upon request if the child’s age is provided at the time of booking.
For larger bookings, the group is smoothly split across multiple vehicles, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and a personalized experience
PRIVATE OPTION 1 TICKET: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace, with access to the palace interior and park, in a personalized tour — the simplest way to discover one of Sintra’s true icons.
PRIVATE OPTION 2 TICKETS: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in a personalized tour — the most convenient way to explore two of Sintra’s iconic landmarks.
Pick-up and drop-off included at all hotels, Airbnbs, cruise terminals, the airport in Lisbon, Cascais, or Sintra.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 247 reviews

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Well worth the time, ask for Ravi.

kim_w, Dec 2025

Spent the day with Ravi on this tour. Mom daughter trip:) Ravi was wonderful! Was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. Lots of interesting bits of information and always attentive to make sure all was well. Our first time to Portugal and this was a great place to start. Lots of ground covered with a private tour. Well worth it.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It truly means a lot. Your feedback helps us keep improving and delivering the level of service we stand for: authentic, local and premium. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the day, and we’ll be here to welcome you again whenever you return to Portugal. Until then, we wish you wonderful travels ahead, and if friends or family are planning to visit, we would be honoured to take care of them too. Warm regards, Ó Turista – Local Hosts of Portugal

Lovely day

Shelley_M, Sep 2025

If you can manage it, the long walk up the mountain through the gardens is beautiful. The views once at the top are worth the climb. Sintra is a very pretty town and I would have liked more time there. Our guide Roma was lovely and as a local of Sintra was able to select the perfect restaurant for lunch. The food was authentic Portuguese and pricing was very reasonable. I would have liked a little more history, anecdotes and information about the sites. Roma was helpful and we felt very comfortable and safe.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We genuinely appreciate your invaluable feedback! We trust that your experience with us was delightful. Please be assured that we are continuously working to elevate our services, dedicated to ensuring that your next visit surpasses expectations. Wishing you the very best, and eagerly anticipating the pleasure of welcoming you back soon

Julio is a fantastic...

Krithika_S, Aug 2025

Julio is a fantastic guide. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the region, and adaptable and was a pleasure to be guided by

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Jorge was a wonderful ,...

Lisa_M, Jul 2025

Jorge was a wonderful , thorough and knowledgeable guide. The trip was fabulous! There was so much to see.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Great experience and overall great tour!

Natasha_C, Jun 2025

We had an amazing time on our tour with Jorge! I had mentioned to the tour company that I would be travelling with my 80 year-old grandmother who has a walker, and they made us feel 100% welcomed and that we had nothing to worry about at all. It worked out that my family was the only group on the tour, so we were able to go at our own pace. Jorge was extremely patient and helpful with my grandmother and provided great tips/information on where to take the best pictures and the history of Portugal and all the sites were were visiting. He advised on whether the walk would be too much for my grandmother, and he also took us to the best restaurant in Sintra! It was a great experience, and we would highly recommend booking this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

One of my Best Days in Portugal

Lawrence_E, Nov 2024

My Guide Jorge was the Best his knowledge and clarity of English was amazing very pleasant so many great sites and a few beyond the itinerary

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Experience all Sintra has to offer without any hassel

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Our Sintra tour was the very best way to see all the monuments and learn about the history of Sintra. Our guide Leo is a local who made this the most memorable tour! Leo went above and beyond to take care of us, and make sure we got to see everything we wanted to. He gave us great tips for the monuments we saw with him as well as tips for the remainder of our stay in Sintra. Leo took us to a fantastic lunch stop. Leo made our day so easy and enjoyable! I highly recommend taking this tour to see all that Sintra has to offer. This tour takes all the hassle out of trying to manage the monuments and navigation on your own!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Our day trip to Sintra

Amanda_C, Jul 2024

We had the best day with Leandro. He was the perfect guide. He showed us the highlights of each location and got us there in a timely manner. We were given restaurant recommendations, and free time to explore. I highly recommend him, and the tour company. Obrigada

Response from Host, Jul 2024

The best Sintra tour

Misty_C, Jun 2024

What a wonderful tour! Our guide Jorge was the best! He was punctual and organized. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and routes around Sintra. We didn’t expect rain in the morning but he was prepared to help by offering a poncho and umbrella. He never rushed us at the sites. We had a great day and I highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Patricia was an excellent...

Karin_R, Apr 2024

Patricia was an excellent guide and driver. She knew the areas and special stops that were memorable and when possible, away from crowds.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Our Sintra Experience

Nehemiah_J, Mar 2024

Enjoyed the beautiful castles and the history associated with them. Our tour guide Paula was exceptional with her knowledge and her attitude. She told us many things about the region and it's rich and interesting history. Anyone who gets her as a guide is lucky.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Truly excellent!

Melissa_T, Mar 2024

This is the BEST way to see the highlights of the palaces and highlights of Sintra! Patricia was seriously the absolute BEST guide...fun, kind, informative, knowledgeable, adaptable, and truly gave us a highly personalized and full experience of Sintra. If you want to see the highlights of this fantastic town, then this is the way to go. We were able to see lookouts off the beaten path that only locals would know about and also didn't have to waste time worrying about navigating or parking the car. Would definitely do this again and highly recommend to anyone considering this excellent tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Wonderful day!

Shauna_T, Feb 2024

Patricia was an amazing guide. She was on-time, friendly, and knowledgeable. She got us to each point we wanted and needed to see. I do suggest, for private tours, maybe reviewing itinerary in advance, all aspects. She was great in accommodating, but I think for future tours being proactive would be helpful. One more thing to add - Patricia was super communicative from the point of our reservation until the end. She answered all of my emails promptly, which was much appreciated. I highly recommend this tour and hope anyone who books in the future has Patricia as their guide!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Lovely time in Sintra despite the fog! Made it even more enjoyable!

Karen_A, Jan 2024

Leo was a great guide! Enjoyed all the highlights of area. Lovely local lunch in the area. Leo was always there when we were done at a sight.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Best way to see Sintra

DonnaRhea_R, Jan 2024

We had a wonderful private tour with Paula, a Sintra local. She is quite the character, and we enjoyed her stories and her company. We made the usual stops at Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta Regaleira but she also took us to a great local spot for lunch and timed the trip perfectly so we could catch the sunset at Cabo da Roca. Obrigada, Paula!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Highly recommended

Joanne_T, Oct 2023

Loved the attentiveness from our tour guide Leo. A real gem and gentleman. Showed us all around Sintra and gave us insight to the local scene

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your valuable feedback! We sincerely hope that you had an enjoyable experience with us. Rest assured, we are constantly striving to enhance our services, and we're committed to making your next visit even more exceptional. Wishing you all the best, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Sintra is truly a magical place!

kldwall, Oct 2023

Claudia was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and delightful! We truly enjoyed a beautiful day in Sintra! First she took us to her favorite place and got some coffee and Sintra's special pastry then took us not only to the famous palaces but also to several sites of importance. We truly enjoyed her company as we learned about Sintra's history and sites.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

FALSE ADVERTISING...OUR EXPERIENCE WAS NOT THE ADVERTISED TOUR

joye_a, Sep 2023

False advertising! We booked this tour at the last minute because our previously scheduled tour guide did not show up. When we arrived in Sintra, we met the guide (who arranged the tour) while we waited for a driver. At this point things began to get skecthy. Because our driver didn't show up (accident or traffic, I'm still not sure) he instructed us to follow some other "random man" who took us a couple blocks away and put us in a tuktuk. When we inquired with the tuktuk driver about the schedule of stops, he informed us we would stop at multiple places but would only have time to get out, take picture for a few minutes and move on to the next stop as he was doing a favor for the "random man" because the other driver did not show up. We then protested as that was not how the tour was advertised and called the contact person who then had a lengthy conversation in portugese with the driver. The driver then agreed to take us to various places and stop at only two places for 45 minutes each (the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira.) In total we made maybe five or six stops (three places at the bottom of hills to take pictures of castles) and the Moorish Castle (45 minutes), Quinta da Regaleira (45 minutes) and a beach (20 minutes). In total the tour lasted about 4 hours and 15 minutes. THAT EXPERIENCE WAS NOT THE ADVERTISED TOUR. Let me be clear the driver was nice and I do not believe that our bad experience was his fault but it was the fault of the group that arranged the tour. I've taken multiple viator tours over the years and have had some great experiences but I can not say enough that our experience on this tour was NOT what was advertised.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We apologize for your visit to Sintra not meeting your expectations; however, you should write your review with the correct operator. Our company does not work with tuk-tuks. Thank you.

A special day.

Carol_A, Sep 2023

Paula was an excellent guide. She shared her childhood stories about the places we visited. She took us to areas of Sintra off the beaten track and away from the crowds. We had tickets for two of the palaces, saw those as well as much more. Highly recommend the tour and Paula made it special.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks for the feedback, we hope you enjoyed it, for sure next time it will be even better! All the best and see you soon.

Sojourn in Sintra!

Nancy_G, Sep 2023

Esmil our guide was the best! He brought Sintra to life as he showed us all the hilights. Great spot for lunch and ended the tour at Gorgeous Cabo Roca..

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks for the feedback, we hope you enjoyed it, for sure next time it will be even better! All the best and see you soon.

Would recommend. Would book again.

Leigh_H, Aug 2023

My goal in booking a private tour of Sintra was to see as much as possible while avoiding crowds (a challenge in this highly visited area). Paula was up to the task. She took us to incredible viewing points for great castle views without the lines and to visit the National Park for views of Cascais. We rode in a Fiat convertible, which seemed much nicer than many of the Tuktuks we saw on the road. Thank you, Paula! Would recommend. Would book again.