Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This comprehensive tour from Lisbon gives you the chance to visit one of Europe’s most beautiful romantic palaces. Avoid the stress of self-driving to the widely dispersed highlights of Sintra and Cascais by traveling around the province with ease. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed village of Sintra and the stunning Pena Palace, visit the atmospheric Quinta da Regaleira, and discover the charming fishing village of Cascais. Includes plenty of free time.
- Enjoy free time to explore Pena Palace at your own pace
- Upgrade to include admission to the palace
- Drive along the beautiful Portuguese Riviera without having to navigate
- Departs from a handy central meeting point in Lisbon
What's Included
- Pena Palace Entry Tickets (If option selected)
- Quinta da Regaleira Tickets (If Option Selected)
- Free time in Sintra & Cascais
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Lisboa RossioR. 1º de Dezembro 125, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal
The general meeting point is in front of the Rossio Train Station (Estação do Rossio) at 08:00, right next to the Starbucks cafe. Please try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. We cannot wait for latecomers due to the strict nature of the itinerary.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup in central Lisbon. After boarding your air-conditioned vehicle, receive a historical overview of Sintra and its regal heritage. Follow a serpentine slope to Pena National Palace, a UNESCO-listed structure perched on the peak of Sintra mountain. Discover the colorful confection of towers and turrets, considered one of Europe’s most beautiful Romantic palaces (upgrade to include admission, or pay on the day).
Descend to Sintra village to observe the charming streets of its UNESCO-listed center. Here, you have free time to absorb Sintra’s enchanting ambiance and purchase lunch from a recommended restaurant.
At a prearranged meeting point, reconvene with your guide and proceed to Guincho Beach. After ample time for photographs, continue to Cascais to spend time strolling its beaches and admiring elegant buildings.
Before drop-off in Lisbon, drive past the luscious Gardens of the Casino of Estoril, one of Europe's largest casinos.
Descend to Sintra village to observe the charming streets of its UNESCO-listed center. Here, you have free time to absorb Sintra’s enchanting ambiance and purchase lunch from a recommended restaurant.
At a prearranged meeting point, reconvene with your guide and proceed to Guincho Beach. After ample time for photographs, continue to Cascais to spend time strolling its beaches and admiring elegant buildings.
Before drop-off in Lisbon, drive past the luscious Gardens of the Casino of Estoril, one of Europe's largest casinos.
1
Sintra
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Park and National Palace of Pena
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Guincho Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cascais
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Estoril (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- If you choose the option with Tickets Not Included, you will need to purchase the entry tickets separately with the assistance of your guide: Pena Palace (Exteriors) – €10, and Quinta da Regaleira – €18 (Subject to availability)
- ickets are subject to availability on the day, especially during peak season. We recommend booking with tickets included when possible.
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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
4.7
based on 831 reviews
ADAM_T, Mar 2026
Having the tour guide, Ivo, offer plenty of history and information/guidence on the bus was great!
Being able to explore the attractions/monuments how we wanted to was also very fun.
Super easy program to follow and plenty of freedom to enjoy things how we want!
Abi_P, Mar 2026
I highly recommend this tour. As a family we could have not been happier with the tour guide. He was knowledgeable and his energy was contagious.
joajiang, Mar 2026
I recently had the pleasure of exploring the enchanting town of Sintra, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the stunning architecture to the lush landscapes, every moment was filled with wonder.
Pena Palace is a must-visit. The intricate details and the panoramic views from the top were breathtaking. I spent lots of time just wandering through the gardens and taking photos.
Quinta da Regaleira has mystical gardens and the Initiation Well were unlike anything I've seen before. The symbolism and artistry behind every corner made it feel like stepping into a fairy tale.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Sintra's history. This is his first day with this tour company. Job well done!
janet_a, Mar 2026
This is an outing as opposed to an educational experience. We would have enjoyed learning more about the history of what we were seeing and fewer old myths and silly stories. That said, Ivo and Philp managed the group, our timetable and the bus expertly. Be aware that there are long steep, challenging walks at both palaces. Lunch break was not until after 2pm so we were glad we had our own snacks. There is no needed to go to Cascais and drive in a subdivision to a beachfront. It could happily be dropped from the day.
ROBERT_M, Mar 2026
WONDERFUL...WONDERFUL TOUR!!
J-LO WAS TOO FUNNY!! Made the tour very funny and entertaining.
Try to get him as your guide!
The tour was for most of the day and very narrative. J-Lo made it funnier. Would definitely do it again!
Mia_B, Mar 2026
Very good tour to Sintra, the palaces and Cascais. Joaquim was a great tour guide,
J-Los 🤣 I highly recommend this tour.
Danitza_M, Mar 2026
Meet up was easy to find. We had a large group of 25 so we took a charter bus. We left 20 minutes late because there was some miscommunication with Paolo and the bus driver. Throughout the drive Paolo would provide information on scenery and history of places. It was about a 35 minute drive to Pena Palace. You spend about an hour and a half there roaming as you wish. If you only get tickets to the exterior terraces it’s only enough time to explore the immediate surroundings of Pena Palace because the lakes and most gardens are too far to explore. We pretty much only were with Paolo for the drive and the Steps of Regaleira. So you’re free to roam as you wish throughout each stop just be at the meetup point on time. It’s a lot of walking uphill/downhill so definitely wear comfy shoes, travel light, and have water/snacks. There is enough time at Caiscais to sit down and eat if you wish. Overall you see a lot in one day whereas you normally wouldn’t by train or on your own.
Timothy_V, Mar 2026
This tour was absolutely amazing. Paulo was such a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly with all the guests. I told him the rest of my travel plans, and he gave really great suggestions as a local. Highly recommend this tour, and consider yourself lucky if you get Paulo 🙏
SOBHI_K, Mar 2026
Great tour! You get to see so much in one day… the guide was really nice and explained us a lot. Very recommended
May_S, Mar 2026
Jlo was an awesome guide. We really enjoyed the tour & the sites we visited. During the drive, he told us about the sites we were passing thru, very informative. He was funny as well as knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit these sites
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