Tour to Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais from Lisbon

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Lisbon, Portugal

9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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4.6

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Overview

Experience three highlights of the Lisbon Riviera—just west of Lisbon—with ease on this full-day tour. After leaving Portugal’s capital, travel to Sintra, a town brim with aristocratic palaces, mansions, and gardens. Visit the magnificent, UNESCO-listed Quinta da Regaleira palace, famous for its mysterious garden initiation well and grottos; and afterward, enjoy a tour and free time in Sintra’s historical center. Finish with a visit to the charming seaside town of Cascais before returning to Lisbon.

See some of Sintra’s highlights and pretty Cascais in a day from Lisbon
Easy way to experience these two beautiful towns without self-drive or cabs
Explore Sintra old town, tour the Quinta da Regaleira, and stroll in Cascais
Includes Quinta da Regaleira entry and return transportation from Lisbon

What's Included

Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira.
Guided Tour in Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira.
Private transportation to and from Lisbon.
Audio guide to hear the guide clearly.
Free time in Sintra and Cabo da Roca.

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

North fountain of Rossio
Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
To avoid delays, be sure to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins. The guide cannot wait for late arrivals due to the strict schedule of the itinerary. Look for the activity provider's guides, with the Buendía Tours logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Quinta da Regaleira

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sintra

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cabo Da Roca

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cascais (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 43 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.6

based on 24 reviews

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Guide - Michael ( very engaging and funny)

Seema_P, Apr 2026

Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable about the history. We had enough time to explore all 3 sites we visited.

Take this tour!

Joanne_B, Apr 2026

Excellent tour, beautiful country, very scenic, knowledgeable guides. Pace was good for all ages. Gonzales was superb.

Really great day out, be careful of your footware

Malcolm_L, Sep 2025

An interesting day, we first stopped in Sintra and walked up to Quinta de Regaleira which is fascinating and photogenic. After time to eat in Sintra we took a small coach to Palace of Pena. Be warned this day involves plenty of walking on steep up and down cobble stones, chose your footwear accordingly. Lastly we stopped at Cape Roca the western most point of mainland Europe. Edwarda and Miguel were both brilliant. A really good day and value for money considering everything involved

Did not get the tour we paid for

Lisa_R, May 2025

We did not get what we paid for. Our excursion wad supposed to be Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais. What we got was Pena Palace, Quinta de Regsleira and Cabo de Roca. Cabo de Roca was a complete waste of time. It was 45 minutes further away from Lisbon and we got to spend 35 minutes there. Of which 20 minutes was standing in line for the bathroom. Would have rather went to the scenic town of Cascais which was on our way back to Lisbon and what we paid for. Outside of those major issues, our tour guides were amazing. I would just be cautious of a bait and switch tour from this company.

Wonderful balance of...

Audrey_T, Dec 2024

Wonderful balance of activities. Our guide Francisco was exceptional: well informed and engaging with a lovely sense of humor!

Amazing day out

sabrina_l, Jul 2024

The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. Robinson was our main guide. He assisted us ro buy tickets ro a part of our tour that wasn't included and i am glad. Pena palace and gardens were amazing! It's a great day out with lots to see. It was our favorite part of our trip to Lisbon.

Must do in Lisbon

Usha_M, Jan 2024

Best tour! Guide was knowledgeable, kind & patient. Do not miss this tour. A must do tour in Lisbon. Lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.

Amazing value!

Jordan_H, Nov 2023

Organized and our guides were amazing! They were full of information and recommendations, we never felt rushed, and they were so kind and personable. Even though it poured on us at Pena Palace, we still had a wonderful time on this tour. Best way to see all the big sites in 1 day.

This is the One You Want !

sr8z2svf74, Nov 2023

My adult son and I took the Sintra Excursion. We were extremely pleased with our choice. We found both both palaces to be enchanting and just a fascinating bit different than other palaces/castles we’ve visited in Europe. There is a decent bit of uphill walking involved, but our guide, Maria, encouraged people to set their own pace and took well timed rest stops. In addition, the most strenuous part of the walk has an option to ride a bus for just $3. . Speaking of Maria, she is a very engaging guide with a great sense of humor ! She is very organized, kept everyone together, and shared loads of interesting background and info on the things we were seeing. The tour strikes a excellent balance between being a “guided” tour, yet also allowing some “free time” to explore on your own. Don’t be concerned about the group size, because they break the group down into smaller segments of 12 to 20 based on the language you speak. Each small segment has their own guide for a more personal experience. This is the tour you want to Sintra !

Great trip to Sintra & Cascais

Amalia_R, Oct 2023

We had a great time even though the weather did not cooperate. Isabel was wonderful. She was full of information and has great knowledge of the history of the place as well as the country. She made the trip fun in spite of the pouring rain. She speaks well and loud enough for everyone to hear and understand. To top it all she’s funny.

Girl trip to the castle

KAREN_O, Oct 2023

The castle and the quaint town it is located in was amazing. We were able to meander around. It was an all day event and you will return tired, but please do yourselves a favor and book this trip! The area is beautiful! The only draw back was the day before the tours were rained out, so our day was double booked with lots of people. Also we got to see Casais, a beach town that was hosting the Ironman event at the time.

Pena palace was beautiful...

Jane_K, Sep 2023

Pena palace was beautiful and the tour guides gave a wonderful narrative of the history surrounding it, and the Portugese Royalty that lived there.

Awesome!

RoseM_C, Aug 2023

The excursion to Sintra was great! It was perfectly timed with enough time to see Regaleira, Pena Palace and Caiscais. It is worth the money. The bus was clean and comfortable and Pedro the tour guide was absolutely fantastic! J can’t say enough about all tge information, knowledge and history I learned from Pedro on this tour. Not to mention his wonderful, friendly and personable disposition. I am so so grateful to have had the beat tour guide! Thank you, Pedro!

A Fantastic Day Trip!

Danielle_M, May 2023

My cousin and I enjoyed a wonderful day trip out to Sintra with our tour guide (Alexandra) and bus driver (Lourdes). The two stops in Sintra were absolutely magical. We explored both stops at a reasonable pace, were given an appropriate level of information by our guide, and were afforded plenty of time for independent exploration. We also loved the brief stop in Cascais on the drive back to Lisbon, as we were able to quickly check out the “beach” scene and enjoy a gelato from Santana’s. This day trip was a highlight of our time in Lisbon!

Perfect your

Cindy_C, Mar 2023

Maria added great insight to the history of the tour highlights. I learned a lot while having free time to explore and take pictures. Went to Quinta da Regaleira first. Then enjoyed free time in the village of Sintra. Then we headed to Pena Palace. And then Cascais for free time. Great full day!

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Dalia_A, Dec 2025

The guide very documented and friendly. I loved the visit to the Quinta da Regaleira and the exteriors and interior of the Palacio da Pena. I recommend the visit!

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Bella esperienza

Fabiola_C, Nov 2024

La guida, Pedro, è stata eccezionale! Il servizio bus puntuale e pulito. Consigliato sia per piccoli gruppi che per coppie, ma anche solo-travelers

une journée magnifique

isabelle_l, Jul 2024

Quelle belle découverte, vraiment une magnifique journée. Notre guide était interessant, cultivé et respectueux.

Pena, Maginfique

Manon_P, Nov 2023

Magnifique journée, notre guide Maria est super, toujours avec le beau sourire, enjouée et à l'écoute. Elle connais très bien son histoire. Je le recommande fortement. Merci!

Lugar recomendable

Sandra_G, Oct 2023

Excursión muy recomendable pero prepárense para subir muchas cuestas. Nuestro bus no funcionaba el aire acondicionado.

Tout à été excellent. L'accueil, l'information des guides étaient très intéressants. Tres belle excursion.

Line_S, Sep 2023

La beauté de SIntra avec palais de Pena et Quinta de la Regaleira superbe châteaux à voir. Visite plein de richesses historiques. 0

Mas de lo esperado

RUBNPABLO_T, May 2023

La vista del palacio es inigualable, Cascais es muy bella, la Quinta da Regaleira con ese fozo es increible. Muy bien explicado todo por el guía.

Para repetir

inma_d, Nov 2022

Una experiencia muy bonita con dos guías muy agradables. En todo momento se preocupaban del grupo y nos acompañaban

Response from Host, Nov 2022

¡Gracias por dejarnos su opinión y animar así al equipo! Le recomendamos que siga viajando y disfrutando de nuestros tours por todo el mundo. Hemos verificado y se ha realizado la parada en nuestro colaborador de Chocolates, seguiremos mejorando. Saludos Cordiales, Equipo Buendía.