Sintra Roca Cascais Tour with Palacio da Pena and Quinta Regaleira
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Guide / Information Guide
- Round-trip hotel transfer included.
- Pena Garden and Palace Ticket
- Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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Itinerary
1
Centro Historico de Sintra
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
National Palace of Pena
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Quinta da Regaleira
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Cabo Da Roca
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Guincho Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Centro Historico de Cascais
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.5
based on 23 reviews
Jeanne_S, Oct 2025
Marco was a very nice and patient host. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited, accommodating our schedule/plans and physical abilities. He is also a very good driver. It was a very nice tour of Sintra and Cascáis areas.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello dear Jeanne,
Thank you so much for your kind review — it truly means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!
Warm regards,
Thank you very much / Muito obrigada,
Luisa Silva
Amanda_A, Aug 2025
I feel sadness over what should have been a special and magical day for my family (my parents, my husband, my 2 children), something I especially saved for since the total cost was €820.
Our guide arrived and it took us a while to get into the van because we had to move a car seat for one of my children. She didn’t introduce herself but I assumed that was because we needed to get going. Once driving, she began telling us the history of Sintra and other anecdotes as if it were memorised. It was awkward as I still did not know her name. She never told us what the timings or proposed plans were for the day, that our entries were timed. She never asked us anything about what we expected from the day except whether we wanted to eat lunch in Sintra or Cascais. There was no discussion at all about any of these things and I felt really unprepared and unaware of what was going on.
We got to Sintra and struggled for parking (fair enough in peak season) and she complained that she had to pay for parking. When we got out the van I took it upon myself to introduce ourselves. We then walked through Sintra to Quinta da Regaleira. Our guide appeared in a hurry and didn’t tell us that entry was timed until we got to the top of the hill and had to wait half an hour. She said she could only get us entry at 10:30am as the other times were sold out. I booked this 6 months ago! I asked how long we had there and she said 40 mins but the tour said two hours when I booked it. We rushed through it and I would have loved more time to explore with my children. I did take them on a little path because they really wanted to look but was acutely aware of the time crunch.
She said we had to hurry back because our entry to Pena Palace was at 12:30. I did not know this until she told us and I needed some food for my elderly parents and kids, so quickly grabbed pastries in Sintra. We then had a stressful ride up to Pena as the traffic was bad and time was running out. When we got to the parking area I then had to wait in a queue for bus tickets to the top. You should plan for this! Once in Pena Palace we enjoyed seeing it, but we nearly missed the chapel and one of the most scenic views from the top because the guide said she thought it was closed. I had to ask again if we could go look there and am so glad we did so as the views were amazing - once again, not my job.
It was now nearly 2:30pm, so we agreed to go to Cascais for lunch. I specifically said we wanted something casual and authentic and NOT FANCY - we had a 5 and 8 year old with us. I was looking forward to seeing Cascais. Our guide stopped at a restaurant just outside Cascais that was on a cliff overlooking the sea and I immediately was concerned because it looked like a very smart restaurant with people in suits and dresses and no children. I asked her if it was fancy as we didn’t want that and she said “not really”. We get inside and the moment I saw the barman pouring 18YO Balvenie whisky and the lobster tanks, I knew it was a mistake. Then we saw the menu and the prices and my mild irritation turned to anger - three times the price of a normal restaurant in Lisbon. We said we didn’t want to eat there after already being seated, which was embarrassing and stressful. Our guide seemed a bit annoyed with us but took us through Cascais and back to Lisbon. I also had to constantly ask for the aircon to be turned on as the windows didn’t open in the back of the van and she was driving with the windows open.
To be honest, I was just relieved to get back because what should have been a relaxing day was stressful and not at all what I had expected. I have worked with tour guides and had many amazing trips across the world. You need to tell people what to expect, especially if there are timed entries (which I was not made aware of), and you need to ask them what they hope to do (and actually listen). You need to make suggestions based on who they are as a group - this is basic stuff! In fairness, she told us she was given the job at the last minute because our planned guide had to be swapped out and she was also patient with my 5-year-old.
Does this sound like it was worth €820? This was the ONLY tour I planned this holiday because I wanted an expert to guide me. I wish I had just planned it myself as there was zero benefit. It felt like we were a chore of a job to be ticked off and we didn’t even get to see anything properly.
I did send all of this information to the owner of the company and he said he would speak to the tour guide. A week and a half later I have still not received a response from him or an apology.
Ellen_M, Jul 2025
David was our guide and he was amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. This tour is not to be missed! Highly recommend but be ready for steep climbs with comfortable shoes.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello dear customer, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Richard_N, May 2025
Our day in Sintra was unique, informative and full of exercise! Tour guide David was attentive to our wellbeing walking the cobblestones and many hills while explaining the history of the town!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello dear Richard, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Donna_B, Nov 2024
Goncalo was an amazing and easygoing guide who was attentive to our needs . We learned a lot about the history of Portugal and the area of Sintra. We would recommend this tour but be prepared to do a lot of walking.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hello dear Donna, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Chari_B, Sep 2024
What a wonderful day we had visiting Sintra and Cascais! Our tour guide, Antonio, was amazing, and explained what we were seeing, as well as history of the area. He grew up locally, and even took us to his favorite restaurant in Cascais, tucked in a side street, with the most amazing fresh fish and sangria. He went with us into Pena Palace and Quinta Da Regaleira, which a lot of the guides do not do. Loved that our entrance fees were included with this trip, so that we didn't need to figure out what times to book them for. Originally I thought it would be fun to rent a tuktuk, but was very thankful for an actual comfortable air conditioned vehicle that could travel on the roads easier. He even picked us up and dropped us at our hotel in Lisbon - what a great benefit and one less thing to book myself. An amazing day that was well worth every penny!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hello dear Chari, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Atilio_N, Aug 2024
Pena Palace and the details provided by the tour guide. The site was beautiful, we recommend this tour
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello dear Atilio, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Gina_D, Jun 2024
Wonderful tour with our knowledgeable guide Diogo. Diogo spoke perfect English and Portuguese, of course. We felt safe with him at the wheel of the van. He literally ran the extra mile for us after my friend and I got distracted shopping to ensure that we would make our tour on time. Sintra is a magical place. I’ve seen it a few times on my own without a guide but this is by far is the best most relaxing way to do it. Worth the money. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello dear Gina, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Shyam_P, Jun 2024
This tour was the perfect day trip to Sintra and our driver Goncalo picked us up right at our resort and gave us the background on every attraction and provided the best hospitality along the entire route. He was sure to check in on us along the way and also was very personable to provide us the best experience possible. We visited all the major landmarks in Sintra and our driver Goncalo was able to get us there before the big crowds and avoided having to wait in the long lines which was a HUGE plus given the popularity of each attraction. I’d recommend him and his company LRS Private Tours to anyone coming into Lisbon/Sintra and is in need of a guide for the day.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello dear Shuam, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Gisel_P, May 2024
What an amazing experience thanks to our guide Goncalo. I hope I spelled it correctly. Don’t think about it , do it !!! You’ll love the experience and if you’re lucky to get our guide, consider it a major treat. We had such an unforgettable time! Memories to last a lifetime ! Thank you , thank you and thank you!!
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello dear Gisel, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
stefania_d, Apr 2024
This tour was great! Goncalo was our guide and had really good breakfast and lunch recommendations in addition to being very friendly and informative. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello dear Stefanie, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Beth_K, Apr 2024
Our tour guide, Diogo, of LRS Private Tours, was enthusiastic and very passionate about his country. After spending a day with him, we understood why. We started the day in Sintra, a very special place in the mountains where the kings and other well to do had summer homes. Set in a lush and tranquil mountainside, we traversed through many centuries. Diogo also took us to a local bakery for a very yummy and warm puff pastry filled with an almond cream. After visiting the castles of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, Diogo took us to a local place for lunch and then we were off to the rugged coastline to see jaw dropping cliffs and the beautiful blues and greens of the Atlantic ocean. A full day but worth every minute. Finally, the trip would not have been as interesting or as information without Diogo's great command of his country's rich history which was appreciated by all of us.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello dear Beth, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Richard_D, Apr 2024
Pena Palance and the.Quinta da Regaleira were amazing - big plus for our tour was that as part of the tour we has timed admission tickets for Pena Palace and our guide got us there right on time so we skipped a pretty good line. Also, the recommendation that we take the bus from the admission gate (3 eur/ person) not only saved time (2-3 min on bus vs. 30 min walk) but also saved our knees and legs for climbing at the Quinta! Guide also took us to a seaside restaurant in Cascais with incredible ocean views. A wonderful day!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello dear Richard, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Steve_N, Feb 2024
excellent service couldn’t ask for better time. very friendly guide. highly recommended. thank you again!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello dear Steve Nau, thank you very much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Kevin_Y, Oct 2023
Tomas was an amazing tour guide. He was punctual and such a delight.
We were able to cover off our tour stops of both Quinta da Regaleira and Peña Palace very comfortably. We enjoyed Cabo da Roca in spite of the weather and it was a great way to round off an excellent tour!
He made it fun and is very knowledgeable so it was interesting.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello dear Kevin, thank you very much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Karen_B, Sep 2023
Beautiful experience!! Rafael curated a wonderful, individualized and informative journey. The entire group loved his personality, especially his sense of humor. Highly recommend choosing a guide due to the insane traffic and no parking! Thanks Rafael for becoming part of our Alabama family. You are the BEST!!
Karen, Jeff, Lisa and Steve.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello dear Karen, thank you very much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Toraldrake, Sep 2023
We had the most wonderful full day private tour of Sintra, and our guide Diogo was so lovely and knowledgeable full of little nuggets of information.
Diogo, thank you for being patient with us, especially when we struggled to walk uphill at times. Keep smiling that beautiful smile.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello dear Toral, thank you very much for your review, It´s very Important for us.
Hope we can see you and your family again soon.
Best regards, muito obrigada
Luisa Silva
Liz, Feb 2020
The tour more than being private you had an Uber driver. Carolina is a nice person but when it comes to seeing places, she just drops you at the place and you figure it out by your self , she does not come down with you and explained the story behind the places you visit .
For a private tour iS not worth it, I had a private tour to another place and the tour guide went down to all the places and explained he did not drop us and pick us up 1hr later
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Lizette,
We’re very sorry that we didn’t reached out your expectations, but Carolina it’s starting on the job, like you probably realized. Let’s give her a chance right? She was pretty flexible when you asked the 1 hour extension.
About this 4 hour tour, we cannot join you in Sintra because of the parking availability.
We wish all the best this year, and maybe next time we can surprise you on a good way.
Best regards,
Antonio Rodrigues Catarino
Ryan B, Sep 2019
We had a great day out, our guide customized the tour as much as possible to our preferences and made us feel comfortable and welcome in his home town. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2019
That you for your review Ryan!
Best regards from here
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