Sintra and Cascais Private Sightseeing Tour

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Lisbon, Portugal

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sintra and Cascais are must-sees from Lisbon, but getting there and navigating can be overwhelming on your own. This private tour takes care of the logistics and transportation with convenient transfers from Lisbon. Avoid the crowds and visit two lesser-known palaces of Sintra—Queluz and Monserrate—before heading to the coast to see Roca Cape and the coastal village of Cascais.

Check off two major attractions from Lisbon in one day
Explore at your own pace on a private tour
Ask your private guide as many questions as you like
Navigate the crowds more efficiently with a guide who knows the area well

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at a meeting point in central Lisbon
Tickets to visit the National Palace of Queluz
Tickets to visit the National Palace of Monserrate
Private tour/guide, it will be just you and your guide
Guide will accompany you inside the monuments and locations for historic explanations and anecdotes
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
We do not go and visit the National Palace of Sintra

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Guide. The meeting point will be at your hotel or accommodation, or your Guide will meet you at a convenient location close to your hotel or accommodation.

Itinerary

This private tour of historical Sintra provides the opportunity to see its beautiful architecture and surroundings. With your private guide, make stops to see important attractions and explore places that aren’t typically part of the tourist itinerary, including the palaces of Queluz and Monserrate.

Admire views of the natural beauty of the area, and pass through the coastal village of Cascais. Perhaps enjoy a tasting of traditional pastries, if you wish. After Sintra and Cascais, you’ll also see some other historical locations and neighborhoods around Lisbon.

This private tour is designed to be a full-day outing but the duration can be shortened, if you prefer. Feel free to let your tour guide know what you’re interested in, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.

Lisbon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sintra

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque e Palacio de Monserrate

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cabo Da Roca

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cascais

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
! During summer, if high temperatures, Sintra might close all access without former notice !

National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions, without notice;
We do not visit the National Palace of Pena, neither is it an option
If you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible;
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a warmer jacket.
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

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Great day!

Mike_K, Oct 2024

Great day …. Our tour guide Vasco was professional, patient and kind. We saw SO much in a single day and Vasco made it easy for us. This is how you should visit these areas … highly recommended

Our family had a fantastic...

David R, Sep 2017

Our family had a fantastic experience with our personal guide Paulo L. from TakingUThere tours. His personal knowledge of regional history, architecture and culture enriched our experience of the region tremendously. We were first-time visitors, and Paulo was able to balance everything perfectly. He fit a lot into our tour: the Palacio National de Pena, Cascais, and Sintra. We could not have done so much on our own and it helped us appreciate the natural beauty, variety of terrains, architecture, and people of Portugal. Paulo was thoughtful about our interests, including in trying local foods. After all of our touring, we had a fantastic lunch of fresh, local fare overlooking the ocean at a cozy bistro in Cascais. Paulo even squeezed in a stop in the old Lisbon neighborhood of Belin on our trip back to the hotel--so we could visit the historic bakery that makes those famous custard tarts. But be ready for a line around the block to get in if you want to stop for coffee and pastry. We highly recommend this tour and Paulo is a gem of a guide!

Very nice tour well worth the taking...

Robert H, Nov 2016

Very nice tour well worth the taking the day from Lisbon not to miss these two beautiful towns and the countryside.

my partner and i took the sintra and...

Tracy S, Jun 2016

my partner and i took the sintra and cascais private tour led by the company's owner joão dickmann. we chose to tour sintra palace , the moorish castle and pena palace, followed by visits to cabo da roca and cascais, but the itinerary is completely flexible based on your interests. it was very well organized, and our charming host joão was extremely informative and knowledgeable about the historic background of each site, and about portugal in general. there never seemed to be a question to which he didn't have the answer. joão was very accommodating, flexible, and patient throughout the entire day he spent with us. we really enjoyed the day, and saw a wonderful and important area of portugal with some great insights into the background of each location. this tour was excellent value for money and we highly recommend it. thank you joão!