Sintra and Cascais: Explore Portugal's Beauty

Escape Lisbon for a day to explore Sintra & Cascais. Discover UNESCO-listed sites, fairy-tale palaces, and breathtaking ocean views on this guided minivan tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Pena Palace is a stunning example of 19th-century Romanticism. With its vibrant colors, whimsical architecture, and breathtaking hilltop views, it resembles a fairytale setting. Originally a monastery, it was transformed into a palace by King Ferdinand II, combining Gothic, Moorish, and Manueline styles….
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Panoramic photo stops with the best views on the way
  • Transport by air-conditioned van
  • Guided Tour at the outside of the monuments
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • All Monuments & Palaces Admission Tickets are Optional
Additional Information

Take a break from Lisbon and discover some of Portugal’s most beautiful spots. Explore Sintra, a village recognized by UNESCO, and enjoy a guided tour of the enchanting Pena Palace. Stroll through the historic center, then proceed to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, to admire the stunning ocean vistas. Conclude your adventure in…

Location
Evolution Lisboa
Praça Duque de Saldanha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kriscp8693gb
Jun 19, 2025
Rodrigo was the best! - The tour was incredible with a ton of history and unique stops! Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and fun! By the end if the trip he felt like we had been friends forever!
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Y5602dzmichelleb
Jun 10, 2025
Great tour! - This was a lovely tour with time in the castle and town of Sintra. A stop at the most westernly point in Mainland Europe for beautiful views and photos. Then ending the day with time for lunch and exploring in the seaside town of Cascais. The group was only 8 people so a nice number with interesting conversations. Rodrigo was a great guide, knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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Frederick_t
Jun 6, 2025
The place was extremely... - The place was extremely beautiful and the guide we had (Mr. Rodrigo) was not only on point but overall he is a top notch guide with so much knowledge of the entire places and he was very professional!
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Lindseyke2870vs
May 28, 2025
Wonderful Day Trip from Lisbon - Great day tour for some culture outside of Lisbon. Rodrigo was a wonderful and funny tour guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and provided information and stories on all the places we visited. We also had free time to explore on our own. Our tour started at Pena Palace and we walked the grounds with Rodrigo before breaking off on our optional tour of the palace. From there we had free time in Sintra for a snack (pastel de nata) and to tour one of two other castles. Then we went to have a 15 minute stop over at Cape Roca- the farthest western point in Europe before grabbing lunch and having free time in Cascais.
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292bhavans
May 25, 2025
Best Tour in Lisbon - Of all the tours we’ve been on, Rodrigo was the best tour guide of them all. His timing and punctuality is immaculate! His historical and street knowledge was outstanding. From the start of the trip to the very end a Rodrigo entertained us with historical stories, fun facts and Portugal’s best kept secrets. He knew all the shortcuts, and all the ways to get us somewhere faster. He had the best food recommendations, which I’m super sure will be engrained in our memories for life! He was also super generous with timing and gave us enough time to explore where we needed. Our tour lasted from 8am - 5pm, and there was not one bit of regret! This is the one tour I highly recommend everyone doing - and if you’re gonna do it, do it with Rodrigo!💪💪
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Michelless1561pn
May 14, 2025
BEST trip to Sintra - If you are in Lisbon, highly recommend a day trip to Sintra with THIS tour!! Our tour guide Rodrigo was fantastic: picked us up, drove well, gave lots of information, knew all the best places to shop and eat. There was a mix up with our pick up spot but Rodrigo was accommodating and was able to help us. The tour included Sintra and the beautiful Peña Palace. Absolutely breathtaking. Then the tour included stops along the coast of Portugal. Rodrigo timed everything well and was always engaging and friendly. Possibly the best thing we did in Portugal!! Book it!!
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Facostao1958
May 9, 2025
Very fluid and pleasant walk in a Portuguese area that I knew nothing about - A very beautiful experience of stunning places, very well prepared Rodrigo with tickets to the places that required it, likewise his recommendation to eat was very apt, thank you for sharing your experience.
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Silviaeb3305ou
May 9, 2025
A wonderful experience - It was a real pleasure spending time with our guide, Rodrigo yesterday! We had a fantastic day! We enjoyed the places we visited, the nature, the food and quality information provided by Rodrigo.
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Margaret_m
May 6, 2025
Highly recommend this tour! - Highly recommend the tour! Rodrigo was my tour guide. I was part of a small group, and it felt like a great team on the day. I had lots of fun! Rodrigo is the best tour guide I’ve ever met. I love learning about culture, the context of events, and the background and logic behind things. Rodrigo shared so much meaningful information from beginning to end. He is also very caring, humorous, and full of energy! He even gave me suggestions for other places to visit, along with helpful info and recommendations for local dishes. The tour to Sintra was amazing with breathtaking sights like the palace, castle, gardens, Sintra's ancient town, and many other beautiful places. Along the way, I saw the beach, the ocean waves, rocky mountains, and tree-covered hills, the whole trip was just stunning! Thanks again, Rodrigo!
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Jamie_v
Apr 24, 2025
Great tour! Engaging host! - I had an awesome day trip, and Rodrigo, the guide, made it even better! He was super friendly, easy to talk to, and really knew his stuff. From the start, he made everything feel comfortable and was a great host the whole day. Rodrigo drove safely and smoothly to each place, sharing interesting facts, cool stories, and bits of history along the way that made everything more meaningful. At Pena Palace, he gave a great overview of the outside and then let me explore the inside on my own with a self-guided walking tour, which was the perfect mix of guidance and free time. It rained during the tour, but Rodrigo had umbrellas ready, which was such a thoughtful touch. He also gave great tips at every stop, which helped getting the most out of the day. All in all, it was a really fun and well-organized trip. The mix of structure and flexibility was just right. Definitely recommend!
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).