Sintra & Cascais: Enchanting Day Trip from Lisbon

Embark on a captivating journey through Sintra and Cascais with our guided tour. Explore the historic charm of Sintra, visit the Pena Palace, and enjoy the coastal grace of Cascais. Tickets included!

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sintra - Enchanting Sintra: A Fairytale Escape in Portugal
    Sintra, nestled among verdant hills, is a mesmerizing fairytale destination steeped in history and enchantment. Discover grand palaces, magical castles, and mystical forests, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the stunning views at Pena Palace to the mysteries of Quinta da…
What's Included
  • Pena Palace Entry Tickets (If option selected)
  • Quinta da Regaleira Tickets (If Option Selected)
  • Live Commentary from Local Expert & Certified Guide
  • Scenic and Panoramic photo stops
  • Free time in Sintra & Cascais
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the allure of Portugal’s most magical spots — Sintra and Cascais — on an enchanting day trip from Lisbon.
Immerse yourself in a realm of romance and myth as you visit Pena Palace, majestically situated above the clouds. This storybook palace combines vibrant hues and diverse architectural styles — from Neo-Gothic to Moorish — all set amidst lush…

Location
Rossio
Rua 1º de Dezembro
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sheila_v
Dec 14, 2025
Fantastic Sintra & Cascais Day Trip - My husband and I took a full-day tour to Sintra and Cascais yesterday, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Ivo, was amazing, extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and perfectly organized throughout the entire day. What really stood out was how spot-on his recommendations were. He suggested a local cafe for breakfast and a restaurant in Cascáis for lunch, and it ended up being one of the best food experiences we’ve had so far on this trip. It truly elevated the day and gave us a more authentic experience. We also want to highlight our driver, Michele, who got us everywhere safely and on time, making the day completely stress-free. Everything ran smoothly, we learned so much, and we never felt rushed. If you’re considering a tour to Sintra and Cascais, I highly recommend this one, and especially Ivo and Michele!
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Colin_w
Dec 4, 2025
Ivo is a great tour guide! - Great experience! I highly recommend this tour with Ivo. It was fun, informative and the views were spectacular!
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Kristen_e
Dec 1, 2025
Very cool trip. Easy... - Very cool trip. Easy going and nice for a solo traveler. Easy meet up spot, our guide was friendly and had great knowledge.
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Brianna_b
Nov 19, 2025
Great day - Great experience. Ivo and Michelle were great hosts and were very knowledgeable. We were nervous about the 8 hours but it went so quickly and we wished we had longer
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Nicasio_s
Nov 14, 2025
Palaces, mountain vistas and beaches - Beautiful palaces, scenery, towns and beaches. Our guide, Joaquin Lopez, was outstanding. Sintra is a fun and gorgeous little town. Cascais is equally beautiful but in a different way.
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Ruchi_s
Nov 7, 2025
Very interesting trip! - Great experience with Evo as our guide and Philip as the driver of our bus. Evo is very knowledgeable and helpful. Sintra is a must do trip from Lisbon.
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Chuchitee
Nov 4, 2025
Challenging tour to Sintra - Very charming place but will be x for the weak of legs and limbs due to climbing up to stairs and hilly tiled roads Our tour guide Catarina is very knowledgeable, pleasant and very accommodating. Never leave anyone and always checking your make sure is there.
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Editha_m
Oct 26, 2025
We enjoyed everything. We... - We enjoyed everything. We were shown the places we never thought we'd see or visit. Ivou our tour gaudier was informative. Hugo the driver was awesome.
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Meredith_d
Nov 13, 2025
Small group is... - Small group is misleading, as this is large 40+ person bus. We were told we would buy tickets to Quinta de regaleira on the bus en route but then guide forgot to follow up. Once there we were told this. It was pouring rain, so we had to go buy our ticket separate (as with many others in the tour) and then wait in line again. Overall I don’t feel we were told honestly what to expect with this trip and time and detail management was poor. Beautiful locations and made the best of a rainy day! Driver was great with tight turns!
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L4513vjlisab
Oct 26, 2025
Not a great tour - We recently took this tour in Portugal, and while the destinations themselves were absolutely beautiful, the overall experience was disappointing due to poor organization and communication. The route made several stops, but it seemed that we missed on and had to double back which wasted quite a bit of time. At the palace, we were told there was a bus to take up to the top but we were given any instructions on where to find it or how to pay for it. After standing in line for a while the bus arrived but the driver wouldn't let us on because we didn't have tickets - he pointed to a kiosk with a long time and said we needed to wait there to purchase tickets. We were short on time so we just walked to the top instead. Our guide explained that guides weren't allowed stop and give commentary inside the palace - yet there were several other guides doing just that which caused congestion and delays, but of course this was not his fault, Because of this, our group had to rush through the palace just to make it back to the bus on time. When we reached the meeting point, the bus wasn't there and the guide was nowhere to be found. He eventually showed up late and causally said, "Oh yeah, I've been watching you, I knew you were all here.". Not exactly reassuring. Throughout the ride back, he kept mentioning that if we all gave him 5-star reviews he'd take us on a "special route back" - but that route turned out to be part of the regular itinerary, which felt dishonest. That said, the free time in Sintra and Cascais was wonderful. Both charming, picturesque towns with friendly people, and we really enjoyed exploring on our own. Overall, the tour could have been great with better organization, clearer communication, and a more professional approach from the guide.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).