Sintra and Pena Palace: Small-Group Exploration with Cape Roca and Cascais Tours
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Explore the enchanting town of Sintra and visit the iconic Pena Palace on this small-group tour. Discover the westernmost point of Europe at Cape Roca and explore the beautiful beach town of Cascais. Don't miss the breathtaking views along the Estoril Coast!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Guided tour on Pena Palace, the main Romantic Palace of Sintra with free time to enjoy the views. (Regular ticket cost: 14€)
  • Sintra - Visit the village of Sintra, free time for customers to explore it, recommendation of tasting the local pastries at the famous Piriquita bakery and enjoy the local restauration around.

With the free time during lunch, customers are able to customize how and what to enjoy when in the village by them selfs, having always the possibility and time of a fast lunch and head to another moment if interested.

  • Sintra National Palace - The oldest palace of SIntra. It is located in the village of Sintra, possibility of visit by the customer during the 2h more less free time at lunch in the village, however not recommended to be able to explore the village and have lunch, enjoying the other monuments on views from the outside. (Regular ticket cost: 10€)
  • Quinta da Regaleira - One of the most famous Romantic Palace properties around the mountain, possibility of visit by the customer during the 2h more less free time at lunch in the village, however not recommended to be able to explore the village and have lunch, enjoying the other monuments on views from the outside. (Regular ticket cost: 10€)
  • Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - One of the possible Romantic Palaces in Sintra to visit. possibility of visit by the customer during the 2h more less free time at lunch in the village, however not recommended to be able to explore the village and have lunch, enjoying the other monuments on views from the outside
  • Farol do cabo da Roca - Explore the site recognized as the westernmost pointof Continental Europe. Free time to explore and enjoy the views around.
  • Guincho Beach - Heading towards Cascais we pass by Guincho, known for its famous windy coast, with the mountains of Sintra on its back creating a fabulous contrast between the green of the forest, with its beaches and sand dunes.
  • Cascais - Explore the center of Cascais, what was once a fishing village at the entrance to the Capital and is now one of the most luxurious areas of the city. Enjoy local products, beaches and views at a stop with free time for exploration.
  • Estoril - On the way back to Lisbon, enjoy the views and discover the beaches as far as the Tagus estuary, where you can see where the river mixes with the ocean.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All mandatory insurance in accordance with Portuguese law
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Access tickets to monuments or other places visited (There are different prices of each monuments)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to medieval lanes, fortresses, royal residences, and eclectic architectural villas.

Upon reaching Sintra, numerous attractions await your exploration such as the Pena Palace, the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, and several other enticing places.

Explore these wonders with a guided excursion to Pena Palace, followed by some leisure time in the Historic Centre for a meal, or if you prefer, utilize this free time to independently tour another palace.

Traverse through the rural landscapes of Sintra and travel along the Atlantic Ocean to witness the westernmost point of Europe, Cape Roca, and relish the captivating sights.

Proceed towards the seaside vibes and arrive in Cascais, beginning with the sand dunes of renowned Guincho Beach, and subsequently enjoying some leisure time to discover Cascais Bay and its surroundings.

Return to Lisbon via the scenic Estoril Coast captivated by the stunning vistas of the pristine sandy beaches en route.

Location
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Praça Dom João da Câmara
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susan_k
Mar 4, 2024
Great Day! - We had a great day with Goncalo! He was very informative. Since it was only our group in the tour, he was very accommodating and allowed us to spend more time at the places we wanted to see the most. Pena Palace is beautiful even in the rain. Cape Roca was gorgeous! Note, even though it says it in the details, tickets for admission to the palace are NOT included. Also, you should definitely try a "pillow" pastry at Piriquita pillow. It is delicious!
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Gregd173
Feb 22, 2024
Experiencing Peña Palace, Sinatra, Cascais and so much more! - A great day of seeing the Peña Palace, walking the shops of winding streets in Sinatra, and driving along the Atlantic Ocean. Got to view great examples of historical architecture, visit scenic forest area reserves and experience a wonderful lunch in Cascais. Goncalo added his expertise to the day and brought everything to life.
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Adam_m
Dec 31, 2023
Great day at Cape Roca and Pena Palace - Gonçalo was a fantastic guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the day. He planned the day perfectly, so that we could enjoy our time in the many locations and not have to wait in line anywhere. Gonçalo's personal tour of the Pena palace was a highlight!
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Awwrites
Sep 24, 2023
Goncalo Cruz - a tour guide for every season - Goncalo's passion as a tour operator bubbled like a lively mountain river. His commentaries were top-notch and insightful on culture, climate, politics, history of Portugal and so on. It is clearly his person that makes ANY tour a unique experience. We were exceptionally pleased with the quality of what was offered. Goncalo is one of those people who touches a stone and makes it a jewel. Our congratulations! Goncalo, your future is bright.
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Codywg1751ip
Sep 23, 2023
Don’t skip out on a day with Gonçalo! - Gonçalo is the absolute best. He has facts about every inch of Sintra and perfectly matches the energy of the groups that he’s with. Not to mention that he is absolutely hilarious. If you’re choosing a different tour provider, you’re making the wrong choice.
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Dorona29
Jun 19, 2023
Great value for money by a real gentleman. - Goncalo impressed us as a very knowledgeable energetic person, very well planned, experienced and most of all, service oriented and a perfect gentleman. We had a “value for money” day tour, leaving us smiling at the end of it. Highly recommend!!!
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Psburdo
Jun 7, 2023
LusoXperience is the best experience! - What a day! Our guide, Gonçalo was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, fun and flexible. He lead the way to adventure and it was clear their goal is to ensure we had the best experience and he succeeded. Some of the castles have very large ques and he got us through quickly which added to the experience and allowed us to make the best use of our time. The car was pristine and he was a great driver. The whole experience exceeded our expectations. I recommend this to anyone considering a trip to these breathtaking places. Don’t hesitate! Thank you Gonçalo for a wonderful day and the everlasting memories.
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Destination47127
Mar 25, 2023
Excellent Sintra Tour - Great tour guide it was catered for us and we got to see all the sights. Goncales is very knowledgeable and helpful. The car was very comfortable unlike the TUk tuks. We all enjoyed our day thoroughly and would recommend this trip. You can be put off at the station by the many guides so perhaps think about booking with Goncales ahead. Thank you for a great experience. Jane, John, Nicola & Dave.
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Christinago2063te
Mar 21, 2023
Best, friendliest, and most caring tour guide you'll find!!! - Best tour guide I have ever had! We would have never seen the beautiful Cape Roca or Cascais or learned so much about Portugal and Sintra without Gonçalo!!! Wish we could've had him with us for our whole week in Portugal! He truly cares about giving his customers the best experience possible and he is super friendly, welcoming, and knows everything there is to know about Portugal (and has perfect English!). He has amazing lunch, pastry, dinner, and bar recommendations at every spot. Completely worth every penny and best day of our trip!
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Chirag_chitroda
Mar 8, 2023
Best day spent in Portugal - What an amazing day! Thanks to Gonçalo ! Very knowledgeable, fluent in English and understanding . We are glad to have found him. He is a friendly and genuine person who was caring and attentive to our needs . Answered all our questions patiently and was happy to accommodate . I will highly recommend him ✈️
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