Sintra Day Tour: Historical Monuments and Sea-Nature Observation in Cabo da Roca and Cascais
4.9
240 Ratings
Lisboa
We intertwine a fondness for heritage and landmarks with the joy of viewing the ocean and nature. Our tours are conducted in a laid-back and jovial setting, facilitating a holiday filled with memorable experiences. We form friendships on our journeys.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Park and National Palace of Pena - - Guided tour in Pena Palace,
- Walk through the lush gardens of the Palace
- Avoid the long lines
- Enjoy the landscape from the highest point of Serra de Sinta
- Take photos and enjoy the stunning scenery
- Sintra - Free time to discover the Vila Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, walk through the small streets of Sintra and discover the architecture and romantic corners that the village has to offer. Or simply sit on one of the terraces and enjoy lunch and taste one of the Portuguese wines. Don’t forget to sweeten the experience with the typical “travesseiro de Sintra”
- Cabo da Roca - Enjoy the magnificent view and take the best photos at the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47’ North and longitude 9º 30’ West, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, being the most western point of continental Europe, a fact proven by the certificate that visitors take as remembrance.
About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit.
Historical records point to the existence of a fort at Cabo da Roca in the 19th century. XVII that played an important role in guarding the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently, there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse, which remains an important point for navigation.
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Cascais - Stop to get to know Cascais, a village located by the sea and traditionally a fishing village, had an important development in the 19th century. XIV.
But it was in the century. In the 19th century, when bathing in the sea began to be appreciated, Cascais underwent an impulse that transformed it into a summer resort for the aristocracy and the Portuguese royal family.
Take the opportunity to take a stroll through the streets that have excellent quality shops or a few moments of rest on one of the many esplanades that exist here. The beaches are still one of the biggest attractions, so if the weather permits, don’t forget your bathing suit and take a dip in one of Cascais’ many beaches.
What's Included
- Comprehensive personal accident insurance
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Entrance ticket to the iconic Pena Palace
- Enjoyable and relaxed tour atmosphere
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Location
Rossio
Rua 1º de Dezembro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(240 Ratings)
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699helgaf
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful experience - This was the perfect tour. Ricardo made us feel comfortable the whole trip. He is funny and very caring and has excellent knowledge of all places. Perfectly on time, best eating tips, a true gentleman. Would definitely book him again.
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Jaeher_a
Apr 20, 2024
Best choice way to Sintra! - We watched youtube and planed to go to Sintra by ourself. Great thing that we
changed our mind last minute.
The tour guide was professional and friendly.
Only one thing, we could not find the meeting place and almost missed our trip. ( even though we were 1/2 hour early).
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Palomad183
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent organization and comfort for this day - A big thank you to Ricardo with whom the day in Sintra and Cascais was very pleasant. He is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and full of knowledge. Good humor and more. A salute Ricardo!!
I recommend I Tour You.
Martine and Robert.
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Deb_m
Apr 20, 2024
Highly recommend this Full Day Tour of Sintra, etc. - Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable and provided just the right amount of detail for this tour. The stops along the way allowed us enough free time to enjoy all componements of our day.
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Vanessa_s
Apr 17, 2024
Definitely book! - This is an awesome day trip from Lisbon. We had Ricardo and he was an excellent guide. He’s very friendly and ensures that we are having a good time. He’s very knowledgeable about history and he was kind enough to take some pictures for us. Highly recommend!
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Camillece5512or
Apr 14, 2024
An Amazing Tour with an Amazing Guide - My family and I took this tour in April 2024 and it was amazing. Regarding the tour itself we got to see some amazing things in the Lisbon area! The tour had something for everyone. History lessons (the guide answered any question we threw at him!) Architecture, amazing views and a relaxing drive.
Our tour guide (Ricardo) was fantastic. He was very accommodating for our large group, made us feel welcome, he is extremely knowledgeable, great with kids (we were traveling with a 5 year old so patience was tested constantly) and very engaging. At no point did he make us feel rushed, he constantly reminded us that it was our day and to do as much or as little as we needed to do.
I would recommend this tour to anyway in the area.
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Ilka_s
Apr 12, 2024
Awesome Cultural Experience—don’t miss this tour! - It would take 10 pages to list all of the positive things about this tour, but the best part was the knowledge, passion and enthusiasm of our host Ricardo! I say “host” because Ricardo was much more than a tour guide, he welcomed us into the culture and history of his wonderful country. This is a very small group tour so you will get a very personal experience…I highly recommend this tour!
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Eric_r
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent experience - Our guide was excellent and had a strong knowledge of the castle and all of the places we visited. The tour started promptly. The tour group was small and transportation was very comfortable.
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Chuck_n
Apr 8, 2024
Great Day Tour from Lisbon - We lucked out by having a private tour because nobody else registered for this particular day. Ricardo was fantastic and shared history and answered questions throughout the day. He always made sure we were comfortable and knew we could ask anything we wanted. Ricardo was very personable and a great driver, so we would highly recommend this tour to anyone as long as you are able to manage moderate exertion in walking through the Peña Palace and grounds. Thank you for a great day,
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Sam_b
Apr 7, 2024
Bad weather, still a great day. - Great guide! Really made the trip for us, especially since the weather did not cooperate. In spite of poor weather, we had a great trip, saw what we went to see, and learned a lot in the process. Just 5 on the tour which was even better.
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