Portugal · Castles & Palaces

8-Hour Private Sintra Tour with Pena Palace and Cape Roca

8 Hours Round trip from 2710 Sintra Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the romantic Pena Palace set high in the Sintra hills
02 Immerse yourself in the history of Quinta da Regaleira
03 Stand at marvelous Cape Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe
04 Relax by the coast at Saint Marta Beach and Guincho Beach
05 Drive through elegant seaside spots such as Cascais Bay and Monte Estoril

Embark on this amazing 8-hour private venture to the romantic village of Sintra, just 25 km from Lisbon. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Sintra is known for its mystical aura, unrivaled architecture, and fairytale setting. This tour also takes in some of the region's most iconic sights, including Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cape Roca, and the Cascais coastline.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Sintra is known for its mystical aura, unrivaled architecture, and fairytale setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Lisbon, Serra de Sintra, Cascais, Mafra, Ericeira

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sintra Highlights and Cascais Coast Private Tour

We start the visit at the top of the mountain at a viewpoint where you will see the entire territory of Sintra. For many years, it was visited by all kinds of people from all social classes. It inspired poets and kings, and it even has its own unique pastries, known as Travesseiros and Queijadas de Sintra. Its monuments are romantic and were built on top of the ruins of other palaces that once existed there, reflecting the pure Romantic style that is so characteristic of the region.

After that, we will visit the following places:

15 min - Secret Spot
1 hr 30 min - Pena Palace (no guided visit, but full explanations before you enter the monument)
Sightseeing - Moorish Castle
1 hr - Lunch (approx. 15 EUR per person)
Sightseeing - Quinta da Regaleira (by car)
Sightseeing - Seteais Palace (by car)
Sightseeing - Sintra Nature (by car)
Sightseeing - Monserrate Palace (by car)
Sightseeing - Colares region (by car)
Sightseeing - Colares vineyards (by car)
20 min - Cape Roca
Sightseeing - Guincho Beach (by car)
Sightseeing - St. Marta Beach (by car)
Sightseeing - Cascais Bay (by car/optional stop)
Sightseeing - Casino Estoril (by car)
Sightseeing - Monte Estoril (by car)

Where this trip takes you

Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cape Roca

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 2710 Sintra 5 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Clean & Safe certification
Private local tour guide (excluding Pena Palace)
Transportation by luxury van
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free Wi-Fi on board
Civil responsibility insurance
Personal accidents insurance
Total insurance of the van
Toll and fuel

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to the monuments
Meals and drinks for the clients
Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Sintra, Cape Roca, and Cascais coastline private tour in a new, comfortable 8-seater van with AC (Peugeot Traveller).
Local currency: Euros.
Garden and Pena Palace: 20€.
Seniors price: 12.5€.
Pena Palace transfer (optional): 3€.
Please bring your passport or ID. Old-age pensioners/retirees over 65 receive a reduction in entry fees in some museums and monuments.
This tour can be customized if you wish to visit something different on the way.
Time in each place is flexible.
Buy the Pena Palace ticket three days before the tour for 1 hour 30 min after the pickup time, because later than that it is only possible to visit the gardens. For example, if the pickup time is 8:30 am, buy the ticket for 10 am.

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