Sintra to Cascais : 2 Palaces, 7 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 3,848 travellers
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
- We are allways the first to get to the Pena Palace! Yes we do a guided tour inside the palace!
- No. 1 Tour Nominated by Travelers Choise Awards Best of the Best of 2022/23/24 by TripAdvisor!
- Fullest tour! 10 hours! Includes the visit to 2 palaces in Sintra and all other places of interest between Sintra and Cascais on the same day!
- We avoid the waiting queues at Palacio da Pena which are usually 2 hours!!
- Tour of Portuguese music, history, architecture and culture.
- Accompanying visitors inside the monuments and all the places to visit during the day with a guided tour!!
- Making and offering professional photos to all visitors!
- Small offer at the end of the tour!
- The transport is made in 2 Mercedes cars.
- We take care of buying you the tickets to the two palaces! You won't have to worry about it!
- Day full of surprises and lots of animation!
- We will not just be a guide but a friend to keep for life! :)
What's included
What's included
- Offer of a bottle of water and a typical Portuguese pastry!
- Offer of a small personal video with all the highlights of the day!
- We are the first at the Peña Palace to skip the lines! Guided tour inside the palace!!!
- We also visit The Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and enjoy the view of cost line until Lisbon!
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided visit all day! Free Personalized Photos to each guest!
- We also visit the beautiful village close to the ocean: Azenhas do Mar!
- We also drive through the cities of Cascais and Estoril!
Not included
- Lunch
- Tickets for the Palaces to visit
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We stopped to take photos of the exterior of the National Palace of Sintra, the sumptuous casario of Sintra and the Castle of the Moors.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Stop for amazing pictures of the lake and its castle as well as the most spectacular view of the Palacio da Pena from its exterior.
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Stop 3 · 1h 30m
We visited the Interior of the Palace with explanations about its construction, its interior and exterior, as well as its historical-cultural context!
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Stop 4
Discover the city of Estoril with the biggest Casino in all of Europe. its imposing mansions and beaches. Always travel along the coastal area to Lisbon where our tour will end.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Pass in the Bay of Cascais, to take photos and appreciate its beauty, its Fortaleza, and admire the hills of Cascais with its imposing casario.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Visit this rock that has an opening through which the waves beat violently creating an incredible spectacle of nature!
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Stop 7
Passage along the Portuguese coast to admire several beaches such as Praia do Guincho, Praia De Carcavelos, Oeiras, Parede, Caxias and Santo Amaro.
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Stop 8 · 30m
Visit the westernmost point of the European continent with its incredible cliffs and wild landscapes.
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Stop 9 · 30m
Visit from the viewpoint overlooking the Azenhas do Mar cliff
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Stop 10 · 1h 30m
Lunch at a local restaurant.
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Stop 11 · 1h 15m
House of a lord who belonged to the Masonry. Created a house with an enchanted garden that is a Masonic metaphor with caves, initiatic wells, labyrinths, Masonic temples and caves! A unique experience!
The visit to this monument is the only time of the day when the guide will not be physically present, although all explanations are given by the guide before the group enters. There is no parking to leave the van less than 1.5 km and it becomes impossible to leave the car so far and carry out every journey with the visitors on foot. The entire group will be left at the entrance of the palace and picked up by the guide at the end.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Attention: the pick up will always be at the hard Rock Café at 7:15 am.
- Attention : We have a limited number of tickets for 9.30 slot! The places for 9.30 slot will be filled according to the booking order! But even without the tickets for 9.30 the tour will be done anyway, starting by Cascais and finishing in Sintra. But we'll visit the 2 palaces anyway. Tickets are not included : Pena Palace : 20€ Quinta da Regaleira : 20€
- Attention: If you have any problems walking or you walk slowly, we don't advise you this tour!
- Attention: You don't need to worry about the tickets for both palaces. We'll buy them for you and you''ll pay us in cash or paypal the day of the tour.
- Attention: the entrance in the palaces have a slot we must respect. We will not be responsible by any accidents or other reasons out of our control that can change the course of the tour or skip a palace if we don't get there on the expected time!
- Attention: we don't have tickets only for the exterior. We always visit the interior of the Palace with guided tour.
- Not recommended for people who walk slowly or with any kind of trouble to walk with a quick step.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Sintra to Cascais : 2 Palaces, 7 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour take?
The experience lasts about 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $85.90 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Offer of a bottle of water and a typical Portuguese pastry!; Offer of a small personal video with all the highlights of the day!; We are the first at the Peña Palace to skip the lines! Guided tour inside the palace!!!; We also visit The Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and enjoy the view of cost line until Lisbon!; Air-conditioned vehicle; Guided visit all day! Free Personalized Photos to each guest!.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 3,848 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by HAPPY TOURS PORTUGAL.