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Discover Sintra’s beauty and history, its romantic Pena Palace, and the stunning coastlines of Cabo da Roca and Cascais on a full-day trip from Lisbon.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- French, Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- • A pickup service is available to customers who book the private tour option. These customers can be picked up from hotels that are located within central Lisbon • Customers should be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before their scheduled pickup time
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Itinerary
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Van
(45 minutes)
Pena Palace
Visit (2.5 hours)
Sintra
Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)
Cabo da Roca
Photo stop, Free time (30 minutes)
Cascais
Free time (1 hour)
Van
(45 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
Lisbon, Meeting Point - Tugatrips Tours
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Avoid the long lines and enjoy a tour at the famous Pena Palace
- Discover Sintra’s beautiful architecture, historic estates, and lush gardens
- Take in panoramic views of the stunning coastal cliffs of Cabo da Roca
- Visit the elegant seaside resort town of Cascais and its posh marina
- Choose from either a group tour or a private guided experience
Full description
Benefit from a guided tour to Pena Palace, Sintra Historical Centre, Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Embark on an immersive journey that will uncover the Romantic enchantment of the Pena Palace and Sintra, the rugged beauty of Cabo da Roca and the charming seaside of Cascais.
Meet your guide and driver at the Tugatrips Meeting Point (Parque Eduardo VII Viewpoint) where a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle awaits to transport you to your first destination. Depart from Lisbon while the first rays of dawn break over the city!
Find the colorful Pena Palace hidden behind the tallest trees of Sintra! This unique masterpiece seems to make all the fairytales come true. Allow yourself to wander around the palace’s yards and gardens and take the chance to explore its lavish chambers.
Next, head over to the center of Sintra and get 1.5-hour of free time to wander on your own. Take recommendations of the city’s must-see locations as well as the best restaurant options for delicious traditional Portuguese dining from your guide.
Find Sintra’s local flavors where time slows, and every corner reveals a slice of the town's magnificent gastronomy. Immerse yourself in the town's romanticism as you explore its cobblestone and picturesque squares. You shall also have time to taste Sintra’s typical pastry, such as the Travesseiro and the Queijada, amongst others.
Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe and amaze yourself with the impressive views of the ocean crashing against the high rocky cliffs. Enjoy the harmony between the sound of the waves and the fresh breeze, where “earth ends, and the sea begins”.
Allow yourself to be embraced by the Portuguese Riviera, while enjoying a short walking tour around the charming Cascais. Unveil this town’s unique gems, feel marveled with its amazing beaches and absorb the cascalense vibrant energy.
After a short walk, take the chance to know your own adventurous self while discovering a little more of this place that was once called home by a humble fishermen community, but also the Portuguese Royal Family, with some free time!
In a world where each corner holds a different facet of wonder, this journey becomes a chapter in your of exploration around Portugal. Finish this wonderful experience with amazing experiences etched in your mind and a camera roll filled with lifelong memories.
Relax back on board your air-conditioned vehicle and admire more breathtaking views of the Portuguese coast, in Estoril, as you make your way back to Lisbon.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Entry ticket to Pena Palace (if option selected)
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private tour option selected)
- Lunch
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Children under 2 years
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
- People with respiratory issues
- People with back problems
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
• Meet at the top of Miradouro Parque Eduardo VII (Eduardo VII Park Viewpoint). Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, 1070-051 Lisboa. • Check-in is at 8:10 AM and departure is at 8:20 AM. • To ensure everyone has a good day out, the tour will depart at 08:20 AM. • Please look for the guide with the red flag. • Please note all times are approximate, excluding the departure time. • The local partner reserves the right to adjust the order of visit to the monuments and attractions. • The tours may be bilingual.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Jacket
- Sunscreen
- Rain gear
Not allowed
- Pets
- Food in the vehicle
- Explosive substances
- Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
- Please note all times are approximate, excluding the departure time
- The monuments and attractions may be visited in a different order
- The tours may be bilingual
- If your child is used to traveling, please book 1 seat per child
- A moderate amount of walking is involved in this tour
- The transfer in the Pena Palace is optional and has a cost of 3€ per person
- On some days, due to the high risk of fire, Pena Palace may be closed. In this case, you will visit the unique National Palace of Queluz
- In the event of a strike by the company that manages Pena Palace, you will visit Quinta da Regaleira instead. All the rest of the route will remain the same
- Shared group and private options do not always offer the same languages. Please check all languages of interest to find your preferred option type
- For pickup service on private tours, if the address is not accessible by van, you will be given an alternative location nearby to be picked up from.