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Sintra and Cascais: Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour

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4.903448 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
Activity provider:TakingUThere
Sintra and Cascais: Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Top rated
4.903448 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.903448 out of 5 stars
145 reviews

Visit Sintra and it´s surrounding area on a private sightseeing tour. Admire the natural beauty and stop at historic sites, away from the major crowds, exploring less known locations.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
German, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

L
Lisa – United States

Vasco was a very good guide. Explained much history and found parking everywhere. Beautiful scenery, spectacular beach stops and we enjoyed Belem monastery, tower and nearby sites.

N
Naphtali Dunski and Shirley – United States

Excellent. Our guide, Paulo Levy, is very knowledgeable about the history of Sintra and Cascais and enthusiastic in conveying the information to us. He was a very careful driver and made sure we were comfortable.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Praça Marquês de Pombal 8A, EDP Charging Station

  • Car

    (30 minutes)

    National Palace of Queluz

    Visit (1.5 hours)

    Optional
  • Car

    (30 minutes)

    Park and Palace of Monserrate

    Visit (1.5 hours)

    Optional
  • Car

    (30 minutes)

    Cabo da Roca

    Visit (30 minutes)

    Optional
  • Car

    (30 minutes)

    Cascais

    Visit (1 hour)

    Optional
  • Car

    (40 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    EDP Charging Station, Praça Marquês de Pombal 8A

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Sintra's monuments, like the National Palace of Queluz or Monserrate
  • Drive through the beautiful National Park of Sintra
  • Visit the westernmost point in continental Europe
  • Explore popular Cascais, at one time a simple fishing village

Full description

Embark in a private sightseeing tour of historic Sintra and its stunning surroundings. Stop to see important sites along the way and enjoy exploring places not included on typical tourist routes.

You’ll have plenty of time on this full-day trip to take in all the spots of historic importance and admire views of the area’s natural splendour.

You can opt to visit one of the two lesser known monuments of Sintra:
The National Queluz Palace, or the Natural Monserrate Palace.
Two of the lesser-known and "forgotten" palaces of Sintra, away from the overcrowded Pena Palace.

After seeing the highlights of Sintra we will drive through the National Park of Sintra to the coast line. There we will visit the western-most point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, and before returning to Lisbon, we will pass by the coastal village of Cascais.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at a meeting point in central Lisbon
  • Tickets to visit one of the chosen National Palaces (Queluz or Monserrate)
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car or van
  • Private tour/guide, it will be just you and your guide
  • Guide will accompany you inside the monuments and locations for historic explanations and anecdotes
  • You have the option to adapt your day with us, in case you want to change something
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description
  • We do not go and visit the National Palace of Sintra

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Please note:
  • Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
  • If you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible
  • We do not visit the National Palace of Pena, neither is it an option
  • National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions (without notice)
  • The tour is flexible in terms of start time, length of stay at each site, and modifications to the suggested itinerary

From $253 per group up to 2

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 145 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Lisa – United StatesMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Vasco was a very good guide. Explained much history and found parking everywhere. Beautiful scenery, spectacular beach stops and we enjoyed Belem monastery, tower and nearby sites.
N
Naphtali Dunski and Shirley – United StatesAugust 6, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent. Our guide, Paulo Levy, is very knowledgeable about the history of Sintra and Cascais and enthusiastic in conveying the information to us. He was a very careful driver and made sure we were comfortable.
M
Mike – CanadaFebruary 29, 2024 – Verified booking
our guide was great and very Accomodating for our family's needs. my wife 1.5 yo daughter and myself went on this tour and were grateful to have the flexibility to plan our own route. would definitely recommend for those who would like a custom trip to me special needs!

Product ID: 52010

Activity provider:TakingUThere
  • Portugal
  • Lisbon District
  • Things to do in Sintra
  • Tours in Sintra
  • Pena Palace
  • Portugal
  • Lisbon District
  • Things to do in Sintra
  • Tours in Sintra
  • Pena Palace
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