Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca Coast and Cascais 8h
Description
This comprehensive skip-the-line tour starting in central Lisbon will give you the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Portugal, Sintra and Cascais. One of the most romantic palaces and villages in Europe. Avoid the stress of traveling alone to the most scattered parts of Sintra and Cascais, let us do it for you in a comfortable way inside. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra, immerse yourself in the beautiful gardens of Palácio da Pena, visit the stunning views of Praia do Guincho and discover the charming fishing village of Cascais, the Hidden Pearl of the Atlantic, enjoy free time in the center of Sintra, stroll through the estate of the Portuguese Neuschwanstein, the Palácio da Pena, and uncover the mystical secrets of Quinta da Regaleira, with its enchanting gardens and initiatic well. Skip-the-line access means more time to explore with your guide. The visit to Palácio da Pena is self-guided; the one at Quinta da Regaleira is fully guided.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Route from Lisbon to Sintra
At this point our guests will be able to experience what it was like to live in a medieval village of high economic, social and cultural level, they will also be able to see the facade of the Summer Palace of the Portuguese Royal Family until the beginning of the 20th century. XX, see the Castelo dos Mouros and above all try the exclusive Sintra sweets, Queijada and Travesseiro.
Road to Pena Palace
At this stop we will visit the beautiful and iconic Pena Palace, also known as the Portuguese Neuschwanstein Palace, built by King Consort Dom Fernando II in the first half of the 19th century. XIX after his marriage with the Queen Regent of Portugal Dona Maria II, a place of fantasy, stunning views and lush gardens that resemble a small garden of Eden. In its rooms we will be able to see their various themes. The visit to Palácio da Pena is self-guided.
Scenic road along Cabo da Roca Coast
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours). Quinta da Regaleira visit is fully guided.
In Cascais, the hidden pearl of the Atlantic, we will stop for lunch at the fishing village and visit. Cascais began as a fishing village in the 19th century. XIV by royal decree of King Dom Pedro I and it remained that way until the 19th century. XIX with the arrival of the Portuguese royal family, King Dom Luís and his wife Dona Maria Pia de Saboia, which became a summer village for the royal family and Portuguese nobles. Its typical fishermen's houses, the beaches bathed by the Atlantic and illuminated by the radiant Sun of Cascais give this town a unique charm which fell in love with European Kings during World War II who went into exile here in the town of Cascais and which led to a wave of popularity that was enjoyed by the rich and famous in Portugal and beyond.
Route to & along the Casino
Here at this stop we can see a stunning view of the Sintra mountain, the coast of Cabo da Roca and the golden beaches of Guincho, where surfers will perfect their skills before venturing out to the biggest waves in the world in Nazaré.
We will see the "birthplace" of the most famous fictional spy in the world, 007 James Bond. Also one of the largest Casinos in Europe.
Back to Lisbon
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(296)
We had an awesome time on this tour! It was the perfect way to experience Lisbon—so much history and so many great places to see along the way. Our tour guide, Emilio, was amazing. He kept the energy up the entire time and made sure everyone stayed informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Trip was well organized and worth the money. Velario was as great and all of the sites were beautiful. Would highly recommend!
Our guide Velerio was fantastic. Such an easy way to visit Sintra and learn along the way. I would definitely recommend :)
Great tour! Thank you for all the information and safe travelling. The complete family spent a wonderful day! Thank you!
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, and it's worth it to see each of these sites. Our guide Emilio was amazing: friendly, knowledgeable, and gave very clear directions in multiple languages.
Valerio was an amazing guide! He was incredibly patient with me, even though I got lost multiple times, I’m really bad with directions. He kept me informed, waited for me without making me feel rushed, and went above and beyond to ensure I was able to join the group. He genuinely cared about everyone’s comfort and shared a wealth of interesting information throughout the tour. His kindness, professionalism, and knowledge made the experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend him!
It was an okay tour but disappointing in several ways. The guide was very hard to understand because his pronunciation was poor. He was quite cranky at travellers even when the issue was his fault. He was also quite dismissive of many travellers , having his couple of favourites. I’ve done a lot of tours and this was the only one I’ve ever felt not welcomed.
Tour guides: Valerio and Pedro. Wonderful tour guides, we got great photos, thanks to Pedro! Wear comfortable shoes, a lot of walking uphill as well as going up and down stairs.
My friend and I had an amazing tour. Valerio is sooo knowledgeable and pleasant!! Do the tour, it's a must!!
My cousin and I had such a great time! Unfortunately the Pena Palace was closed due to fire risk because of the heat wave, but although we were not able to visit that Palace we were accommodated to see the National Palace in Sintra. I had also made a mistake with the booking and booked the wrong day. I believe Ruben was his name helped us with being able to do the tour the same day as we were supposed to be boarding. Valerio, our tour guide was amazing as well. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and fun to talk to. I liked learning about the history, but we also had plenty of time to do some shopping and taste so many flavors of the area. I 100% recommend this tour. @lilyc01
