Private sightseeing Tour to Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon
Description
Discover the magic of Sintra on this private full-day sightseeing tour to Sintra and Cascais, from Lisbon. Visit the town’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural landmarks. See the Castle of the Moors, Pena Palace, the Palace of Queluz, and marvel at Sintra village’s Romantic architecture. Your tour includes a private driver, but no guide, so you can explore at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Next, stop at Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Admire its mix of architectural styles, and snap photos of the striking landscape that surrounds the palace.
Climb to the hilltop Moorish Castle, which contains sections of wall that date from the 8th and 9th centuries. From this elevated spot, enjoy stunning views of the whole region
Your driver will transport you from Lisbon to Sintra, one of Portugal’s most beautiful villages, known as the capital of Romanticism. Stop at the 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of King D. Pedro IV. Make your way into the historic village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander along its picturesque streets, and see Sintra National Palace, fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines.
Journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe, admiring clifftop views over beaches and the Atlantic.
On your return trip, stop to enjoy the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
Conclude your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Relax as your driver transports you back to Lisbon.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup at the costumers address when accessible by car
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 3 people per booking
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Reviews(23)
We had a great time and our tour guide Jose was very accommodating and informative. I highly recommend.
Jose was an outstanding tour guide. He demonstrated deep knowledge of the history and culture of the area, answered every question thoroughly, and kept the us engaged the whole time. The itinerary was well-planned and he was very organized. I would gladly book another tour with them and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Lisbon
Unfortunately, the castles were all closed due the fires in the north. We changed the date once and assumed we would be able to see the outside or something... we saw very little of what was scheduled. We drove back and forth from Sintra to Cascais, in the car more than anything. The tour guide tried to kill some time and tried to show us some other nonsense sites so I can't blame him but shame on the tour organization for not letting us know and cancelling/refunding our money. Vacation is a precious few days and while i understand you didn't want to lose money, my time is valuable!!!!
We had a most enjoyable tour thanks to our great guide and driver, Jose. He was extremely informative and had a great sense of humor. The highlight of our tour was Caba da Roca, which is the Western most point on the European continent. Cascais was a beautiful beachside resort village along with Sintra. An overall great day trip!
It is all about the guide and we had the best. Jose made sure he understood what we wanted to see and had other suggestions as well. We asked him to take us off the bitten path and show us the sites not so visited by tourists. Yes, we saw the typical landmarks but also areas were the locals visit. He was informative, happy, great humor and very well read. We absolutely enjoyed this tour.
Had an incredible day with Jose doing a custom tour of Cabo de Roca, Pena Palace, lunch at a delicious seafood spot on the beach, and other fun stops. Jose offered a wealth of knowledge about Portuguese history and culture, with local recommendations. He was responsive to our specific requests about how we spent our time. He is full of personality and a lot of fun to be with. We felt like we were being shown around town with a friend. Highly recommend!
Jose was a fantastic, energetic and knowledgeable guide. He personalized the day to our interests. Even after our tour he forwarded additional info which was very much appreciated.
José was a very knowledgable guide with a quick wit! Drove us to a few other nice spots that was not on the list and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Also gave us some history information about the tour of the National Palace of Pena ( but we had to pay extra to get into the palace)
Our driver was amazing. I have used Viator in various countries over several years and not once have I been let down or disappointed! I do not hesitate to use any private tour operator through this site!
Great sites are Regeilera and Sintra. Wish we had more time at Regeilera and a better expectation of the time it would take to see the grounds. The rest of the stops were underwhelming. Karina was a sport in dealing with all the traffic.
