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Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Group Tour - Tickets Included
4.7
521 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a captivating journey through Sintra and Cascais with our guided tour. Explore the historic charm of Sintra, visit the Pena Palace, and enjoy the coastal grace of Cascais. Tickets included!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Centro Historico de Sintra - Enchanting Sintra: A Fairytale Escape in Portugal
Sintra, nestled amid lush hills, is a captivating fairytale destination rich in history and wonder. Discover majestic palaces, enchanting castles, and mystical forests, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. From Pena Palace’s breathtaking vistas to the secrets of Quinta da Regaleira, every corner holds a tale. Indulge in delightful local pastries, explore serene natural parks, and immerse in the romantic charm of Sintra’s historic center. We at Viator and TripAdvisor are your trusted companions on this magical journey, creating unforgettable memories in this captivating paradise.
What's Included
- Multi-lingual guide
- Entrance tickets to the Pena Palace and Park
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Pickup and drop-off at a central Meeting Point
What's Not Included
- Guided visits inside monuments is not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore Sintra at its best!
Embark on an enchanting journey across Sintra and Cascais, Portugal brimming with landmarks, under the guidance of our expert tour. Walk through the quaint streets of historic Sintra, alive with fascinating stories and unique architecture.
Climb up to the colourful domain of the Park and National Palace of Pena, famed for its Neo-Gothic, Neo-Renaissance, and Moorish architectural styles, set amidst lush greenery - your entry already taken care of! Experience the raw splendor of Guincho Beach where the powerful Atlantic Ocean kisses the golden sands. Take a leisurely walk amid the seaside elegance of Cascais, savoring its laid-back mood and seafood delicacies.
While we won’t stop at Estoril, known as an exclusive paradise for the privileged, you’ll get to appreciate its extravagant charm. Return home with priceless memories of royal grandeur and seaside elegance. In our intimate group settings, benefit from individual attention, interaction with fellow travelers, and opportunities to form lasting connections.
- Tours can be made in more than one language
- If you choose the option with Tickets Not Included you will need to purchase the tickets separately. Your guide will assist you during the tour. We cannot guarantee that the Pena Palace Tickets (Interiors) will be available, as they tend to sell out in advance.
- We cannot guarantee that the Pena Palace Tickets (Interiors) will be available, as they tend to sell out in advance.
- You will always be able to purchase the Pena Gardens Tickets (Exteriors).
Location
Estação do Rossio
Praça Dom Pedro IV
The general meeting point is in front of the Rossio Train Station (Estação do Rossio) at 08:15, right next to the Starbucks cafe. Please try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. We cannot wait for latecomers due to the strict nature of the itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(521 Ratings)
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Gazzamozza
May 20, 2024
Great tour (make sure you get your ticketing right!), top quality guide. - Hugo is right up there with the best guides we have ever encountered. He is knowledgeable, friendly and funny.
The trip flew by.
A bit unlucky with the weather up at Sintra Pena Palace (wet, windy, cold) and the ticketing for the palace is too fragmented and oversubscribed - just make sure you get all the tickets you need in advance.
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Ggs22
May 15, 2024
Our trip to Sintra, Cabo De Roca and Cascai! - We were very excited for our trip to Sintra,, Cabo de Roca and Cascai! Our guide , Hugo met us at the Lisbon train station. This tour was much more intimate than we had expected , which was awesome , it was only 3 couples! Our first stop was the village of Sintra , we enjoyed some pastry and coffee and had an opportunity to look in a local gift shop. We were also given an opportunity to purchase shuttle tickets to the entrance of the palace. We had an 11:30 entry time (we had prepaid/timed entry into the Pena Palace which was very helpful ) that is no longer offered on all of their trips, be aware. The bus ride up required some patience on our part. There seems to be 3 rotating buses but it took a while for them to arrive. But definitely easier than the hike up. Absolutely Worth the 3 euros per person.! The palace was spectacular so glad we experienced it. We met Hugo where he dropped us and we then headed to the Cabo de Roca , most western point on the European continent. This had spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean! Next we headed to Cascais, what a great seaside town! Hugo dropped us off around 2:30 and gave us till 4pm to grab lunch and shop! He made a great lunch recommendation! We ate at one of them …it was delicious, Restaurant Luzmar! We all met at the van at 4pm and headed back to Lisbon, which was a pretty quick ride! Hugo was fantastic, so knowledgeable ! He was a wealth of information throughout the trip! Highly recommend!
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Onair27908374322
May 5, 2024
Peña palace, Cascais and Cabo de Roca excursion - Many thanks to Hugo for a great excursion and many many interesting facts about Portugal and it’s history, I highly recommend this tour!!
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Adrienne_c
Apr 26, 2024
Enjoyable! - Tour operator was knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful. A lovely place . . . Nice people. Enjoyed our trip!
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Abhikd2024
Apr 24, 2024
Scenic views of sintra and more - Hugo was amazing! The van ride was comfortable and he showed us many scenic areas. He has a wealth of history knowledge and facts he shared along the way. The tour included many nice views and Pena Palace was great!
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E6893hpcherylw
Apr 19, 2024
excellent photo opps and fascinating cultural insights. - Our driver Hugo was wonderful - he is a bonafide history major and gave a wonderful account of key historical events that make Lisbon, Sintra and the coast what it is today. Good storyteller and very good driver! He kept us on time without nagging, and he even gave us music to dance to at the beach.
Hugo recommended a wonderful shop of all Portuguese made items when we stopped in Sintra. When I misplaced a package Hugo checked his van for me and offered to deliver it to my hotel - I found it and this was not needed but Hugo was so supportive and willing to help.
Our group of 10 split up between two vans but we were able to stay together throughout the day. The drivers coordinated and made it all work for us!
The whole day was filled with excellent photo ops and fascinating cultural insights. Great tour company!!
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Sandor_v
Apr 19, 2024
Best trip to Sintra - Excellent trip with the best of the best tour guides. Small group was really nice . And the guide was very very knowledgeable . Thanks for the great trip to Sintra . Everyone must do it .
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Katea398
Apr 16, 2024
Most knowledgeable guide ever - Our guide, Hugo, could be a university lecturer. He talked about Portugal’s history and had so many dates at his fingertips. We had a fantastic time with him and thought this the best tour of our trip.
Many thanks for a wonderful time.
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Dancedeedee
May 7, 2024
Unhappy clients - The trip was good. But unlike the other tours we booked through viator this guide didn't send us any confirmation when we contracted he just said he is driving look in viator where the pick up is. He was rude unfriendly. He has no customer service what's so ever. He said he was 40 years a tour driver and he hates the job. So what more????
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Renita2785
Apr 23, 2024
Disappointing Service - To clarify, we booked a tour but weren't able to go because my husband got food poisoning the night before the tour. I suspect the tour itself would have been great, but we weren't able to find out.
My complaint is the service afterwards when we were trying to cancel our reservation and discuss a refund. After a number of phone calls I was able to reach someone and he assured me that he'd process our refund when he returned to the office (he was currently leading another tour). Since then I haven't heard anything from anyone in the company, nor have we received our refund.
I'm still hoping to talk to someone and sort this out but at the moment I can't recommend this tour company.
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