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Sintra Tour: Explore Portugal's Cultural Gems
4.7
255 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a full-day small group tour from Lisbon to explore the enchanting town of Sintra, visit the iconic Pena Palace, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Cabo da Roca. Limited to 8 travelers.
Embark on a full-day small group tour from Lisbon to explore the enchanting town of Sintra, visit the iconic Pena Palace, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Cabo da Roca. Limited to 8 travelers.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Park and National Palace of Pena - The Palacio Nacional da Pena stands as one of Portugal’s most exquisite tourist attractions, showcasing the 19th-century Romanticism architectural style. This palace is a delightful blend of brightly colored terraces, ornate battlements, and mythical statues, all contrasting beautifully with the lush greenery of…
- Park and National Palace of Pena - The Palacio Nacional da Pena stands as one of Portugal’s most exquisite tourist attractions, showcasing the 19th-century Romanticism architectural style. This palace is a delightful blend of brightly colored terraces, ornate battlements, and mythical statues, all contrasting beautifully with the lush greenery of the surrounding forests.
- Centro Historico de Sintra - Enter a world of enchantment in the heart of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through cobblestone streets lined with vibrant houses, uncover hidden courtyards, and admire the architectural marvels that have fascinated visitors for centuries. The Sintra Historical Center is a captivating fusion of Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline styles, offering a glimpse into Portugal’s rich history and artistic legacy.
- Boca do Inferno - Boca do Inferno is a fascinating cliff formation near Cascais, dramatically named Hell’s Mouth. The relentless pounding of the Atlantic Ocean against the cliffs carved out a small cave, which eventually collapsed, forming a small bay and natural arch.
- Cascais - Cascais is a charming Portuguese fishing town and the most popular holiday destination along Lisbon’s coastline. Nestled on a stunning coastline, it becomes a lively resort during the summer, exuding a vibrant holiday atmosphere.
- Cabo da Roca - Cabo da Roca is a cape marking the westernmost point of mainland Portugal, continental Europe, and the Eurasian landmass. Situated about 150 meters above the sea, it offers a panoramic view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, making it a worthwhile visit.
Historical records reveal that a fort existed on Cabo da Roca in the 17th century, playing a crucial role in defending the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor, forming a coastal defense line, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Today, only remnants remain, along with the lighthouse, which continues to be a vital navigation point.
It is located within the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and is one of the highlights on the walking trails that can be explored along the coast.
What's Included
- Pena Tickets
- Skip the Line
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Pena Tickets
- Skip the Line
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join an unforgettable 8-hour exploration of Sintra in a small group setting in Portugal. Get lost in the magnificent culture of Sintra and Cascais under the guidance of your guide on this enriching journey departing from Lisbon. Take in the breathtaking landscape of Sintra-Cascais National Park en route to Cabo de Roca, the westernmost extremity of…
Join an unforgettable 8-hour exploration of Sintra in a small group setting in Portugal. Get lost in the magnificent culture of Sintra and Cascais under the guidance of your guide on this enriching journey departing from Lisbon. Take in the breathtaking landscape of Sintra-Cascais National Park en route to Cabo de Roca, the westernmost extremity of central Europe, and wander freely through the cobblestone streets of Cascais. Comfy air-conditioned transport will bring you to the majestic Pena Palace, a storybook castle hailed as an architectural marvel. The tour accommodates a maximum of 8 participants.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions (without notice)
- Skip the Line
Location
My Story Hotel Figueira
Praça da Figueira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(255 Ratings)
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Cheryl_s
Oct 14, 2024
Sintra and Cascais tour - Great time with Pedro! He was amazing! Informative and funny. Great tour guide.
The only thing I would suggest is some sort of mic so people in the back seat can hear better.
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Lubna_j
Oct 12, 2024
Wonderful experience - Our guide Andre was wonderful.
He was very knowledgeable, nice, accommodating, and pleasant.
We loved the private tour for our small group, it allowed us to move with ease.
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Gihan_t
Sep 16, 2024
Great day in sintra and cascai - Our guide Andrea was very patient and knowledgeable . We had a great experience and really enjoyed this tour
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F9438wnangelah
Jul 5, 2024
Perfect Day at Sintra & Cascais - Sintra and
We were a large family group ranging from ages 8 to 88. Our guides Andre and Ruben were PERFECT. They tailored their guiding to keep everyone entertained and laughing. On the road they played a mix of Portuguese music o of different eras. At the seaside town of Cascais we had free time to stroll the quaint streets, with some exploring the fort while others sat at a cafe to take in the view. Our lunch stop at a traditional village restaurant was a true gem, the best meal we had in Portugal!!
At the castle is where our guides truly shined. They pointed out small details we would never have noticed on our own, and gave us the perfect balance of historical information and time to explore on our own. We even overheard a couple saying they wish they had booked guides like ours!! Thank you Andre and Ruben for a perfect outing. 😍
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Samantha
Jun 16, 2024
Highly Recommend. Excellent value and beautiful memories made! - I booked this tour for my last day in Portugal and wow- what a beautiful way to spend my final hours!
Shortly after I booked a full day tour of Sintra, Cascais etc, I emailed the company with questions about where would be the closest pick up location. Giuliana responded quickly and was very helpful with confirming the closest pickup location as well as the easiest to get there by train ( she even including a pic of the metra lines with the relevant stops highlighted!).
I arrived at the location a little early and my guide (Ruben) arrived with a warm, friendly smile to pick me up. It appealed to me that the tour was a small group. We rode in a comfortable mini van and Ruben navigated those winding roads with ease and precision. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Pina Palace and the other places we stopped at . The views were breathtaking throughout the entire day.
We were fortunate in that we had a really great group of people. Everyone was happy and excited to experience the tour.
I loved everything about this tour from beginning to end. We got to spend time on our own walking through the downtown of sintra as well as the beach side town of Cascais where we stopped and had lunch. The entire day was about 8 hours and was excellent value.
Samantha S.
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Valerie_s
May 11, 2024
Great Sintra trip with Gus - Gus really made this tour special. His English is perfect, and he really knows his stuff. We are a bunch of nerds and had many questions and he answered them all.
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Mark_b
Oct 10, 2024
An incredibly worthwhile full day tour - We really enjoyed our tour. Antonio was an excellent, knowledgeable and personable guide. Our highlight was Cascais, such a beautiful seaside town. The only thing that wasn’t excellent was the small vehicle with the fourth person cramped into the rear children’s seats.
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Paige_d
Oct 22, 2024
Disappointing and not worth the price - Unfortunately our group was disappointed with our experience.
As soon as we were greeted during pick up we were informed by our guide that the itinerary of the trip had changed. He mentioned that we should have been given a heads up by his boss in advance that the entire town of Cascais was closed for the day. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Our group received an email with a reminder of the pick up details and stated that there "may be some traffic restrictions due to a local event”. Our tour guide, Gustavo, was very nice, but unfortunately didn't provide our group with the experience we had paid for. Instead of taking us to any of the other many attractions in the area, his way of making up for us missing out on 2 of the 4 destinations was to spend about two hours of the tour at a restaurant, which served some of the worst food we had on our entire trip. A few members of the group specifically requested that we see another similar beach town, but he just kept saying "maybe". Our group felt very let down and were frustrated with the lack of communication or alternate options.
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Hilda_b
May 29, 2024
Great place to see with the right tour guide - I highly recommend seeing these beautiful places with an incredible experience. Make sure to find a company that chooses excellent safe drivers for small groups, people who can speak English well and and are good history teller. Our program was for 8 hours for the day, and our tour guide finished it within 7 hours. He explained the places to us may be 20 minutes of the total 7 hours. I had to find most of my information about the places on internet.
I highly recommend to use Viator.com for your trip. I got to see so much because of this company with so many great options plus 24 hours costumer service.
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Y9523kflaurac
Oct 11, 2024
Complete waste of money. - What a SCAM and waste of money! Our tour guide, Ruben, picked us up at a hotel just a few blocks away from where we were staying. The description was correct that it was a "small group"---the four in my group and 2 other women. Cannot fault our tour guide for the fact that it was a cloudy, foggy, drizzly morning, but the rest is on him: We drove up to the center of Sintra (I assume) and were told we would explore on our own. He took off, so there was no one to ask for suggestions/recommendations, etc.
We walked back to the car and were driven up to the Pena Palace and he let us out (in the drizzle) while he parked. We then followed him to a long line of tourists waiting for one of 2 small tour buses making the property loop to take us up to the Palace. He then told us that there were "too many people" there that day and there were no more slots for people to actually go into the Palace. THAT'S WHAT WE PRE-PAID FOR! He walked us through a little open area outside, but we couldn't even take any photos of "views" because of the fog. We were allowed to quickly walk into a small chapel, and out again, then back on the little bus down to the parking area. That was it. That's all we saw of Pena Palace! That was the reason why we booked this tour!
He then drove us to the Cabo da Roca, a monument marking the westernmost point on continental Europe. He pointed to the monument and never told us how much time we'd be able to stay there. While we walked over and took the obligatory photo in front of the marker, we couldn't see anything of the view because of the fog. My husband and sons went for a walk on the boardwalk area in hopes of catching a glimpse of the ocean further out, while I waited for them at the monument. 5 minutes later Ruben contacts me on What's App, obviously agitated that we weren't back yet! I texted my husband and they all hurried back to the parking lot.
The final stop was the waterfront city of Cascais. Ruben gave us the recommendation of a chicken restaurant (which we never found), and we were completely on our own again. Ruben took off, not to be seen again until the agreed to meeting time at the car. At least the sun peeked through the clouds for a bit of that visit.
Four adults cost just over $400...We could have done all the above for free just taking our rental car. Clearly, this operation is a SCAM and I strongly suggest you to either choose another tour group, or self direct.
By the way...I have thousands of followers on my Twitter/X account...and that will be the next place I alert people to this disgrace of a "tour."
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