Sintra and Cascais tour: Six palaces and Cabo da Roca

Walk the walls of a Moorish fortress, then ride the coast train to Europe's westernmost point

A full-day group tour of Sintra and Cascais with a local guide, starting at Sintra train station and ending in Cascais. You visit five historical palaces (Pena National Palace at 529 meters, Quinta da Regaleira with its caves and towers, Monserrate Palace, Sintra National Palace, and Castle of the Moors), then travel by train along the coast to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, before finishing in the old fishermen's village of Cascais. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sintra National Palace10m
2. Castle of the Moors10m
3. Pena National Palace1h 30m
4. Quinta da Regaleira50m
5. Monserrate Palace10m
6. Cabo da Roca30m · entry included
7. São Jorge Castle

Explore Sintra and Cascais highlights

• Visit Sintra National Palace
• Walk Castle of the Moors walls
• Tour Pena National Palace
• Explore Quinta da Regaleira caves and towers
• See 18th century palace turned hotel
• View Monserrate Palace architecture
• Pass Cabo da Roca westernmost point
• Visit Cascais old fisherman village
• Enjoy beach views in Cascais

The experience

The tour starts at Sintra train station and moves through the town's five main palaces by private air-conditioned vehicle. You'll walk the fortress walls of Castle of the Moors, perched on the mountain with views across the region, then enter Pena National Palace: a 19th-century structure built at 529 meters with eccentric architecture that stands out against the landscape. Quinta da Regaleira opens its caves and towers, each with stories tied to its 20th-century design. Monserrate Palace shows off 19th-century neo-Arabic architecture, and Sintra National Palace offers a look at what the kings began building in the 15th century. The guide handles the route and timing. You move through each stop without waiting in ticket lines.

From Sintra, the tour takes you by train along the coast (one line runs inland, the other hugs the ocean) giving you a sense of how the region connects. You pass through Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, then arrive in Cascais to see the old fishermen's village and a beach on the west coast. The day ends at Cascais train station, leaving you free time to explore the town before taking the 30-minute train ride back to Lisbon's downtown. If you buy a round-trip ticket from Rossio Station in Lisbon to Sintra at the start, you can use the same ticket to return from Cascais, which covers your transport both ways.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation through Sintra.
• skip-the-line access at each monument.
• all fees and taxes.
• pickup from Sintra train station.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 33

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Local In Lisbon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day with breathing room: you'll have free time in Cascais to eat or explore at your own pace, rather than following a set schedule through every stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What palaces will I actually walk through on this tour?

You visit five: Pena National Palace at 529 meters with its eccentric 19th-century design; Quinta da Regaleira, known for its caves and towers; Monserrate Palace with neo-Arabic architecture; Sintra National Palace, begun in the 15th century; and Castle of the Moors, a fortress on the mountain with walls to walk along and views across the region.

How does the train part of the tour work?

After the palaces, you take two of Lisbon's main train lines: one runs inland, the other travels along the ocean coast. The tour passes through Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, then arrives in Cascais. You can buy a round-trip ticket from Rossio Station in Lisbon to Sintra before the tour starts and use it to return from Cascais, covering both journeys for one fare.

What happens in Cascais at the end of the day?

Cascais is an old fishermen's village where you see the waterfront and a beach on the west coast. The tour ends at Cascais train station, and you have free time to explore the town before taking the 30-minute train ride back to downtown Lisbon.

Do I need to buy monument tickets separately?

Yes, monument tickets are not included in the tour price. The guide skips the lines at the ticket office for you, so you don't wait at each site, but you pay for entry to the palaces and fortresses you choose to visit.