Sintra & Cabo da Roca tour from Cascais: Small group with guide

See Sintra's five palaces and walk Pena Palace Park in one morning, then reach Europe's westernmost point by afternoon

A small group tour departing from Cascais that covers Sintra's UNESCO-listed palaces and gardens, Cabo da Roca's 140-meter cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, and the coastal drive back through Boca do Inferno. The guide provides historical and local commentary in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added at checkout. The tour runs November through March and includes seven hours of travel, stops and walking through Pena Palace Park and Sintra's old town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pena National Palace1h 30m
2. Sintra1h 30m
3. Boca do Inferno20m

Explore Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

• Visit Pena Palace Park and Terraces
• Explore Sintra Old Town and lunch
• View countryside and Colares wine region
• Sightsee natural parks with cork trees
• Visit westernmost point Cabo da Roca cliffs
• Drive along coastal road past Guincho Beach
• Stop at Boca do Inferno
• Arrive and photograph Cascais bay

The experience

The tour leaves Cascais and climbs into Sintra, where you walk through Pena Palace Park and its terraces (the only stop where entry is included), then have time in the old town to see the National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira from outside, grab lunch, and buy the local pastries Queijadas and Travesseiros. The guide points out the Moorish Castle and Monserrate Palace from specific vantage points as you move through the town.

From Sintra, the route crosses the Colares wine region and its cork forests, then reaches Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. The cliffs rise 140 meters above the Atlantic, and you have time to walk and photograph the landscape. The return follows the coastal road with views of Guincho Beach, a stop at Boca do Inferno where waves crash against the rocks, and a final arrival in Cascais with time to walk the bay or head straight to the train station.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and delivers historical and local information throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Cascais area can be arranged at checkout. Otherwise, the tour departs and ends at Cascais Train Station. The tour runs only from November to March.

What’s included

• Local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• pickup and drop-off at Cascais Train Station (or hotel pickup if selected at checkout).
• entry to Pena Palace Park and its terraces.
• seven hours of travel, stops and walking through Sintra's old town, Cabo da Roca and the coastal road back to Cascais.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 12

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pipefly

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable with English, Spanish, or Portuguese: the guide conducts the entire day in one language with no translation available for other speakers.

Traveler reviews

4.95★★★★★★★★★★

38 verified traveler reviews

5 ★36

4 ★2

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You walk through the gardens and terraces of Pena Palace and spend time exploring Sintra's old town on foot. The tour description notes it requires some walking but is suitable for all fitness levels. Strollers and infant seats are available if needed.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The local guide, pickup and drop-off at Cascais Train Station, and entry to Pena Palace Park are included. Food, drinks and entry to the National Palace of Pena itself are not. The palace admission is a maximum of 10 euros if you choose to enter.

Can I arrange hotel pickup instead of meeting at the train station?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Cascais can be added at checkout for an additional cost, so you don't need to travel to the train station yourself.

What is Boca do Inferno and why is it on the route?

Boca do Inferno is a dramatic coastal rock formation where Atlantic waves crash against the cliffs, creating a natural spectacle. It sits on the scenic drive back from Cabo da Roca to Cascais and is worth a stop for photos and the raw coastal landscape.

When does this tour run?

The tour operates only from November through March, so it's a low-season option for visiting Sintra when crowds are smaller.