Sintra and Cascais Tour: Pena Palace & Cabo da Roca Highlights

Four landmarks in one day: from a 19th-century palace on a steep rock to Europe's westernmost point.

This private tour covers Sintra's main attractions and the Cascais coast in a single day with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. You visit Pena Palace (a UNESCO site built on the Serra de Sintra's second-highest point), Quinta da Regaleira with its gardens and enigmatic caves, Cabo da Roca where continental Europe ends at the sea, and Cascais Marina with its beaches and seafood restaurants. Entrance tickets to the monuments are separate. A guided tour of each site is available as an add-on choice at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Quinta da Regaleira2h
2. Cabo da Roca30m
3. Boca do Inferno30m
4. Cascais Marina1h

Visit Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

• Visit Pena National Palace
• Explore Quinta da Regaleira gardens
• See Cabo da Roca viewpoint
• Visit Boca do Inferno cliffs
• Enjoy Cascais beaches and cuisine

The experience

Pena Palace sits on a steep rock 528 meters above Sintra, the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra range. Built in the 19th century, it is one of Portugal's most photographed landmarks: the palace itself, the surrounding Parque da Pena, and the cottage and gardens of the Countess d'Edla all offer views across the forested hills. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the itinerary gives you time to walk the grounds and take photographs, though entry tickets are purchased separately.

Quinta da Regaleira, built between 1904 and 1910, covers 4 hectares of gardens, lakes, caves and unusual buildings layered with Freemasonry and Templar symbolism. The architecture mixes Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline styles. This is where the tour spends time exploring the grounds and the enigmatic structures hidden among the vegetation: a very different kind of palace from Pena, and one that rewards slow walking.

Cabo da Roca, 150 meters above the sea, is the westernmost point of continental Europe. The 1758 lighthouse stands in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the vantage point gives a full view of both the Serra de Sintra and the coast. The tour ends here or moves on to Cascais depending on the day's timing. Boca do Inferno, a collapsed sea cave near Cascais, is also on the route: the Atlantic crashes against the cliffs and has carved a natural arch. Cascais itself, sandwiched between the ocean and the mountains, is known for its sandy beaches, marina and seafood restaurants.

The tour runs eight hours with hotel pickup included and air-conditioned transport throughout. WiFi is available on board. You travel privately, so the pace and stops are yours to shape within the day. Guided tours of the monuments themselves (rather than just transport between them) are optional and chosen at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• WiFi on board.
• eight hours of travel time visiting Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and Cascais.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Sucesso e Dedicação

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying in Sintra, Cascais or nearby without a car. The driver picks you up and handles the route between four landmarks that would take most of a day to reach on public transport or on foot. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and stop where you want without waiting for a group.

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Top questions

What is Pena Palace and why is it on this tour?

Pena Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 19th century on a steep rock in the Serra de Sintra, the second-highest point in the range. It is one of Portugal's most recognizable landmarks and the main attraction of historic Sintra, known for its unusual architecture, gardens and views across the forested hills.

Can I walk inside Quinta da Regaleira or just see the outside?

Quinta da Regaleira is a 4-hectare estate with gardens, lakes, caves and buildings you can explore. The tour includes time to walk the grounds and see the enigmatic structures, though a guided tour of the interior is available as an add-on choice at checkout.

What is Cabo da Roca and what makes it special?

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of continental Europe, sitting 150 meters above the sea at latitude 38°47' North and longitude 9°30' West. A lighthouse built in 1758 stands there, and the vantage point offers views of both the Serra de Sintra mountains and the Atlantic coast.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included, but the tour visits Cascais, which is known for its seafood restaurants and marina. You can choose where and what to eat during the day.

Do I need to buy entrance tickets separately?

Yes, entrance tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are not included in the tour price and are purchased separately. A guided tour of each monument is available as an optional add-on at checkout.

How does pickup work if I'm staying outside Sintra?

Hotel pickup is included, so the driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day. If you are staying in a different town, confirm your pickup location when you book.