Sintra & Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon via Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno

A full day of hills, cliffs and seaside streets, led by a local guide

You climb the Sintra Mountains through lush nature, then head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where dramatic Atlantic cliffs drop away below you. Watch the waves crash through Boca do Inferno, then wander the old fishing village of Cascais. It is a day tour from Lisbon, with a local guide and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Options for this experience

3 options

From € 185 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Private option, without tickets or lunch 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00 Guide in 6 languages Up to 15 per booking Private tour lasting 9 hours, by car, with lunch and tickets not included in this option, and pickup included

Shared option, without tickets or lunch 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in 6 languages Up to 13 per booking Coastal shared tour lasting 8 hours, by van, with no tickets or lunch, and pickup included

Private tour: Pena Palace ticket and buffet lunch 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00 Guide in 6 languages Up to 15 per booking Lasts 10 hours, with a Portuguese buffet lunch and drinks included, a van, Pena Palace tickets included, and pickup included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sintra and the Cascais coast

• Explore Pena Park and visit Pena Palace
• Explore Sintra's center, shops, and National Palace
• Admire Atlantic views at Cabo da Roca
• View the Atlantic surf at Boca do Inferno
• Explore Cascais center and seaside promenade

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Pena National Palace 2h
2. Sintra 1h
3. Farol do cabo da Roca 30m
4. Boca do Inferno 20m
5. Cascais 30m

What’s included

• Cod and meat lunch, vegetarian plates, desserts, wine, beer and coffee.
• Vehicles with A/C.
• Pena Palace entry.
• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
• Local Guides.

Times

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• Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00

Information

You ride up into the Sintra hills, then along the coast to Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and Cascais, with a local guide who knows every stop.

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Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 6 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

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Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome

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The experience

The day starts in the hills, where the road climbs through green nature toward Sintra. On the palace option, the first stop is Pena Palace, with its bright colors and its trails through Pena Park. Look for the Great Triton, a Manueline detail that rewards a slow look, and take in the wide views opening out from the grounds.

Sintra's historic centre comes next, and it is all narrow streets, old palaces and traditional shops. Stop for the famous Sintra pastries, then head up to the Ferraria Viewpoint. The Sintra National Palace stands among centuries of history and the legends that go with it. On the palace option, lunch is a Portuguese buffet, with cod, meats, vegetarian dishes, desserts, and local wine, beer, soft drinks, water and coffee to go with it.

The afternoon turns to the sea. At Cabo da Roca, the wind and the Atlantic meet the cliffs, and the trails along the edge are yours to walk at your own pace. Boca do Inferno follows, where waves push through a natural opening in the rock and throw up surf and foam right in front of you. The day ends in Cascais, with its white houses, cafes, market, beaches and seaside promenade to wander.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 6 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

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.

Does the tour include Pena Palace entry?

Pena Palace admission is part of the palace package, which also includes a Portuguese buffet lunch with drinks. The other choice covers the vehicle and the guide, with tickets and lunch paid separately.

Can I swap Pena Palace for Quinta da Regaleira?

Yes, you can request a swap to Quinta da Regaleira through the booking platform at least 48 hours ahead, and it is subject to confirmation.

Is there time to walk at Cabo da Roca?

Yes, you walk the trails around the cliffs at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and take time to enjoy the natural scenery there.

Does the route stop in Sintra's old town?

Yes, the route stops in the historic centre of Sintra, with narrow streets, traditional shops and famous Sintra pastries, plus the Ferraria Viewpoint.

What is the Boca do Inferno stop like?

Atlantic waves crash through a natural opening in the rock, sending surf and foam among the cliffs, which you see up close.

Can I spend time in Cascais on this day?

Yes, you explore the centre of Cascais, a former fishing village with white houses, shops, cafes and a market, and you can relax on the beaches or the seaside promenade.

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