Sintra and Cascais Tour from Lisbon: Palaces and coastal cliffs

Sintra's palaces sit on hilltops you reach by car, not on foot from the city.

A nine-hour small-group tour from Lisbon visits Sintra's finest palaces (Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace and the Castle of the Moors), then moves to Cascais for Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno, two of Portugal's most dramatic coastal viewpoints. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a professional guide speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese. The group stays under four travelers. Entrance fees to the monuments are not included in the price. The tour requires a minimum of three people per booking to operate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chalet and Garden of the Countess D'Edla15m
2. Castle of the Moors15m
3. Quinta da Regaleira15m
4. Monserrate Palace15m
5. Cabo da Roca15m
6. Boca do Inferno15m
7. Estoril15m

Explore Sintra and Cascais highlights

• Visit Chalet and Garden of Countess D'Edla
• Explore Castle of the Moors
• Tour Quinta da Regaleira
• See Monserrate Palace
• Visit Cabo da Roca
• View Boca do Inferno
• Stop at Estoril

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Lisbon hotel (or a nearby meeting point in downtown areas, the Parque das Nações is not serviced) between 8 and 8:45 in the morning. From there, the drive climbs into Sintra, where the palaces sit scattered across forested hills: Pena Palace perched on a ridge, Quinta da Regaleira hidden in gardens, Monserrate Palace tucked into woodland. You'll stop at each one and walk the grounds. The Chalet and Garden of the Countess D'Edla and the Castle of the Moors are also on the route. The guide handles the route and the timing. You handle the entry fees at each site.

After Sintra, the tour turns toward the coast. Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, sits on a cliff where the land simply ends. Boca do Inferno, a few kilometers south in Cascais, is a rocky inlet where waves crash into a narrow gorge. Both are viewpoints rather than sites to enter. Estoril, the beach town between them, is a stop on the way back. The nine-hour span includes driving time, so the actual hours at each location vary. Bring water and wear walking shoes, since you'll move between the car and the sites on foot.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and holds a maximum of four people, so the group stays small. The guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese throughout the day. French, Italian, Russian and Romanian are available on request if you book ahead. If you're traveling with children, car seats are available when you book. The tour runs in most weather, though heavy rain with official warnings can cause cancellation. Traffic in Lisbon can add time to the morning pickup, but the operator will offer route alternatives if needed.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Lisbon areas.
• professional driver and live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese (French, Italian, Russian and Romanian on request).
• air-conditioned vehicle for up to four travelers.
• visits to Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Castle of the Moors, Chalet and Garden of the Countess D'Edla, Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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.

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by amazing day 4U - Crocodilo Peregrino, Lda

Is this one for you?The nine-hour span and multiple palace stops mean this tour moves at a steady pace with time at each site rather than a deep dive into one. Book it if you want the range of Sintra's landmarks and the Cascais coast in a single day, and you're comfortable with a small group and a full morning start.

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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: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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 is Quinta da Regaleira and why is it on the tour?

Quinta da Regaleira is a palace and estate in Sintra with gardens, grottoes and hidden staircases built in the early 1900s. It's included because the grounds are one of Sintra's most distinctive sites: the kind of place you walk through rather than just view from outside.

Do I have to pay extra to get into the palaces?

Yes. Entrance fees to Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace and the Castle of the Moors are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at each site.

How much walking is involved in a nine-hour tour?

Walking varies by site. You'll walk the grounds at each palace and the clifftop viewpoints at Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno, but the tour is built around a car, so you're not hiking between locations. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Can the tour operate with just two people?

No. A minimum of three people per booking is required for the tour to run. If fewer than three book, the operator will offer an alternative date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What time does the tour pick me up?

Pickup happens between 8:00 and 8:45 in the morning from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in downtown Lisbon. Contact the operator at least 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

Is Cabo da Roca the same as Boca do Inferno?

No. Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of continental Europe, a clifftop viewpoint with a lighthouse. Boca do Inferno, a few kilometers away in Cascais, is a rocky inlet where waves crash into a narrow gorge. Both are on the route.