Sintra and Cascais Private Tour: Palaces and Coastal Views

Walk the ramparts of a fortress on the mountain, then descend to palaces that kings built across centuries.

A private, full-day tour of Sintra's historical monuments and viewpoints, ending in the coastal village of Cascais, with a local guide who knows where residents actually stop. The itinerary is flexible: your guide recommends what to visit and you adjust from the options available. Private transportation, skip-the-line access at ticket offices, and admission to Pena Palace's gardens and terraces are included. Admission to other attractions is optional depending on which option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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

Explore Sintra and Cascais highlights

• Visit Castle of the Moors viewpoint
• See Sintra National Palace exterior
• View 18th century palace hotel
• Tour Quinta da Regaleira caves and towers
• Enter Pena National Palace and enjoy views
• Pass by Monserrate Palace
• Visit Cabo da Roca westernmost point
• Stop at Cascais west coast beach
• Enjoy views of old fisherman village

The experience

The day starts at the Castle of the Moors, a fortress on the mountain with walls to walk and views across the region. From there, the tour moves through Sintra's palaces: the Sintra National Palace (built in the 15th century), Quinta da Regaleira (with its caves and towers), and Pena National Palace, a 19th-century structure perched at 529 meters with eccentric architecture. You'll also pass Monserrate Palace, an 18th-century building with new-Arabic design. Your guide is a local who stops where locals stop and can point you toward restaurants they actually eat at, not just the tourist circuit.

The route continues west to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, then down to Cascais: an old fishermen's village on the coast where you can see the beach and the harbor. A private vehicle with air conditioning carries you between all stops, and WiFi on board means you can share photos or look ahead to the next stop. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you linger at each site. Because it's private, the pace is yours: if a palace holds you longer, the schedule moves with you.

Skip-the-line access at ticket offices saves time at the busier sites. Admission to Pena Palace's gardens and terraces is included in every option. Other attractions' tickets depend on which package you choose at checkout. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible with infant seats available if you need them.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• skip-the-line access at ticket offices.
• admission to Pena Palace's gardens and terraces.
• WiFi on board.
• a local guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in 4 languages6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in 4 languages6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Local In Lisbon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private pace through Sintra's palaces without building the day yourself. The guide knows the sites and the route, and you adjust the stops to match what draws you. If you're traveling with children or need wheelchair access, the private vehicle and flexible timing make the day manageable without the crowds of shared tours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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): free.

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 24h before the start.

What is the Castle of the Moors like when you get there?

The Castle of the Moors is a fortress on top of a mountain with many walls to walk by and views across the region. It's one of the first stops on the tour.

Can I choose which palaces to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is flexible. Your guide recommends what to visit based on what interests you, and you can adjust from the options available: the tour adapts to what you want to see most.

Does the tour include admission to all the palaces?

Admission to Pena Palace's gardens and terraces is included in every option. Tickets to other attractions depend on which option you choose at checkout. One includes all admission, the other does not.

How long does the full day take?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. Because it's private, the pace adjusts to what you want to do.

Is transportation between the sites included?

Yes. Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, along with skip-the-line access at ticket offices and WiFi on board.

What is Cascais like?

Cascais is an old fishermen's village on the west coast where you can see the beach and the harbor. It's the final stop after Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe.