Sintra and Cascais Private Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace

Two hilltop palaces and a coastal village in one afternoon, just the six of you.

A private 4-hour sightseeing tour from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais for up to six people, with a driver and hotel pickup included. You choose between Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira during the tour, then spend time in Cascais, the former fishing village turned retreat for Portugal's wealthy. Roundtrip transportation departs and returns to your Lisbon hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pena National Palace1h 30m
2. Quinta da Regaleira1h

Explore Sintra and Cascais

• Travel from Lisbon to Sintra
• Visit Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira
• Travel to Cascais
• Wander streets of Cascais
• Return to Lisbon hotel

The experience

The tour leaves your Lisbon hotel and heads into the Portuguese countryside toward Sintra, where you'll visit either Pena Palace (the hilltop royal residence with its distinctive colored walls), or Quinta da Regaleira, the mansion and estate known for its gardens and initiation wells. You pick which one suits your interests during the 4-hour window. The driver handles all the navigation and timing, so you're free to focus on what you're standing in front of instead of managing the route.

After Sintra, the tour moves down to Cascais, the coastal town that started as a fishing village and became a weekend escape for Lisbon's wealthy families. You'll walk its streets and see how it's transformed while staying small enough to feel like a real place rather than a resort. The whole day stays intimate. Just your group and the driver, no larger coach or scheduled stops with strangers.

Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. The driver speaks English and Portuguese, so language isn't a barrier. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means you don't coordinate a meeting point or figure out how to reach Sintra on your own. The car arrives at your accommodation and brings you back when the afternoon is done.

What’s included

• Private tour for up to six people.
• roundtrip transportation from your Lisbon hotel or port.
• bottled water.
• English or Portuguese-speaking driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Seconds and Minutes, Lda.

Is this one for you?Choose this if your group is up to six people and you want a private tour where you decide between Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira based on your interests, then explore Cascais in the same half-day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can I visit both Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in the same tour?

During the 4-hour tour, you choose one monument to visit. Both are in Sintra but require separate entry and time, so fitting both would cut into the Cascais portion of the day.

What's the difference between Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira?

Pena Palace is a royal residence perched on a hilltop with distinctive architecture and views across the region. Quinta da Regaleira is an estate mansion known for its elaborate gardens, underground passages, and initiation wells: more about exploring grounds and architecture together.

Does the tour include entry fees to the palaces?

Entry to Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira is not included in the tour price. You pay admission separately when you arrive at whichever site you choose.

How long do we spend in each place?

The 4-hour tour is split between Sintra and Cascais, with your chosen palace visit taking up the bulk of the Sintra portion. Time in Cascais is what remains after the palace and travel between towns.

What happens if I'm staying at a port instead of a hotel in Lisbon?

Port pickup and drop-off are available as an option, so you can be collected from the cruise terminal instead of a hotel if that's where you're based.

Is this tour suitable for children and elderly travelers?

The tour accommodates all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible throughout. Specialized infant seats are available, and service animals are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.