LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
Our pick of the 15 most popular sintra tours, with what each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Timed entry to Pena Palace and Park in Sintra, with audio guide and Chalet of the Countess of Edla, plus skip-the-line ticket office access.
Most Popular“It was an amazing experience, our guide Norjow was incredible and brought the history and mysticism of the palace to life.”
Small-group Sintra day trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais with a live guide and optional chamber tickets.
“Our tour guide Edi is very wise about the history and the places. He gives all the best recommendations for the tour and the afterwards. He is a fun person. I would recommend this tour.”
Skip-the-line entry to Quinta da Regaleira with a phone audio guide. Explore Initiation Well, grottoes, tunnels and gardens in 80 minutes.
“The grounds were bigger than I anticipated but so beautiful nonetheless.”
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais with Pena access and ocean stops: Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno.
“Our guide was knowledge and funny. It was a pleasant tour.”
Sintra’s fairytale palaces, Regaleira’s Initiation Well, and Cabo da Roca views, plus Cascais. 8–9 hours small-group tour.
“It’s our first time visiting Lisbon and didn’t know what to expect. We really enjoyed our trip with Bruno! He was extremely knowledgeable, professional yet easy going. It was a fun day and didn’t seem long at all. Thanks Bruno!”
Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon with Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Guincho Beach views, and guided time in town.
“Jaoa was very knowledgeable, relaxed and super cool we had great time in our tour. highly recommended!!”
Private Sintra day trip with guided palaces, Pena Palace entry option, and Atlantic coast stops in Cabo da Roca and Cascais.
“Alberto was an amazing guide, he helped us get the most out of our day in Sintra! He showed us a few lesser known spots, helped us navigate the ticket process, and gave us great recommendations for lunch in the city. And he was kind enough to stop in Cascais to let us get gelato!…”
Skip-the-line Moorish Castle ticket with an English audio guide—walk steep walls, learn the stories, and earn panoramic views over Sintra.
“It was hard to follow the audio guide as the numbers were not displayed throughout the walk. The walk along the castle walls was a great experience though.”
Private 4x4 Sintra and Cascais day with a guide: Pena Palace, Regaleira, Guincho, Cabo da Roca, plus drinks and backroad views.
“This little Jeep getaway to Sintra was the highlight of our trip to Portugal. Gerard was absolutely wonderful—not only was he our driver, but also an incredible guide. He shared the history of the places we visited, gave us great tips on what to see, and was super accommodating throughout. It was a 10/10 experience—we…”
Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais and Estoril from Lisbon in one day with hotel pickup, a live guide, and skip-the-line access.
“Un giornata molto piacevole in compagnia di Ricardo, che ci ha raccontato, da storico, molti aneddoti interessanti sui luoghi visitati! La consiglio vivamente”
Sintra Moorish Castle e-ticket with offline audio on your phone. See Castle Keep, Royal Tower, walls and necropolis at your pace.
“Poor! Your website is confusing and not user-friendly. We booked what was advertised as a “tour”, expecting a live person to meet us at the given “meeting location” and “specified time”. Nobody arrived! After calling and messaging on WhatsApp, we were told it was actually a self-guided audio tour. The audio did not even start…”
Private 8-hour day trip from Lisbon covering Sintra palaces, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and seaside Cascais and Estoril, with guide and pickup.
“This was an amazing tour in every way. Our guide was wonderful, very passionate and was super dedicated to showing us the best possible experience. He went above and beyond to show us the real Portugal, drove out of the way to show us beaches and areas that we would have never discovered elsewhere. I…”
8-hour Lisbon tour to Sintra’s Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais coast. Hotel pickup, guide, and big coastal views.
“Professionale e gentile”
Private SUV day trip from Lisbon to Sintra’s Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais, with skip-the-line access and an English guide.
“Our guide provided advice on how to avoid the long queues, and was very flexible ensuring we got the most from our day along the coast.”
Private tuk tuk tour around Sintra with a guide. See Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate, Moorish Castle viewpoints and more in 2–3.5 hours.
“Sintra should be on everyone's bucket list, and this is the way to see this magical place. Raphael from Outlander was a brilliant guide who had some amazing stories to share about the places we visited. He also took the time to take several photos of us both and the memories will stay with us…”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
