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“The tour by Andreina Melo was outstanding. Made the past come to life and was so warm and informative. We could not have asked for more. I had knee surgery a few months prior and she made sure I was ok all along the way.”
Small-group Sintra day trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais with a live guide and optional chamber tickets.
“The trip was nice, Lara was very helpful, provided a lot of information and is very charismatic. One thing you should improve is the transportation. It wasn’t very comfortable to travel in such a small space with everybody else. I stayed in the back, the windows were black and I couldn’t really enjoy the views…”
Skip-the-line entry to Quinta da Regaleira with a phone audio guide. Explore Initiation Well, grottoes, tunnels and gardens in 80 minutes.
“Honestly we could have purchased just an entry ticket. We went early October and there was a very short line everyone goes through regardless. Less than 5 minutes waiting and we were on our way. We only listened to a small portion of the audio. We’d read a lot about the place prior to going…”
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais with Pena access and ocean stops: Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno.
“We liked the small group for this activity. We also like that we were given time to wander on our own. The sites visited where exactly as advertised, but the small group gave us flexibility to decide to spend more time in one place than another.”
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.
“The excursion was wonderful. Our guide, Joao, was extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. We enjoyed every aspect of the day.”
Private Sintra day trip with guided palaces, Pena Palace entry option, and Atlantic coast stops in Cabo da Roca and Cascais.
“We started our tour by meeting our guide Filipe outside of our hotel pretty early in the morning. After a short walk in commentary about history Sintra. We proceeded to go to the palace in Queluz, Monserrate palace, Pena palace, western most point, Cascais, and back to Sintra. Bear in mind this guy does not…”
Skip-the-line Moorish Castle ticket with an English audio guide—walk steep walls, learn the stories, and earn panoramic views over Sintra.
“Great communication and ticket delivery from supplier. Beautiful castle and grounds and you can see Lisbon and the bridge from a distance. We did this tour same day in between Pena Palace and Quinta d.Reg. gardens.”
Private 4x4 Sintra and Cascais day with a guide: Pena Palace, Regaleira, Guincho, Cabo da Roca, plus drinks and backroad views.
“We had a fantastic day with Gerard as our guide, driving around in Pam. We had a limited time in the area, and this tour was the perfect way to get to see some of the key sites, learn about the area and history, enjoy local cuisine and even some off roading. As many reviews…”
Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais and Estoril from Lisbon in one day with hotel pickup, a live guide, and skip-the-line access.
“Very comprehensive and fun tour. Our guide Ricardo was amazing; very friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to show us the best of all on this tour. We had a very memorable experience!”
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.
“Miguel was a great guide. Friendly and provided lots of great information. We really enjoyed spending the day with him.”
8-hour Lisbon tour to Sintra’s Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais coast. Hotel pickup, guide, and big coastal views.
“tour consigliatissimo in posti poco fuori dalla gettonata capitale Lisbona. Emerson ,la nostra guida turistica parla bene l'italiano, è un ottimo autista ed è una persona solare e competente : ci ha guidato illustrandoci la storia nelle varie tappe proposte dal tour e raccontando anche simpatiche curiosità. E ' stato super puntuale agli appuntamenti di…”
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.
“Rajib was great, very friendly and shown us more than initially planned. Highly recommend”
Private tuk tuk tour around Sintra with a guide. See Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate, Moorish Castle viewpoints and more in 2–3.5 hours.
“Rodolfo was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging.”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
