Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included
Your morning begins with a convenient pickup directly from central Lisbon. In lieu of finding your own way on the train, enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the countryside, with just your local guide and a small group to accompany you.On arrival at Sintra—one of Portugal’s foremost (and most-visited) UNESCO World Heritage sites—glide past the lines and head right in, thanks to your pre-booked tickets. Head straight to Pena Palace, known for its ultra-colorful design, where your English-speaking guide will share a wealth of stories about its history.After enough free time to purchase your lunch (with optional baked goods from a traditional bakery) in Sintra’s city center, enjoy a bonus excursion when you head to the wild Atlantic coast. See pounding waves at Cabo da Roca—Continental Europe’s westernmost point—before heading to Cascais: one of the area’s top beach resorts.Have more than one hour to see Cascais' Old Town, admire its marina, and treat yourself to gelato before returning to your original departure point in Lisbon.
Overview
Your morning begins with a convenient pickup directly from central Lisbon. In lieu of finding your own way on the train, enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the countryside, with just your local guide and a small group to accompany you.
On arrival at Sintra—one of Portugal’s foremost (and most-visited) UNESCO World Heritage sites—glide past the lines and head right in, thanks to your pre-booked tickets. Head straight to Pena Palace, known for its ultra-colorful design, where your English-speaking guide will share a wealth of stories about its history.
After enough free time to purchase your lunch (with optional baked goods from a traditional bakery) in Sintra’s city center, enjoy a bonus excursion when you head to the wild Atlantic coast. See pounding waves at Cabo da Roca—Continental Europe’s westernmost point—before heading to Cascais: one of the area’s top beach resorts.
Have more than one hour to see Cascais' Old Town, admire its marina, and treat yourself to gelato before returning to your original departure point in Lisbon.
Itinerary
Centro Historico de Sintra
Sintra is an old and mainly pedestrian village that was founded thousand years ago. The Greeks named Sintra the "Mountain of the Moon" and today is still a true fairy tale village. Is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1995. Here you will have free time for lunch (lunch costs are not included) and to enjoy some famous travesseiros (pillows), in a old bakery that existed since 1862, they are light puff pastries that are turned, rolled and folded seven times, and then filled with delicious almond-and-egg-yolk cream and lightly dusted with sugar. You can also enjoy the Sintra cheesecakes.
1 hourVisit an old bakery (in the same family since 1862) to enjoy the famous travesseiros (pillows), which are light puff pastries that are turned, rolled and folded seven times, and then filled with delicious almond-and-egg-yolk cream and lightly dusted with sugar. Or you can enjoy the Sintra cheesecakes (the first references date back to the XIII century; at that time, these cheesecakes were a form of payment for rent).
10 minutesColares
Colares and its famous wine cellars are on our way to the Atlantic Ocean. Colares is a quaint village famous for its wine, a royal passion that started in the 13th century. The landscape had been sticking in time and around we can enjoy old villas, beautiful mansions, small and big farm areas or a centenary tram.
Cabo da Roca
We will make a stop in the wild Cabo da Roca, which is a 150 meters (500 feet) cliff that forms the western most point of continental Europe. Facing the roaring Atlantic, this spot is a surprising and remote landscape with amazing views.
25 minutesFarol do cabo da Roca
The Cabo da Roca lighthouse is one of Portugal's most famous lighthouses. We cannot go inside, but we can enjoy this beautiful XVIII-century building from the outside.
5 minutesGuincho Beach
The Guincho beach is beautiful sandy beach area 9 km away from Cascais. It’s a protected landscape where we can see dunes and endemic flora. It’s also a popular destination for surfers.
Museu Condes de Castro de Guimaraes
This summer palace was built between 1897-1900 by an Irish nobleman, Jorge O'Neill. It's a classic example of "summer architecture".
Cidadela De Cascais
The Citadel of Cascais is a set of fortifications built between the XV century and the XVII century to defend Cascais and Lisbon. Was, since the XIX century, a former Royal Palace area.
Centro Historico de Cascais
Cascais is a former fishing village that gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. Nowadays is village with small museums, picturesque gardens, a shiny marina and a pedestrianized old town. We will stop here for a while and sugest you to try the most famous ice cream of Portugal, Santini’s Gelati!
2 hoursPark and National Palace of Pena
We will visit the remarkable Pena Palace, one of the major expressions of 19th-century romanticism in the world. The current palace dates back to 1839, when King Ferdinand II bought the ruins of the Monastery of Our Lady of Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence according to his romantic taste. We will, not only visit the Pena Palace, but also explore some parts of the Pena Park.
2 hoursAdmission Included
Location
Address
Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-139 Lisboa, Portugal
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Maximum 8 people
- Local guide and driver
- Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (€20 per person)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Central meeting (pick up and drop off) point
- The tour will be only in English
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will be only in English
- Bring at least a light jacket since sometimes the weather is highly variable
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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