An orange castle-like building with round windows and a terrace, situated on a rocky hillside with a view of a lush green forest and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Sintra Tour

Take a tour of Sintra, the Romantic Village - a once royal sanctuary and resort town, it’s one of the most idyllic points of interest near Lisbon. Explore the Romanticist architecture, old villas, historic palaces, castles, scenic beaches, parks and gardens.

Our tour will take you on a full day of exploring Sintra, it’s castles and the wild scenery around this beautiful town - traveling down the coastline and ending the day in Cascais, part of the Lisbon “Riviera”.

Duration: 8h
Pickup from hotel between 8-9 am

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The Sintra day tour plan.

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Colorful castle with yellow, red, gray, and white walls, topped with turrets and a clock tower, against a clear blue sky.
A yellow castle-like building with arched windows and a crenellated parapet on a rocky hill, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

Pena Palace

Join us on a breathtaking tour to the Pena Palace - a stunning Romanticist castle perched on top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains.
This national monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site is a major expression of 19th-century Romanticism and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
With its picturesque location, the palace offers incredible panoramic views of Lisbon and its surroundings on a clear day.

A view of a hillside town with colorful houses, a large white church with twin steeples, surrounded by green trees and covered by a clear blue sky.
Stone castle atop a rocky hill with flags, surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Sintra Old Town

Step back in time and discover the medieval "Vila Velha" - the historic center of Sintra bounded by charming streets. This town, nestled at the foot of the hills, adapts to the slopes and offers beautiful vistas.

In the Historic Centre, you’ll find the beautiful Sintra National Palace, old villas and romantic narrow streets that criss-cross up the hills. The forests, moss-covered walls and ferns and the fog on the hill add to the mystical mood of this historic town.

Quinta da Regaleira is another magical site located just outside the center - an ensemble of architectural styles, creating a truly unique and unforgettable setting.

For foodies, the old Piriquita bakery offers delicious regional sweets (Travesseiro de Sintra).

Courtyard with intricate mosaic tile floor, stone columns with carved details, two levels with arches and columns, decorative tiled walls, and a central clay pot with a plant.
Dish with baked meat topped with creamy yellow sauce in a white bowl with a brown rim, served with fried potato sticks, a side of mixed nuts and olives in small dishes, and two glasses of drinks on a wooden table.

Lunch

We’ll take you to an authentic restaurant, where you’ll be able to try out the amazing variety of Portuguese gastronomy. Experience a great lunch where the savvy locals eat!

A lighthouse on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean with a dirt path leading to it, and a girl standing on the edge of the cliff.
Coastal scene with rocky shoreline, green plants, and blue ocean waves.

Cabo da Roca

Camões, the poet, described it as the place "Where the land ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III).

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe.

Here, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the Sintra Mountains and the coast, with the wild and rugged landscape creating a memorable and unforgettable experience.

Cabo da Roca offers the opportunity to explore scenic walking trails along the coast and truly immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings.

A view of a beach with rocks, waves, and a large building on a cliff in the background with flags on top. People are walking along the shore.
People sitting and standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean on a sunny day, with a sailboat in the distance and yellow flowers in the foreground.

Guincho and Boca do Inferno

The Praia do Guincho is a stunning beach nestled in the wild scenery of the Sintra hills. The powerful Atlantic coastline is famous for its big waves, perfect for summer. This iconic beach starred in the 1969 James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”.

South of Guincho is the “mouth of hell”, a formation on the rocky cliffs of Cascais - where the sea waves crash and it’s noise is funnelled through tunnels in the rocks, creating a devilish sound.

People walking on a sandy beach near rocks and the shoreline, with a large yellow building with a red-tiled roof and palm trees on a cliffside overlooking the ocean, under a partly cloudy sky.

Cascais

Cascais, the charming beach town located at the mouth of the River Tagus, where the river meets the Atlantic, is a must-visit destination for any traveler visiting Lisbon.

Its stunning Atlantic shorelines offer a plethora of beaches to choose from. With its strategic location and proximity to Lisbon, it has been a favorite residence of the Portuguese royal family and nobility for years, making it one of Portugal's first and most iconic holiday resorts.

Don't forget to explore the picturesque old town with its quaint streets and indulge in the local seafood cuisine.

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This tour usually has a duration of 8h - we recommend starting by picking you up from your hotel/apartment between 8-9 am.

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