Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip: Enjoy Nature, History and Beach from Lisbon

Embark on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais and immerse yourself in the natural and historical beauty of Portugal. Explore secret trails, visit the enchanting Pena National Palace, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Begin the tour with a trip to Sintra. Explore Pena Park, where a diverse array of trails, trees, and plants will captivate you. Then, experience the grandeur of Portuguese royalty at the romantic Pena National Palace, perched atop Sintra Mountain. Marvel at the Great Triton, the palace’s guardian, inspired by…
What's Included
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided by a passionate local expert
  • Tickets to Pena Palace & Park included or optional, depending on your choice
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor and historical allure of Portugal during a small-group excursion from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Situated just a short distance from the capital, Sintra is an enchanting location where humanity and nature coexist in peaceful balance. Explore hidden pathways at Pena Park, marvel at the natural beauty of Sintra…

Location
Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa
Avenida da Liberdade
Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janet_w
Mar 12, 2026
Day trip to Sintra and Cascais - An early start from downtown Lisbon but well worth getting to Sintra early when the palace opens to avoid a long wait. Interesting vist and wonderful views. Then some free time in Sintra town - highly recommend the original ‘pillow’ pastry before a short stop at Cabo da Roca - the most westerly point on the peninsulare and on to Cascais for lunch. Guide Sergio was friendly and knowledgeable and our small group of 8 passengers thoroughly enjoyed our day, sides by blue skies and warm sunshine. Would wholeheartedly recommend the day trip.
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Sean_k
Mar 11, 2026
Memorable Day - We covered a lot of ground in a relatively short time. Sergio was full of knowledge as well as perfect recommendations for us in Sintra and Cascais.
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Traveler325413
Feb 9, 2026
Sunshine in the Rain - We booked Sintra & Cascais Day tour with Pena Palace with Around Lisbon . The weather was wet and gloomy . However our friendly, knowledgeable and capable guide and driver, Oriana Silva, made our day an enjoyable one with her witty stories about the history of the places we visited and drove through. On her recommendations, we enjoyed delicious local favourites . She made a otherwise miserable gloomy day bright and beautiful with her friendliness and professionalism. Thank you, Oriana!
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Dream213499
Jan 28, 2026
Fantastic, beautiful learning experience! A mix of recent and long ago history! - The trip started with Pedro M arriving promptly at our hotel to personally escort us to Sintra. We made stops along the way at many historic sites. It was great to have such a well educated, articulate guide!
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880bethanyw
Jan 28, 2026
Great tour! - Great experience and our tour guide was awesome! He was informative and energetic. The day was long but it was bearable. Definitely be prepared for lots of walking but beautiful views to make it worth it!
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Carlygw4308uu
Jan 24, 2026
Great tour-would book again! - Wonderful trip with Vasco, very attentive guide. Plenty of talking from guide mi ed with free time. Really enjoyed it.
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Jacquelinesh122xd
Jan 23, 2026
Sintra is beautiful but beware if the risk - My Husband booked surprise visit to Lisbon for my birthday. On the actual day of my birthday despite the horrible weather we visited Sintra. Unfortunately, I was pickpocketed while visiting Sintra during the winter, in a quiet area with very few people around. It was shocking and deeply upsetting because I felt safe at the time. I’m sharing this not to complain about Sintra, which was amazing but so more people are aware of the risk. The more informed visitors are, the more vigilant they can be, and hopefully this helps prevent someone else from going through the same experience. Sintra is beautiful, but even in the quieter season, you need to be careful with your belongings, there are some desperate who take advantage.
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Doanen
Jan 4, 2026
Great experience - Great guide, the excursion is frankly top and pleasant in good weather. We just wish we'd stayed a little more in sintra, but otherwise it was great
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Chrissimarken
Dec 7, 2025
Best day ever! - I’m not usually a big tour person, but I wanted to see Sintra and was traveling alone, so I signed up for this just for logistical ease. Well, it turned out to be the best decision for so many other reasons. Our tour guide was just perfect, funny and accommodating and warm, and my fellow tourists were a delight. I’m so grateful for the whole perfect day.
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Paige_m
Nov 24, 2025
Not necessarily a guided tour - This was a good tour! The small group experience was nice. We would’ve appreciated a little more free time in the castle. Otherwise, it was nice to be able to wander around each stop ourselves. Be aware it’s not a guided tour the whole time - it’s only a guided tour through the Pena Palace.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).