Lisbon · SINTRA DAY TRIPS
145 reviewed
Sintra is the day most people build the whole trip around, and how much of it you see comes down to the tour. Ranked below are the best Sintra day trips from Lisbon: which ones get you to Pena Palace before the queue, which add Regaleira and the Moorish Castle, which loop back by Cabo da Roca and Cascais, what each seat costs, and which one a first visit should pick.
Lisbon to Sintra, Pena and Regaleira, then Cabo da Roca and Cascais coastlines. Guided palaces, free time, panoramic drives.
“The tour itself was very good but by far though the best part was Victoria who needs a special mention. She was so personable, informative and friendly. Each destination was brought to life by her enthusiasm and knowledge.”
Timed entry to Pena Palace and Park in Sintra, with audio guide and skip-the-ticket-office access for a fairytale day above Lisbon.
“Fantastic! You can go at your own pace while listening tobthe audio guide.”
Lisbon day trip: early Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca cliffs, Cascais and Estoril, guided all day.
“Paulo was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and also a really careful driver. The day of our tour was kind of crazy because there was a marathon but Paulo got us on route safely and we all had a great time!”
A small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais, with Pena Palace and Atlantic coast stops plus time to wander and eat local pastries.
“Benny was a great guide made the trip a positive one despite some things being cancelled due to weather conditions”
A full-day guided trip from Lisbon through fairytale Sintra, Regaleira, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca cliffs, and Cascais waterfront life.
“Good trip, decent time at each location. Lots of hills to climb”
A smooth Lisbon day trip to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with pickup, guided Pena time, and free-walk breaks.
“Excellent tour. Luis was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and passionate about history of the places we visited. Small group and the van was comfortable. Highly recommended”
Small-group full day from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with skip-the-line tickets and English guide.
“this was an awesome tour! Eddie was great. so knowledgeable and fun. knew all the history of all the places we visited. and he was also so very patient with the members of our tour group. need the whole experience fun. but just saying something, given that we did the tour in the rain. at least half of it was in the rain. but it was still so worthwhile! highly recommend.”
Small-group day tour from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with pickup, guided stops, and extra time for wandering.
“Excellent trip with Petro. Very knowledgeable guide and warm person. It was a lot of fun. Highly recommended!”
Skip-the-line entry and smartphone audio for Quinta da Regaleira. Explore the Initiation Well, grottoes, chapel, and gardens in 80 minutes.
“Beautiful! Must visit just make sure to book in advance. BTW don’t get fooled by “skip the line” you will still need to wait and enter per time-slot.”
Small-group 10-hour Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon with Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, cliff stops, Cabo da Roca, and Boca do Inferno.
“It all starts with a great driver and tour guy,Duarte. He knew a lot about the history of both cities thank you sir for being so professional. Our lunch - the food was great. Allowing us to time take great pictures was a plus.”
Guided small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, Guincho and Cascais with hotel pickup and views.
“Our tour guide Joao was fantastic. He knew the history of each place very well and explained it to us. He took us to a great local place for lunch just outside Cascais. Will highly recommend Joao and this tour.”
Skip the line to Sintra’s Castle of the Moors. Walk 412m ramparts with an audio guide and sweeping views over Pena and the Atlantic.
“I highly recommend visiting the Castle of the Moors in Sintra. Climbing the ancient walls and walking through the park is an unforgettable experience. With over a thousand years of history and breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, it's truly worth the visit. Just be aware — it can be extremely windy up there. There are currently no shops or cafés on site, but some construction is underway.”
A full-day Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca views, Guincho, and Cascais tour with certified guides, optional tickets, and smart pacing.
“We will be recommending this tour to everyone. Our guide Amelio was awesome, exceptionally informative, entertaining and funny!! He knew his history and taught us a lot. 5 star quality and our bus driver was amazing too!!”
8-hour Lisbon tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, and Cascais with hotel pickup for $64.
“he was very kind, explained about city's history well. thanks to his guide, I could make nice memory about sintra~cascais :)”
Skip-the-line entry to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra. Get a map, optional audio, and helpful meet-up guidance for a smooth visit.
“It is a beautiful park with amazing buildings and caves. Easy to spend a few hours there.”
