Private Tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais from Lisbon
Private Tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais from Lisbon
Enchanted SINTRA Sintra bears marks of the Celtic era, the Roman empire, the Arab occupation and the golden age of the kings who chose Sintra as their destination for long seasons. Therefore, we invite you to embark on a trip to the past and come with us on a guided tour of the enchanted world of Sintra. About the enchanted, lush and mystical SINTRA…One of the first townships of Portugal, Sintra is connoted as a place full of mystery, magic and mysticism.
Classified as a Cultural Landscape - World Heritage by UNESCO, we can say without hesitation that in Portugal there is no place like Sintra. Located at the foot of the Serra de Sintra and covered by woods from the four corners of the world, it has a microclimate. Don't be surprised to find Sintra covered with fog and climate cooler than in Lisbon, which is only 30 km away.Cabo da Roca is 18 km west of Sintra.
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Sintra
Duration of the trip from Lisbon to Sintra about 40min (30km).
40 minutesPark and National Palace of Pena
Pena National Palace, located at the top of the Sintra mountains and the fruit of the dreams of an artist king, D. Fernando II, the Pena Park and Palace are Portugal's finest examples of 19th century Romanticism. Must stop for those visiting the romantic and mysterious Sintra Village. After visiting the Park and Pena Palace, composer Richard Strauss wrote:"Today is the happiest day of my life. It's the most beautiful thing I've seen. This is the true Klingsor Garden – and there, up on high, is the Holy Grail Castle."
2 hoursCasa Piriquita
In the time between visits to the monument and the village, you can stroll through the narrow winding streets in the old town where you will find a variety of restaurants, shops with typical articles of the region and the famous “Piriquita” Tea House, known for their delicious regional pastry called "Travesseiros de Sintra", a must for anyone visiting Sintra.
30 minutesFarol do cabo da Roca
Experience Cape Roca. This cape forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. The famous Portuguese poet Luis de Camões wrote in the XVI century that this cape is: “Where land ends and sea begins". The windswept cliffs of the Cape Roca were believed to be the edge of the world.
30 minutesGuincho Beach
Given both its strong winds and waves, the Beach attracts a great following among bodyboarders and surfers. Throughout summer, there is generally a good northerly wind ensuring Guincho is excellent for windsurfing.
10 minutesBoca do Inferno
Marvel at Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth). This coastal recess surrounded by steep cliffs and caves attracts many visitors. You may be lucky and visit this mysterious site on a day where the waves rush against the rocks.
30 minutesCascais Marina
Get to know Cascais, a lively and cosmopolitan town, which still retains its aristocratic trace.
1 hourLisbon
See you soon!
40 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
- Driver/Guide
- Pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Folding Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.