Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon provided by Lisbon Riders
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Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon
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Experience Portugal outside of the capital city
Duration:
8h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
8
Infant seats available
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:8h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:8
- Infant seats available
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
You can visit two of Portugal's most charming towns on a day trip from Lisbon that goes beyond the city to explore the Sintra Mountains, a place notoriously difficult to reach independently. You'll tour Sintra's Pena National Palace and the town's UNESCO-listed historic center, and than travel to the Atlantic coast to see Cascais and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in continental Europe.
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
- Visit a Romantic palace in a UNESCO-listed mountain village
- Travel between coastal cliffs and sand beaches with ease
- See a broad range of landscapes and architectural styles
What to expect
Meet a driver at a central location in Lisbon, and then travel into the Sintra Mountains in a climate-controlled minivan.
The first stop of the day is Sintra's Pena National Palace, whose fascinating history starts in the Middle Ages, then you'll have free time to stroll through the heart of the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause to taste travesseiros (a beloved local sweet that's stuffed with almonds), and meet back up for the trip to the Atlantic Ocean, passing the pretty towns of Colares and Azenhas do Mar.
Pause at Cabo da Roca, and then visit Cascais, a fishing village turned elegant seaside escape. Before the return to to Lisbon, you'll stop by a famed gelato shop that's among the best in the country.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Visit a Romantic palace in a UNESCO-listed mountain village
- Travel between coastal cliffs and sand beaches with ease
- See a broad range of landscapes and architectural styles
What to expect
Meet a driver at a central location in Lisbon, and then travel into the Sintra Mountains in a climate-controlled minivan.
The first stop of the day is Sintra's Pena National Palace, whose fascinating history starts in the Middle Ages, then you'll have free time to stroll through the heart of the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause to taste travesseiros (a beloved local sweet that's stuffed with almonds), and meet back up for the trip to the Atlantic Ocean, passing the pretty towns of Colares and Azenhas do Mar.
Pause at Cabo da Roca, and then visit Cascais, a fishing village turned elegant seaside escape. Before the return to to Lisbon, you'll stop by a famed gelato shop that's among the best in the country.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 7589P1
Important information
Inclusions
- Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (14€ per person)
- The tour will be only in English
- Maximum 8 people
- Escape long lines
- Local guide and driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Park and National Palace of Pena
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Duration
8h
Departure details
- Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-149 Lisboa, Portugal 8h45am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour will be only in English
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
Inclusions
- Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (14€ per person)
- The tour will be only in English
- Maximum 8 people
- Escape long lines
- Local guide and driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Park and National Palace of Pena
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Departure details
- Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-149 Lisboa, Portugal 8h45am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).
Duration
8h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour will be only in English
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 17 Jun 2020
A note from Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon
We were certified as a “Clean and Safe” company by the Portuguese authorities. An internal protocol was implemented to avoid risks of contagion. We provide all required protective equipment (masks are mandatory). All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned and cars will not be full of capacity.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travellers
Itinerary
- You'll start atAv. da Liberdade 9Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-149 Lisboa, Portugal8h45am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).See address & details
- 1Centro Historico de SintraStop: 60 minutesSee detailsPass byRegional de Colares WineryPraia das Macas
- 2Praia das Azenhas do MarStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Cabo da RocaStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass byGuincho Beach
- 4Centro Historico de CascaisStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 5Park and National Palace of PenaStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Natalie R
New York City, NY10 contributions
Oct 2021
I absolutely loved this tour! I looked at a few Cascais/Sintra tours on Trip Advisor/Viator and finally decided to go with this one. It did not disappoint! This tour not only has the most stops at various beautiful places, but you also get a guided tour (and the ticket price is included!) of Pena Palace. Carolina was my guide and she was AWESOME! She really cared about our group and our experience, making sure that everyone was happy and safe the entire time. We hit some bad weather at the end of the day and she kept a smile on her face and made sure we were all comfortable. Highly recommend!
Written 7 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Nifty2015
Hertfordshire, UK13 contributions
We were greeted by Carolina/Cat(?) who was very knowledgeable throughout the whole tour. The visit to Sintra was quick but all we needed as it was very cold and windy (it is colder and windy in Sintra than it is in Lisbon so dress accordingly). I was especially interested to see a cork tree so Carolina/Cat made a stop for us to see one and explained the growth system/cropping of the Cork tree which sounds boring but was very interesting!
We lunched in Cascais and had a look down the pretty streets then visited The Pena Palace and gardens which were well worth a visit. All in all a fab day with complete strangers who felt like friends by the end of the tour.
Worth every penny, thank you.
We lunched in Cascais and had a look down the pretty streets then visited The Pena Palace and gardens which were well worth a visit. All in all a fab day with complete strangers who felt like friends by the end of the tour.
Worth every penny, thank you.
Written 6 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Chen
Leiden, The Netherlands7 contributions
Jan 2022
Even though I was the only person who booked this tour due to the low season, Tania picked me up at the location on time. The arrangement was absolutely perfect: Sintra town and several picturesque villages close to the ocean in the morning, lunch at Cascais and afternoon at the Pena Palace.
Tania introduced every location thoroughly and interestingly (as I said, she is very good at telling stories!) and we didn't stop talking throughout the whole tour. I really learnt a lot about Portuguese society, history and people. When I was walking around inside the palace and heard some other visitors who were confused about the history of the palace and the royal family, I was so glad I joined this tour and everything was clear to me! :)
Obligado, Tania!
Tania introduced every location thoroughly and interestingly (as I said, she is very good at telling stories!) and we didn't stop talking throughout the whole tour. I really learnt a lot about Portuguese society, history and people. When I was walking around inside the palace and heard some other visitors who were confused about the history of the palace and the royal family, I was so glad I joined this tour and everything was clear to me! :)
Obligado, Tania!
Written 25 January 2022
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Taylor S
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
We loved Carolina so much!! She was the best tour guide for a whole day experience. We drove from Lisbon to the Sintra old town and the down the coast to the most western part of Portugal, then to Cascais and back to Peña palace. She gave us ample time for photos and to do our own thing at each place. At Peña palace she gave us a more detailed tour and talked a lot about the history. At Peña palace, we had to walk up a 10 minute hilly walk to the very top of the castle, but she gave us a nice history of the beautiful gardens!! If you don’t like to walk, there was a tram you can take to the top for €3 but she gave us plenty of time to rest on the way up!! It was really cold so I recommend bringing a jacket. Highly recommend this trip!!!
Written 5 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Michael J
7 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This was a fabulous day! My wife Debbie and I joined 5 other people and our guide, Tania. The areas we visited are close to Lisbon so it wasn’t hard to get there. We saw fabulous stuff! Tania was our driver and guide. She is exceptional and a lot of fun. The tour was well organized; Tania knew her stuff. Saw great stuff, learned a ton, ate great food and had a lot of laughs along the way. I’d be remiss to not give big props to our group- it was a fun crowd and that made it all the more worthwhile. Can’t recommend it enough!
Written 4 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Andrea A
Westfield, NJ4 contributions
Feb 2020
I can't say enough great things about our experience with Lisbon Riders. Nunu was an absolutely superb guide for our travels to Sintra and Cascais - he was knowledgable, talkative and just plain fun, and our experience was further enhanced by Manu who drove us and added further "color" to the different sights that we visited. We learned a ton about Portuguese history, culture, food, you name it! All of the stops on our trip provided something different to enjoy. The town of Sintra was adorable and we enjoyed some delicious pastries while there. On the way to Cascais, we stopped along the shore line and saw the power of nature in full view with a stunning surf from the cliffs. The Pena Palace was just plain extraordinary. We had a terrific day, a real highlight of a couple of weeks of European travels, and I would 100% recommend to anyone to go with Lisbon Riders on their trip to Sintra.
Written 20 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Olá! Thank you so much for your honest words! We will let Nuno and Manu know that you appreciated the day with them and all the stops along the way. Obrigado! You are always welcome on Lisbon Riders
Written 19 April 2020
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Elizabeth H
5 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We took this wonderful tour from Lisboa on March 8 with Carolina and six traveling companions. Our main interest was to see some of the land and sea scapes outside the city which we did! It was a thrill to see the Atlantic Ocean looking west! Every part of the trip was well timed, interesting and we loved it all. We started with the National Palace of Sintra..a charming albeit very hilly summer town. The walk to it was more than I could do (which I expected) and I waited for the group. Carolina was very kind and flexible! In fact throughout the tour she was warm and informed. She learned and remembered everyone’s name and something about each one which she connect when possible to different sites, views or history. The trip would have been great with any guide but Carolina made it special!
Written 11 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Rod C
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip to Sintra and Cascais. Caterina was a wonderful guide, friendly and very knowledgeable, and the small group meant it was very easy to move around. I liked the balance of free time to explore with the time spent in the van and together as a group, and the places we visited - Pena Palace is just amazing, while both Sintra village and Cascais are beautiful. Visiting the most westerly point of mainland Europe was interesting too. I thought this tour was very good value and a professional outfit; I thoroughly recommend it and wish I had more time to try another of this company’s tours.
Written 28 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for joining Lisbon Riders. Sintra and Cascais are magical places and we love to show them off! Hope to see you again on your next visit to Lisbon!
Written 27 May 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AliH_83
Manchester, United Kingdom7 contributions
May 2021
This tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide, Tania, was brilliant company and knows EVERYTHING ;-) Her knowledge and passion for the areas really added to our appreciation. There was only me and my partner on the tour and it has left us with really special memories. I hope as things open up again this tour gets busy as it was great value and a real highlight of our trip! Thanks Tania and Lisbon Riders for making a trip at this strange time so stress-free and magical x
Written 8 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Darena P
5 contributions
Aug 2021
Our guide Catarina was great! She was very knowledgeable and a good storyteller, but also fun and making jokes. We were a small group of 5 tourists and she took us in a van to more places than I expected. Apart from telling us a lot about the history of the places we were seeing, she also shared interesting facts about the Portuguese people, the culture, and the language, and gave us some good food recommendations. All in all, it was a really pleasant experience and a great and fun way to learn new things!
Written 1 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Christina
3 contributions
Hi, I would like to know if there is a lot of walking in this tour. I would love to take my mother along, she is 80 years old and handle steep places or a lot of stairs. Thanks for the info.
Nicholas S
New York City, NY4 contributions
We are 4 persons arriving in Lisbon by boat on April 18 this year! Our Ship arrives at 11 am and sails at 11 pm .Can we take this tour as Described for the $72.92 price and be picked up and returned to the boat! Nicholas
Sara N
Bushey, England, United Kingdom40 contributions
Definitely
Bonjour, puis je réserver cette excursion à mon arrivée à Lisbonne et si oui où dois je m adresser ? Merci
Talia M
Toronto, Canada
Hello,
We reserved the tour for 5 March 2020. We require an infant seat. Who do we contact to make these arrangements?
Thank you very much! Looking forward to the tour!!!
Talia
Mahsheed A
United States29 contributions
Send a direct message to the tour operator from their website or through TripAdvisor
Taturoxie
Chicago, IL15 contributions
Do you need a ticket once at Sintra? Is there a line to go in? Do you walk up on your own . Do you see all 3 or whichever you prefer?
MariaAngela629
4 contributions
My tour from Lisbon Riders included the ticket admission and we walked up together for a tour. Tickets can also be purchased at the bottom entrance to the palace. You can walk up on your own unguided as well. Wonderful tour I highly recommend it!
CAROLINA RODI
Campo Grande, MS1 contribution
A excursão é somente em Inglês ou também tem a opção em Português?
Grace A
6 contributions
Is there time to explore Sintra on our own? What area do we have lunch?
Aman S
Washington DC25 contributions
You get about an hour to explore the town of Sintra. You do not get to tour the palace on your own except for a small period of time. There are other castles that you can visit, but this tour only covered the Pena Palace.
Gyan Kumar
Scottsdale, AZ1 contribution
What time do you get back?
Esweeds
3 contributions
Left approx. 9:30 a.m. and returned approx. 7:00 p.m. It was hot the day we went and there was a heat advisory. Only buses were allowed up to Sintra so our driver had to park van and we took public bus... so trip took slightly longer than planned.
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