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15 Best Sintra Day Trips from Lisbon

Sintra day trips measured against each other: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and the Cascais coast. Pena now runs strict timed entry, and good tours lock your slot in advance. Pack a layer; Sintra’s hilltop microclimate runs cooler and mistier than Lisbon.

1.Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais

Explore Sintra’s castles, gardens and coast on this full-day tour from Lisbon. Discover Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The town of Sintra is amazing but what made it more amazing was our guide Catarina. She was good in explaining atuff and good English”

19,656 reviews570 minutes - 10 hoursFrom $23by BUENDIA TOURS

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3.Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca & Cascais

Discover Portugal’s highlights on a full-day tour from Lisbon, visiting Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.7

“We were absolutely thrilled with this tour. We were lucky it was only us two and two other people. Our guide, Carlos was very knowledgeable about the locations and shared so much information and history with us regarding them and Portugal. We even got some…”

10,147 reviews10 hoursFrom $21by Tugatrips Tours

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4.Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip

Discover the enchanting beauty of Lisbon's Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, and Cascais in one unforgettable day. Unveil Portugal's hidden gems now!

★ 4.7

“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!”

9,981 reviewsFrom $91by Tugatrips Tours

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5.Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip From Lisbon

Discover the untold secrets of Sintra and Cascais on a small-group day trip from Lisbon, where enchanting castles and hidden trails await.

★ 5.0

“Full day but went by quickly. The palace at Sintra requires walking up a steep hill- wear comfortable shoes with traction! Our guide Margarida was lovely, wonderful driver, considerate guide with lots of knowledge and interesting stories of the area. We were lucky to have…”

7,018 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $60.65by Inside Lisbon

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7.Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup

Discover Portugal's highlights on a well-rounded day trip from Lisbon, visiting Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“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”

5,445 reviews8 - 8.5 hoursFrom $58by Lisbon Native

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9.Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo, Cascais or Regaleria-Small Group

Discover Portugal’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Lisbon, exploring Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and optional Quinta da Regaleira with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Carlos was an excellent guide and driver. He was well informed about the history of the area, having been born and raised in Sintra. I think the visit to Cabo and Cascais were Okay. I would have much preferred a tour which included some of…”

4,085 reviewsFrom $34by Modern Tours

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10.Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Pass by Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

Marvel at the enchanting beauty and hidden secrets of Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais on this captivating small group tour.

★ 5.0

“Sara was funny, knowledgeable, and a great driver. The cities were beautiful and amazing! Sintra was a wonderful experience and Sara kept things moving on time.”

3,559 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $67.84by Tour Sweet Tours - Animacao Turistica Lda.

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11.Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Tour

Discover Sintra's fairy-tale palaces, stunning coastlines at Cabo da Roca, and charming Cascais on a small-group guided tour from Lisbon—perfect for lovers of history, scenery, and authentic Portuguese charm.

★ 4.9

“We had an amazing time on this excursion! Tiago was a fantastic guide — incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history. He always had interesting facts to share and made every stop even more meaningful with his insights. His enthusiasm and storytelling really brought the places…”

3,509 reviewsFrom $56by Modern Tours

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12.Quinta da Regaleira Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audioguide

Discover the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira with skip-the-line access and an engaging audio guide. Explore stunning gardens, mysterious wells, and historic architecture at your own pace.

★ 4.2

“I felt it was just enough time in each spot. The tour was informative and our guide was fun to be with. We covered a lot of ground and I felt that I had a good background should I choose to go back and explore…”

3,316 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $31by Book N Tour

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15.Excursion From Sintra to Cascais With Visits to Two Palaces – Lisbon

Nestled in the stunning region of Portugal, the Excursion From Sintra to Cascais With Visits to Two Palaces 2024 - Lisbon promises a journey through history and breathtaking landmarks that will leave you longing for more.

★ 5.0

“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.”

3,105 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $120.93by HAPPY TOURS PORTUGAL

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5.0Guided Tour to Sintra Pena Regaleira Roca Boca Do Inferno and Cascais10 hours (approx.)$95.78 4.6Sintra: Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket1 day$14 4.8Lisboa: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca Coast, & Cascais Tour8 hours - 510 minutes$22 4.8From Lisbon: Sintra & Cascais Small Group with Tickets8 hours$64 4.8From Lisbon: Sintra and Cascais Small Group Full-Day Tour$102 4.2Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira Entry Tickets with Host$28 4.6From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira8 hours$86 4.5Sintra Small-Group With Regaleira, Pena Palace, Roca & Cascais9 hours (approx.)$119.72 5.0Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour From Lisbon9 hours (approx.)$56.53 4.2Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira E-Ticket and Audio Guide$21 4.8From Lisbon: Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour8 hours$52 5.0Small-Group Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais Tour8 hours (approx.)$60.46 5.0Sintra Full-Day Private Tour – a Journey Through Wonderland8 hours (approx.)$187.44 5.0Sintra Full Day Small-Group Tour: Let the Fairy Tale Begin8 hours (approx.)$59.26 4.7From Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira and Pena Palace Guided Tour$51 4.7Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais Tour9 hours$21 4.8Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, and Cabo da Roca$43 4.8Lisbon: MiniBus Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cap Roca Tour$51 4.7From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais10 hours$87 4.7Lisbon: Sintra Tour with Optional Regaleira & Pena Gardens$102 5.0Sintra Private Tour, a Dreamlike Experience!8 hours (approx.)$163.26 4.9Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cascais & Cabo Day Tour with Tickets9 hours$75 4.6Sintra: Monserrate Palace & Park Ticket1 day$14 5.0Sintra Tour With Pena Palace & Regaleira All Tickets Included8 hours (approx.)$145.12