A full day covering the best of the Sintra coast: Pena Palace with your entrance ticket included, the historic center, Quinta da Regaleira, the cliffs of Cabo da Roca, and the seaside town of Cascais. You'll have a private vehicle and an experienced driver-guide with you throughout, in English or Portuguese.
We start early to get ahead of the crowds at Pena Palace, then walk down into Sintra's UNESCO-listed historic center before continuing to Quinta da Regaleira. From there it's on to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and a stop in Cascais before the drive back to your hotel.
If you'd rather spend the whole day inside Sintra without the drive to the coast, our Sintra Full-Day tour covers Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira in more depth. For a shorter version of this coastal route, there's also our Sintra & Cascais half-day tour.
This is one of four private Sintra tours we run from Lisbon. Compare them all on our Sintra tours page.
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Pena Palace, with your entrance ticket included
- Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe
- The seaside town of Cascais
- A full day, about 9 hours, in a private vehicle throughout
Duca has been running this Sintra coast route since 2004, and our guides know the best order to see these stops and how to time Pena Palace ahead of the crowds. Duca was founded here in Sintra, and that local grounding shapes how we plan this route: the mountain roads, the timing at the gates, and a few corners a standard itinerary tends to miss.
Itinerary
Pena Palace
We start at Pena Palace, with your entrance ticket included and a driver-guide walking you through the rooms and terraces.
Sintra historic center
From there we walk down into Sintra's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, past the old town hall and the narrow streets around the National Palace.
Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira is next — the gardens, grottoes and the Initiatic Well are worth going inside for, though that entrance ticket isn't included and is bought locally. Let us know in advance if you'd like time for it and we'll plan the day around it.
Cabo da Roca
We then drive out to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, for the cliffs and the view out over the Atlantic.
Cascais
The day ends with a stop in Cascais, a relaxed seaside town, before we drive you back to your hotel in the greater Lisbon area.
What's included?
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board
- Pena Palace entrance ticket
- Guided tours inside the monuments
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets to other monuments — only Pena Palace is included
Please note
This tour isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible, and there's a fair amount of walking on uneven ground, so comfortable shoes help. If you're bringing an infant, they'll need a proper seat — just tell us their age when you book, since infants can't travel on laps. The vehicle isn't set up for pets. Share your hotel name and address when you book; pickup is free anywhere in the greater Lisbon area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you pick us up?
Pick-up only, anywhere in the greater Lisbon area — just share your hotel name and address when you book, at no extra charge.
How long does the tour take?
About 9 hours, door to door.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a dedicated driver-guide, bottled water, WiFi on board, your Pena Palace entrance ticket, guided tours inside the monuments, and the insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board.
Is the entrance ticket to Quinta da Regaleira included?
No — only the Pena Palace ticket is included. If you'd like to go inside Quinta da Regaleira, that ticket is bought locally; let us know in advance so we can plan the timing.
What do we see on this tour?
Pena Palace, Sintra's historic center, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No, the vehicle isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible, and there's uneven ground at several stops.
Can we bring an infant?
Yes — just tell us their age when you book so we can bring a proper infant seat; infants can't travel on laps.
Is there a guide with us all day?
Yes, an experienced driver-guide stays with you throughout, in English or Portuguese.
How well do your driver-guides know Sintra?
Duca was founded in Sintra, and we've been running this exact route since 2004, so our driver-guides know the mountain's timing, the quieter corners and the back roads well.
How do you handle Pena Palace's entry times?
Pena Palace uses timed-entry tickets. We build your morning pickup around your slot, so you reach the gates without a wait.
