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15 Best Sintra Day Trips from Lisbon

The Sintra day trips travelers book first from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Regaleira’s initiation well and Cabo da Roca’s end-of-Europe cliff, with Cascais closing the loop. Pena’s timed entries argue hard for a tour that holds them.

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

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

Most Popular★ 4.7

“This was such an incredibly fun trip. Our tour guide was Louis, and he was so kind, knowledgeable, and very funny! I learned so much, and saw so many amazing things. Would highly recommend.”

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

Discover Sintra’s fairy-tale palaces, stunning coastlines of Cabo da Roca, and charming Cascais on this full-day guided tour from Lisbon, perfect for exploring Portugal’s highlights.

★ 4.7

“Great excursion, got an excellent overview of the areas outside of Lisbon: Cascais, Cabo de Roca and Sintra. The guide, Nuno was very knowledgeable and informative about the sites and the history. He really took the time to explore all of these fantastic areas. Would…”

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4.Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Discover Portugal's highlights on a small-group tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon, including Pena Palace, Roca Cape, and scenic Atlantic coast views.

★ 5.0

“Amazing guide, Xavier, in Lisbon! We visited Cascais, Sintra, and Cabo da Roca, and every moment was fantastic. He gave excellent restaurant recommendations and really knows the area. Xavier is very friendly, knowledgeable, and great to chat with — he made the trip fun, relaxed,…”

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

Explore Lisbon’s highlights with this full-day tour visiting Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and hassle-free logistics.

★ 4.8

“This day tour was amazing!André, our guide was highly knowledgeable and even conducted the tour in two languages at the same time, which is quite challenging. This tour also offered hotel pickup, which was also very helpful!I totally recommend this activity!”

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8.Small group tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, pass by Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

Discover Portugal’s top sights on this small-group day trip from Lisbon, visiting Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“An excellent way to fill a day. Gustavo, our guide, pleasant personality, great humor, knowledgeable and an excellent driver!!! Jesus may have been along to help with the weather, the experience with a small group to see the sites will be memorable. Thx.”

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

Discover Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra with skip-the-line access and an engaging smartphone audio guide. Perfect for exploring at your own pace.

★ 4.2

“Honestly we could have purchased just an entry ticket. We went early October and there was a very short line everyone goes through regardless. Less than 5 minutes waiting and we were on our way. We only listened to a small portion of the audio.…”

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10.Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour

Discover Sintra's stunning palaces and Cascais' scenic coastline on this small-group full-day tour, led by knowledgeable guides. Experience authentic Portugal in style and comfort.

★ 5.0

“Lukas was awesome! He was entertaining with amazing sense of humor! Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais! He was very patient with us and took many beautiful family pictures! He made sure we didn’t have to wait in long…”

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11.Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

Discover Portugal's highlights on this guided full-day tour from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This is a long day tour which requires strength and stamina particularly for the first half of the day. We had lunch at 3 pm which was a bit late. Itinerary should be adjusted to provide lunch break at an earlier time.”

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12.Lisboa: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca Coast, & Cascais Tour

Discover the enchanting Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca Coast, & Cascais on this guided day trip from Lisbon for just $29—stunning views, rich sights, and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Emilio was great. It was a rainy day and the road to Pena was unexpectedly blocked. He did a good job pivoting to something new and keeping the group entertained.”

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15.From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira

Discover Sintra's fairy-tale palaces and gardens on this full-day guided tour from Lisbon featuring Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and personalized insights.

★ 4.6

“Camila, our guide was very friendly and attentive. She made sure we were comfortable, she was patient with our slow pace walking around and she was very knowledgeable about the history of Sintra. She recommended an excellent restaurant, Tasca Saloia. Also, she was an excellent…”

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More Sintra Day Trips from Lisbon

4.5Sintra Small-Group with Regaleira, Pena Palace, Roca and Cascais9 hours (approx.)$119.72 5.0Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People 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 5.0Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, pass-by Regaleira, Roca, Cascais8 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 4.7Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais Tour9 hours$21 4.8Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, and Cabo da Roca$43 4.7From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais10 hours$87 5.0Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience8 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 and Regaleira All Tickets Included8 hours (approx.)$145.12 4.8Sintra: Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais$74 4.9From Lisbon: Pena Palace, Regaleira, Sintra & Cascais Tour$26 4.5Sintra, Regaleira and Pena Palace Guided Tour from Lisbon8 hours (approx.)$118.51 5.0Full-Day Tour Best of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon8 hours (approx.)$92.51 5.0Magical Sintra Village Tour2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)$3.63 5.0Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cape of Roca & Cascais – Guided Tour8 hours (approx.)$85.86 4.5Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$33.86 5.0Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril Private Tour8 hours (approx.)$260.47 5.0Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with 2 Palaces8 hours (approx.)$133.02 4.5Sintra, Cascais, Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon8 hours (approx.)$53.21