Great day with Hugo. Full day of touring. Got to see a lot of beautiful stuff. Sintra was a beautiful town and I really enjoyed Cascais
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Guided visits to Palacio da Pena (exterior only) and Quinta da Regaleira
- Pick-up at the hotel in the city centre
- Palace of Peña Exterior
- Drop Off at the Marquês de Pombal or Restauradores
Excludes
- We handle the tickets in advance - just bring cash to pay the guide on the day!
- Quinta da Regaleira (>17 and <65 years)
- Quinta da Regaleira (65 years)
- Optional. Is there a menu or request to the letter
- Optional - Pay what you consume
- Gorjeta
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Exterior view of Sintra Palace and Castle of the Moors. Anyone who wants can try the typical cakes of Sintra at one of the most traditional pastry shops in Sintra
Next we will visit the Quinta da Regaleira - one of the most surprising and enigmatic monuments of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra. In this famous and mystical place, you will find exotic gardens, lakes, waterfalls, caves, Masonic architecture, and the Initiate well.
Arriving in Sintra, we will visit the Palace of Pena (outside), one of the seven wonders of Portugal, which is located on the top of the mountain, allowing you to enjoy a stunning view over the Atlantic Ocean, Sintra National Park, Palace of Monserrate, Palace of Seteais, Castle of the Mouros, Lisbon and Cascais.
Lunch with the group
Afterwards, we will visit the westernmost point of continental Europe - Cabo da Roca - with its famous lighthouse and a cliff with a magnificent view over the sea.
We will also enjoy a walk through the beach of Guincho, which is often observed by surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Cascais is a tourist town with a large yacht port and several small sandy beaches. You can walk through the bay or simply admire the landscape.
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Reviews
Sintra was incredible. This tour was absolutely wonderful and ended up being one of my favorite days of our entire trip to Portugal! We had Hugo as our guide, and he was fantastic. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating, making the entire day such an enjoyable experience. We got to see so many beautiful places, learn so much about the history and culture of the area, and take in some truly unforgettable sights. Regaleira was especially incredible and ended up being our favorite stop of the day! It was a long day, but worth every minute. We loved getting to experience so many different places, each with something special to offer. This is still one of the experiences we find ourselves bringing up most often when sharing stories about our trip with friends. If you're visiting Portugal, I can't recommend this tour enough. And if you get Hugo as your guide, you're in for an especially wonderful day! Also, the lunch was fabulous!
Enjoyed the day even with the uphill walk to the castle. Morning pastries were delicious and it was nice to see the coast and sea side town. Good information and commentary from the guide Patrick.
It involves a lot of walking up and down hills over some very rough patches. The views from the top make the walking.
I went on a one-day tour of Sintra, Caisis, Cabo de Roca. Euscudeiro, our guide, was exceptional. He shared a lot of historical, cultural, ecological knowledge about the sites we’ve visited as well as Portugal in general. He is kind, respectful man. He handled morning trip delay with ease and reassurance that it will proceed as planned. He gave us time to explore places on our own once he provided a general overview. This made a very busy day more relaxing one . He is a very safe and confident driver. The van was full yet comfortable. I would highly recommend Escudeiro as your guide
Hugo was our driver and guide.. he did an excellent job at both.. Funny friendly informative… polite, thoughtful and went above and beyond to ensure all 4 couples onboard were happy and enjoying our day trip… Huge thanks to Hugo and your team Regards max and Gaz. (Australia)
Hugo was an amazing tour guide. It was a full day but we saw so much. All the places we visited were interesting and beautiful. Lunch was delicious and convenient (pre-fix menu - pay separately, not included). I only wish the tickets to Quinta da Regaleira were included in the price instead of having to pay in cash (only) that day.
Luis Silva led us through a packed day of sightseeing, learning history, and eating good food filled. We had fun and laughed a lot. A friend had signed up separately and we didn't realize until that morning he was assigned to a different group. Luis immediately began working with the other tour guide and got us together. Thank you!
This tour was incredible! Our tour guide, Patrick, was an exceptional guide through Sintra and other amazing spots that were included in the tour. He was very knowledgeable about the history of these places and made the whole day super memorable and unforgettable! Quinta da Regaleira was the personal highlight for our group of four with its historic castles and underground caves. But honestly, all of our stops included amazing scenery and beautiful architecture. I could not recommend this tour enough as a part of your Portugal experience! It is a must! Super knowledgeable about the history.
Travis was an excellent tour guide! It was a perfect balance of giving us history and having time to walk around ourselves. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour company and Travis as the guide.
What a fantastic experience this was! The places we visited were amazing (absolute highlight: the Initiation Well), the food was very good, the schedule, pickup and return were perfect. The electric van we used was comfortable for the 8 people of the tour. But above all it was Iago, our guide. Great professional, extremely knowledgeable and even funny when needed, a great guy. Very highly recommended.
What a fantastic experience this was! The places we visited were amazing (absolute highlight: the Initiation Well), the food was very good, the schedule, pickup and return were perfect. The electric van we used was comfortable for the 8 people of the tour. But above all it was Iago, our guide. Great professional, extremely knowledgeable and even funny when needed, a great guy. Very highly recommended.
The tour was excelente. Iago our tour guy was great, he knows about the place and telling to many interesting story about each of them. The places that we visited was incredible. I really recommend this trip.
It was a wonderful experience, and many thanks to our guide, Patrick! We wish we could have spent more time in Cascais. We would also have preferred to have lunch in Sintra town center, as it would have allowed us to eat more quickly and spend more time exploring Sintra.
Iago was excellent and I highly recommend any tour he runs. Everywhere we went was stunning and Iago was extremely knowledgeable about everywhere. The only issue (small) is that the day was a bit long with the amount of walking required to see everything.
Our tour to Sintra was the best. Our tour guide Patrick was very knowledgeable and friendly. The van was comfortable and roomy for the 8 guests on the tour. Highly recommend this tour.
We had a great trip with Luis! He is a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable with a great sense of humor! Lunch in a local place was delicious and Luis took great photos for the group. I highly recommend this tour!
great experience. the guide was excellent and accommodating. took us to great locations, provided history and depth as well as good natured humor. even helped me swap groups so i could be with my friends who had booked separately.
best travel guide ever. very informative, friendly, and knows all the best restaurants and places to visit. goes above and beyond anything els ive experienced.
Tiago gave us an excellent tour. He was very informative and stayed with us throughout the tour. All the places we went were amazing. Highly recommend this trip, you won’t be disappointed!!! Linda and Steve. USA🇺🇸
This small group day trip to Sintra and Cascais was the BEST day trip I have ever been on compared to all my other European travels! The manager was extremely communicative and gave us detailed instruction about the logistics. Tiago, the well spoken, knowledgeable, and thoughtful guide was terrific and attentive not to mention an EXCELLENT driver. He expertly driven a very comfortable Mercedes minivan and led our small group of 8 travelers with fun and knowledgeable narration all throughout the tour. My husband and I highly recommend this tour operator, and especially Mr. Tiago!
We enjoyed a wonderful day on our guided tour. It was an excellent value, especially given the length of the tour. We had an extremely knowledgeable guide, Tiago. He was very prompt and provided great insight and facts about each site. We would definitely recommend this outing and our guide! Tammy and Ned
Our guide Iago was awesome!!! He did a great job of explaining everything and the sites were amazing!!! I would definitely recommend!!
Iago was a great guide. He made this tour so interesting. The stops were fantastic. Paradise in Portugal!
This was a great tour. Our guide Luis was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the history of the areas, got everyone involved and even through in some humor into the tour. Loved it!
We had an excellent time going to Sintra and seeing the highlights of the site. We were not able to go inside the Pena Palace but with the time constraints and ongoing repairs in the Palace, we still covered quite a lot of ground. Miguel Lains, our tour guide, was very professional, and very knowledgeable of the site. He was very patient and quite accomodating. He actually was instrumental in forming an instant bond amongst our small group of 8. Thank you, Miguel, for the wonderful trip, scrumptious lunch, and good company. We highly recommend this trip to everyone 😊
Amazing FULL day trip from Lisbon! Hotel pickup up was so nice. Guide was knowledgeable, resourceful and passionate. Lunch was extremely reasonable & DELICIOUS!
"Miguel did a wonderful job on the tour and we had a great time! He was extremely informative, very patient, and we were thrilled with the incredible value we received for the price paid. Highly recommended!"
This is a full day tour worth every penny! The hotel pick up was worth while for us as it was so convenient to just walk out of our hotel. Patrik was an amazing and obviously passionate guide who took great care of our group. The local family-owned restaurant where we had lunch was just delightful & delicious! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in a day trip from Lisbon.
Fabulous day, wonderful guide, lots of fun
Iago was a gracious guide and so kind and accommodating. He made the day a special & unforgettable treasure.
The trip was amazing and Iago was a fantastic guide. He made the places we visited come to life with his story telling abilities and I would go on a tour with him again in a heartbeat!
Patrick was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable! A great day.
We had an absolutely wonderful day with Iago! He is an incredible storyteller who brought every place we visited to life. We especially loved learning about the romantic themes woven into the architecture of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, along with the fascinating history behind them. His stories made us appreciate the details we would otherwise have walked right past, and we came away having learned so much. Iago also knew all the shortcuts and the best spots for photos, making exploring feel effortless while keeping us engaged with exciting history throughout the day. We really enjoyed the lunch spot with our group, and the trip to the coast and Cascais was a beautiful way to round out the experience. Everything was seamlessly coordinated, from the easy pickup to the drop-off. What truly made the tour exceptional, though, was Iago’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and gift for storytelling. He made the day feel special from start to finish. We cannot recommend this tour—and Iago—highly enough!
We had an absolutely wonderful day with Iago! He is an incredible storyteller who brought every place we visited to life. We especially loved learning about the romantic themes woven into the architecture of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, along with the fascinating history behind them. His stories made us appreciate the details we would otherwise have walked right past, and we came away having learned so much. Iago also knew all the shortcuts and the best spots for photos, making exploring feel effortless while keeping us engaged with exciting history throughout the day. We really enjoyed the lunch spot with our group, and the trip to the coast and Cascais was a beautiful way to round out the experience. Everything was seamlessly coordinated, from the easy pickup to the drop-off. What truly made the tour exceptional, though, was Iago’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and gift for storytelling. He made the day feel special from start to finish. We cannot recommend this tour—and Iago—highly enough!
Miguel was a terrific guide! He took us to amazing locations and gave all the information we needed, took great group photos and was also early with pick up times. It is obvious that he loves his job and is a people person. I highly recommend this tour and Miguel as your guide.
Iago was a wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable about the entire experience and also chatty about everything Portugal. Great value for money and the drive between each destination wasn’t too long.
Patrik was an excellent tour guide. As an historian specializing in Portuguese history, he had much information to provide to us, including some surprising facts about the prosperity and achievements of many Portuguese explorers and inventors who have not been recognized enough for their accomplishments. This was a full 10 hour day that felt like a relaxing pace. The maximum he takes are 8 people and we only ended up with only 6. (One couple sadly had to leave mid-way due to health -- this tour involves lots of stairs and inclines.) He provided some free time for photos and exploring, as well as introducing each site with rich information. The lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant was delicious, with many options and at a good price. He picked us all up very close to our lodgings, and dropped us off there as well. Patrik's knowledge of the area and of Portugal in general really made this trip extra special. We highly recommend it! (S and A from Canada)
An excellent way to check off all the big hot spots that Central Portugal has to offer! Our tour guide (Patrik) was a delight - very personable, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or minibus group to spend it with
Our tour guide was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable so it made the tour very interesting. He was also very friendly and made the day so enjoyable. I can’t imaging having to navigate Sintra without a tour guide. I highly recommend!!!
I can honestly say that this trip was amazing. It was worth every penny. Louis Silva was our guide, he was so very informative, fun and made our day. Thank you Louis Julie and Lauren (England and Australia).
We had an amazing day in Sintra exploring the palaces and delicious lunch. Our guide Lago was top notch. Shared so much information and story's with us. So glad we had him for a guide he made the day even more enjoyable.
Our tour guide was amazing! Patrik was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.. I highly recommend this tour!
Fun filled day of site seeing! Our guide Davide was great and a true pleasure to have with us to tell us about the history of the places. He was funny and made even the painful incline walks tolerable. This tour is worth the money and I highly recommend! However you may want to bring extra layers as it was very cold and windy up there.
This was a fabulous tour! Tiago was a highly skilled driver, incredibly knowledgeable and cared for all members of the group. His passion for his region and Portugal was evident. He very easily adapted our itinerary with no fuss when obstacles out of his control meant we couldn’t do all the activities in the later part of the day. He well over-compensated by taking us to multiple other places of interest instead. He was incredibly giving of his time. The size of the group was perfect! It didn’t take the 8 of us on the tour long to get to know each other and share many stories and laughs. Pay the little bit extra and do this tour rather than one of the bigger group tours. One of the best days of our holiday! Thank you!
Fascinating history . Amazing architecture. Our guide, Gao was funny, informative, helpful and just terrific . We were lucky to have six other travelers with us that were friendly as well. Don't skip the lunch .
He gave us extra time to take more pictures and was very patient, answering our questions knowledgeably.
It was such a special experience, the sites were incredible and our guide Hugo had a lot of knowledge regarding the history behind the places and monuments. Would definitely recommend it!
Excellent communication from tour company. Miguel was an amazing guide. He was punctual, knowledgeable, professional, attentive, and constantly looking out for everyone’s safety. Group had a great time. Would highly recommend this company and guide.
Miguel was our tour guide and I had such an amazing time. He is thoughtful, funny, and deeply knowledgeable about the history of the sites. I would 100% book again!
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