⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais! We had this incredible private tour on 4 October 2026, This was without a doubt the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. From the moment our guide, Sandra, picked us up from our hotel, we knew we were in for a special day. Sandra was absolutely awesome! She was fun, cheeky, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for Portugal, its history, and the local culture really brought every stop to life. She shared fascinating stories and insights throughout the day, making the experience both entertaining and educational. The tour was perfectly organized, with an early visit to the stunning Pena Palace before the crowds arrived. Sandra's knowledge of the palace and its history made the visit so much more meaningful. We then enjoyed exploring the beautiful streets of Sintra, sampling local pastries, and taking in the charming atmosphere of this UNESCO-listed town. The stops at Cabo da Roca and Cascais were equally spectacular, offering breathtaking coastal views and a chance to experience some of Portugal's most beautiful scenery. A special mention also goes to the comfort of the tour itself. The vehicle was extremely comfortable, making the travel between destinations relaxing and enjoyable. Complimentary water was provided, which was a thoughtful touch and very much appreciated throughout the day. Sandra's warm personality, great sense of humour, and genuine enthusiasm made this experience unforgettable. We felt more like we were touring with a friend than a guide. If you're considering a private tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, don't hesitate to book this one. We cannot recommend Sandra highly enough! 5 stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Ticket Regaleira (20€/person - included)
- Pena Palace ticket (20€/person included): 1st slot guarantee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Lunch
- Itinerary changes (not allowed)
- Luggage is not allowed for safety reasons
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Our certified guide will accompany you inside and outside the palace.
Free time to explore
Guide will guide you inside the park and will also give you free time to explore.
Free time to explore and lunch.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Fantastic tour with Luis! 10/10. He was a great guide, very knowledgeable and a great driver as well. He met us right on time for our tour to Sintra to the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais, provided us interesting insights at all the sights. Highly recommend this tour if you are interested in visiting Sintra.
Sandra had so much knowledge! We loved our private tour l. She gave us just enough free time but kept us right on schedule.
We had a great time with Luis. He explained in good detail about the history of both palaces. Very punctual and gave us extra time at the end in Cascais and lunch and shopping. Big thanks to Luis and Sandra for adjusting the tour to include the Copa De Roca ( WEST most point in Europe) stop for our trip. Outstanding day trip for family of 7 .
Best decision made by booking No Maps Tours for a private Sintra day trip! Sandra was amazing. Her knowledge and insights were invaluable and added so much context to Pena Palace, Regaleira, and Cais Cais. We would’ve been ESPECIALLY lost given the road, gate closures, and difficulty parking. We saw many others confused and frustrated. I’d also advise to get the skip the line and be there at opening (should be called “skip the crowd” and be out front). Like a Disney Fastpass IYKYK. Would highly recommend. Btw the car was comfy, with WiFi and water! Well worth it.
We heard a lot of hype about Sintra, but it did not disappoint! Luis was fabulous - so fun and knowledgeable. Every minute was well thought out to make the most of our time and give us a variety of experiences. Highly recommend!
My group of five were very happy with our tour guide Sandra. She showed up promptly and the vehicle was spotless. She had extra water for everyone in case we got thirsty. Sandra was a wealth of knowledge and thoroughly explained everything we saw. We had plenty of time at each stop. We had a wonderful day and all agreed having a tour guide take us to each location was a great decision!
No Map Tours and Luis our guide did an outstanding job getting us thru traffic and site crowds with ease. Luis is extremely knowledgeable and loved sharing with us. A terrific full day out. Well worth the cost for this private tour. We’ve toured before with No Map Tours and definitely recommend the company and Luis. Don’t hesitate to book with them.
We really enjoyed this day trip to Sintra. The skip-the-line tickets are a must. Our guide, Sandra, was extremely knowledgeable. Aside from the amazing history of these properties, she provided water, rain jackets, restaurant recommendations and local knowledge. We had in-depth tours of the Pena Palace and Regaleira, as well as time on our own to explore Sintra and Cascais. We would have loved to have seen some of the other palaces/landmarks but there isn't enough time in one day!
Amazing experience, private tour with Luis. He is so professional, knowledgeable and patient. Best experience we had ever have. Highly recommend! 5 stars all the way
We had a fantastic day with Luis visiting Sintra. He was polite, knowledgeable, and interesting. The day went by quickly and we got to see so much more because he knew the area and managed all the details of tickets and driving and parking. We were able to relax and enjoy the scenery instead of stressing about navigation and logistics. He was flexible when the weather turned rainy. If you want to get the most out of your day trip to Sintra, book this tour with No Map Tours!
We can’t say enough about Sandra: she had a wonderful sense of humor which she wove into her vast knowledge. She was efficient and accommodating allowing us to make some choices that best suited our family. She was a great driver as well- safely navigating us through an unexpected traffic jam as a result of street closures. She kept the tour moving and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her.
Our group of five friends/family (ages 65-71) were treated to a wonderful tour of Sintra by Sandra (tour guide of the highest quality!!). Sandra picked us up at our hotel (timely), and was so kind and personable. She adapted to our needs and interests. She put in breaks at appropriate intervals. We thoroughly enjoyed all the information she shared about Sintra, and about Portugal in general--she is an amazing historian! We have travelled quite a bit over the years, and Sandra was the best tour guide we have ever had. Book the trip!
Luis was amazing! So knowledgable and entertaining. We learned so much about Lisbon and got to see so much of the city. Best tour ever and highly recommend.
This tour was fantastic as was our tour guide Luis Oliveira. The tour was well planned and included entry into both the iconic sights of Sinatra. Luis was very knowledgeable, considerate and recommended great spots for local meals. Throughly enjoyed it and highly recommend this tour company and Luis!
Luis was a tremendous guide during our tour of these sites. He was able to answer every question asked during the day and offered multiple ways to customize the program to our interests. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the history and development of this beautiful area of Portugal.
A second fabulous day with Sandra! Given the crowds that flock to Sintra, having an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and organized guide was invaluable. All of our questions were answered well in advance of our travels, and a custom itinerary allowed us to fit in all that we were interested in. Our action packed day took us to the Pena Palace, Sintra town, Regaleira and the Castle of the Moors. Rather than simply "seeing", we listened and learned more than we could have on our own. Sandra's knowledge is second to none! A truly invaluable experience that we highly recommend. Thank you, Sandra! Our tours with you were the best part of our three week Portugal adventure.
I truly recommend! Luis was very knowledgeable and passionate about Portugal’s history. We were a group of 6 with different needs and Luis made it easy for all of us. His recommendations were spot on. He really made it such a special day for us! Without a doubt I would recommend him to friends and family. You’ll have an amazing time!
We chose this tour because we wanted both Regaleira and Pena and this tour did not disappoint. Luis our guide was excellent! Prompt, courteous, had a beautiful vehicle and provided ice cold water for us several times on the hot day we went to Sintra. He was very informative with both facts and stories about what we saw and we very much enjoyed him as our guide. Both Pena Palace and Regaleira are not to be missed when in Sintra.
We had a great time! Sandra was an amazing tour guide. Peña Palace and the Regaleira were beautiful and we learned so much history. I would definitely recommend both the location and Sandra.
Our private tour guide, Luis O. Was wonderful, well knowledge, personable and considerate. He made our day memorable! Both Pena Palace and Quinta da R was worth the trip.
We’re so happy we spent the money on this private, all day tour. Our driver and personal tour guide, Luis Oliveira was punctual arriving at 8 in a Mercedes-Benz station wagon and very knowledgeable of all the places he took us to. The Pena castle is a work of art and the Quinta of Regaleira, the grounds and the well were beautiful. Both very different and unique in their styles but well worth the trip. Luis had our entrance tickets for the first slot and we didn’t have to wait on line as many have reported. Luck was on our side with the weather, not too hot or cold, just right. A bit of caution both require walking a lot, up and down stairs, walkways, and cobblestone walkways. Best to be very mobile. We then went to the coast town of Cascais. A very pretty beachside town with many restaurants and shops and of course the beach. We enjoyed every moment! Thanks to Luis who was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. You could tell he enjoys his job!
We had the best day with Sandra! We spent a wonderful 8 hours together, she was a wonderful guide. We were so comfortable and felt like special guests. She shared the wonderful history of Peña Palace and Regaleira, and Portugal in general, with energy, passion and great expression. She gave us wonderful suggestions for coffee and pastry options, lunch and shopping destinations. Sandra is an exceptional driver, she is skilled and very competent. We felt very safe in her capable hands. We could not have been treated better! Our day was truly sensational!
This tour was great! Luis was the best guide, his knowledge of the history of Lisbon and Sintra was impressive. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable on the tour and that we were having a good experience. I cant rave about him enough. If you are visiting Lisbon and want any kind of tour definitely reach out to Luis!!
My husband and I took a tour the day before with a different company. That one was with 6 other travelers. We felt rushed and didn't really get a lot of details about the places we visited. Our guide did not accompany us inside the places we went to and he was basically just a driver. He gave us very little time in Fatima and being Catholics, we were really very disappointed. But NOT with No Maps! We had Sandra as our private tour guide. She wasn't watching the clock - she allowed us as much time as we needed. She accompanied us pretty much everywhere and pointed out interesting facts about Sintra. Sintra is a beautiful, must see place. We were incredibly lucky not to have encountered a huge crowd in any of the places we visited. But that had a lot to do with our guide. She timed where we should be according to her local knowledge of when the mass of humanity would be showing up, for instance, in Pena Palace. Hire No Maps and go to Sintra!
Our tour guide, Luis, was fantastic! This is a very private tour, it was only my husband and myself plus the driver, Luis. Unfortunately, we picked a rainy day to visit Sintra , but Luis made it so enjoyable. From taking the shortcut to avoid traffic to get to the Pena Palace on time, to making adjustments in the tour so that we could see what we really wanted to see, to making sure we got to the best pastry shop to try the world, famous puff pastries of Sintra - he was very accommodating. Very knowledgeable, and a fantastic personality. We learned so much about Portugal from him. if you can, request Luis as your tour guide for this excursion!
Sandra our guide was amazing!! She was knowledgeable, patient,kind and empathetic. Great Guide. Thanks to Viator and Sandra.
Our guide Sandra made the experience memorable. She was instrumental in getting us inside the Palace before the long line ups. She was not only very pleasant but also very knowledgeable and professional. We highly recommend this tour.
Our tour guide, Sandra was very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and she kept us entertained with all her inside expertise when we visited Peña Palace and Sintra. She had a headset and gave us all receivers so that she dispense all her knowledge when we were in the palace which was very crowded. We really appreciated that because it made the tour much more enjoyable. She also made great recommendations on places to eat and shop. We would definitely recommend No Map Tours and Sandra as your guide.
This was a great way to have a private tour. It was just my wife and myself with our guide luis. We were picked up at our hotel and went straight to Sintra. All along the way luis provided history and little known facts about our destination. We got there as they opened and were in the first group that went into Pena Palace. Luis giuded us through the palace with the history and details about the construction. We stopped for plenty of pictures and felt we saw everything in about an hour. We then stopped for a local pastery and drink before we went to Regaleira. Our guides knowledge of the property allowed us to see some of the best locations without getting lost in this expansive property. Afterwards we went to Cascais for a late lunch. Luis provided multiple resturants based on our prefrence and the meal we had was great. We finally drove back to the hotel taking a scenic coastal route. It was a great way to see Sintra without being in a larger group. Well worth it.
We did the 8 hour tour of Sintra and Peña Palace. Sandra was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. She would be our vote for the employee of the year. Thank you so much!!
Luis was absolutely wonderful! My husband and I wouldn’t have been able to see half the sites in Sintra and Regaleira. He timed everything perfectly and knew how to avoid the crowds. We entered Peña Palace with only two people ahead of us. We were never rushed and he recommended wonderful snack and lunch places. Definitely a must do!
This was a comfortable, informative, perfect trip. The best part was Luis our guide. Extremely friendly , knowledgeable and just fun to be with. You felt you just found a new best friend. Sintra and the two places we went were extremely interesting w/ lots of photo opps and adventure. Do not miss Pena palace! And the Quinta da Regaleira is a MUST DO. but I think you have to have Luis to make it perfect. This company had its ducks in a row. I have been using a few on this trip No Maps Tour is far superior.
We went on a day trip to Sintra with our private guide Sandra. She picked us up in (and brought us back to) the hotel which was very convenient. The first tour was in The Pena Palace. Sandra had a brilliant way of telling historic facts, mixed with stories and humourous details. We had plenty of time to take photos and stop wherever we wanted to look around. At 10.30 h. we had a coffee with Travesseiros in the famous Piqirita café, delicious! After that we went to The Quinta da Regaleira. This breathtaking gardens and buildings were unforgettable!!! At the end of the tour we had lunch at Tascantiga, also a lovely restaurant with friendly staff. We had an absolute unforgettable day in Sintra Thanks to Sandra. If we ever come back to Lisbon (which we definitely want to!) we will ask for Sandra to guide us in another tour. Thank you a lot Sandra!!
Took the private day tour to Peña Palace and Regaleira with time in Sintra. Our high expectations were exceeded! All places were wonderful to visit with a rich history but our tour guide is what made the day extra special! Sandra was knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining. No question went unanswered and we covered history, Art, nature, culture, etc. Highly recommend!!
Our “No Maps Tour” was fantastic from beginning to end. Our driver Luis, was the best we could have asked for. He was extremely knowledgeable, and did everything he could to make it a perfect day. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for an awesome tour from Lisbon. Be sure to ask for Luis, as you won’t find a better guide anywhere.
We spent a great day touring Sintra. Our guide Sandra made it really special! Her knowledge of the history, palaces & gardens was fantastic. She is very friendly & personable with a lot of interesting anecdotes. Thank you Sandra. Highly recommend
We visited The Peña Castle, Sintra Old town and Quinta da Regaleira. These places by them self are spectacular. However, our tour guide Sandra made everything just perfect. Her knowledge about the places was amazing. She explained things in detail and her personality is A+ . We were able to see everything in a very organized and efficient manner. I highly recommend this private tour. Thank you Sandra and best of luck. The Orellanas
Sandra was an amazing guide who was amusing and very professional. She navigated us perfectly and then had the flexibility to take us to Cascais and a quick stop at Belem. Sandra was recommended to us and we know why. She was fun to be with and we had a very special day. Thank you, Sandra
Luis provided a wonderful tour of Sintra and the surrounding regions. He not only guided us through Pena Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira, but also provided a great tour of Cascais. In providing these tours Luis provided detailed explanations for each site visited so that we could truly appreciate the history behind these locations. We would highly recommend Luis and NoMap tours for anybody seeking a wonderful experience.
Luis is a fantastic tour guide and we would highly recommend using him for a No Map Tour. We were a group of 3 couples and all thoroughly enjoyed our day with Luis. He is very knowledgeable about Sintra, welcomed our questions, was fun to be with and a safe driver. We experienced so many beautiful sites at the Peña Palace and gardens of the Quinta do Regaleira. One member of our party was thrilled to visit the Initiation Well which he had studied about in high school! Luis went out of his way to take us to a bakery outside of Sintra that our son had visited and recommended to us. It was a super day!
Amazing place in Sentra and what made it perfect is our expert friendly tour guide Luiz from Nomap tour.
Look at this palace and you won't be mistaken for thinking it's out of the fairy tale. It was built by the Portuguese king, who lived there with his family. The palace is visible from any part of Lisbon on a clear day. In November 1755, a devastating earthquake struck Lisbon. The monastery suffered several damages and its inhabitants abandoned it. The chapel was not completely destroyed by the earthquake, it remained abandoned for almost a century. The state took possession of the ruins in 1834 after the suppression of religious orders in Portugal. A private owner bought the land from the government in 1838. A monument was built to mark the city's reconstruction. The monument is called Arca Rua Augusta.
Fantastic place for a family visit or a romantic trip. A great suggestion for tours and visits with children to get in touch with the beautiful history of our Portugal. We adored
Go well early, to avoid the large quantity of tourists. Look at everything carefully, the details are incredible. The breathtaking landscape, the history of the Castle of the Moonstone, exciting. I'll always come back, I fell in love.
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