Miguel was amazing. We had a great day!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Round-trip minibus transport from Lisbon
- Pastel de nata tasting
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Ginjinha tasting
- Pena Palace exterior ticket and tour
- Free time in Cascais and Sintra Center
- Photo stops at Cabo da Roca
Excludes
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Guide tips
- Interior ticket to Pena Palace
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal. In front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The Hard Rock is easily accessible by taking the metro to Restauradores.
Return
- Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal. In front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The Hard Rock is easily accessible by taking the metro to Restauradores.
Itinerary
Your day begins at a central Lisbon meeting point in front of Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa on Av. da Liberdade. Look for your guide holding a sign, then settle into the air-conditioned minibus for the scenic drive west toward the Atlantic coast.
Pull into the sun-drenched seaside village of Cascais and enjoy free time to stretch your legs along the bay. Grab a coffee or pastry at a marina café, or wander the sandy beaches of this former royal retreat.
Continue along the rugged Guincho coastal road to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Free time at the lighthouse lets you photograph cliffs plunging into the Atlantic below and stand at the literal edge of the continent.
Roll into Sintra Center for free time among cobblestone streets, pastel facades, and pastry shops. Find a local spot for lunch at your own expense, or ask your guide for recommendations on where to try the famous travesseiros pastry.
Step onto the sun-soaked terraces of Pena Palace, a 19th-century palace painted in red and yellow with Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline influences. Stroll the forested gardens to hilltop lookouts framing the Moorish Castle and endless expanses of trees and water.
Cruise back to Lisbon after a full day of exploring, arriving at the same central meeting point on Av. da Liberdade. Ask your guide for dinner recommendations before heading off to enjoy your evening.
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Reviews
Sofia was an excellent tour guide and Louie was a great driver. The tour itself brought us to some really cool places and the pace was perfect. We had time to learn, take pictures, and explore but never lingered in one spot too long. It was a perfect mix of scenic views, history, and meandering. I wouldn’t even be able to pick a favorite part. Sofia was really what brought the trip to life. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and personable, making sure to connect with each one of us individually and keep the group engaged (we had some quizzes, ha!). She was also really funny. Louie got us to each destination safely and with precision. I would definitely recommend this trip to family or friends, especially if you can get the Sofia & Louie duo.
Nev made our day exploring Sintra, the Atlantic coast, and Cascais truly special! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging, and made everyone feel comfortable from the very beginning. Her stories and insights brought each place to life and added a personal and fun touch to the whole experience. The organization was amazing from start to finish. Visiting Pena Palace and other stops on your own in one day would be quite difficult, but the minibus made everything so easy and comfortable. It was the perfect way to experience three very different and beautiful places without worrying about transport, parking, or planning. It was a perfect mix of history, spectacular views, and enough time to enjoy each destination without ever feeling rushed. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Booked the tour with TheTourGuys. Our guide was Nev who was very knowledgeable with the areas we were taken. Gave us fun facts and suggested places to eat. Too bad we weren’t able to see the palace BUT Nev informed us that we would be refunded. So its nice knowing that TheTourGuys are a company that respects their customers.
We trip was very interested. The guide Maria is clever guide, she has a great knowledge especially in history. Trip was good planned and organized. I recommend
Outstanding tour from start to finish. Nev is very knowledgeable in all things Portugal, particularly Sintra, Lisbon and surrounds. Highly recommended!
Great tour, the cherry on the top was Nev ( guide) with great knowledge and passion of the topics and the places we saw today. Allowed plenty of time to wander and explore each location.
Very knowledgeable guide and good pace all along. Perfect day
We had a wonderful day exploring Sintra, Pena Palace, Cascais, and Cabo da Roca. Gonçalo was an excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the region. He shared interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour, making the experience both enjoyable and informative. The journey was very comfortable in an air-conditioned private van/minibus, and the itinerary was well organized. The scenery was breathtaking, and for the price, this tour offered incredible value and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
This was such a lovely tour! Rui was a fabulous and dedicated tour guide and his knowledge of this area of Portugal was outstanding. He also knows where all the good photo ops are at all the sites. The pickup and drop off was super easy by the Hard Rock Cafe and the minibus is super comfortable. Be prepared to walk but it is a wondered tour! Highly recommend!
A great day trip from Lisbon to explore coastal towns and the fairytale-like village of Sintra. Our guide, Rui, did a wonderful job of sharing hidden gems and customizing the day to our small group. His knowledge and enthusiasm truly made it a special and memorable day.
Bravo Rui! Thank you for a wonderful day in Sintra - lots of history and natural beauty plus great exercise! Appreciate your knowledge and your kind consideration toward each person in our group! Highly recommend!
My husband and I were fortunate enough to be on the first tour out of Lisbon. What a wonderful experience. We travel a lot, and this was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. We loved our guide, Marta who was knowledgeable, charming, and very attentive. She knew history as well as the nuances of the many characters who contributed to the history of the sites we visited. We were on time at every site .We visited multiple sites including Sintra and Cascais. We were allowed free time in.Cascais to explore and have lunch on our own at a restaurant of our choice. While we love tours, having free time to explore on our own is very important and this tour allowed this. . We loved our bus and our bus driver. The bus was clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this tour to others A great value as well. Marta took special effort to minimize the walking of my husband, who is in good physical shape, but at 84 he does not like to walk up steep hills. She made sure that he was able to take the bus up and down to visit the castle at Sintra. She has a sense of humor as well. This was truly a fun and enjoyable learning experience. Hoist the five star Banner and cheers all around.
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