Sintra Small Group Tour: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cabo da Roca From Lisbon

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On this small group day trip, you’ll enjoy a fairytale day in Sintra, visiting the gardens of Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the cliffs of Cabo da Roca. There’ll be no more than 8 people in the group.

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup (depending on the selected option)
Transportation by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Pena Palace gardens
Admission to Quinta da Regaleira
Small groups of no more than 8 people

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Exceptional 725 Travelers·82 reviews

September 25, 2026
Carlos Tapasco
Cali, Colombia
Rafael was an excellent guide, with extensive knowledge of the history of the places and a great attitude that kept the group engaged. The tour was a ...
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September 20, 2026
Rosana
Palma, Spain
Sintra is a beautiful place, with incredible landscapes, fairytale palaces, and a rich history, but what truly made the day special was our guide, Ped...
With friends
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September 8, 2026
Ricardo
Barcelona, Spain
Fantastic excursion with Pedro. We were a group of eight (four Spaniards and four people from various parts of the world). Pedro patiently explained e...
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September 6, 2026
Anónimo
Puente San Miguel, Spain
It went very well! The only downside is that since there were only 6 people, it would have been ideal if they had dropped me off at the pickup hotel, ...
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August 26, 2026
Gabriela Mariana
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible tour. The views, the castles, the cities—everything is breathtaking. Although it rained heavily at Pena Palace the day I went, resulting in...
Traveling solo
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August 15, 2026
Andres Solis
Querétaro, Mexico
A fairly comprehensive excursion; the weather greatly influenced the route, but the organization was good. The driver couldn't park, so we had to go t...
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June 25, 2026
Jesús Salas
Algeciras, Spain
The guided tour with José, our guide, was spectacular. The information was enriching and clear. It's a shame the weather wasn't perfect. Quinta da Reg...
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May 20, 2026
Laura
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Everything was very well organized. Our guide was very friendly throughout. Perhaps my only suggestion is that when the group seems to be keeping up a...
Traveling solo
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May 15, 2026
Carmen Ferran Villanueva
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
Our guide, Diogo Duarte, was WONDERFUL, both in his knowledge and his personal touch. I'm 83 years old, and he provided me with all the necessary assi...
Traveling solo
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April 25, 2026
Gemma
Sevilla, Spain
We took the tour of Sintra, Pena Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira, and the experience couldn't have been better. Everything was very well organized fro...
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Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we’ll meet in downtown Lisbon and head toward the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. After a journey of around 1 hour, we’ll reach Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

There, we’ll admire the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic and feel the power of the ocean crashing against the massive rock walls. In the past, this place marked the end of the known world and still inspires that same mix of awe and respect.

Afterward, we’ll take a 30-minute drive to Sintra, where we’ll visit Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most enigmatic places in the region. We’ll stroll through its gardens and inverted towers until reaching the famous Initiation Well. Did you know its 9 levels represent the cycles of Dante’s hell? Was it really used by Freemasons for esoteric rituals, or is it just a legend? We’ll reveal it all!

At the end of this mysterious visit, you’ll have around 1.5 hours of free time in Sintra to explore at your own pace and enjoy lunch on your own. With renewed energy, we’ll head to Pena Palace, a vividly colored castle built on the ruins of a former Jerónimos monastery. It’s no surprise it’s a World Heritage Site!

We’ll take a tour of the Pena Palace gardens, where we’ll learn about the historical and architectural details of the palace’s Gothic, Manueline, and Moorish styles from the outside. This mix undoubtedly reflects the boundless imagination of King Ferdinand II, who ordered its construction as a collage as whimsical as it is poetic.

Although we won’t visit the interior of the Sintra Palace, we’ll talk about its halls decorated with Arabesque details, ceramics, and frescoes, and immerse ourselves in the essence of Portuguese Romanticism.

Finally, we’ll begin the return journey to downtown Lisbon after a total of between 10 and 11 hours.

Tour With Pickup

When making your booking, you can select the option that includes pickup. In this case, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in central Lisbon and end the day trip by dropping you off in downtown Lisbon.

Changes to the Itinerary

The order and duration of the visits may vary due to weather and traffic conditions.
Please note that in case of a high risk of forest fires, visits to the monuments will be replaced with visits to Queluz Palace and the Sintra National Palace. In the event of a strike by the Sintra Parks authority, they’ll be replaced with Cascais.
To reach the Palacio de la Pena, you’ll need to take a moderately difficult hike. If you prefer, you can ask our guide to arrange transportation for you on site.

9.4

Exceptional 725 Travelers·82 reviews

September 25, 2026
Carlos Tapasco
Cali, Colombia
Rafael was an excellent guide, with extensive knowledge of the history of the places and a great attitude that kept the group engaged. The tour was a ...
Is this useful?
September 20, 2026
Rosana
Palma, Spain
Sintra is a beautiful place, with incredible landscapes, fairytale palaces, and a rich history, but what truly made the day special was our guide, Ped...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 8, 2026
Ricardo
Barcelona, Spain
Fantastic excursion with Pedro. We were a group of eight (four Spaniards and four people from various parts of the world). Pedro patiently explained e...
Is this useful?
September 6, 2026
Anónimo
Puente San Miguel, Spain
It went very well! The only downside is that since there were only 6 people, it would have been ideal if they had dropped me off at the pickup hotel, ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 26, 2026
Gabriela Mariana
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible tour. The views, the castles, the cities—everything is breathtaking. Although it rained heavily at Pena Palace the day I went, resulting in...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
Andres Solis
Querétaro, Mexico
A fairly comprehensive excursion; the weather greatly influenced the route, but the organization was good. The driver couldn't park, so we had to go t...
With friends
Is this useful?
June 25, 2026
Jesús Salas
Algeciras, Spain
The guided tour with José, our guide, was spectacular. The information was enriching and clear. It's a shame the weather wasn't perfect. Quinta da Reg...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 20, 2026
Laura
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Everything was very well organized. Our guide was very friendly throughout. Perhaps my only suggestion is that when the group seems to be keeping up a...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 15, 2026
Carmen Ferran Villanueva
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
Our guide, Diogo Duarte, was WONDERFUL, both in his knowledge and his personal touch. I'm 83 years old, and he provided me with all the necessary assi...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 25, 2026
Gemma
Sevilla, Spain
We took the tour of Sintra, Pena Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira, and the experience couldn't have been better. Everything was very well organized fro...
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Tour Details

Finally, we’ll begin the return journey to downtown Lisbon after a total of between 10 and 11 hours.

Tour With Pickup

Changes to the Itinerary

The order and duration of the visits may vary due to weather and traffic conditions.
Please note that in case of a high risk of forest fires, visits to the monuments will be replaced with visits to Queluz Palace and the Sintra National Palace. In the event of a strike by the Sintra Parks authority, they’ll be replaced with Cascais.
To reach the Palacio de la Pena, you’ll need to take a moderately difficult hike. If you prefer, you can ask our guide to arrange transportation for you on site.

Sintra Small Group Tour: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cabo da Roca