Recently Viewed
Sintra and Estoril Coast Private Tour: Discover Two Palaces and Pastry Tasting
5.0
7 Ratings
Estoril
Embark on a private tour of Sintra and the Estoril Coast, where you'll discover two magnificent palaces, indulge in pastry tasting, and explore charming towns along the way. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Casino Estoril - The tour will start at the charming Estoril Coast. In Estoril you will get to know the Casino that inspired Ian Fleming to create the famous character 007 and the places where the movie “Casino Royale” was filmed.
- Centro Historico de Cascais - Visit the historical village of Cascais. The Cidadela, a fortification built between 15th and 17th centuries, is the most perfect viewpoint to observe Cascais Bay and to appreciate the intense blue of the sea.
- Boca do Inferno - Departure toward Guincho, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- Cabo da Roca - Then, we will take you to Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, known as “The Edge of the Earth”. Be dazzled by the breath-taking landscape and the Atlantic Ocean beauty.
- Sintra National Palace - Sintra National Palace is one of the oldest in Europe. Mentioned in 11th century documents and property of Portuguese Crown since 1147, Sintra National Palace is, in itself, a journey in Portuguese History.
- Centro Historico de Sintra - Enjoy the historical village.
During the walk you will have the opportunity of tasting a “Travesseiro”, the traditional cake of Sintra.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Visit the charming Pena Palace, a UNESCO Site and the greatest exponent of Portuguese Romanticism. The oldest building at the local, of which there is a memory, was a little 15th century chapel, called Chapel of Our Lady of Pena. The chapel became a Convent during the 16th century and in 1838 the King of Portugal bought it and started the construction of the Royal Family summer residence, a mixture of neo-gothic, neo-manuelino, neo-arab and neo-renaissance, according the Romantic style.
What's Included
- Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais
- Expert full-time driver/guide
- Private air-conditioned mini van tour
- Tasting of the traditional ‘Travesseiros’ pastry
- Comfort pack with fresh water and cleaning wipes
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees: Pena Palace, Adult 20€, Youth/Senior 18€; National Palace Adult 13€, Youth/Senior 10€
- Guided tours inside Pena Palace and Sintra National Palace
- The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person.
Additional Information
Experience the enchantment of Sintra with this personalized full-day exploration of the romantic region of Sintra, departing from Lisbon. The 19th century marked a change for this three millennia old locale, making it a preferred spot for the European elite. Witness their varied preferences evident in the city’s buildings, beginning with the Pena Palace, a lively fairy tale fortress adorned in shades of pink and yellow, surrounded by extraordinary flora. Discover the UNESCO-protected historical center of Sintra village, then travel to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost edge of Europe. Enjoy leisure time exploring the delightful coastal town of Cascais. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide on this private excursion.
- We recommend: Buy Pena Palace online ticket in advance.
- Infant seats are available on request, if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- You can customize this tour: you can choose the Palaces to visit in Sintra.
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
Location
Casino Estoril
Praca Jose Teodoro dos Santos,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(7 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
899stacieb
Nov 28, 2023
Diogo is the absolute best! Definitely take the tour! - Whenever we fly from the US to Europe, we always plan a half day private tour when we hit the ground so we can get a quick overview of the city and so we can stay busy and awake until nightfall to try to beat the jetlag. Our flight into Portugal was delayed and we were worried we would miss our tour but our amazing guide, Diogo, adjusted his schedule and was at the hotel waiting when we got there. We spent several hours with Diogo on that first afternoon and were absolutely amazed with what we learned about Portugal in general and Lisbon in particular. He tailored his tour to what we were most interested in and gave us a pretty solid idea as to what else we should be doing the rest of the week.
We enjoyed that first tour so much that we booked a full day tour to Sintra and the coast later that night and took that tour two days later. Again, Diogo was a phenomenal guide. His passion for what he does makes the tours that much more exciting. We had tons of questions about all sorts of things and he was great with getting us the details we were looking for. He gave great suggestions of books to read when we got home and places to visit when we come back. We would have loved Portugal anyway but Diogo made us feel a connection to it that we wouldn't have otherwise.
If you get a chance, take a tour with Diogo. You will be so incredibly happy that you did!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mjacoby99
Sep 11, 2023
Sintra was simply spectacular - We arranged a half day trip to Sintra with the same company and guide (Daniel) because they were so good in our Lisbon tour. The tour was amazing to see not only Sintra and its beautiful castle but Daniel also toured us out to the Western most point in continental Europe before gradually making our way back along the coastline to Lisbon. Along the way Daniel was happy to stop at areas which had beautiful views of the ocean and rugged coastline. As we had previously experienced, Daniel was a wealth of information and just a pleasure to be with. Happily recommend him and this tour to anyone
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nancy_d
Mar 17, 2023
Seeing Sintra, Your Way - What a lovely way to see Sintra, the coast, and a little local charm! Daniel did a great job showing us the area in this private tour. We learned a lot about the history and the area, as well as Portuguese cultural and stories. Lunch was at a little local diner, up in the hills and we felt very welcomed. All in all, it was a fabulous way to see the area and would recommend this tour; espcially if you like to take things on your own time!
Review provided by Viator
Kristin
Jan 25, 2023
Great trip with Daniel - We had a great trip with Daniel. He's knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout the entire ride. He's also kind and engaging which made for enjoyable and thoughtful conversations.
The itinerary allowed us to spend enough of time in each spot, without feeling rushed.
I highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Guapacha
Sep 19, 2022
The best tour you’ll ever have - Daniel is a one of a kind tour guide, he takes pride on what he does , he loves Portugal and have a passion for what he does which all translates into an amazing tour. He goes beyond and is super accommodating. His knowledge on the area and the sightings is spot on (we checked lol) and he is just all around a great guy. We typically don’t do tours as we prefer to explore on our own but had limited time and wanted to ensure we hit the highlights and decided to book this tour. Best decision we made. We truly enjoyed and we are thankful that Daniel was the person to give us the intro to Portugal. Already planning an extended stay in the next year and will be asking Daniel to rake us around!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Flyer820459
Sep 3, 2019
Truly romantic - I recommend this trip to everyone who wants to see great monuments and very nice views. It was a very good experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Elizabeth
Nov 10, 2017
Our trip to Sintra, and surroundings... - <p>Our trip to Sintra, and surroundings was a top highlight of a two week excursion to Spain and Portugal and many points in between. Driving to and from Sintra with our guide and we feel new friend Vasco, added depth, perspective and educated discourse about what we were seeing, or about to see. The palaces in Sintra, the village, the beauty of the countryside touring to and from, seeing the sunset from the westernmost point in Europe took on new meaning with Vascos perspective, and informed answers to our probing questions. From morning coffee to a mid-afternoon repast, both in establishments with culinary ties to Sintras history, we were offered experiences to all aspects of this very special regionss culture. Our trip was tailored to our needs, eliminating things we had done before, and incorporating things we hoped to do. Vascos experience and education, plus open and engaging personality added so much to this tour. We are fortunate to have wonderful memories, and not only sensory experiences, but time spent with a top notch guide, and gentleman.</p>
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
