Sintra Half Day Tour

special offer banner Sintra Half Day Tour (Boca do Inferno, Bay of Cascais)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Dive into royal history of Portugal with our Sintra Half-Day Tour, exploring well-preserved medieval palaces and castles.
  • Depart from Lisbon to Sintra's mountainous region, touring the UNESCO World Heritage site, the National Palace of Sintra.
  • Enjoy a guided tour and free time to explore local handicraft stores or indulge in Sintra's famous sweets.
  • Take a scenic coastal drive to Cabo da Roca, Guincho beach, and the beautiful Bay of Cascais.
  • Wrap up your tour with a drive past Estoril, home to the famous Casino, ensuring an unforgettable shore excursion experience.
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Children (Ages 4 and under) are free but must be accounted for.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? A taxi or shuttle (not included, approximately 10 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and comfortable, sensible, closed-toe walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, many of which are uneven and/or on an incline. Steps are required to reach the upper floor of the Palace. Many areas visited are not wheelchair accessible.

Sintra Half-Day Tour

Dotted by royal retreats, estates, castles, and buildings from the 8th to the 9th century, this charming region is the site of the royal family's summer residence.

Departing from Lisbon, you will travel to the mountainous location of Sintra, approximately 15 miles north of Lisbon. Upon arrival, you will visit the National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace is perhaps the best-preserved Royal Palace in Portugal, due to its being inhabited almost continuously from the early 15th to the late 19th century.

You will have a guided tour followed by free time to explore the handicraft stores or the famous sweets of Sintra.

Departing Sintra, you will take a different route, going west to Cabo da Roca (the most westerly point of Europe) before continuing along the coast, past the famous Guincho beach on the way to Cascais. Driving through the town, you will be able to see the Boca do Inferno wave feature and the magnificent panorama over the Bay of Cascais and the adjoining coastline. On your return to Lisbon, you'll pass by Estoril, home to the famous Casino.

Please Note: All tours are operated in three languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish (daily). During the high season April 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024, German is available on Tuesdays and Fridays. During the months of November to March, the stop at Cabo da Roca will be replaced with a visit to Hell's Mouth.