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Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included
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Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included

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You can visit two of Portugal's most charming towns on a day trip from Lisbon that goes beyond the city to explore the Sintra Mountains, a place notoriously difficult to reach independently. You'll tour Sintra's Pena National Palace and the town's UNESCO-listed historic center, and than travel to the Atlantic coast to see Cascais and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in continental Europe.
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Experience Portugal outside of the capital city
  • Visit a Romantic palace in a UNESCO-listed mountain village
  • Travel between coastal cliffs and sand beaches with ease
  • See a broad range of landscapes and architectural styles

  • Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (€20 per person)
  • The tour will be only in English
  • Maximum 8 people
  • Local guide and driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Central meeting (pick up and drop off) point
  • Entry/Admission - Park and National Palace of Pena
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Meet a driver at a central location in Lisbon, and then travel into the Sintra Mountains in a climate-controlled minivan. The first stop of the day is Sintra's Pena National Palace, whose fascinating history starts in the Middle Ages, then you'll have free time to stroll through the heart of the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause to taste travesseiros (a beloved local sweet that's stuffed with almonds), and meet back up for the trip to the Atlantic Ocean, passing the pretty towns of Colares and Azenhas do Mar. Pause at Cabo da Roca, and then visit Cascais, a fishing village turned elegant seaside escape. Before the return to to Lisbon, you'll stop by a famed gelato shop that's among the best in the country. Your tour ends at the original departure point.

Start:
  • AX Armani Exchange, Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-139 Lisboa, Portugal
    8h45am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7589P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • The tour will be only in English
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Bring at least a light jacket since sometimes the weather is highly variable
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7589P1

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    • Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-139 Lisboa, Portugal
      8h45am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).
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      Not the Best!
      The trip was booked well in advance as an English language tour over seven hours. We were assigned to an 8 passenger van with 3 Spanish speaking passengers and 5 English speaking passengers. While the tour guide spoke both languages, he spoke for much of the trip in Spanish focusing on his conversation with a bilingual passenger sitting in the front seat. While billed as 7 hours, the guide noted from the outset that it would be 9 to 10 hours. This was a problem for us. The visits to Fatima and Obidos were very good. Lunch in Nazare was awful. The guide recommended two restaurants. The first was full. The second was closed. We were on our own and pressed for time. Not recommended.
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      Day Trippin At Its Finest With Lisbon Riders!
      We had the absolutely perfect day trip out of Lisbon with Carolina! She was not only a genuine and lovely person, but a top tier, knowledgeable guide, AND one of the best drivers you will ever experience! We had been in Lisbon for a week and were ready for a new experience, which we certainly got! We visited 3 distinctly different towns ...Fátima was a pilgrimage site - interesting but we chose to spend a brief time here so we could have more time in Óbidos. The second village was Nazaré- a fabulous coastal town best known for biggest surfer waves in the world. We had a delicious seafood lunch with a spectacular ocean view here, that Carolina had arranged for us. Our last stop was the medieval village of Obidos, very much as it was hundreds of years ago - one of my favourite experiences of my whole Portugal trip. I highly recommend doing this day trip with Lisbon Riders. They are a very professional , organized company, who communicate promptly. We were a group of 7 so greatly appreciated the option of a private tour with pick up at our Airbnb, in a spacious air conditioned van. They book up quickly so don't hesitate to reserve your spot now!
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    • Denise B
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      Visit to Fatima, Nazare and Obidos
      Carolina made of visit to Fatima, Nazaré and Óbidos very enjoyable. She is extremely knowledgeable and loves sharing stories about Portugal. She is also very caring and accommodating of your needs Would be happy to have her as our guide on future excursions
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      GREAT CITY TOUR EXPERIENCE.
      Diogo was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Very knowledgeable about the country and each city we visited. Gave the group enough at each location to take in all the sites.
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    • Vinisha A
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      a unique day trip :)
      Tanya was a wonderful guide! This was our first time to Portugal, and all of the destinations she chose along the path were absolutely stunning. She was entertaining the whole way, and provided excellent suggestions on how to enjoy our stay in Lisboa. Her passion for the country really shined through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the best sites, enjoy a beautiful winery and spend a whole day away from the tourist crowds.
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      Excellent Tour and Great Value
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      Written September 16, 2024
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      Do not miss!
      It was the highlight of our stay in Lisbon. The pace of the tour was perfect for myself and my 78 year old mom who isn’t able to typically keep up in crowds. The three stops were unique and deeply rooted in historical significance. Our tour guide Carolina was an absolute gem. She was so informative and honestly gave us a magical experience.
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      A Great Day
      Diogo was such a fun, friendly and knowledgeable guide. We learned so much about the sites we were visiting, but also interesting details about Lisbon and Portugal in general. The van was comfortable with good a/c and the recommended restaurants were delicious. We got to meet our fresh fish before it arrived for lunch. 😃
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      Wonderful
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    • Kerstin913
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    • 914janetp
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      best guide
      it was nice to have such a small group (8) ride in a comfortable van. our tour guide, Diogo, was fantastic. He was a wealth of information, very personable, and really got to know everyone on the trip and called us by name. He made a special trip to get some pure olive oil because someone was interested in trying and buying some. I won’t spoil the surprise, but he gave us an extra special treat in Obidos. I highly recommend, the trip was fun, we got to see a lot of lisbon, and our guide can’t be beat!
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      The Best so far
      If you are lucky enough to make it to this beautiful town. Please take the time to let the Best European Guide Laila take you on a tour you will be amazed by. The knowledge of Laila was at another level be it History,Geography and General Knowledge was so impressive and entertaining. We cannot urge you enough to ask for this guide by name. We were lucky enough to have this Tour Guide. Wish her all the Best for the Future.
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    mosto
    Hong Kong, China4,185 contributions
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    I chose Lisbon Riders for our small group tour to Sinatra & Cascais because I notice their itinerary covered some interesting spots like Azenhas Do Mar and Caso Da Roca (even though they were quick stopovers). I enjoy nature, coastal sand wild rugged scenery a lot and thought it was a good mix into the itinerary which also focuses on Peña Palace abd it’s grounds. I booked the tour for my spouse and I about 3 months beforehand and we were picked up promptly together with 6 other people. Inez is our tour guide and she is a good driver, a wealth of knowledge and very efficient. Though we had rainy weather, she was able to take us through the itinerary and made an enjoyable day for us. I love the coastal area a lot, the lunch break on our own at Cascais and the short walk Ines took us in a part of the park at Peña Palace. We didn’t had to queue to enter the Palace as she had ready tickets for all of us. I highly recommend Lisbon Riders for this tour given that they cover coastal areas I like to see too in addition to Sinatra and Cascais.
    Written March 10, 2023
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    Nifty2015
    Hertfordshire, UK20 contributions
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    We were greeted by Carolina/Cat(?) who was very knowledgeable throughout the whole tour. The visit to Sintra was quick but all we needed as it was very cold and windy (it is colder and windy in Sintra than it is in Lisbon so dress accordingly). I was especially interested to see a cork tree so Carolina/Cat made a stop for us to see one and explained the growth system/cropping of the Cork tree which sounds boring but was very interesting!
    We lunched in Cascais and had a look down the pretty streets then visited The Pena Palace and gardens which were well worth a visit. All in all a fab day with complete strangers who felt like friends by the end of the tour.
    Worth every penny, thank you.
    Written April 6, 2022
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    Marieta H
    San Marcos, TX11 contributions
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    Our tour guide, Rita, was excellent because she wove together the history, the culture, and the charm of Portugal and its people. Besides the exquisite beauty of these selected tour sites, Rita explained the why of the UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Sintra area. I highly recommend this small-sized tour (only 8 folks from around the world it turned out) with a giant affect. Marieta Hutchison, San Marcos, TX, USA.
    Written September 16, 2022
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    AliH_83
    Manchester, United Kingdom7 contributions
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    May 2021
    This tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide, Tania, was brilliant company and knows EVERYTHING ;-) Her knowledge and passion for the areas really added to our appreciation. There was only me and my partner on the tour and it has left us with really special memories. I hope as things open up again this tour gets busy as it was great value and a real highlight of our trip! Thanks Tania and Lisbon Riders for making a trip at this strange time so stress-free and magical x
    Written June 8, 2021
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    Mereditor
    Queens, NY26 contributions
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    Jun 2023 • Family
    I'm in awe of how Carolina was such a careful driver and also such an informative, engaging tour guide. It was very cool to go to Cascais with a native, but Sintra was the standout spot for me. And Carolina was masterful at leading conversation and sharing so much about Portuguese history and also current events. Even when an ignorant attendee said offensive things, Carolina expertly and patiently addressed the comments (and they were doozies!) and made those who were offended feel safe. It was a jam-packed day and yet it was relaxing. I highly recommend this tour for seeing a lot right outside of Lisboa. And thankfully, there were perfectly timed bathroom stops built in to the long itinerary.

    A couple of minor bummers:
    We didn't think the "pillow" pastries in Sintra were anything special.
    We ran to the restroom at "the end of the world" and missed the entire stop because some other guests complained it was too windy there (Carolina was very willing to let us go check out the windy spot, but everyone else wanted to leave, and we didn't want to hold them up).
    We didn't like the food at Tasting Table in Cascais. Maybe it's more of a wine spot.

    Some tips:
    Bring a swimsuit for the Cascais stop. There's enough time to go to the beach, which has a little inflatable water park. The beach is free; there's a charge for the inflatables.
    Bring Euros. One bathroom stop charged to use the facilities.
    Be prepared to walk a lot to get to Pena Palace. There was an injured senior on our trip and because of a strike, bus transportation to the top of the hill wasn't running. Carolina was so sweet about making this guest feel comfortable. Can you tell how much I adore Carolina?
    Also, consider wearing pants and bringing a sweater. It can be cool and windy at Pena Palace and the end of the world.
    Written July 4, 2023
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    Chen
    Leiden, The Netherlands14 contributions
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    Jan 2022
    Even though I was the only person who booked this tour due to the low season, Tania picked me up at the location on time. The arrangement was absolutely perfect: Sintra town and several picturesque villages close to the ocean in the morning, lunch at Cascais and afternoon at the Pena Palace.

    Tania introduced every location thoroughly and interestingly (as I said, she is very good at telling stories!) and we didn't stop talking throughout the whole tour. I really learnt a lot about Portuguese society, history and people. When I was walking around inside the palace and heard some other visitors who were confused about the history of the palace and the royal family, I was so glad I joined this tour and everything was clear to me! :)

    Obligado, Tania!
    Written January 25, 2022
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    Delia B
    14 contributions
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    Maria picked us up on time (there were six in our van, and I was traveling solo). We starred in Sintra and ended in Cascais (“Cash cash”, Maria told us the locals call it because it costs so much to live there). Both town are lovely but Sintra is really special in my opinion. Very small and tucked into lush hillsides, with wonderfully picturesque vistas when you walk up into the hills. Unfortunately the Pena Castle was shut to tourists by gov’t order (high fire hazard at the moment) so Maria had gotten in touch prior to the tour to make sure we still wanted to participate. I didn’t really care because I just wanted to see the town more than anything (I hate moving through tourist sites, feeling like cattle, anyhow), but we got to see the other castle that’s right in the town. She gave us time to wander a bit so one of the other gals on the tour and I found a really special place to lunch, with a view of the town. If you can, I recommend walking up the hill away from the crowd.
    She took us to a lookout — furthest West Point of the continent — and we spent a short time there looking at the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Then to Cascais, a typical upscale European beach town. We were only there for an hour so I had to decide between walking around the town or having a dip in one of the two small but nice-looking beaches. I decided to walk around, which was enjoyable but not terribly unique. I think I’d have preferred more time getting closeup with some of the very special architecture of the small palaces/mansions in the area, but there’s only so much you can do in a day. The entire outing lasted 8 hours, and Maria gave tidbits of historical information about what we were seeing as we were driving (sit at the front of the van if you want yo be able to hear…I was fortunate to have the front passenger seat), and let us to do our own thing at the various drop off points. I recommend.
    Written July 19, 2022
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    Carol R
    Toronto, Canada156 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    So pleased that we booked this tour with Lisbon Riders. Our guide Manu was very friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight was the walk up to Pena Palace and the visit inside the palace. We also spent enjoyable time in Cascais...a stop at Cabo da Roca...& Azenhas do Mar (disappointing photo op due to cranes & scaffolding which is temporary of course)
    The only glitch for us was the meeting place in Lisbon. We struggled to find it. It was in front of a high end men’s store on Avenida da Liberdade, but the sign wasn’t obvious to us. Perhaps because we’re “geezers” lol.
    Written April 19, 2020
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    Olá Carol! Thank you so much for your kind words! I will let Manu know that you appreciated the day with him and all the stops along the way. The cranes at Azenhas do Mar were not the best part of the tour, but you are right, they are temporary. Obrigado! You’re always welcome on Lisbon Riders! All the best
    Written April 20, 2020
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    Cheela F
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    Jul 2020 • Solo
    I loved the whole experience. It must be magic, I had the opportunity to be alone for this experience but my guide knew how to put me at ease. It was very consistent with hygienic standards against the virus.
    I loved the landscapes and the explanation given by my guide.

    I recommend it more than 100% this experience, I can't wait to return to Portugal with the same guide but for another experience.

    I send you a lot of love and see you next time 🥰😁😁
    Written July 9, 2020
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    We are also delighted that you joined Lisbon Riders and that you had fun during the day! Hope to see you again soon! Obrigado!
    Written May 21, 2021
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    Daddio
    Richmond, VA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Inês was personable, demonstrated great care for each of the eight of us on the tour, and knew a tremendous amount about each of the sights we visited during this full day experience. When rain made the steep roads slick, Inês was able to expertly navigate us safely to our destination. We appreciated her guidance about where to eat, and never felt pressured to make specific choices about where to spend our money. The tour definitely exceeded our expectations, and was a great value for the money.
    Written May 22, 2023
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