Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace tour and Gardens Walk
Overview
Explore the romantic palaces, lush forests and gardens of Sintra on this must-do scenic day trip from Lisbon. Drive along the Atlantic Coast to Cabo da Roca, marvel at the breathtaking beaches of Cascais, and follow in the footsteps of poets, exiled kings and more.
Notes:
1. Our visit to Pena Palace visit starts with a walk through the Gardens, which allows to avoid crowds at the main gate. People with walking difficulty may find this not suitable as activity.
2. You should choose your ticket option for Pena Palace:
- Full ticket: allows you to visit the interior rooms of the Palace;
- Pena Park Only: allows you to visit the gardens, terraces around the building and the Chapel. You can't upgrade later;
3. The tour can either start by Sintra and Pena Palace in the morning, as it can start in Cascais and Roca Cape, depending of timings and expected crowds and queues.
4. During weather alerts and fire alerts in SIntra Mountain, Pena Palace will be replaced by Sintra National Palace;
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi and bottled water
- Pena Palace Gardens Walk
- Live commentary on board
- Pena Palace Admission Tickets as for option chosen
- Lisbon Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off with driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address.Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
What To Expect
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Lisbon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sintra Mountains (pass by)
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sintra Municipality
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cabo da Roca
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cascais
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Estoril (pass by)
Lisbon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace tour and Gardens Walk?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi and bottled water.
- Pena Palace Gardens Walk.
- Live commentary on board.
- Pena Palace Admission Tickets as for option chosen.
- Lisbon Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off with driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace tour and Gardens Walk is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace tour and Gardens Walk will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi and bottled water
- Pena Palace Gardens Walk
- Live commentary on board
- Pena Palace Admission Tickets as for option chosen
- Lisbon Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off with driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
