Shore Excursion to Sintra, Pena Palace & Cascais, small group
Overview
Shore excursion, ideal for visitors on a short stay, with only a few hours to spend.
Small-group, from Lisbon Cruise Port to Pena Palace Park, then Sintra beautiful medieval streets, views of the Atlantic coast, and then finally amazing Cascais.
Explore the streets, taste local pastries, take pictures. Learn about our history, life in Portugal and our food - our experienced guides are local, and will answer everything you want to know, with a good balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy.
Departing from Lisbon Cruise Port, a small group (max 8) in a comfortable minivan.
- Pena terraces and park guided (exterior of palace, grounds, gardens and chapel, only not seeing interior chambers)*
- Sintra old town
- Atlantic Ocean views
- Cascais
Visit unique palaces, enjoy UNESCO monuments, and visit beautiful Cascais later. After a nice lunch and a walk by the beach, we will take you back to the cruise port.
*Pena terraces and park Ticket included (only no visit to interiors)
What's Included
- Small group, WI-FI, AC (shared, max 8 participants)
- Port Pickup & Drop-off Guaranteed On-Time Return to Ship
- Local professional Guide
- Pena terraces and park - Ticket included, historical guided tour grounds, gardens (not seeing rooms)
- Lunch Excludes Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting outside the cruise terminal. We will send details the day before, via email and WhatsApp
What To Expect
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Lisbon Cruise Port
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour 55 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Sintra
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira (pass by)
Centro Historico de Cascais
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Estoril (pass by)
Lisbon Cruise Port
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good to skip lines
- Pena Palace grounds visit - visit tickets included (only not seeing the interiors)
- Itinerary might be adjusted or time at stops shortened, depending on the time required for you return
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-334456P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Small group, WI-FI, AC (shared, max 8 participants).
- Port Pickup & Drop-off Guaranteed On-Time Return to Ship.
- Local professional Guide.
- Pena terraces and park - Ticket included, historical guided tour grounds, gardens (not seeing rooms).
- Lunch. Excludes Food & Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Shore Excursion to Sintra, Pena Palace & Cascais, small group is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- 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 Shore Excursion to Sintra, Pena Palace & Cascais, small group 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
- Small group, WI-FI, AC (shared, max 8 participants)
- Port Pickup & Drop-off Guaranteed On-Time Return to Ship
- Local professional Guide
- Pena terraces and park - Ticket included, historical guided tour grounds, gardens (not seeing rooms)
- LunchExcludes Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good to skip lines
- Pena Palace grounds visit - visit tickets included (only not seeing the interiors)
- Itinerary might be adjusted or time at stops shortened, depending on the time required for you return
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
