Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais, Small-group Tour
Overview
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais coast. Enjoy iconic Pena Palace terraces and viewpoints, explore Sintra village, admire dramatic views at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and relax along the Cascais coastline. After lunch, we return to Lisbon around 5:00 PM.
With great local guides, the tour combines engaging explanations, with leisure time to explore at your own pace. Along the way, stroll through charming streets, taste local pastries, enjoy the views, take photos, and learn about Portugal’s history, culture, and daily life.
- Pickup in Lisbon
- Pena Palace visit: select option: 1- Pena Palace interior / 2- Pena terraces, garden & park (exterior & viewpoints) / 3- Tickets not included
- Sintra
- Regaleira (optional**) - requires walking
- Cabo Roca
- Cascais & Estoril
- Drop-off in Lisbon
Important
Note: ** Regaleira visit not included - to visit, book for slot 11:30 - 12:00 (can be sold out days in advance: regaleira by blueticket)
What's Included
- Tickets to Pena Palace interior or Pena Terraces: optional or included, depending on your choice
- Shared, small group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van (no big buses). WI-FI, AC
- Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, if accessible with parking available
- Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy
- Regaleira visit optional - please book in advance the slot 11:30, at regaleira by blueticket
- Food and drinks not included
- No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience
- This program does not pickup at the cruise terminal
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
What To Expect
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Park and National Palace of Pena
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Sintra
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sintra National Palace (pass by)
Cabo da Roca
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Cascais
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Estoril (pass by)
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
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
- 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
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre. The interior is steep, although doable if you are used to walking
- 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
- Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors
- Regaleira is optional and requires walking - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
- Good to skip lines
- Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Tickets to Pena Palace interior or Pena Terraces: optional or included, depending on your choice.
- Shared, small group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van (no big buses). WI-FI, AC.
- Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, if accessible with parking available.
- Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy.
- Regaleira visit optional - please book in advance the slot 11:30, at regaleira by blueticket.
- Food and drinks not included.
- No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience.
- This program does not pickup at the cruise terminal.
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 Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais, Small-group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
- 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
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre. The interior is steep, although doable if you are used to walking
- 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, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais, Small-group Tour 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
- Tickets to Pena Palace interior or Pena Terraces: optional or included, depending on your choice
- Shared, small group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van (no big buses). WI-FI, AC
- Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, if accessible with parking available
- Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy
- Regaleira visit optional - please book in advance the slot 11:30, at regaleira by blueticket
- Food and drinks not included
- No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience
- This program does not pickup at the cruise terminal
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
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
- 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
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre. The interior is steep, although doable if you are used to walking
- 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
- Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors
- Regaleira is optional and requires walking - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
- Good to skip lines
- Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
