Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca & Cascais tour
This 9-hour day trip from Lisbon covers Sintra’s historic centre, Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, departing from Rossio Train Station at 8:00am. It’s rated 4.8 stars from over 9,000 reviews and currently priced from around €30. Some options sell entry tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira separately, so check what’s bundled before you book.
Several Lisbon-based operators run a similar loop — Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, the coast at Cabo da Roca, and Cascais — in a single day, and this tour is one of the most-booked versions. It covers the same four headline sights as other Sintra day trips, but with its own departure point, running order and ticket structure worth understanding before you book.
This guide sets out the itinerary, what’s included, how the ticket options work, and how it stacks up against the similar Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo da Roca Coast day trip.
Tour at a Glance
| Detail | Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca & Cascais Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9 hours |
| Rating | 4.8 stars (9,179+ reviews) |
| Price | From around €30 (reduced from €50) |
| Meeting point | Rossio Train Station, front entrance, 8:00am |
| Ticket options | Some options bundle Pena Palace/Regaleira entry; others sell it separately |
The Itinerary
The tour departs Rossio Train Station at 8:00am for Sintra, where you get a guided walk and free time (about 50 minutes), then Quinta da Regaleira (around 75 minutes) and Pena Palace (about 1.5 hours). The afternoon heads for the coast, taking in Cabo da Roca, a stop at Guincho Beach, and around 90 minutes in Cascais, with a brief pass through Estoril on the way back to Lisbon.
The running order differs from similar tours: this one visits Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira before Pena Palace, without a lunch break between the two. That front-loads the sightseeing, leaving the coastal stretch — Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach and Cascais — for the afternoon.
What’s Included and the Ticket Options
Round-trip transport from Lisbon in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide is included on every option, along with insurance cover for the day. Where this tour differs from some competitors is its ticket structure: the bundled option includes Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira entry; a cheaper transport-only option leaves you to buy entry separately (Pena Palace exterior around €10, interior more, Regaleira around €22). The operator is upfront that interior and Regaleira tickets can sell out, so book the bundled option if you want entry guaranteed.
What is included: Round-trip transport from Lisbon in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, entry tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira on the ticketed option, and insurance cover for the day
Duration: 9 hours
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, German
Rating: 4.8 stars, 9,179+ reviews
Meeting point: Rossio Train Station, front entrance near the Starbucks café, 8:00am departure (arrive 5–10 minutes early)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, for a full refund
Best for: Visitors who want the same Sintra–Pena–Regaleira–coast itinerary as similar tours but prefer an early station departure and the flexibility to choose whether entry tickets are bundled
Book This TourHow This Compares to the Other Sintra Day Trip
This tour and the Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo da Roca Coast day trip cover the same four sights, but differ in running order, meeting point and how entry tickets are handled. This one departs from Rossio Train Station at 8:00am and visits Pena Palace before the coast; the other meets at Rossio Square, builds in a lunch break, and more consistently bundles entry tickets into the price.
Both tours are close substitutes, so the deciding factors are usually timing and how you feel about the ticket structure. If having Pena Palace and Regaleira entry guaranteed and bundled matters more to you than price, check both listings closely and pick whichever option makes that explicit, since this tour’s cheaper option leaves ticket-buying to you. For a fully private alternative without a group schedule, see the Sintra private tour.
Who This Tour Suits
If you want the classic Sintra loop — Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais — in one organised day and don’t mind an early 8:00am start, this is a solid option, especially at its current discounted price. It suits visitors comfortable double-checking their entry-ticket option rather than assuming everything is bundled. For a broader look at guided day trips versus going it alone, see Sintra day trips from Lisbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this tour include?
Round-trip transport from Lisbon in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, plus insurance cover for the day. Entry tickets to Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are included on the ticketed option, but sold separately on the cheaper transport-only option — check which you’re booking.
Does the tour include Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets?
It depends on the option. The ticketed option bundles entry to both; the transport-only option requires you to buy tickets separately (Pena Palace exterior around €10, interior tickets cost more, Quinta da Regaleira around €22), and the operator notes these can sell out, so book early if you want to guarantee entry.
How long does the tour last?
About 9 hours, departing Rossio Train Station at 8:00am and returning to Lisbon in the late afternoon or early evening. It covers Sintra’s historic centre, Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach and Cascais in that time.
Where does the tour depart from?
The front entrance of Rossio Train Station, near the Starbucks café, with an 8:00am departure. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, since the coach departs on schedule.
How is this different from the other Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo da Roca tour?
Both cover the same four sights, but this one departs earlier from Rossio Train Station rather than Rossio Square, visits Pena Palace before heading to the coast rather than after a lunch break, and gives you a choice over whether entry tickets are bundled. See our comparison guide for the full breakdown.
Is this tour good value?
At its current discounted price of around €30, it compares well with buying transport and entry tickets separately, especially if you choose the option with Pena Palace and Regaleira tickets bundled in. Check the specific option’s inclusions against the price before booking, since the cheapest listed price may be the transport-only version.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, the standard option offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Confirm the exact terms at checkout, as promotional pricing can carry different conditions.
Would a private tour suit me better?
If you’d rather not share a coach schedule with a group, the Sintra private tour covers Pena Palace at your own pace, without fitting around other travellers’ timings. It costs more per person but offers more flexibility over the day.
