Sintra & Cascais: Private Full-Day Adventure in a Classic 4x4
Operator: Cintra Local Experience · listed in Jeep and 4x4 tours in Sintra
“Private Jeep Tour of Sintra, Coast, Beaches and Cascais” is a private day in a classic Portuguese 4x4 for a party of 2 to 12 from €75 per person. The morning is the palaces from their viewpoints, with Pena 60 minutes and Regaleira 60 if you pay to go in; the afternoon is lunch in Colares, Azenhas do Mar 20, a short off-road stretch to Praia da Adraga 30, Cabo da Roca 20 and the coast road to Cascais 45. Fifteen Viator reviews at 5.0: listed with that caveat.
Starts between 08:30 and 11:30 at a free car park in Sintra, at a pastry shop for those arriving by Uber, or at the station car park for the train; ends in Cascais or back in Sintra. The operator advises one palace inside, two at most, so the coast keeps its time. Lisbon pickup on request. Not for children under 3, and not for travellers with mobility problems, by the listing.
Before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up or Drop Off in Lisbon must be requested in advance
- In summer, bring sunscreen as there will be long exposure to the sun.
- Not accessible to children under 3 years of age
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
- No hotel pickup. You meet at the start point.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
Itinerary, stop by stop
- Sintra National Palace10 minentry not included
- 10 minentry not included
- Castelo dos Mouros10 minentry not included
- Park and National Palace of Pena60 minentry not included
- Sintra City Centre30 min
- Quinta da Regaleira60 minentry not included
- 10 min
- Parque e Palacio de Monserrate10 minentry not included
- Colares60 min
- Azenhas do Mar20 min
- Praia das Macaspass by
- pass by
- Praia da Adraga30 min
- Cabo Da Roca20 min
- Cascais45 min
What the operator writes about each stop
- Sintra National Palace
Stop to admire the elegant architecture of the National Palace of Sintra, take some memorable photos, learn about its rich royal history
Stop to admire the romantic architecture of the Biester Palace, take beautiful photos, learn about its unique history, and enjoy a walk around the area.
- Castelo dos Mouros
Stop to admire the stunning views of the Moorish Castle and learn about its medieval history.
- Park and National Palace of Pena
Stop to admire the beautiful panoramic view of Pena Palace, enjoy the opportunity to take great photos, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy a short, relaxed walk around the surrounding area - If you wish to enter, the ticket costs between €10–€20. - We recommend visiting one, or at most two, palaces during the day, so we don’t have to rush any of the stops, - With the ticket for the park of Pena, just the grounds, being one of our suggestions)
- Sintra City Centre
Stop in the historic center of Sintra to explore its charming streets, take beautiful photos, learn about the town’s history, and enjoy some free time to soak in the local atmosphere. - This stop is only included if you choose not to visit more than one palace on the tour. If you decide to visit two, there may not be time for this stop.
- Quinta da Regaleira
Stop to admire the view of Quinta da Regaleira, explain its history, and take a short walk around the area. If you wish to enter, the ticket costs €20. - Again, we recommend visiting one, or at most two, palaces during the day, so we don’t have to rush any of the stops - With the ticket for Quinta da Regaleira being one of our suggestions.
Stop to admire the elegant neoclassical palace of Seteais, take beautiful photos, learn about its aristocratic history, and enjoy a short walk through the surrounding gardens
- Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
Stop to admire the exotic architecture and lush gardens of Monserrate Palace, take stunning photos, learn about its romantic history
- Colares
Stop in Colares for lunch, where you can choose from local restaurants, from seafood spots with stunning sea views to charming, traditional restaurants and savor an authentic Portuguese culinary experience.
- Azenhas do Mar
Tour along one of the most charming beaches in Sintra
- Praia das Macas
Passage by the beach with panoramic views
Pass on one of the most beautiful beaches in Sintra
- Praia da Adraga
Passage and short walk on a beach with amazing rocky formations, arribas and cliffs with a short off road experiences for the most adventurous and passage by “secret” that even some locals do not know!
- Cabo Da Roca
Stop at the westernmost point of Europe with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Cascais
Finally, we travel along the entire Cascais coast to the city center and end the tour.
Photos
Photos from Cintra Local Experience's listing, with the operator's captions.
Included
- Specialized local guide (who will also be your driver)
- For the more adventurous - off-road routes
- Good mood and a memorable adventure
- Traditional Sweets of Sintra and Water
Paid separately
- Lunch
- Guided visit within the monuments must be requested in advance
- Entrance fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the start point, departure at 08:30 or 09:00 or 09:30 or 10:00 or 10:30 or 11:00 or 11:30.
If you come by rental car, this is the ideal location! A free and convenient parking lot in Sintra. We will be yours waiting
If you choose to come from Uber, this will be the most convenient meeting point. It is a local pastry where we like to stop to offer you the traditional candy of Sintra! We will be waiting for you and start the tour from here!
If you come by train we will meet at Sintra Station. We will be waiting for you in the parking lot right next door. It is an excellent option for those who are close to the Rossio station in Lisbon! Rossio is the first station and Sintra is the last, on a straight line that takes about 40 min
Schedule and cancellation
Usual timetable: daily, at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30. Check your date when you book.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before departure
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before departure
Ratings by source
| Source | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Viator | 5.0 | 15 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.9 | 89 |
We use the Viator figures alone to select tours. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Cintra Local Experience's own words, from the listing.
Enjoy panoramic views while exploring the palaces and the coast of Sintra and Cascais on a guided tour aboard a classic Portuguese 4x4
Embark on a jeep tour through the Sintra mountain where in the morning, we begin by exploring all the palaces of Sintra, including the Palacio da Pena, the Castelo dos Mouros and the Quinta da Regaleira. On the way we will make stops at strategic viewpoints to enjoy panoramic views, where we will tell the entire historical context of each palace
In the afternoon, we continue to the coast of Sintra with stops at different beaches, including the Azenhas do Mar. You can choose from a variety of local restaurants for lunch, from traditional Portuguese cuisine to seafood restaurants, with or without sea views
We continue to Cabo da Roca and end the tour with a panoramic view over the entire coast of Cascais to the center of the Villa
Note: The decision to visit palaces is entirely yours, but it is not recommended to visit more than two, being the whole tour customizable!
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