Sintra is a collection of palaces, gardens and wooded hills, not a single attraction. Decide which places you most want to enter and how much time you want in each before choosing a tour from Lisbon.
Compare three itineraries
These tours leave from Lisbon. Check whether your selected option includes palace interiors, gardens, Regaleira admission, transport, pickup and guide services. An itinerary that names a palace may involve a photo stop or a separately purchased ticket. Confirm current arrival slots and allow for steep paths and steps.
- Private Sintra and Cascais day trip on GetYourGuide
- Sintra Pena Palace and Regaleira tour on Viator
- Sintra, Pena and Regaleira from Lisbon on Viator
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Independent or guided?
A train journey gives you flexibility, but the train station and the hillside monuments are separate stops. Arrange the onward bus, walking route or other transport and timed tickets yourself. A guided trip bundles more of the logistics; compare the time spent in each place with the time spent in the vehicle.
Our heritage travel planner helps you choose a realistic day. For a wider Lisbon stay, see the first-trip guide and the train day-trip comparison.