Things to do in Colares, Central Portugal: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Discover the best of Sintra on this comprehensive private tour. Sintra, the Moon Hill, is a UNESCO-listed site full of magic and mystery. Find out how Sintra became the first center of European Romantic architecture, and how Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle. Your guide will take you to the best spots in Sintra, including other fine dwellings built in the surrounding mountains. No trip to Sintra is complete without visitng the parks and gardens, which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Pick up and drop-off anywhere in Lisbon (hotel, cruise, anyplace)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrances in monuments

The small group tour will go through the highlights of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and ending in Cascais. The first place to visit will be Sintra, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage, where we will discover the emblematic Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, breathtaking landscape and the romantic old town. Time will be given to visit Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, the other monuments will be sightseeing from specific points. Then, traveling through the mountain and through the vineyard region of Colares, we head to the westernmost point of the European Continent, Cabo da Roca, with its 140 m height cliffs over the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. Taking coastal road to Cascais, overlooking the sea, we will go through the amazing Guincho Beach, Boca do Inferno and reaching Cascais, the well known royal summer resort since end of 19th century. We will be providing historical and local information

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off in Cascais Train Station

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This tour its provided by a true local and pretends to create a diversity of experiences just in one day. History engadgement with delightful moments in contact with nature and the ocean. Everything in the right dose to respect the personal pace and style of the group.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Tour Sintra Cascais and Estoril, a visit to the Aristocratic Paradise in Portugal with its extremely luxurious Palaces and Quintas surrounded by exuberant flora due to its uncharacteristic micro-climate, come and discover all of this in a fantastic day leaving Lisbon. Sintra is a testimony of almost all times in Portuguese history. And it goes far beyond that, Sintra is a finding of traces of Humanity's own history. Arriving at the village of Cascais on our Sintra Cascais and Estoril Tour with its beautiful bay, today a very pleasant place to live or even a small vacation, full of small fishing boats, free time to explore this small village, so recognized that it attracts thousands every year. Held in our company, on this tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

Inclusions: Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick up and drop off at the accommodation, Compulsory insurance, Clean and Safe Certificate

Exclusions: Monuments tickets, Lunch

Sintra considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site among so many landscapes, the stunning Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most incredible monuments of the Serra de Sintra. Situated at the end of the historic center of the village, it was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. The romantic domains that belonged to the Viscountess of Regaleira were acquired and expanded by Dr. António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920) to found their place of choice. We continue to travel to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe, "where the land ends and the sea begins", in the words of Camões. We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a half day tour through Quinta da Regaleira & Cabo da Roca. Where you will know the best of Portugal!

Inclusions: Ticket in Quinta da Regaleira, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Tickets not mentioned / Meals / Gratuites

Our Tour is part of the "Clean & Safe" program that certifies that we have the hygiene and safety requirements. The tour will be carried out in 9-seat vans with a capacity for 5 passengers For your comfort we will go to your hotel to start the tour, as well as there will be no queues to buy tickets for the monuments Our tour has the advantage of being able to visit 1 Palace (tickets not included) and during the day a panoramic view of 4 more Palaces where we can make a brief stop for photos In the afternoon we continue our tour along the sea coast. The whole route has a set of wonderful places where we will stop at some to enjoy the wonderful views of its cliffs, beaches such as Cabo da Roca, Praia do Guincho and Boca do Inferno until you get to Cascais where you can take a walk through the Bay and its Historic Center and is also known for the Portuguese Riviera There will be 9h of unforgettable tour where we will visit places to be speechless

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Car complies with safety and hygiene rules, We make masks, disinfectants and other antibacterial products available to all passengers.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrances to monuments and museums (unless otherwise indicated), Lunch

Journey from the city to the coast to the mountains on this full-day private tour from Lisbon and sample the highlights of Portugal’s capital region. Kick off your adventure soaking up the dreamy landscapes of mountaintop Sintra and visit the fairy-tale Pena Palace. After exploring Sintra’s UNESCO-listed historic center, head to the coast to take in the views from Cape of Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, and visit the lively seaside resort of Cascais.

Inclusions: Professional guide (guide inside the Pena Palace), Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi onboard, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Safety Kit - masks, hand hydroalcoholic wipes and gel

Exclusions: Lunch, Changes to the itinerary

In this private tour, Visit Sintra, Cascais and Cabo da Roca at your own pace with your own group and choose two palaces to visit of your choice, headed by our private guide.

Inclusions: Free Pick up and drop off at your hotel or apartment in Lisbon, Private and Knowledge Driver/Guide, Informative Tour: Detailed Info about Sintra History, Private Tour of your own group, Air conditioned van up to 8 people, Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Meals, Monuments Tickets

This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with the company of their own private guide. Travelers will visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca, the most western point of continental Europe. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside. During the tour you will discover the hidden treasures only locals know of and will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds.

Inclusions: Private Tour (customizable), Pick up & Drop off in Hotel/Airbnb, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides, Private driver, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry/Admission - Quinta da Regaleira, Entry/Admission - Pena Palace, Tips

Explore Sintra and Cascais on an 8-hour group tour from Lisbon, limited to a max of 8 people and only in English. You’ll visit the charming village of Sintra and you’ll have the chance to taste the delicious and famous pastries - travesseiros (pillows) and the Sintra cheesecakes. Then you'll head to Azenhas do Mar, a formers fishing town it’s one of the most picturesque small seaside villages, that will take your breath away! Then you’ll visit the westernmost point of continental Europe - Cabo da Roca - once considered the end of the world. On the way to Cascais, you´ll enjoy astonishing sea views. Then you'll stop at Cascais, a lovely beach town where you can stroll around, lunch or snack. Your last stop is the unique and surprising Pena Palace, a formers royal palace that looks like a fairy-tail.

Inclusions: Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (14€ per person), The tour will be only in English, Maximum 8 people, Escape long lines, Local guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel Pick up and Drop off