Top 8 Day Trips from Lisbon

Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip - Starting at Parque Eduardo VII

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,981 reviews · from $91Our pick

Travel from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide. You get palace gardens, Sintra free time, Atlantic cliff views, and a Cascais walk. Guides such as João, Hugo, Inês, and Rodrigo are praised for clear stories, careful driving, and helpful food advice.

“The variety of locations throughout the day. Can’t think of any improvements.”

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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

2.Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,018 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Travel from central Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan to Pena Park, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Hell’s Mouth, and Cascais. The tour lasts about eight hours and is limited to eight people, with guides such as João, Orlando, Ana, and Xavier leading the way. Palace entry depends on the ticket option you choose.

“Orlando was very friendly and gave us a lot of the history of Lisbon , Sintra and cascais. Pointed out all the land marks as well.”

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Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

3.Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,444 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Leave central Lisbon at 8:30 am for a nine-hour minivan trip to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos. Your guide explains the 1917 apparitions, royal tombs, fishing traditions, and medieval streets. The group holds up to eight people, with lunch in Nazaré at your own cost and a Ginja tasting in Óbidos.

“We had a great time with Benny and enjoyed touring Fatima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos. Would definitely recommend this tour to others and we really enjoyed the lunch recommendation in Nazaré and the Ginga tasting in Óbidos.”

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From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

4.From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Travel from Lisbon to Óbidos, Nazaré, and Porto with a live English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Walk Óbidos’s medieval lanes, see Nazaré’s famous surfing cliffs, and explore Porto’s UNESCO-listed center, São Bento Station, Igreja do Carmo, and Dom Luís I Bridge. Expect a full 12-hour day with short stops and plenty of driving.

“We had a fantastic day trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré! Our guide Francisco was great - organized, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. He also shared amazing recommendations for our time in Lisbon and even suggested a restaurant in Porto that we loved. Carlos drove us safely the entire day, and in Porto we were greeted by Maria, a wonderful local guide who truly made the city come alive. We loved her Harry Potter references in relation to the city of Porto! Such a well-run and enjoyable experience! Highly recommend - definitely worth the money to visit beautiful places like Nazaré and Óbidos that you might not get…”

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Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

5.Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Leave Lisbon for Palmela, Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra, and Azeitão on an eight-hour guided van tour. You’ll taste wine at a family-run estate and José Maria da Fonseca, stop at Portinho Arrábida beach, and see Lisbon from Christ the King. Guides such as Tomás, Rui, Antonio, and Nuno are praised for clear, engaging commentary.

“Tomas was excellent. Can feel his passion in introducing Portugal to us . Love the winery visit , surprised there is a small animal farm in the second winery. That’s a bonus. Would like to keep visiting the castle , instead of wet market though. Anyways, was a wonderful day. Everything running smoothly. Thanks”

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Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

6.Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Leave Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan for Arrábida Natural Park, Cabo Espichel, Sesimbra, Portinho da Arrábida, Setúbal, and a possible beach swim. Guides such as Nuno and João explain Portugal’s history and adapt the day to your group. The tour lasts eight hours, includes hotel pickup, and requires comfortable shoes.

“My family of seven and I had an excellent experience! Highly recommend this tour if your looking for fabulous coastline views, a little bit of history, and some beach time, you get the best of all worlds! It is very personalized to your wants and needs and the guide really tries to tend to the group and take you places that you are interested in. Our tour guide’s name was Nuno, highly recommend him!”

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Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

7.Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $344

Start with hotel pickup in Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais and spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking private guide. Visit Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with time to adjust the day to your group. Guides including Diogo, Francisco, Andy, and Madalena are praised for local stories and flexible pacing.

“Peña Palace was amazing Nuno is history knowledgeable & very personable as he catered to all our needs”

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Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

8.Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $356

Spend eight hours with a private guide visiting Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, and Cascais. The air-conditioned minivan carries groups of up to eight, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides such as Pedro and Carlos have led highly praised days, adding history, flexibility, and local detail.

“We had a wonderful day even though a little foggy and rainy. Pedro was an excellent guide and shared such incredible knowledge of the history of Portugal. So glad we took time for this tour and trip to Sintra and Cascais !”

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Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip

1.Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

2.Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

3.Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

4.From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

5.Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

6.Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

7.Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

8.Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

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