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4 Private Day Trips in Portugal Worth Booking

4 day trips  ·  from $110 a head

The good private day trips in Portugal fill up first in high season. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Lisbon: Sintra Private Day Trip with Pena Palace & Wine Tasting - A quiet pause at Fonte da Sabuga
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Lisbon: Sintra Private Day Trip with Pena Palace & Wine Tasting

1.Lisbon: Sintra Private Day Trip with Pena Palace & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $302Our pick

Spend about eight hours in a private air-conditioned van with a local English-speaking guide such as Jorge, Paula, Leo, or Patricia. Visit Pena Palace, sample Sintra’s famous travesseiro pastry, taste Colares wines, and see Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, and Cascais. Lunch is extra, and the day suits families and small groups wanting flexible pacing.

“Julio is a fantastic guide. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the region, and adaptable and was a pleasure to be guided by”

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Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon - Sintra village and the royal alternatives
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Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

2.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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Sintra EXCLUSIVE Private Day Trip by Car with a Private Guide - Cabo da Roca and Praia da Ursa on the Atlantic edge
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Sintra EXCLUSIVE Private Day Trip by Car with a Private Guide

3.Sintra EXCLUSIVE Private Day Trip by Car with a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $110Best value

See Sintra with a private local guide and car, with room to shape the route around palaces, mountain views, Cabo da Roca, and the old town. Possible stops include Monserrate, Quinta da Regaleira, the Moorish Castle, Capuchos Convent, and Praia da Ursa. The advertised trip lasts about five hours and suits groups of up to three.

“Rita gave a wonderful tour to our 3 generation family and connected immediately with our two grandchildren (ages 9 and 12). She was warm, fun, engaging, and full of knowledge. A great day all around”

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Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon - Two hours to eat and explore in Sintra
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Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon

4.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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