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Curious about the treasures waiting for you in Sintra & Cascais? Let a local guide you through this private day trip! Along the way, we'll stop at the stunning Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. Experience Sintra and Cascais from a local perspective, uncovering the fascinating stories and hidden gems that make these destinations a must-visit when in Lisbon.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Português, Español, Deutsch, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport by Car
• All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. From Lisbon to Sintra & Cascais

   Meet your host and get ready to hit the road. Whether it is by car or public transportation, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience

4. Sintra & Cascais Exploring

   Let your local host show you around Sintra & Cascais. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way

5. Sintra & Cascais Off the Beaten Path

   The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Sintra & Cascais from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!

6. Ask Away!

   Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Sintra & Cascais. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Sintra & Cascais

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sherman

(About local Luis)

2 March 2025

We had a fabulous time with Luis. He took us on a wonderful tour. Luis is a good storyteller and gave us a great overview of the area and provided historical context so that we could appreciate the towns, palaces, neighborhoods, monuments and other sights. He’s personable, a good communicator and very willing to answer our questions. Sintra, Cascais and Cabo de Roca

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

4 March 2025

We spent the day with Luis who took us to Sintra and the Pena Palace. It was a wonderful day; he was informative, friendly, thoughtful, and pivoted to accommodate some weather changes to pack as much into the day as possible. His knowledge about Portugal history is worthy of an historian! We would love to have another tour with him in the future and highly recommend him.Fantastic day

Jerry

(About local Rui)

2 March 2025

Rui is an amazing tour guide. He is kind & knowledgeable; and makes even a rainy day, a fantastic experience. We got to see three unique towns of Portugal; which gave us another opportunity to understand the culture, landscape, and history of the Portuguese people. I would highly recommend this tour as an addition to your stay in Lisbon; and the experience wouldn’t be complete without Rui as your guide. A great experience

amcaleer

(About local Rita)

1 March 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Rita. She brought alive the city’s history and showed us many great points of interest along the way. I was grateful how she guided us through the busy and hilly city with ease. It’s a beautiful city and there is much to see that you would miss on your own. I highly recommend spending time with Rita to get to know the city. Thanks so much from Alison and WalterHidden Gems of Lisbon

Unknown

(About local Luis)

31 January 2025

My wife and I spent a full day with Luis visiting Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos. Luis has a warm and engaging personality, and he made us feel welcome from the start. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Portugal, including its history and culture, and he is articulate and eloquent in sharing his knowledge. His English is excellent, and he also speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish. He was sensitive to our needs and he customized the tour to our preferences. He gave us 9 1/2 hours, over and above the promised 8. In addition he gave us valuable advice to help us plan the remainder of or vacation. Without reservation we both give him our highest recommendation. You will not be disappointed if you book a tour with Luis!Fatima, Nazare and Obidos tour with Luis

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

17 January 2025

I recently had the pleasure of joining a walking tour of Lisbon with Luis Peña, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I've had while traveling. Our guide, Luis, was nothing short of fantastic. His passion for the city was infectious, and he brought Lisbon's rich history to life with engaging stories and fascinating anecdotes. From the moment we started, Luis’ warmth and enthusiasm made everyone feel welcome. He expertly navigated us through the charming streets, revealing hidden gems and local favorites that we never would have discovered on our own. His knowledge of Lisbon's culture, architecture, and traditions was impressive, and he answered all our questions with patience and depth. Luis also provided valuable guidance for other sites to visit during our stay in Portugal. I would highly recommend Luis.Fantastic Tour with Luis Pena

Keith 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rita)

10 January 2025

We hugely enjoyed all aspects of the tour - great great local and historic knowledge plus a lovely sense of humour. It was both fascinating and great fun. First class and Brilliant 👏👏👏Walking Tour

Burton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

27 December 2024

Rita guided our 3 generation family group through a truly amazing day. She has a very warm personality, connected immediately with our grandchildren (9 and 12) and kept them and all of us immersed in the history of the Peña Palace and the playfulness of the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira. A Great Inter-Generational Day

Jono🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

21 December 2024

Rita was awesome! Super knowledgeable, catered to our requests and was so gracious. Great communication form start to finish! Her genuine enthusiasm, pride, and passion for Portugal is infectious. Book with confidence! We really enjoyed the unfinished monetarist, and Nazare was a dream come true for me personally.Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

20 December 2024

Luis was an exceptional guide for our full-day tour of Nazaré, Fátima, and Óbidos. His knowledge of each location combined with his personal experiences enriched our tour immensely. We particularly appreciated how Luis balanced the tour with both guided exploration and ample time for my husband and me to explore independently, which made the day feel personalized and unhurried. Communication with Luis was excellent from the start. He was responsive and provided clear details before we even met, setting expectations accurately. The itinerary was clearly well-researched, with the timing from pick-up to drop-off being perfectly managed. Without a doubt, this was the best personal tour experience we've had. We would highly recommend Luis to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and considerate guide in Portugal. Thank you, Luis, for making our visit so memorable! A wonderful experience!

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

18 December 2024

My husband and I had a wonderful tour with Luis, visiting Sintra and Cascais. Luis was incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable about the areas, providing us with fascinating insights into the history and culture of each location. We also appreciated having some free time to explore on our own. His enthusiasm was evident and made the tour engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and appreciated Luis's friendly nature. Thank you, Luis, for a delightful day!" Living Like Royalty for the Day!

Henry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

18 December 2024

Rita was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. She took us around Lisbon and talked about the experiences of real people of Lisbon. I would definitely recommend Rita to there’s seeking an excellent guide in Lisbon!Hreat Experience with Rita

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rita)

9 December 2024

Rita was a fabulous guide. She really knows her City very well. All its history as well as what’s going on today. I will definitely be coming back to Lisbon and would recommend Rita to all my friends. Rita is a fabulous guide!

Sandy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

2 December 2024

Rita is an excellent guide. She has passion about Portugal and was so informative about the history and culture. The tour I booked was for Belem but it was so much more. I felt like I was on a tour with an old friend. We stopped by the original pastel de nata bakery- that was the best of all the pastries I had during my trip. A private tour is the way to go- you get so much insight of the aspects of Portuguese life that is of interest to you and your group. Informative historical and cultural tour

Unknown

(About local Luis)

1 December 2024

Es wurde uns viel über Lissabon und Portugal erzählt. Da Luis super Deutsch spricht, war es wirklich sehr interessant. Kann man sehr empfehlen. Sehr informativ und kurzweilig!!

bgqhjdr56t

(About local Rita)

1 December 2024

Rita was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was a great start to my weekend in Lisbon and set me up well for further exploration. Rita is a great storyteller able to connect foreigners with Portuguese history and contemporary culture in a relatable way. I greatly enjoyed hearing about her personal connection with the carnation revolution. Good morning in Lisbon

Julie

(About local Rita)

21 November 2024

Rita was an excellent guide. She was friendly and fun, with a huge personal knowledge of Lisbon. She gave us a local’s viewpoint of the city, which is so much more valuable than the usual tourist guided tours. We got an understanding of the local culture and history and learnt so much about Lisbon in just 3 hours. Would totally recommend Rita.

Andrea🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

21 November 2024

Luis ist ein sehr sympathischer und erfahrenerGuide, den man vollständig vertrauen kann, der seine Gäste freundlich und emphatisch empfängt und uns mit seinem hervorragenden Wissen durch Lissabon geführt hat. 3 Stunden inklusive Mittagspause reichen leider nicht aus, die Stadt ausgiebig zu erkunden. Ganz allgemein gesprochen, sollte man die Mittagspause zusätzlich buchen, damit man wirklich 3 Stunden Zeit für die Führung hat. Ansonsten können wir Luis wirklich sehr empfehlen und würden ihn bei einem zukünftigen Besuch in der schönen Stadt Lissabon erneut buchen. Er spricht perfekt Deutsch und passt nicht den Wünschen seiner Besucher sehr gut an! Vielen Dank, Luis! Lissabon m. Luis

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

16 November 2024

We had a lovely morning walk with Rita exploring the neighborhoods of Lisbon. She did a nice job providing a historical overview of the city sprinkled with general Portuguese history. We got to see many important buildings and locations throughout the tour, which helped us understand the city better. Rita was a wealth of knowledge, she had answers to all our questions, and made it feel personal. Towards the end, she treated us to a delicious pastel de Nata. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour. Fantastic morning walk

TOM🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

15 November 2024

Rita gave us a great tour of central/old Lisbon, touching on all the interesting and historic sites. Also explained some of the political history for context. She is a terrific guide and (born there) long time resident. She also offered good recommendations on other things to see and restaurants. You CANNOT go wrong with her! Historic city tour with Rita

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

13 November 2024

My wife and I booked an 8-hour day with Sofia for the 2nd of our 2-day stay in Sintra. Sofia met us at our hotel, we jumped in her car and off we went to learn & see as much as we could in one day. Being a Sintra native, Sofia knew the city and its environs intimately and spoke energetically as we drove. Our first stop was at the grounds of a hotel that had a wonderful overlook of the area. Leaving there, our next stop was Monseratte Palace which has extensive grounds and gardens and the Palace was a beautiful building. Unfortunately, the building was not used for many years before becoming a museum and virtually all of the furnishings were sold via auctions. We spent considerable time in the palace going from one empty room to another. And while Sofia was very knowledgeable about the Palace, there was very little to see. After a snack at the shop on the Palace grounds, we took another pretty ride to the Capuchin Convent, used by monks for centuries, but now a museum that depicted the incredible spartan life these religious men lived. It was very interesting and Sofia knew lots of things that she shared about the convent, including the many nights that she and her fellow girl scouts spent sleeping there as children. To me, this stop was was very interesting even though each room we visited was also empty. But, unlike the Palace, these empty rooms realistically portrayed the strict and hard life the monks lived. Our final stop was a very nice restaurant on the coast overlooking the beach, surfers and the coastline. With the day ending, Sofia drive us back to our hotel where we said our goodbyes. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative day but we would have preferred to see more places rather than spending almost our entire day at the limited number of places we visited. I agreed with Sofia that the Peña Place was not worth the time because of the crowds but there are many other places in & around Sintra that I suspect are very worthwhile seeing but we never had the chance nor time. I think a better approach than seeing two places in depth would be to see a number of places, agreed upon before the tour date, so that the clients could choose those places of most interest to them. This is not to say that Sofia did a less than stellar job. She was outstanding for what we saw, but I wish we could have seen more places.A good day with Sofia

Andree🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Rita)

7 November 2024

We enjoyed our time with Rita! She is very dedicated to her work, friendly, and personable! Looking at Lisboa through her eyes was a great experience. She filled us in on very interesting historical facts about the city and its neighborhoods but also on the city’s evolution in time all with a great sense of humour. She was very patient answering all our questions and the pace of the tour was perfect!

gillygem

(About local Luis)

2 November 2024

This was one of the best travel days we’ve had, hands down. Luis was an incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide. We saw such incredible sights and learned so much too. Highly recommended that you sign up for any of Luis’s tours. Absolutely must do!

Vaida

(About local Luis)

29 October 2024

Frank

(About local Luis)

26 October 2024

Wir hatten einen tollen Tag mit Luis

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

24 October 2024

Luis is very knowledgeable about his country, very personable and easy to talk to. He picked us up at our hotel promptly at 9AM and away we went. We had a great time visiting Fatima, Óbidos, and Nazaré. Luis customized the tour to include a stop at Batalha because of our interest in historical sites. Lunch was very pleasant in Nazaré at a lovely seafood restaurant next to the beach. We had a great time, didn't feel at all rushed, discussed many, many topics, as one does when spending 9 hours together. I would definitely recommend Luis to any of our fellow travelers. Amazing day with Luis!

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

22 October 2024

Rita was an amazing and flexible tour guide for my 30-something daughter and myself. She totally adjusted our itinerary to meet our needs, even stopping at a pharmacy for some needed supplies. She is very knowledgeable about Sintra, Cascais, and Lisbon and is great at answering any and all questions. She loves her job and it shows. Her English is impeccable and we learned a lot about the area. Totally recommend booking a tour with her!Knowledgeable and Friendly!

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

21 October 2024

Our guide to Fatima and Nazare was Rita. She was kind, patient and knowledgeable. I wish we could have had another tour with her. Her knowledge and insight into Fatima was appreciated. As Catholics we appreciated saying the rosary at the little church. She understood our reverence for the site, and gave us opportunity to pray. She also provided insight into the churches and the Portuguesse feast days. We had a good meal at a local restaurant and she guided us to the best selection. Finally she was aware of our interest in Nazare. The waves were not rolling, but she shared her experience seeing the big waves. I would recommend Rita and a guide. We felt like she was a dear friend.A wonderful experience with Rita

Nadine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

15 October 2024

This experience was beyond our expectation. A great way to start our trip in Lisbon and experience restaurants with a local who was also knowledgeable about the area and the history of Portugal. Highlight of Lisbon

Rob🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rita)

11 October 2024

Highly informative insight to the history of Lisbon and a very personal experience of life in, and the people of Lisbon from Rita who has lived here her whole life. Highly recommendedVery informative walk

Gary 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

11 October 2024

Luis has a very pleasant personality, easy to talk with, English was very good. Has very good knowledge of local history. Had an easy walking pace, with many tricks to help with the hillsLuis was very helpful

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

11 October 2024

We had an absolute blast with Sofia, she was knowledgeable and showed us a great time. Her passion for Sintra made it feel like a friend showing you the city she grew up in, I would highly recommend to everyone! First time in Sintra

Anton🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Luis)

28 September 2024

Luis ist ein Super-Guide. Bei beiden Touren hat er uns viel erzählt und gezeigt, das war ohne ihn nicht gesehen hätten. Zwei tolle Tage in Lissabon

Zakhia

(About local Sofia )

27 September 2024

Sofia was a great guide and host. Very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and the areas that we visited; and was able to tailor the tour to accommodate the sudden weather change and our requests. Time and reflection at Fatima was lovely and the local cuisine for lunch at a quaint village restaurant was perfect too. Thanks for a great day Sofia!catered to pur needs

Chris🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Rita)

26 September 2024

My family & I had a wonderful tour with Rita on a rain-soaked afternoon in Lisbon. She was amazing & kept our family of 5 (inc 3 teenagers) enthralled with the history of Lisbon. Rita took us to a number of sites we never would have discovered on our own. I could not recommend Rita more highly.Amazing afternoon in Lisbon

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

20 September 2024

Sofia made our guided tour experience wonderful. She’s incredibly well-informed about Portuguese history and shared all manner of insider anecdotes which helped us better understand what we were seeing and provided insight into daily life. We felt like we were with a new local friend! 10/10 would go with Sofia again.You MUST Work with Sofia!!!

Carol🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

18 September 2024

Our group of 6 took two tours in Lisbon. The first was the three hour tour of the city itself and this one was led by Ines. She was pleasant, very informative about the history and had good recommendations for the rest of our trip. Even though Lisbon is very hilly, she was able to show us tricks the locals use to reduce the climbing. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour and would recommend choosing her as your guide. The second tour was with Luis. We were supposed to go on a tour of Sintra, but due to the high temperatures and the increase of fires the national parks were closed. LIS turned a disappointment into a very fun surprise by taking us on a tour which included bridges, a Moorish castle, a food market with cheese tasting, a winery, a tile making shop, a park with great views and a stop at the Christ the King monument. Oh, and a lunch in a fishing village. What a very informative and fun day we had. I would highly recommend Luis for any tour needs you may have!Best tours in Lisbon!

Karine

(About local Sofia )

17 September 2024

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

7 September 2024

Wir hatten zusammen mit Luis einen wunderschönen Tag an der Atlantikküste Portugals. Abholung pünktlich am Hotel, danach Obidos , Nazare und das Kloster von Batalha. Luis war sehr eloquent und verfügt über enormes Wissen. Wir könnten reichlich davon profitieren. Besonders gut fanden wir dass er uns genügend Freiraum gegeben hat, so dass wir auch einiges an Zeit für uns hatten. Klare Empfehlung. Recommend 100%!!!!Tolle Tour an der Atlantikküste

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

1 September 2024

Wir hatten einen schönen Vormittag zusammen mit Luis. Ein Spaziergang durch die verschiedenen Viertel der Unterstadt von Lissabon. Dazu sehr viel Information, auch aus der Historie Portugals. Schlussendlich viele Tips für unseren weiteren Urlaub. Wir können Luis zu hundert Prozent empfehlen.Ein schöner Spaziergang

Jane

(About local Rita)

14 August 2024

Rita was a fabulous guide, informative, knowledgeable, warm & personal. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful insight into your beautiful city. Jane & PaulLisbon walking tour

Samantha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

2 August 2024

My husband and I traveled with our three teenage daughters and they loved the tour. Rita had great stories and interesting facts to go along with fabulous sites. 5/5Rita is Fabulous

Bill🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Rita)

2 August 2024

Rita was amazing from start to finish. She has extensive knowledge of history, politics, food and all. Wherever we went she made sure to inform us of every little detail. 10/10Aussie couple exploring Lisbon

Anca🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

1 August 2024

Luis is a great guide. He is knowledgeable and informative. He was on time to pick us up from our place in Lisbon and took us to Sintra for the day. We had multiple stops on our journey to Sintra and also went to Cascais. Beautiful day!Great tour to Sintra with Luis!

johny🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Rita)

23 July 2024

An absolute win starting off our holiday in Portugal with "withlocals". The experience provided a base for further "withlocal" tours we did in other cities. It gave us an opportunity to figure out some city secrets, best of places and other trips to add to our itinerary. However, we found an absolute gem in Rita. She felt like one of the family and conversation was easy going and even our young teen boys had a great time and enjoyed the entire trip. Rita is well versed, knowledgeable and a wealth of knowledge regarding Lisbon. We cannot thank her enough and sing her praises. What a trip.One of the best experiences on our trip

Catie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

19 July 2024

I booked 3 days with Luis for the time I spent in Portugal with my 18yo son. Not only was Luis the only guide who truly personalized our tours based on our preferences and interests, but time with him is reasonably priced. He’s extremely knowledgeable about Portugal and enriched our visit with all that he shared. He very kindly made dinner reservations for us one evening and went out of his way to continue giving us tips even on the days we didn’t meet with him. My son and I agree that our best days in Portugal were the ones we spent with Luis! Fantastic Personalized Experience!

Julian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

16 July 2024

Sofia was a wonderful host. She is extremely knowledgable about history and Sintra, having grown up there. She personalized a tour for us and arranged it so that we skip most of the crowds. She took us a a lovely spot for lunch by the beach. At the end of the day she felt like family. Like family

Richard🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Sofia )

15 July 2024

We (a family of 4, sons are 5 and 9) spent a whole day with Sofia in Sintra and it was amazing. She took us to much less crowded areas, but with very interesting history value. This tour was also very comfortable for our kids, so we can only recommend both Sintra and Sofia :)Amazing day in Sintra with Sofia!

xs2ckn59st🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Luis)

13 July 2024

Wir hatten das Vergnügen, eine äusserst spannende Halbtagestour durch Lissabon mit unserem Guide Luis zu erleben. Luis beeindruckte uns mit seinem umfassenden Wissen über die Geschichte der Stadt und ganz Portugals, wodurch uns Land und Leute noch näher gebracht wurden. Die Tour war informativ, gut strukturiert und wurde durch Luis' Leidenschaft und Fachkenntnis zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Sehr empfehlenswert! Luis ist als Guide absolut top! Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Erfahrung.Toller Spaziergang durch Lissabon

Amber🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sofia )

5 July 2024

Sofia was such a wonderful guide. From designing a tour for our group of friends, to guiding us where to park and meeting us there so we had no worries about location, to taking us on a wonderful tour with all the history of Sintra and making sure we could have a nice lunch together. I would recommend Sofia to anyone looking to explore Sintra!Great day in Sintra!