Sintra day trip from Lisbon
Sintra is about 30 km west of Lisbon and works as a full day: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and, if you add the coast, Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Go with a guided or private tour to skip the logistics, or take the train from Rossio and arrive before 9:30 to beat the crowds.
Ways to visit
- Shared guided tour. A full day with transport and a guide, shared with a small group.
- Private tour or private walk. Your own guide and pace, from a Regaleira walk to a full day with Cascais.
- By train. Trains leave from Rossio station in central Lisbon. You plan the palaces and tickets yourself.
Jump Sintra tours
Sintra Regaleira Private Walking Tour
3 h 30 · Meet at Regaleira main gate
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais
8 h · Meet at Marquês de Pombal, van bay
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais Private
8 h · Meet at Marquês de Pombal, van bay
Sintra Pena and Regaleira Full-Day Shared Tour
8 h · Meet at Marquês de Pombal, van bay
Sintra Pena and Regaleira Private Tour
8 h · Meet at Marquês de Pombal, van bay
How to get there
The train from Rossio to Sintra takes about 45 minutes. By car it is around 40 minutes, traffic permitting. Tours include transport from Lisbon.
Best time to go
Arrive before 9:30 or after 15:00. From 11:00 to 14:00 Pena is packed and its ticket queue builds from around 10:00. Every stop you add after 15:00 makes the drive back into Lisbon slower.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Lisbon to Sintra?
The simplest options are a guided or private tour with pickup, or the train from Rossio station, which takes about 45 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Sintra?
Arrive before 9:30 or after 15:00. Between 11:00 and 14:00 the palaces are at their busiest.
Does Jump offer private Sintra tours?
Yes. Jump has 3 private Sintra tours alongside shared day trips.
Can I cancel a Sintra tour for free?
Yes. Every Jump tour can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before it starts.
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