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The Royal & Coastal Lisbon Experience: Queluz Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
Escape the tourist crowds on this exclusive private tour from Lisbon, designed for travelers seeking authenticity and comfort. Visit the elegant Queluz Palace and its magnificent gardens, one of Portugal’s finest royal residences. Explore the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar, enjoy a seafood lunch at Praia das Maçãs, feel the Atlantic breeze. Stand at Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point, the dramatic scenery of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Guincho dunes, and iconic coastal landscapes.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (in Lisbon)
- We can arrange all sites inside Lisbon as long as accessible for vehicles.
Sintra, Cascais, Azenhas do Mar
● Visit to the Queluz Palace.
The National Palace of Queluz is one of the leading examples of the rococo and neoclassical architectural styles from the second half of the eighteenth century in Portugal.
The residence was initially designed as a summer house and thus a favoured place for the royal family's leisure and entertainment but which became their permanent home from 1794.
Visit to the gardens.
● Azenhas do Mar. . . True masterpiece of popular architecture, this village has the shape of a crib with several ledges up the hill. Almost every house is painted in white and the village has a small bay, where an ocean pool was built.
We will drive along the Sintra mountain to:
● Cabo da Roca, europe's most western point.
● Explore the Guincho dunes and the Sintra–Cascais Natural Park on the trail of the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Discover dramatic Atlantic landscapes, wild coastal scenery, and iconic filming locations that bring this classic 007 adventure to life near Lisbon.
● Photostop in Cascais.
Back to Lisbon along the panoramic road over Estoril.
●Please note that due to the huge crowds and parking issues this tour is not customizable in order to include visits to palaces in Sintra.
Ending Point
At your hotel or place chosen by the traveler
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
●Professional guide
●Pick-up and drop-off of the clients
●Private transfer (Tesla model X 2026)
●Electricity, toll and parking fees
●Lunch of the driver/guide
●Free Wi-Fi on board and USB charger
●Amenities:1 bottle of water per person, refreshing wipes, pocket tissues and hand disinfecting gel.
●Personal expenses
●Entrance-fees to monuments(11€ pp)
●Meals of the clients
Tour Important Information
* Little walking is involved.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Paulo C.
Dear traveler,
If you’re looking for a licensed private guide in Portugal, I would be honored to be your choice. Your visit to my beautiful country should be unforgettable — and how you experience Portugal truly matters.
My motto: “My aim for excellence has no finish line.”
With insider knowledge, a lifelong passion for Portugal, and over 38 years of professional guiding experience, I design tours that go far beyond the obvious highlights. My mission is to help you discover the authentic Portugal — its history, people, culture, and traditions — through tailor-made private experiences.
My name is Paulo, and I am an Official National Tour Guide in Portugal, licensed since 1988
(License nº 12/3992/167, Ministry of Qualification and Employment, Tourism School of Algarve).
Education & Expertise
*University degree in History of Portugal, Art History, Anthropology, Portuguese Culture, Geography, Geology, Botany, Gastronomy & Wines.
*Certified by the National Tourism Board (RNAAT 829/2020)
*Holder of the Clean & Safe certification
*Fully insured transport: civil liability, personal accidents & full vehicle insurance
*Quality Diploma by Dr. TIGGES / GEBECO Travel Agencies (Germany & USA)
I live between Lisbon, Fátima, and the Algarve, and I’m passionate about Portuguese heritage, art, castles, gastronomy, wines, and photography.
Why Choose My Private Tours in Portugal?
*Small groups only — up to 4 guests in a new 2026 Tesla Model X Long Range SUV
*Custom itineraries and multi-day tours tailored to your wishes
*Licensed to guide inside all monuments in Portugal
*Native English-speaking guide with decades of experience
*Authentic Portugal experiences — from UNESCO sites to hidden gems
Each itinerary is personally designed and guided by me, combining history, culture, and local life. Whether you wish to explore Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Évora, Fátima, or the Algarve, I’ll ensure your journey reveals Portugal’s true soul — beyond the tourist paths.
$485/ per group
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Sintra Cascais and Estoril private Tour
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