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Cascais day trip from Lisbon

The best things to do in Cascais from Lisbon

Sandy coves, the old fishing town, the Boca do Inferno cliffs and the wild Guincho coast: here is how to spend a day in Cascais from Lisbon, with honest advice on getting there by train, combining it with Sintra and how to spend the day.

By the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 19 October 2026

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Cascais bay with a small sandy beach, rocks and boats moored on the blue water

Short answer Cascais is an easy, relaxed day trip from Lisbon. Go on your own by train from Cais do Sodré (card sellers list it as included in the Lisboa Card) for a beach and old-town day, or join a Sintra tour from about €19–24 per person that adds Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and a stop in Cascais.

Our 6 picks for Cascais and the coast

No tour covers Cascais alone: the good ones pair it with Sintra. Check how long each tour actually stops in Cascais before you book.

Cascais tours compared

Cascais tours compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and a stop in Cascais 4.8 (12,174) €24
per person		 9 hours Private group available Pickup available Yes, up to 24 hours in advance First-timers who want Sintra and the coast in one go Rated 4.8 by over 12,000 travellers, with a pickup option; palace tickets are added when you book.
Sintra, Boca do Inferno and Cascais from Restauradores 4.5 (383) €19
per person		 9 - 10 hours Private or small groups available Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Budget travellers who want to see the sea cliffs up close The lowest from-price here (€19) and the only pick with a listed stop at Boca do Inferno; the guide is a host rather than a full tour guide.
Sintra and Cascais with free time by the sea 4.5 (4,229) €23
per person		 9 hours Not stated Pickup available Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Travellers who want an unhurried hour in Cascais The cheapest full-day option with hotel pickup and free time in Cascais itself.
Small-group Sintra and Cascais day 4.8 (5,175) €69
per person		 9 hours Small group; Limited to 8 participants Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Couples and families who dislike big coaches The best-rated small-group option (4.8 from over 5,000 reviews).
Private Sintra and Cascais tour, your route 4.5 (310) €200
per group up to 3		 4.5 - 9 hours Private group Pick-up included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Groups of two or three who want to set the plan Priced per group of up to three, so it can cost less per person than two seats on a small-group tour.
Sintra and the coast road past Guincho and Cascais 4.7 (24,598) €24
per person		 9.5 - 10 hours Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Budget travellers who mostly want Sintra The most reviewed Sintra tour on GetYourGuide, but note that Cascais is seen from the bus, not visited.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 19 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Lisbon to Cascais day trip by train

The suburban train from Cais do Sodré runs along the coast to Cascais in about 40 minutes, passing Belém, Carcavelos and Estoril. Sellers of the Lisboa Card list this train as included; confirm when you collect the card. From Cascais station you are a few minutes' walk from the beaches and the old town.

Going by train is the cheapest way to do a day trip to Cascais and gives you the most time by the sea. A tour makes sense if you also want Sintra and Cabo da Roca, which are awkward to combine with Cascais by public transport.

Cascais day trip itinerary

A relaxed day that most visitors can manage on foot:

  • Morning: the old town lanes and the main square, then the marina and the citadel by the water.
  • Late morning: walk west along the seafront to the Boca do Inferno, where the sea crashes into a collapsed cave in the cliffs.
  • Lunch: grilled fish or seafood near the harbour.
  • Afternoon: a beach in the town's small bays, or a walk east along the seafront towards Estoril.
  • Evening: train back to Lisbon, or stay for sunset over the bay.

Things to do in Estoril

Estoril is the stop before Cascais on the same train line, with a long sandy beach, gardens and its well-known casino. A seafront promenade links the two, so many visitors walk between them and take the train back from either station.

A day trip from Cascais: Sintra and Cabo da Roca

If you are staying in Cascais, Sintra and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, are close by on the coast road past Guincho beach. The private tour above offers pickup in the area; see our Sintra guide for tickets and timing.

Lisboa Card and Cascais

Sellers of the Lisboa Card list the CP train to Cascais as included, on top of Lisbon's metro, buses and trams (confirm in the card's guide when you collect it). It pays off when you combine the Cascais trip with paid sights in Lisbon on the same days; read our Lisboa Card guide to work out whether it is worth it for you.

Getting there, combining it with Sintra and spending the day

  1. Take the coastal train

    Trains leave Cais do Sodré for Cascais throughout the day and take about 40 minutes. Sit on the left heading out for river and sea views.

  2. Don't try Sintra and Cascais alone in one day

    By public transport the two are hard to link. If you want both, a tour that drives between them is simpler.

  3. Check the time in Cascais

    Some Sintra tours only drive past Cascais. If the town matters to you, pick one that lists free time there.

  4. Go on a weekday in summer

    Cascais beaches fill up on hot weekends, when Lisbon heads to the coast. Weekdays are calmer.

  5. Walk to Boca do Inferno

    It is a flat seafront walk west from the centre, past the marina. Stay behind the railings; the rocks are slippery.

  6. Book with free cancellation

    All six tours here offer free cancellation (check the exact deadline on the booking page), which helps if the weather turns.

Questions people ask

Is cascais worth a day trip from lisbon?

Yes. It is close, cheap to reach by train and very different from the city: a seaside town with beaches, a marina and coastal walks. It suits anyone who wants a slower day between sightseeing days.

What not to miss in Cascais?

The old town and its harbour, the walk along the sea to the Boca do Inferno cliffs, and fresh fish for lunch. With a car or a tour, add Guincho beach and Cabo da Roca.

Is Cascais, Portugal worth visiting?

Yes, as a day trip from Lisbon or as a calm base by the sea, with trains into the city and easy access to Sintra.

What is Cascais famous for?

Its beaches and bay, its history as a fishing village that became a seaside resort for Lisbon, the Boca do Inferno cliffs and its location near Cabo da Roca and the Sintra hills.

How to spend a day in Cascais?

Walk the old town and marina in the morning, follow the seafront to Boca do Inferno, have lunch by the harbour, then spend the afternoon on a beach or walking towards Estoril. Our itinerary above has the order.

Which is nicer, Sintra or Cascais?

They are different days. Sintra is palaces, gardens and forest on steep hills; Cascais is beaches and an easy-going seaside town. Most tours combine both, and if you only have time for one with history, choose Sintra.

Is Cascais a walkable city?

Yes. The old town, marina, beaches and the seafront walk to Boca do Inferno are all on foot from the train station, and the coast is mostly flat.

How can I travel from Cascais to Lisbon?

Take the suburban train from Cascais station to Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon, about 40 minutes. It runs throughout the day; Lisboa Card sellers list it as included.

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Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Lisboa Card reseller: trains listed as included · Lisbon to Cascais by train.

Written by the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team. How we pick tours.