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Hiking Tours in Lisbon & Sintra

Lisbon hiking tours pair Portugal's capital with day walks into the Sintra hills and along the Cascais coast, one of the least-hiked corners of the country, and one that most visitors never see on foot. Macs Adventure bases you in Lisbon and Sintra, with each day's route reachable by train.

Expect palace-dotted hills above Sintra, Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point of mainland Europe), and a coastal path on to Cascais - all within easy reach of the city, so you get urban culture and hiking in one trip. Hike from Sintra to Cascais on our standard tour, or opt for a luxury upgrade to our Lisbon and Sintra In Style tour.

Hand-picked stays in Lisbon and Sintra, plus 20+ years of self-guided hiking expertise - Macs Adventure, a leader in self-guided travel.

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Routes in Lisboa

  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugués

    • Walking
    • 8–33 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Walking Sintra to Cascais

    • Walking
    • 5–7 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,640CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Lisbon & Sintra In Style

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$5,595CAD pp
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Lisbon is the rare capital city where you can hike straight from your hotel door.

  • Sintra's forested hills hide 19th-century palaces and are a UNESCO World Heritage landscape
  • Cabo da Roca marks the westernmost point of mainland Europe, reached on foot from Sintra
  • The coastal path on to Cascais mixes cliffs, beaches and a working fishing harbor
  • Train access between Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais keeps each day's logistics simple
  • Luggage transfers and hand-picked stays in both Lisbon and Sintra are included

Lisboa like a local

  • When to go

    March to June and September to through early December are ideal - mild temperatures for hiking, without Lisbon's peak summer crowds and heat.

  • What the trails are actually like

    Wooded hill paths around Sintra with some steady climbs to palace viewpoints, plus a flatter coastal path between Sintra and Cascais.

  • Where you will stay

    Hand-picked hotels in central Lisbon and in Sintra, chosen for walking access and easy train connections between the two.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Easy. This is a good first hiking trip for travelers who also want meaningful city time - no technical terrain.

  • What is Cabo da Roca

    The westernmost point of mainland Europe, a dramatic clifftop reached on the Sintra to coast walking route - a genuine landmark, not just a photo stop.

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