Scenic hiking tour in Sintra
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Sintra and its unique nature for those who try to avoid popular tourist routes and large crowds. Especially in the summer heat, walking through the cool shady forest is particularly enjoyable.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide service
Itinerary
We start from Quinta da Regaleira - one of the mysterious palaces in Sintra. We pass the palace through the forest on the right side. This is one of the oldest historical paths which people used many years ago as a shortcut to Palácio do Pena. On our trail, we are going to walk through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park - a special protected area with eucalyptus and pine forests, as well as diverse and picturesque flora.
We will walk through the enchanting Vila Sassetti garden, which is harmoniously integrated into the landscape of Sintra. Vila Sassetti has a little palace and garden. Here, most of the decorative plants commonly found in the gardens of this region are showcased. Additionally, Vila Sassetti features a hidden viewpoint offering an excellent view of the valley of the Sintra hills. There I'll explain what common between Villa Sassety and Italy and how it is connected with one of the most beautiful art collections in Lisbon.
You'll see this castle from the outside. Good point to observe the Sintra hills and the view of villages in the valley. We'll see the castle with the wall on the south side. This castle was built by the Moors in the 9th-10th century. The forest surrounding the castle is protected as UNESCO World Heritage. There we take a little break to rest, drink water, and take a picture.
You will see this castle from a distance surrounded by natural surroundings. There we take a little break to rest, drink water, and listen a few stories about past life in Sintra and the Palace.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point at the left entrance to Jardins do Palácio de Seteais (Next from Quinta da Regaleira). You can recognise your guide by red bandage on the bag or backpack. You can get here by bus 1253 from train station, by walk from old village (15 min) or by taxi.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Ina April
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Sintra
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 418 experiences we list in Sintra.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sintra
Sintra is a hill town west of Lisbon, wrapped in misty forest and crowned by a Moorish castle, a colourful Romantic palace and mysterious gardens.
Sintra is a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape on the Serra de Sintra, a granite ridge that catches Atlantic mist and keeps the hills green and cool. Portuguese kings and nobles built summer palaces here. The Pena Palace, a painted fantasy of yellow and red towers, sits on the highest hill, while the Moorish Castle's walls climb the ridge nearby, and the old centre has the Sintra National Palace, recognisable by its two conical chimneys.
Top-ranked sights in Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira, Convent of the Capuchos.
Special offers in Sintra
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
20% offFree cancellation
25% offFree cancellation
