Sintra Off the Beaten Track
- 4h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This is a moderate hike, taking you across the beautiful village of Sintra, where it all will be explained, from the National Palace of Sintra to how impact of the earthquake of 1755 affected the village to the people ways of life, but mostly on our way to the Castle, we will take a path which is so green and unique that you will see little details not showed to so many others! Our tour is very personal and being that some of us did belong to the boy scouts at one point, we know our way around as few do!
Inclusions
What's included
- Local traditional pastries called "Travesseiros" and we will tell you all about it - why we have them, how are they made and why are they called that! Come and find out!!
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees for the Moorish Castle
Itinerary
The Moorish Castle in Sintra is an amazing place to be visited! Marvel at its engineering, how it was built and why... its history and legends! You will be amazed by the views you can see from its walls!! Please be aware, very uneven steps present at the location!
The old village of Sintra is filled with little alleyways and incline stairs... beautiful architecture, stories from the past, good restaurants and small craftsmen shops!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting place is at Portela de Sintra train station, I will be there waiting for you and will have a meeting sheet with your name on it! When exiting the train, it is on the same side of the platform! In any case, you have my phone number and you can reach me on WhatsApp... See you soon x
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Sofia Quintana
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 49% below the median of the 418 experiences we list in Sintra.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 268 of 418.
- 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.
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