Walking Tour with Queijadas and Travesseiros
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Sintra in an authentic way, combining history, culture, and gastronomy on a 2-hour walking tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- 1 traditional Queijada de Sintra at Casa Sapa and 1 Travesseiro at Casa Piriquita per participant. Both tastings are included in the price.
- 2-hour historical walking tour with a local guide in English or Spanish.
What's not
- Admission to palaces and monuments (exterior visits only).
- Transportation to the meeting point and personal expenses.
Itinerary
Comece o passeio em frente à Câmara Municipal de Sintra, um magnífico edifício de estilo neomanuelino. Descubra a sua história, os detalhes da sua arquitetura e a importância de Sintra como destino de eleição da realeza portuguesa.
Discover the tradition of Sintra’s famous Queijadas at one of the region’s most historic pastry shops. Learn about the origins of this traditional sweet, its ingredients, and the importance of cinnamon in Portuguese cuisine. Enjoy a delicious queijada, included in the tour price at no additional cost.
Admire the elegant Moorish Fountain, built in the early 20th century and inspired by Islamic architecture. Discover its decorative features, traditional tiles, and fascinating facts about Sintra’s cultural heritage.
Explore the charming streets of Sintra’s historic centre and admire the exterior of the National Palace, famous for its two monumental chimneys. Discover stories of Portuguese royalty, local traditions, and fascinating facts about the town’s historical significance. Admission to the palace is not included.
End your experience at the famous Casa Piriquita, one of Sintra’s most traditional pastry shops. Discover the history of the irresistible Travesseiros de Sintra, made with flaky puff pastry and a sweet almond cream filling. Enjoy a delicious travesseiro included in the tour price and finish your visit with an authentic local tradition. The tasting is included at no additional cost.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in front of the main entrance to Sintra Town Hall, at Largo Dr. Virgílio Horta. Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience begins.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- About Culture Things
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 1099 experiences we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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