Sintra Walking Tour - The Portuguese Fairytale

With its exotic landscape and climate, Sintra became the place where the nobles and aristocrats from the XIX century started to build their summer palaces and since then, it's attracted visitors from all over the world.

Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, Sintra is considered by many the most beautiful city in Portugal.

​From Jardim Correnteza, we'll make our way through the narrow streets of Sintra Village, to discover its history, traditions, culture and have the chance to try the famous local pastries.

​We'll have the chance to see the Sintra National Palace, one of the oldest palaces in Portugal and learn a bit more about the Portuguese Royal family, the Moorish Castle built to protect the city from invaders, discover the secrets of the majestic Quinta da Regaleira, to wonder at the incredible Palácio da Pena, built on the top of the hill, next to a former monastery by King D. Fernando II in the XIX century and much more.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal

One of the most incredible Palaces in Sintra with a lot of influence from the Templars, the Rose Cross, the Order of Christ and the Masonry. The massive area is covered with plants from all over the world and its incredible tunnels connections leading you from one place to another.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sintra National Palace, Largo Rainha Dona Amelia, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

The oldest Palace in Sintra, being originally built during the moorish rule in the VIII Century. It was the favorite by most of the Kings in Portugal. The actual Palace has some influence of different architecture styles, such as Gothic and Manueline.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

Castle built in the VIII century by the Moors to protect Sintra. It was refurbished in the XIX century by King Fernando II.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

This is one of the most incredible Palaces in Europe. Built by the King Fernando II in the XIX century, it's an unique place with its influence from the Neo-Manueline, New-Gothic, Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Islamic. It's one of the 7 wonders of Portugal and definitely a must.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Camara Municipal de Sintra, Largo Dr. Virgilio Horta,2714-501 Sintra,Portugal, Sintra 2714-501 Portugal

Sintra city hall is a beautiful example of Neo-Manueline Style in Sintra.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fonte Mourisca, Volta do Duche, Sintra 2710-631 Portugal

This beautiful fountain was built in the XX century, remembering the Moorish fountains from the Arabic World.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Anjos Teixera Museum, Azinhaga da Sardinha, Rio do Porto, Sintra 2710-631 Portugal

The first open air Museum in Portugal.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Casa Piriquita, R. Padarias 1, 2710-603 Sintra, Portugal

This little pastry shop became famous for making Queijadas for King Carlos I in the late XIX Century and it's still in business.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Martinho, R. Biquinha 1-A, Sintra 2710-542 Portugal

The parish of Sintra started to be built in 1147 after the conquest of Sintra by King Afonso Henriques.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lawrence Hotel, R. Consiglieri Pedroso 38, 2710-550 Sintra, Portugal

The oldest Hotel in the Iberian Peninsula

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tivoli Palácio de Seteais, R. Barbosa du Bocage 8, 2710-517 Sintra, Portugal

This wonderful Palace was built in the XVIII century and now holds a luxury Hotel.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 11:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Jardim Correnteza, Alameda Combatentes da Grande Guerra 11, 2710-569 Sintra, Portugal

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• professional tour guide

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities