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Sintra Walking Tour - The Portuguese Fairytale
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour

Sintra Walking Tour - The Portuguese Fairytale

By Hi Lisbon Walking Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$4 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Quinta da Regaleira
    • Rua Barbosa do Bocage,
    • 2710-567, Sintra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jardim Correnteza
    • 11 Alameda Combatentes da Grande Guerra
    • 2710-569, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

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Sintra Walking Tour - The Portuguese Fairytale
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
S$4.33 x 1 AdultS$4.33

Total
Price is S$4.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedprofessional tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Quinta da Regaleira
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Sintra National Palace
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The oldest Palace in Sintra, being originally built during the moorish rule in the VIII Century. It was the favourite by most of the Kings in Portugal. The actual Palace has some influence of different architecture styles, such as Gothic and Manueline.
Castelo dos Mouros
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Castle built in the VIII century by the Moors to protect Sintra. It was refurbished in the XIX century by King Fernando II.
Park and National Palace of Pena
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Camara Municipal de Sintra
  • 5m
Sintra city hall is a beautiful example of Neo-Manueline Style in Sintra.
Fonte Mourisca
  • 5m
This beautiful fountain was built in the XX century, remembering the Moorish fountains from the Arabic World.
Anjos Teixera Museum
  • 10m
The first open air Museum in Portugal.
Casa Piriquita
  • 15m
This little pastry shop became famous for making Queijadas for King Carlos I in the late XIX Century and it's still in business.
Igreja de Sao Martinho
  • 10m
The parish of Sintra started to be built in 1147 after the conquest of Sintra by King Afonso Henriques.
Lawrence Hotel
  • 5m
The oldest Hotel in the Iberian Peninsula
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
  • 10m
This wonderful Palace was built in the XVIII century and now holds a luxury Hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESQuinta da Regaleira
    • Rua Barbosa do Bocage,
    • 2710-567, Sintra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJardim Correnteza
    • 11 Alameda Combatentes da Grande Guerra
    • 2710-569, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

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