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.
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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"
Horário de Início:
11:00 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Jardim Correnteza, Alameda Combatentes da Grande Guerra 11, 2710-569 Sintra, Portugal
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.