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Sintra Walking Tour - The Portuguese Fairytale
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Sintra
About
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 C...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
professional tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Jardim Correnteza
Look out for the guide with an orange umbrella
Return
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 C...
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.
10 minutes
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Sintra National Palace
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.
15 minutes
3
Castelo dos Mouros
Castle built in the VIII century by the Moors to protect Sintra. It was refurbished in the XIX century by King Fernando II.
10 minutes
4
Park and National Palace of Pena
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.
15 minutes
5
Camara Municipal de Sintra
Sintra city hall is a beautiful example of Neo-Manueline Style in Sintra.
5 minutes
6
Moorish Fountain
This beautiful fountain was built in the XX century, remembering the Moorish fountains from the Arabic World.
5 minutes
7
Anjos Teixera Museum
The first open air Museum in Portugal.
10 minutes
8
Casa Piriquita
This little pastry shop became famous for making Queijadas for King Carlos I in the late XIX Century and it's still in business.
15 minutes
9
Igreja de Sao Martinho
The parish of Sintra started to be built in 1147 after the conquest of Sintra by King Afonso Henriques.
10 minutes
10
Lawrence Hotel
The oldest Hotel in the Iberian Peninsula
5 minutes
11
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
This wonderful Palace was built in the XVIII century and now holds a luxury Hotel.
