Sintra Tour: Explore Castles, Palaces, and Trails
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7 Ratings
Lisboa

Explore Sintra’s iconic monuments and natural beauty on a guided hike. Uncover its rich history and culture with a passionate local guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Centro Historico de Sintra - We will start the tour with an Introduction to Sintra’s history and a walk through Sintra’s historical center.

  • Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle Hiking Trail.
    We begin the trail in Sintra’s historical center and hike up the mountain/forest to the Moorish Castle for our guided visit.

  • Castelo dos Mouros - Guided visit to Moorish Castle.
    Learn about the Portuguese-Arabic heritage and the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula and Sintra Mountain.

  • Park and National Palace of Pena - After our guided visit to Moorish Castle, we will continue walking to Pena Palace

  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Guided Visit to Pena Palace.
    Learn the history behind the first and most magnificent piece of romantich archietcture Portugal ever had and discover the impact it had in the development of Sintra has we now know it.

  • Vila Sassetti - We will walk down this trail until we reach the historical center again and walk to Quinta da Regaleira.
    Vila Sasseti trail is one of the most iconic trails in this region due to it’s exotic vegetation and wilderness. Vila Sasseti it’s another romantic property that stands out in the mountain.

  • Quinta da Regaleira - Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira.
    Learn the history and symbolism behind Sintra’s most iconic maçonic property.

  • Sintra National Palace - After Quinta da Regaleira we walk back to meeting point and the tour ends.

What's Included
  • Guided visit to Moorish Castle
  • Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
  • Local Tourism Guide
  • Guided visit to Pena Palace
  • Pickup and Drop off from Lisboa to Sintra and from Sintra back to Lisboa
  • Free access to forest trails: Moorish Castle and Vila Sasseti walking trail
What's Not Included
  • Ticket to enter Moorish Fortress, 12 EUR
  • Ticket to Pena Palace Park, 10 EUR
  • Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira, 12 EUR
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our immersive journey will take you through the heart of Sintra’s enchanting natural beauty and most iconic monuments while uncovering its rich history and culture. I’ve been exploring these trails since I was a child, and I’m passionate about sharing their secrets with visitors. Walking through Sintra’s mountains and it’s monuments is a journey through time. We’ll uncover the region’s spiritual roots, from its ancient sacred sites to the Moorish influences that shaped its landscape. Along the way, I’ll share my personal perspective on Sintra’s transformation throughout history. I believe that by connecting with the land and its people, we gain a deeper understanding of a place. That’s why I love leading hikes in Sintra. It’s an opportunity to share my passion for this magical region and to help others create lasting memories. Join me on this tour and let me show you the true heart of this enchanting place.

  • Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Not suitable for people not used to walk/hike/practice physical activity.
Location
R. Castilho 77
Rua Castilho
We offer pickup and drop-off services at this adress. The driver will be there at 9 AM so please be there 15 minutes before to make sure if something happens you can still be there on time. In the morning we send the name and licence plate of the car and driver.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jessica_s
Aug 20, 2024
Be prepared to walk up many steps! - I did this experience with my sister and let me just say we were not disappointed. Alexandra was an amazing tour guide and so knowledgeable about the culture and places we visited. We expected a hike and that is what we got! The views are worth every step and I couldn’t imagine seeing these places any other way. We have a whole new appreciation for the inner meaning behind these ancient structures.
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Cynthia_w
Aug 9, 2024
excellent tour of Sintra but you need to be fit - The tour was a hike up and down the mountain in Sintra but the experience was unique and we saw so much and learned a lot about the history and the architecture of these important monuments in Sintra. There is a lot of walking and it is strenuous but worthwhile
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Adventure358941
Jul 10, 2024
Lovely day at Sintra - Perfect day in Sintra with Aleksandra Very nice , friendly and updated guide who knew all the details about the history for this region. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.
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768zacht
Jun 17, 2024
Hiking and site seeing was fantastic! - Alex was a great host, guide and generally just a wonderful person to spend the day with. The hike was absolutely beautiful. I’m very glad we did this with her because it would have been easy to miss some of the amazing little paths, hikes, caves, etc that we saw. Alex had a thorough knowledge of the history of the place and a keen interest in the significance of the monuments and mountain. We had plenty of time and space to explore the monuments as we wanted. She explained things well. My 10-year-old and 15-year old really enjoyed it as well. I would highly, highly recommend this tour.
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Ryanod3360yr
May 29, 2024
Great experience, highly recommend - Alexandra is a great walking tour guide. Alexandra provides a wonderful authentic experience as she is a Sintra local. Touring with her, she will adapt her walking pace to meet the needs of your group. You can expect to learn a lot about Portugal and Sintra. Do not miss out on a wonderful experience as we have already recommended to our larger friend group. Thanks for the wonderful experience, Alexandra!
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Pameg1305oc
Apr 10, 2024
A perfect hike - Our hike was a wonderful way to explore the magic of Sintra! We were looking for something that was a bit different than what was offered. Alexandra came up with an experience that was above and beyond what we were hoping for. Our itinerary was perfect for what we wanted to explore. The hike itself was stunning and we had time to enjoy the Castelo dos Mouros and Palacio Nacional da Pena. We learned about the fascinating history of the area and the spiritual significance of the mountains to those who lived there. This tour is outstanding and highly recommended!
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Ethormansatx
Mar 20, 2024
Beautiful hike to the Moorish Castle - I had wonderful hike with Alexandra from Sintra Village up to the Moorish Castle. I think there is so much to learn, not just from buildings & castles, but from nature as well. As a solo traveller I felt very welcomed by Alexandra & loved hearing about the history of Sintra & what it was like for her growing up here & learning about how things have changed. The walk up to the Moorish Castle was beautiful & we went at an easy pace, stopping when needed. We had so much fun chatting on the hike & I felt like I made a new friend!
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