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Sintra Archaeology Tour: Hidden Gems and Local Secrets
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30 Ratings
Sintra
Uncover hidden treasures and explore the raw and authentic side of Sintra with a local archaeologist guide. Discover out-of-the-box places and delve into the secrets of the past.
Uncover hidden treasures and explore the raw and authentic side of Sintra with a local archaeologist guide. Discover out-of-the-box places and delve into the secrets of the past.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castelo dos Mouros - We will start our tour with a pick up at Sintra train Station and proceed to visit a ruined medieval village at the gates of the Moorish castle, there, we will see the remains of an archaeological excavation where i worked back in 2012 and is now an open air museum with old structures, graves popping off the ground and a…
- Castelo dos Mouros - We will start our tour with a pick up at Sintra train Station and proceed to visit a ruined medieval village at the gates of the Moorish castle, there, we will see the remains of an archaeological excavation where i worked back in 2012 and is now an open air museum with old structures, graves popping off the ground and a museum with a lot of artifacts we found there.
- Santuario da Peninha - The seccond place we will visit lies in the middle of the Sintra forest where an old chapel lies on a top of a hill, this chapel is known as an old pilgrimage spot where a miracle happened. Another ruined building is also seen on this barren hill top, this ruined church has its foundations on the foundation of Portugal itself. Our journey will continue to this more place of the hill, away from the crowds and mostly known only by locals. For me one of the best views of all the Lisbon bay area.
- Penedo de Adrenunes - The last place we will visit will be a curious one. After a 15 minute walk deep down in the Sintra Forest, another hill top facing the westernmost point of continental europe can be visited. The place called Penedo de Adrenunes, gives us the Stonehenge vibes. Despite archaeological artifacts never been found here, it is believed that this place was used by our ancestors 5000 years ago.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
I’m Diogo, an archaeologist residing in Sintra from my earliest memories. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep affinity and extensive understanding of my homeland which I’m eager to impart. I’ve participated in archaeological digs in Sintra, discovering relics of ancient civilizations. As a local tourist guide, I’m loaded with tips and suggestions for…
I’m Diogo, an archaeologist residing in Sintra from my earliest memories. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep affinity and extensive understanding of my homeland which I’m eager to impart. I’ve participated in archaeological digs in Sintra, discovering relics of ancient civilizations. As a local tourist guide, I’m loaded with tips and suggestions for newcomers wishing to experience the wonder of our region. I designed this tour focusing on non-traditional places in Sintra that are typically unseen by visitors, either because locals primarily know of them or their locations are not easily discovered. This tour, from my perspective, reveals Sintra in its pure, untouched form - away from throngs of tourists and brimming with historical mysteries to unfold.
Location
Avenida Doutor Miguel Bombarda
We will meet up at the entrance of Sintra train station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Q2947ztdonnap
Oct 4, 2024
Greatest tour ever - Went on a tour with Diogo ( Mr. Local) in Sintra in the new car, if you want a very knowledgeable and fun tour guy Diogo is the guy, his enthusiasm and knowledge would be hard to find anywhere. One of the most rewarding and fun tours I’ve ever been on.
Donna Payovich Las Vegas, NV
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Valeria_p
Sep 26, 2024
Keys to Sintra mysteries: where the real magic happens - The tour is made for inquiring minds and souls. If you are looking for the most authentic places that are off the beaten track, that tour is made for you. Diogo is absolutely fantastic, professional and passionate guide. He was 100% hearing our wishes, answering all of our questions and giving us the information that no one else could. This tour was the absolute highlight of our stay in Sintra.
Thank you, Diogo, for this unforgettable adventure and letting us experience the real magic of the Mountain of the Moon.
Anastasia and Valeria
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373dilettad
Sep 5, 2024
Sintra in love! - This tour was truly unique, passionate about his city and rich in knowledge. Diogo left us wanting to return to Sintra. Highly recommend a tour with him! Greetings from Florence
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Krzysztofsamuelo
May 11, 2024
Diogo archeologist - Diogo is an excellent passionate about Sintra and life itself. We loved this experience a lot… highly recommended 👏👍
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H5092dnjanisb
May 6, 2024
Best Tour Guide in Sintra - Diogo gave me a beautiful tour around Sintra in his stylish electric car. Such a positive guy, was really fun and also interesting to hear about the history of Sintra. Would love to come back again and in that case would definitely choose Diogo for another tour and best local tips. Highly recommended!
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Colmkr
May 3, 2024
Drive with Diogo! - Diogo is an archaeological and historical expert - his knowledge and storytelling makes it a tour not to miss! A great way to get around Sintra.
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Sandra
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing Sintra - We are a maltese couple which we were in Sintra Portugal last week. We met the tour guy Diago with his amazing jeep and spent 4 hours with him. He knows the history inside out and he is such an amazing person , he speaks very good english. We will recommend him 100%.
Hope to see you soon
Adrian and Sandra
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Mohamed
Feb 29, 2024
Exceptional tour around Sintra! - The guide is very kind, he immediately put us at ease and gave us a wonderful tour of Sintra... he showed us all the most beautiful places to visit and above all he knows all the best locations where you can take memorable, postcard-worthy photos , like ours (in his super car) 😍 Thank you very much. Highly recommended experience.
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Kate_p
Feb 5, 2024
If you book one tour in Portugal, make it this one! - We’ve been living in Lisbon for a year and a half, and our day with Diogo was one of the absolute best days we’ve had in Portugal so far. I booked this tour as a birthday gift for my husband, who loves Sintra and wanted to learn more about its history. We hoped we would learn a lot, but what we didn’t expect was that we would have an incredible adventure and make a new Portuguese friend in the process! Diogo is an absolute gem. He’s so charismatic and has such a great sense of humor, and his depth of knowledge about Portugal, its history, and its ancient civilizations is absolutely incredible. I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t enjoy their day with Diogo; if you love history, you’ll be fascinated, and if you don’t, you’ll still have a total blast laughing and chatting with him all day! We came away with a whole new level of understanding about our new country, its history, and its culture, along with some incredibly special memories which are already among our favorites from our entire time in Portugal thus far. Personally, I think this tour is one of the hidden gems among all the tourism experiences Portugal had to offer—and if you’ve happened to find it, you’re well on your way to one of the most memorable travel days you’ll ever have!
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Catherinejacqueline1
Aug 8, 2023
Absolute must for Lisbon / Sintra travelers!! - Diogo was amazing! This tour was the highlight of our Portugal trip. He was so knowledgeable of the region and history - I wish we had more time to continue driving all day! He is very in tune with what the group is interested in and made the day fun and very special to us. Definitely recommend!
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