Knights Templar, Freemasons, fairytale palaces and the Initiation Well: Sintra at its most magical and mysterious, told by a local. Book for €1.50 and decide at the end what it was worth.
Wussten Sie schon? King Ferdinand II, a die-hard Romantic, turned a hillside of convents into the fairytale setting that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- The Sintra of Templars, Freemasons and legends
- The National Palace and its famous chimneys
- Quinta da Regaleira and the mysterious Initiation Well
- Sintra's sweet treats: queijadas and travesseiros (not included)
- Views of Pena Palace from Seteais
Vollständige Beschreibung
Sintra looks like it's straight out of a fantasy novel, and that's no accident. For centuries it drew kings, poets, Knights Templar and Freemasons, and in the 19th century King Ferdinand II, crazy about Romanticism, turned it into a fairytale stage set that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your local guide reveals it as you stroll through the village, with the hills and the Moorish Castle watching from above. You'll hear about Gualdim Pais, Portugal's first Templar, secret tunnels and the "Mountain of the Moon", see the famous twin chimneys of the National Palace and decode the esoteric symbols of São Martinho Church. You'll pass the hotel where Lord Byron stayed and the Biester Palace, a movie location, on your way to the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira and its Initiation Well. And along the way, the temptation of queijadas and travesseiros, Sintra's legendary pastries. How does it work? The €1.50 you pay when booking is just a booking fee: it saves your spot in the group, but it doesn't go to the guide. The tour itself is pay-what-you-want: at the end, you give your guide whatever you feel they've earned. Most people leave €15–20 per person, but here your smile sets the price, not a rate card.
Route
Dauer: 2 h 30 min
- Treffpunkt
Zu Fuß
1Sintra Town Hall
Führung · 10 Min.
Meeting point, with the hills and the Moorish Castle as a backdrop
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
2Liberdade Park
Führung · 10 Min.
Gualdim Pais and the Knights Templar
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
3Moorish fountains
Führung · 10 Min.
Sintra's Roman and Arab heritage
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
4National Palace of Sintra
Führung · 15 Min.
The twin chimneys, the Magpie Room… and queijadas (tasting not included)
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
5São Martinho Church
Führung · 10 Min.
Esoteric and Masonic symbols
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
6Lawrence Hotel
Vorbeifahrt · 5 Min.
One of Iberia's oldest hotels, where Lord Byron stayed
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
7Biester Palace
Fotostopp · 10 Min.
A filming location for Polanski's The Ninth Gate
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
8Pisões Waterfall
Fotostopp · 5 Min.
Sintra's lush greenery
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
9Quinta da Regaleira
Führung · 15 Min.
The Initiation Well and Carvalho Monteiro's symbols (seen from outside)
Zu Fuß (10 Min.)
10Seteais Palace
Fotostopp · 15 Min.
Finale with views of Pena Palace and two great love stories
Nur zur Orientierung: Route und Zeiten können sich am Tag ändern.
Dauer: 2 h 30 min
Geteilte Gruppe
Bis zu 6 Personen
Guide / Fahrer spricht
Englisch
Enthalten
Local guide in English
Walking tour of about 2.5 hours through historic Sintra
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nicht enthalten
The pay-what-you-want contribution to the guide, at the end (average €15–20 per person)
Palace entrance fees (seen from outside) and transport to Sintra
Food and drinks (including pastries)
Treffpunkt
Sintra, Portugal
Der genaue Treffpunkt wird in der Buchungsbestätigung mitgeteilt.
Wichtige Informationen
Nicht geeignet für
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Mitbringen
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Nicht erlaubt
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Gut zu wissen
- Look for the blue umbrella with yellow "Free Tour" letters
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- The tour runs rain or shine
- At the end, tip what you think is fair, in cash
Stornierungsbedingungen
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Allgemeine Bedingungen des AnbietersAnzeigenAusblenden
Pay-what-you-want free tour: the €1.50 paid when booking is a booking fee and does not include payment for the guide. At the end, each person gives the guide what they feel is fair, cash only, in euros (the average is €15–20 per person). Maximum 6 people per booking: we do not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. More of you? For larger groups we ask for a prepayment of €12 per adult and €5 per child, or you can book a private tour. There are hills. Palaces are seen from the outside: entrance fees not included. Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle are too far for the walking tour. Drinks, food and transport not included. Stops may vary depending on the guide, the weather or events in the town. Free cancellation up to the start time.
Häufige Fragen
Wo ist die Abholung?
Am Hotel, der Unterkunft oder Adresse, die Sie angeben. Der Anbieter bestätigt Ort und Uhrzeit.
Kann ich Kinder mitnehmen?
Ja. Kinder zählen zur Personenzahl. Für Kindersitze oder anderes schreiben Sie dem Anbieter über die Buchungsnachrichten.
Können wir anhalten, wo wir wollen?
Bei einem privaten Service gehört das Fahrzeug nur Ihrer Gruppe: Stopps mit dem Fahrer absprechen, innerhalb der Dauer.
Kann ich stornieren?
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Wie bezahle ich?
Online per Karte, Apple Pay oder Google Pay. Die Bestätigung kommt sofort per E-Mail.
Und bei weiteren Fragen?
Nach der Buchung über die Buchungsnachrichten mit dem Anbieter. Vorher schreiben Sie uns an [email protected].
