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.
Curiosità: King Ferdinand II, a die-hard Romantic, turned a hillside of convents into the fairytale setting that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Punti salienti
- 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
Descrizione completa
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.
Itinerario
Durata: 2 h 30 min
- Punto d'incontro
A piedi
1Sintra Town Hall
Visita guidata · 10 min
Meeting point, with the hills and the Moorish Castle as a backdrop
A piedi (5 min)
2Liberdade Park
Visita guidata · 10 min
Gualdim Pais and the Knights Templar
A piedi (5 min)
3Moorish fountains
Visita guidata · 10 min
Sintra's Roman and Arab heritage
A piedi (5 min)
4National Palace of Sintra
Visita guidata · 15 min
The twin chimneys, the Magpie Room… and queijadas (tasting not included)
A piedi (3 min)
5São Martinho Church
Visita guidata · 10 min
Esoteric and Masonic symbols
A piedi (5 min)
6Lawrence Hotel
Passaggio · 5 min
One of Iberia's oldest hotels, where Lord Byron stayed
A piedi (5 min)
7Biester Palace
Sosta fotografica · 10 min
A filming location for Polanski's The Ninth Gate
A piedi (5 min)
8Pisões Waterfall
Sosta fotografica · 5 min
Sintra's lush greenery
A piedi (5 min)
9Quinta da Regaleira
Visita guidata · 15 min
The Initiation Well and Carvalho Monteiro's symbols (seen from outside)
A piedi (10 min)
10Seteais Palace
Sosta fotografica · 15 min
Finale with views of Pena Palace and two great love stories
Solo indicativo: percorso e orari possono cambiare il giorno stesso.
Durata: 2 h 30 min
Gruppo condiviso
Fino a 6 persone
La guida / l'autista parla
Inglese
Cosa è incluso
Local guide in English
Walking tour of about 2.5 hours through historic Sintra
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Non incluso
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)
Punto d'incontro
Sintra, Portugal
Il punto d'incontro esatto è indicato nella conferma della prenotazione.
Informazioni importanti
Non adatto a
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Cosa portare
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Non consentito
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Buono a sapersi
- 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
Condizioni di cancellazione
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.
Condizioni generali dell'aziendaMostraNascondi
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.
Domande e risposte
Dove avviene il ritiro?
Presso l'hotel, l'alloggio o l'indirizzo che indica al momento della prenotazione. L'azienda conferma il punto esatto e l'orario.
Posso portare dei bambini?
Sì. Includa i bambini nel numero di persone. Per seggiolini o altre esigenze, scriva all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione.
Possiamo fermarci dove vogliamo?
Nel servizio privato il veicolo è riservato solo al Suo gruppo: concordi le soste con l'autista, entro la durata del servizio.
Posso annullare?
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.
Come posso pagare?
Online, con carta, Apple Pay o Google Pay. Riceve subito la conferma via e-mail.
E se ho altre domande?
Dopo la prenotazione, si rivolga all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione. Prima, ci scriva a [email protected].
