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.
Ciekawostka: King Ferdinand II, a die-hard Romantic, turned a hillside of convents into the fairytale setting that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Najważniejsze punkty
- 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
Pełny opis
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.
Trasa
Czas trwania: 2 h 30 min
- Miejsce spotkania
Pieszo
1Sintra Town Hall
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 10 min
Meeting point, with the hills and the Moorish Castle as a backdrop
Pieszo (5 min)
2Liberdade Park
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 10 min
Gualdim Pais and the Knights Templar
Pieszo (5 min)
3Moorish fountains
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 10 min
Sintra's Roman and Arab heritage
Pieszo (5 min)
4National Palace of Sintra
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 15 min
The twin chimneys, the Magpie Room… and queijadas (tasting not included)
Pieszo (3 min)
5São Martinho Church
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 10 min
Esoteric and Masonic symbols
Pieszo (5 min)
6Lawrence Hotel
Przejazd obok · 5 min
One of Iberia's oldest hotels, where Lord Byron stayed
Pieszo (5 min)
7Biester Palace
Postój na zdjęcia · 10 min
A filming location for Polanski's The Ninth Gate
Pieszo (5 min)
8Pisões Waterfall
Postój na zdjęcia · 5 min
Sintra's lush greenery
Pieszo (5 min)
9Quinta da Regaleira
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem · 15 min
The Initiation Well and Carvalho Monteiro's symbols (seen from outside)
Pieszo (10 min)
10Seteais Palace
Postój na zdjęcia · 15 min
Finale with views of Pena Palace and two great love stories
Tylko orientacyjnie: trasa i godziny mogą się zmienić w dniu wycieczki.
Czas trwania: 2 h 30 min
Grupa wspólna
Do 6 osób
Przewodnik / kierowca mówi
Angielski
Co jest w cenie
Local guide in English
Walking tour of about 2.5 hours through historic Sintra
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nie wliczono w cenę
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)
Miejsce spotkania
Sintra, Portugal
Dokładne miejsce spotkania jest podane w potwierdzeniu rezerwacji.
Ważne informacje
Nieodpowiednie dla
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Co zabrać ze sobą
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Niedozwolone
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Warto wiedzieć
- 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
Zasady anulowania
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.
Ogólne warunki firmyPokażUkryj
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.
Pytania i odpowiedzi
Gdzie odbywa się odbiór?
W hotelu, apartamencie lub pod adresem podanym podczas rezerwacji. Dokładne miejsce i godzinę potwierdza firma.
Czy mogę zabrać dzieci?
Tak. Dzieci wlicz do liczby osób. W sprawie fotelików dziecięcych lub innych potrzeb napisz do firmy w wiadomościach dotyczących rezerwacji.
Czy możemy zatrzymywać się, gdzie chcemy?
W usłudze prywatnej pojazd jest przeznaczony wyłącznie dla Twojej grupy: przystanki uzgodnij z kierowcą, w ramach czasu trwania usługi.
Czy mogę anulować rezerwację?
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.
Jak mogę zapłacić?
Online, kartą, przez Apple Pay lub Google Pay. Potwierdzenie otrzymasz od razu e-mailem.
Co jeśli mam więcej pytań?
Po dokonaniu rezerwacji skontaktuj się z firmą w wiadomościach dotyczących rezerwacji. Wcześniej napisz do nas na adres [email protected].
