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.
Интересный факт: King Ferdinand II, a die-hard Romantic, turned a hillside of convents into the fairytale setting that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Главное
- 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
Полное описание
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.
Маршрут
Продолжительность: 2 h 30 min
- Место встречи
Пешком
1Sintra Town Hall
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
Meeting point, with the hills and the Moorish Castle as a backdrop
Пешком (5 мин)
2Liberdade Park
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
Gualdim Pais and the Knights Templar
Пешком (5 мин)
3Moorish fountains
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
Sintra's Roman and Arab heritage
Пешком (5 мин)
4National Palace of Sintra
Экскурсия с гидом · 15 мин
The twin chimneys, the Magpie Room… and queijadas (tasting not included)
Пешком (3 мин)
5São Martinho Church
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
Esoteric and Masonic symbols
Пешком (5 мин)
6Lawrence Hotel
Проезд мимо · 5 мин
One of Iberia's oldest hotels, where Lord Byron stayed
Пешком (5 мин)
7Biester Palace
Остановка для фото · 10 мин
A filming location for Polanski's The Ninth Gate
Пешком (5 мин)
8Pisões Waterfall
Остановка для фото · 5 мин
Sintra's lush greenery
Пешком (5 мин)
9Quinta da Regaleira
Экскурсия с гидом · 15 мин
The Initiation Well and Carvalho Monteiro's symbols (seen from outside)
Пешком (10 мин)
10Seteais Palace
Остановка для фото · 15 мин
Finale with views of Pena Palace and two great love stories
Только для ориентира: маршрут и время могут измениться в день поездки.
Продолжительность: 2 h 30 min
Сборная группа
До 6 человек
Гид / водитель говорит на
Английский
Что включено
Local guide in English
Walking tour of about 2.5 hours through historic Sintra
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Что не включено
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)
Место встречи
Sintra, Portugal
Точное место встречи указывается в подтверждении бронирования.
Важная информация
Не подходит для
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Что взять с собой
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Не разрешается
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Полезно знать
- 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
Политика отмены
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.
Общие условия компанииПоказатьСкрыть
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.
Частые вопросы
Где место встречи?
В отеле, жилье или по адресу, указанному при бронировании. Точное место и время подтверждает компания.
Можно с детьми?
Да. Учитывайте детей в числе людей. Детские кресла и другие пожелания — в сообщениях по заказу компании.
Можно останавливаться где угодно?
В частной услуге машина только для вашей группы: остановки согласуйте с водителем в пределах длительности услуги.
Можно отменить?
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.
Как оплатить?
Онлайн картой, Apple Pay или Google Pay. Подтверждение сразу приходит на e-mail.
А если остались вопросы?
После бронирования пишите компании в сообщениях заказа. До этого — нам на [email protected].
