Sintra Off the Beaten Track

5.0 (1 reviews) Sintra, Portugal
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Duration4h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a moderate hike, taking you across the beautiful village of Sintra, where it all will be explained, from the National Palace of Sintra to how impact of the earthquake of 1755 affected the village to the people ways of life, but mostly on our way to the Castle, we will take a path which is so green and unique that you will see little details not showed to so many others!
Our tour is​ very personal and being that some of us did belong to the boy scouts at one point, we know our way around as few do!

What's included

  • Local traditional pastries called "Travesseiros" and we will tell you all about it - why we have them, how are they made and why are they called that! Come and find out!!
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees for the Moorish Castle

What to expect

  1. Castelo dos Mouros
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Moorish Castle in Sintra is an amazing place to be visited! Marvel at its engineering, how it was built and why... its history and legends! You will be amazed by the views you can see from its walls!!
    Please be aware, very uneven steps present at the location!
  2. Centro Historico de Sintra
    1h 30m
    The old village of Sintra is filled with little alleyways and incline stairs... beautiful architecture, stories from the past, good restaurants and small craftsmen shops!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting place is at Portela de Sintra train station, I will be there waiting for you and will have a meeting sheet with your name on it!
When exiting the train, it is on the same side of the platform! In any case,​ you have my phone number and you can reach me on WhatsApp... See you soon x

End point

We will end the tour at the centre of the old village of Sintra, where you can explore or have lunch after our glorious hike!

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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