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!
Highlights
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Escadinhas da Estação 45
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
Return
Café Paris
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!
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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!
Highlights
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Escadinhas da Estação 45
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
Return
Café Paris
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!
Itinerary
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Castelo dos Mouros
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!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Centro Historico de Sintra
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!