The Heart & Soul of Sintra: History, Art & Culture
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Explore Sintra’s mystical charm on this historical walking tour. From romantic palaces to fairytale architecture, discover the secrets of this UNESCO site with a local guide.
Do you want to discover the beauty of Sintra through its Culture and History? We offer the ideal tour!
We are LaMiRé, a group of Portuguese guides. We created this tour to show you the best our hometown has to offer!
This tour introduces you to the main sights of Sintra, always accompanied by its stories and historical context: we will begin in the Correnteza Garden, only 5 minutes from the train station. Then we'll head towards the City Council. On the way to the National Palace, we'll make a few stops surrounded by nature and historical remains. We'll visit the Saint Martin’s Church, many fountains, the Lawrence Hotel, and we will finish the tour near Quinta da Regaleira - the most beautiful garden in Sintra (and Lisbon), which we truly recommend visiting after our tour.
Along this route, we will give you a general idea of the History, the monuments, the romantic architecture, and the mystical atmosphere that make our Sintra the fairytale it is. Halfway through, we'll also take a break so you can use the toilet and buy some of the best pastries from Sintra: queijadas and travesseiros!
Here we promise quality and authenticity. And a good vibe too! Hope to see you soon :)
Meeting point
Jardim da Correnteza
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 14:30 (Sintra time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 21 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Jardim da Correnteza. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 21 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30 and 14:30. Times are local to Sintra.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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