Sintra by Train from Lisbon: Free Tour—Eco-Experience and Architecture
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Travel to Sintra by train from Lisbon: an eco-friendly and traffic-free getaway. Enjoy a guided tour during the journey and 2 hours exploring the historic center and the romanticism of this World Heritage Site.
Meeting point: Starbucks coffee shop inside Rossio train station. Lisbon.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:20 am. Saturdays and Sundays 9:40 a.m. Train ride: 45 minutes, where we will tell the story of the main stations such as Campolide (aqueduct), Benfica (La Luz Stadium), Queluz-Belas (Queluz Palace), Reboleira (end of the blue line of the Metro), Portela (connection to Cascais) and the last station, Sintra.
Arriving in Sintra, we will walk to the historic center seeing outside the Manueline architecture of the Municipal Palace, the Moorish Castle, the oldest house in Queijadas from 1756. We will walk along Volta del Duche to reach the National Palace. Then we will go to the Cantinho Gourmet to learn about the history of Ginjinha, a typical liquor, drink it in chocolate glasses and taste the Travesseiros and Queijadas desserts.
Then we will learn about the history of the romantics who were inspired by Sintra, such as António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, and walk to finish at the Quinta da Regaleira Palace. (Entrance NOT included €20 per adult) Optional guided tour.
Tour not adapted for people with reduced mobility or no vision. Not suitable for animals.
Meeting point
Starbucks Estación Rossio
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- Length
- About 2h 30min
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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 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Starbucks Estación Rossio. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
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