Sintra Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

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Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Royal retreats and castles
  • Views of Pena National Palace
  • Medieval Castelo dos Mouros
  • Cabo da Roca, most western point of Europe

Meeting Point

At the Sintra train station, Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda, 2710-590 Sintra, Portugal

Meeting point

Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra , Portugal

End point

End Point

At the Sintra train station, Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda, 2710-590 Sintra, Portugal

Meeting point

Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra , Portugal

End point

What to expect

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Sintra

You will learn about: From the Neolithic to the Bronze Age Roman Empire Muslim domain and the Moorish castle Origins of the name Sintra Christian reconquest and the Kingdom of Portugal Importance of Sintra in the conquest of Lisbon The high medieval age The history of the Royal Palace 18th and 19th century romanticist influence Arrival of European aristocratic elite History of King Fernando II and the construction of the Pena National Palace Retreat for national and international artists and writers (Eça de Queiroz, Ramalho Ortigão, Henry Fielding, Robert Southey, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron and Isaac Bashevis Singer, to name a few) You will see: Views of the Palácio da Pena national palace Views of the Castelo dos Mouros castle Outside view of the National Royal Palace of Sintra City Hall (Câmara Municipal) Valenças Palace (Palácio Valenças) St. Martin’s Church (Igreja de S. Martinho) Lord Byron’s Corner House Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain)

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Global Guide Services

What our experts say

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    Visit the Pena National Palace early.
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    Try local pastries at Piriquita nearby.
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    Explore the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira.
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    Don't miss the views from Cabo da Roca.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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