Sintra Free Tour

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Walk through an incredibly charming town while you learn about palaces and castles, history and sweets, and enjoy magical vibes and views!

 When: every day
 Where: Sintra Town Hall
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}  Time: 11:00
  Duration: 2 hours 30 min
  Price: Free

Come see the best of Sintra! The Sintra Free Tour begins at the exquisite Town Hall facing the mountains, which are the origin of the name of this enchanted place. With the Moorish Castle looking down on us, we will talk about Templars and one of Sintra’s mouthwatering pastries, the queijada, and we’ll set off to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We will talk about freemasons, the incredible Sintra National Palace, and the sumptuous forests which, here, are always around us. After trying the famous travesseiros we will begin to understand former king Ferdinand II and the Romantic Movement of the XIX Century, which transformed this charming medieval town into a fairytale one.

Walking through the mystical Quinta da Regaleira we’ll talk about many hidden symbols, stories and the weird Initiation Wells. We will reach the end of our fabulous tour as we approach the gardens of the Seteais Palace where we will have amazing views on the Pena Palace, the Castle and the mountains.

Please, bear in mind that we won’t be visiting the Pena Palace or the Moorish Castle, as both are too far! However, we strongly suggest you stay longer in Sintra and visit these two places on your own. They’re amazing!

Highlights of the Sintra Free Tour

N Understand the town’s relationship with freemasonry and the Age of Discoveries
N Feel why the royalty spent their much chillier summers up on the hill
N Discover the queijadas and the travesseiros, Sintra’s famous sweets
N Finish the tour full of local tips and enjoy the Palace and the Castle on your own

What we’ll see in the Sintra Free Tour

 Quinta da Regaleira
 Queijadas & travesseiros
 Sintra National Palace

 Old Town of Sintra
 Palace of Seteais
 Moorish Fountain

Meeting Point

 Meeting Point: Sintra Town Hall

At the square, right in front of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can your tours be free?

Our Free Tours are based on tips only! Part of this will go to cover marketing and operational expenses. In this way we achieve great quality in the tours, immense guest satisfaction and that we also make sure that, regardless of the budget, everyone can enjoy Sintra as much as we do.

In which language is the tour?

The Sintra Free Tour runs in English and Spanish.

When does the tour run?

The Sintra Free Tour runs, in English, daily at 11:00.

How long is the tour?

The Sintra Free Tour lasts for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, but it can be a little longer depending on the rhythm of the group.

Where does the tour end?

The Sintra Free Tour finishes close to the gardens of the Seteais Palace.

Is it suitable for people with reduced mobility or babies in a stroller?

Unfortunately, the Sintra Free Tour is not accessible.

We're a big group. Can we still join?

We always try not to leave anyone out but, sometimes with large groups, it is difficult to organize the tour and the guides. Groups of 7 or more are always welcomed, but we require a prepayment of 10€ per adult and 5€ per youngster (14 – 18 years). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication of our guides.

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