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Sintra Tour: Explore Castles, Palaces, and Trails
4.8
16 Ratings
Lisboa
Explore Sintra’s iconic monuments and natural beauty on a guided hike. Uncover its rich history and culture with a passionate local guide.
Explore Sintra’s iconic monuments and natural beauty on a guided hike. Uncover its rich history and culture with a passionate local guide.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Centro Histórico de Sintra - The tour begins with an introduction to Sintra’s rich history, followed by a stroll through its historic center.
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Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle Hiking Trail.
The trail starts in Sintra’s historic center, leading up through the mountain and forest to the Moorish Castle for a guided tour. - **Castelo dos…
- Centro Histórico de Sintra - The tour begins with an introduction to Sintra’s rich history, followed by a stroll through its historic center.
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Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle Hiking Trail.
The trail starts in Sintra’s historic center, leading up through the mountain and forest to the Moorish Castle for a guided tour. -
Castelo dos Mouros - Guided tour of the Moorish Castle.
Discover the Portuguese-Arabic heritage and the Moorish influence on the Iberian Peninsula and Sintra Mountain. - Park and National Palace of Pena - Following the Moorish Castle tour, the journey continues to Pena Palace.
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Park and National Palace of Pena - Guided tour of Pena Palace.
Explore the history of Portugal’s first and most stunning piece of romantic architecture and its influence on Sintra’s development. -
Vila Sassetti - The trail descends back to the historic center, leading to Quinta da Regaleira.
The Vila Sassetti trail is renowned for its exotic vegetation and natural beauty, and Vila Sassetti is another romantic landmark in the mountains. -
Quinta da Regaleira - Guided tour of Quinta da Regaleira.
Uncover the history and symbolism of Sintra’s most iconic Masonic estate. - Sintra National Palace - After visiting Quinta da Regaleira, the tour returns to the meeting point, concluding the journey.
What's Included
- Guided visit to Moorish Castle
- Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
- Local Tourism Guide
- Guided visit to Pena Palace
- Pickup and Drop off from Lisboa to Sintra and from Sintra back to Lisboa
- Free access to forest trails: Moorish Castle and Vila Sasseti walking trail
- Guided visit to Moorish Castle
- Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
- Local Tourism Guide
- Guided visit to Pena Palace
- Pickup and Drop off from Lisboa to Sintra and from Sintra back to Lisboa
- Free access to forest trails: Moorish Castle and Vila Sasseti walking trail
What's Not Included
- Ticket to enter Moorish Fortress, 12 EUR
- Ticket to Pena Palace Park, 10 EUR
- Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira, 12 EUR
- Lunch
- Ticket to enter Moorish Fortress, 12 EUR
- Ticket to Pena Palace Park, 10 EUR
- Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira, 12 EUR
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our immersive journey will take you through the heart of Sintra’s enchanting natural beauty and most iconic monuments while uncovering its rich history and culture. I’ve been exploring these trails since I was a child, and I’m passionate about sharing their secrets with visitors. Walking through Sintra’s mountains and it’s monuments is a journey through…
Our immersive journey will take you through the heart of Sintra’s enchanting natural beauty and most iconic monuments while uncovering its rich history and culture. I’ve been exploring these trails since I was a child, and I’m passionate about sharing their secrets with visitors. Walking through Sintra’s mountains and it’s monuments is a journey through time. We’ll uncover the region’s spiritual roots, from its ancient sacred sites to the Moorish influences that shaped its landscape. Along the way, I’ll share my personal perspective on Sintra’s transformation throughout history. I believe that by connecting with the land and its people, we gain a deeper understanding of a place. That’s why I love leading hikes in Sintra. It’s an opportunity to share my passion for this magical region and to help others create lasting memories. Join me on this tour and let me show you the true heart of this enchanting place.
- Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
- Not suitable for people not used to walk/hike/practice physical activity.
Location
R. Castilho 77
Rua Castilho
We offer pickup and drop-off services at this adress.
The driver will be there at 9 AM so please be there 15 minutes before to make sure if something happens you can still be there on time.
In the morning we send the name and licence plate of the car and driver.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(16 Ratings)
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Malihak2016
Dec 1, 2025
Something out of a Fairy Tale - The hike through Sintra was definitely my favorite excursion while visiting Lisbon. Alexandra was warm and friendly, and very knowledgeable. I felt like i was strolling through an enchanted forest out of a fairy tale. If you are looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind activity off the beaten path, away from the crowds, I definitely would recommend this excursion.
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Karen_w
Nov 11, 2025
Amazing day hiking in Sintra! - Hiking the hill in Sintra to see a castle, palace, fort and gardens was an amazing day! The air was fresh and the sights were many. Alex knew so much about the history, so I learned so many interesting stories of the Free Masons. This was my favorite day in Lisbon.
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Discover544095
Jul 7, 2025
Great way to see three sites in one day, get in a nice hike, learn about Sintra, and not be stuck in traffic in a car/bu - Excellent way to see three sites in one day, with the added bonus of hiking less traveled areas, and learning a ton along the way.
Be forewarned, there is a lot of walking/hiking/hills/steps - totally doable for us but certainly more than we anticipated. Our tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and had lots of extra info since she grew up in Sintra.
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Tom_p
Jun 13, 2025
Perfect way to see all... - Perfect way to see all three sites in Sintra. Once you get there, you don’t get in a car until you are done. Walking on trails and through botanical gardens was great exercise and so enjoyable. Alex is a terrific guide!
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Dorinda_a
Nov 13, 2024
Amazing tour with history of sintra and monuments - I had an amazing time exploring Sintra and this tour is unique since it includes all the monuments I wanted to visit on the day. Alexandra is extraordinary in her wealth of knowledge in nature, botanics as well as history and culture of the area. As a Sintra local, she introduced the significance of Sintra not just in the appearance of mountain and monuments, I also learned so much regarding Portuguese history and culture! The hiking was the best way to avoid the busy traffic jam, however you do need to be prepared to walk through the day. You need to be mindful the walk up and down the Moorish fortress is not for the faint hearted since the stairs get steep at times! Spending time in nature really nourished my soul! Thank you so much Alexandra for creating this unique experience and I am so grateful she was able to fit me in on a different day when my original booking day was overbooked due to platform logistics. I learned so much regarding the fun historical facts! Will definitely recommend it to someone who loves hiking and is into history! It was one of the best tours I ever had!
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907traveler_2014
Oct 7, 2024
One of my favorite experiences in Portugal - This was one of my top adventures in Portugal! Alex was great! She’s one of those people that you can’t have a bad day around because she has such good energy. It felt like you were spending the day with a friend.
The only thing that could have made the day better was the weather. It started raining in the morning and it was foggy. This made it impossible to see some of the views. The rain did eventually stop. Alex did have a few umbrellas.
Total walking amount was 6-7 miles. I do think that estimated walking amount should be included in the “What To Expect” section. I didn’t think my body could physically walk that much up and downhill so it was secretly empowering to know that I could do that. We also had to move quickly to get to our reserved time slot at Quinta de Regaleira.
The directions do say to pack lunch. I strongly advise you bring a snack and water with you. You do have the ability to get a sandwich or light snack at the Moorish Castle.
The trails were absolutely beautiful! They looked like something out of a fairy tale movie. I always enjoy experiences that are a little off the beaten path.
P.S., she likes the Wonderful brand of pistachos that are sold in the U.S., so if you feel kind enough, grab her a bag :)
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Jessica_s
Aug 20, 2024
Be prepared to walk up many steps! - I did this experience with my sister and let me just say we were not disappointed. Alexandra was an amazing tour guide and so knowledgeable about the culture and places we visited. We expected a hike and that is what we got! The views are worth every step and I couldn’t imagine seeing these places any other way. We have a whole new appreciation for the inner meaning behind these ancient structures.
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Cynthia_w
Aug 9, 2024
excellent tour of Sintra but you need to be fit - The tour was a hike up and down the mountain in Sintra but the experience was unique and we saw so much and learned a lot about the history and the architecture of these important monuments in Sintra.
There is a lot of walking and it is strenuous but worthwhile
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Adventure358941
Jul 10, 2024
Lovely day at Sintra - Perfect day in Sintra with Aleksandra
Very nice , friendly and updated guide who knew all the details about the history for this region. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.
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August_n
Nov 23, 2025
Abruptly Cancelled Tour - We booked this tour with Viator months before, but was abruptly cancelled by its sub-contractor on the tour date. We expect that Viator would offer a substitute guide. But it was simply cancelled.
We understand it was an emergency that caused the cancellation, but it was something that we have planned months ago for this short trip.
We ended up doing the Sintra tours ourselves but with some challenges. We did enjoy it though.
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