Explore the romantic history of Sintra as you retrace the steps of long-lost lovers with an expert, local historian. Hear the tales of Sintra and the love stories engraved in the memories of the village and the green of the mountains.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover an alternative side to Sintra and hear about its romantic history
- Explore the hills and woodlands that surround Sintra's castles
- Learn from an experienced local historian
Full description
The tour begins in the Historic Center of Sintra where you meet your expert guide for the day, a local historian. Listen to an insightful introduction about the region and a selection of romantic stories set here.
With your guide, go off-the-beaten-track into a quieter part of the area. Climb the hills and wander through the woodlands as you discover romantic meeting-spots from the 18th and 19th centuries, documented through historic literature and personal memoirs.
Along the way, stop at a number of view points to admire the stunning surrounding landscapes and marvel at the nearby monuments including Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Sintra National Palace. On the return part of the route, visit, from the outside, a number of houses and villas that reflect Sintra’s Romanticism era and hear the tales of the people who once lived here.
Includes
- You'll be provided with a safety vest so you can be safe and visible when on the road
- Inside access to the monuments
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the entrance of a public garden. In the tiles of the left side of the gate you will read "Parque da Liberdade" and on the right side other tiles with "Patrimonio da Câmara Municipal de Sintra". Miguel Boim will be by one of those tile plates.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Appointments must be made at least 72h prior to the desired date, in accordance to the Natural Park's legislation and mandatory reporting to authorities
- This walk is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This walk is not recommended for people with cardiac conditions
- Since it is in the mountains you will find ups and downs in the route
