On this walking tour, discover Hans Christian Andersen's memories of Sintra. You'll also become better acquainted with the Village and its surroundings - not only as they are in the present, but also through the eyes and words of an historian.
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
- Starting time 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Discover the places where Hans Christian Andersen once walked
- Learn which aspects of Sintra have changed over the years from an historian
- Hear about the beliefs and tales people in Sintra shared when Andersen visited
- Find out what life in society was like back then
- Images of Sintra in the past will be shown
- Historian guide
- Interior of monuments are not visited
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
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Prepare for the activity
Facing the main façade of the Sintra National Palace (the one with the two big conical white chimneys), you see, in front of the arches and the fountain, a large staircase; to your left you'll see a smaller staircase. Your Historian will be at the smaller staircase waiting for you (you can recognize him by the bearded face in the logo); Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Appointments must be made up until 72 hours prior to the desired date
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This tour is not recommended for people with cardiac conditions
- Since it is in the mountains you will find ups and downs (in regular terrain) on the route
