Top Sintra Half-day Tours - page 4

The best way to see all the monuments in Sintra. Sintra is classified as a World Heritage Site, a true treasure for its natural wealth, monuments and inexplicable magic. This tour focuses on the most emblematic places and all the singularities that make this a unique landscape. This experience with a local guide will be a blessing, with the scenery changing as we travel along the mountain road. We will pass by the Castelo dos Mouros, Palácio da Pena, Palácio Biester, Palácio Nacional de Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio de Monserrate and you can choose to visit. From lush gardens, lakes, caves and mystical constructions that hide alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucians. Unmissable.

We begin this walking tour at one of the oldest pastry shops in Sintra, Sapa. You will be able to try the famous "queijada" pastry from there and a coffee whilst enjoying the views of the town and the National Palace. Then you will walk towards the historical centre, where on the way you will see some interesting monuments such as the Mourish Castle. In the historical centre you will have time to browse around as we head to Villa Sassetti, a less known palace in Sintra. As we explore the area you, if the weather allows it, you will be able to enjoy some great views from up there where you can see the Atlantic Ocean. Afterwards we will head to the mystical Quinta da Regaleira and explore the grounds such as walking down the initiation well into the underground caves and its beautiful palace. Finally, after visiting Quinta da Regaleira you will head back to the historical centre where you will have a special cod treat and a drink to finish off the tour.