Explore Mystical Regaleira and taste Sintra´s delicacies
Sintra, Portugalby Tours Bernardo
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Overview
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.
What's included
- A delicious cod pastry to finish off the tour and a drink.
- Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira
- A coffee and a traditional pastry to start the tour.
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
15 min
Our meeting point is the traditional pastry shop called Queijadas da Sapa. Here we can quickly get to know each other and explain the tour as you enjoy one of their traditional pastries and a beverage.
- 2
Centro Historico de Sintra
30 min
You will then head to the historical centre of Sintra where the National Palace of Sintra is located. There you can enjoy the views of the hills and the castle surrounding the town. We will then explore the centre as we head to the next point.
- 3
Stop 3
30 min
Visit this palace and its surroundings whilst enjoying the views of the surrounding palaces and even the ocean.
- 4
Quinta da Regaleira
1.5 hours
Visit this unique mystical palace by walking down the majestic inititation well into the caves as well as exploring the gardens and the palace itself and other hidden pearls....
- 5
Stop 5
30 min
To finish off the tour we will head back to the historical centre and enjoy some cod delicacies and a beverage.
Meeting and pickup
Approximately a 3 minute walk from the Sintra train station located next to the town hall. On Mondays Sapa is closed, but it remains the meeting point. We will offer you a coffee and pastry at another spot.
End point
We will finish the tour in the historical town centre of Sintra so you can have time to eat or explore further after getting to know the town and its surroundings.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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