Skip to content
Tripsora

Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends

4.7(157)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 157 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Ó turista! Tours and trips
Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends

About this activity

Step into the heart of Sintra, Portugal – a UNESCO World Heritage site where history, nature, and mystery intertwine. This guided walking tour is perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking to experience the authentic charm of Sintra.

Follow a local expert through cobbled streets and hidden corners, uncovering stories and secrets only a true local can share. Visit landmarks such as the Moorish Fountain, Valenças Palace, and the National Palace of Sintra with its iconic twin chimneys. Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints overlooking fairy-tale palaces.

Taste Sintra’s traditional pastries – Queijadas and Travesseiros – and enjoy a flexible, personalized experience ideal for photography, history, and architecture lovers. Discover Sintra like a local, where romance, legends, and flavors meet for an unforgettable day.

What's included

  • ✓Taste Sintra’s famous specialties, such as Queijadas and Travesseiros (consumption not included).
  • ✓Expert local guide from Sintra
  • ✓Taste Ginjinha, Portugal’s iconic cherry liqueur (consumption not included).
  • ✓Guided walking tour through Sintra’s historic center and main landmarks.

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Snacks
  • ✕Entrance ticket – National Palace of Sintra
  • ✕Entrance ticket – Quinta da Regaleira

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting Point – Café Saudade (located less than 25 meters from the train station). For better communication, please use WhatsApp on the provided contact number for tour coordination and meeting point details.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for all types of people – Families, couples, friends, or solo travelers.
  • For groups of more than 20 people, an additional guide will be provided to ensure the best experience.
  • A healthy walk with a light pace and as many stops as needed.
  • This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be offered a new date or a full refund.
  • Minimum number of participants: This experience requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, you may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Sintra

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Get ready for a day that will follow the steps of our monarchs in Sintra, we will visit some of their most beautiful palaces and you will have the true feeling of what was like living in Sintra back in the 19th century. With this day you can admire the power of nature while walking on the a world protected by UNESCO site, explore the romanticism of Sintra, visit the best gardens in Europe join us…

5.0(775)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 775 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £102.42 per person

Private Sintra Coast & Palaces Tour from Lisbon by Vintage Jeep

As locals of Sintra, we’ve designed this tour to offer an authentic experience beyond the typical tourist route. Our guides are Sintra residents with backgrounds in archaeology, history, hospitality, and tourism, sharing stories and hidden corners that most visitors never discover. The experience is divided into three themes: Culture & Heritage, with viewpoints and explanations of landmarks such…

5.0(425)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 425 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £59.55 per person

Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes

Sintra has a lot of unique attractions, akin to a wonderland, which can be overwhelming for first-timers or those unfamiliar with this fairy-tale village. That's why we make it simple – this is the best way to visit Sintra. Hope on our Wonder Jeep, a classic 4x4 UMM, and and prepare for this amazing adventure! Get to see all the main sights and “must-see” locations plus lots of non-touristic stop…

5.0(415)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 415 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £55.29 per person