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"Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk

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A sculpted stone recalling the presence of the Knights Templar in Sintra.
Sintra's Castle up in the hill.
One of the passages to the Castle.
A gargoyle that protected medieval people against the evil.
Facing a green valley, the wall of the Castle.

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Overview

+ Experience Sintra in a different way, looking beyond what things are today
+ Feel Sintra's History through the old medieval chronicles and documents
+ Be accompanied by the sensibility, the eyes and the words of Miguel Boim, writer and Historian, author of "Sintra Legendary" (on its 2nd edition) - lectures and speeches on Sintra's history to more than 12K people (as to 2018 data)
+ You may feel like you have related to Sintra's History and Heritage.

What's Included

  • Historian
  • Ticket to Sintra's Castle
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Volta do Duche
2710-631 Sintra, Portugal

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Centro Historico de Sintra

In the Historic Center (being a day walk, you will, inevitably, see numerous people in the beginning) you'll meet Sintra's foremost history researcher, Miguel Boim, who will tell you how Sintra's Castle, the hills, the valleys and the Royal Palace were in the past.In the last centuries several such tried - among the folk - to explain the origin of how some medieval names have come to be like they are. The true origins are found far behind in time, with some still being untraceable today, while others are just in front of our comprehension. The difference between the tales and the true History is also going to be made by Miguel Boim, although some of the true History (or anotations of the distant past) can seem fictional today.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Castelo dos Mouros

After learning some accounts of interest about the theme, we'll enter a more quiet area, while slowly climbing the hills.On our way to the Castle, we will find Sintra legends and such that it intends to revive the medieval past of what is historically known as "Reconquest" ("Reconquest"). You will learn more about it, since it is essential to feel the true spirit of the arabic fortress that existed here, as well as understand why we see this stone fortification today. And which flags were flown by last, in the Castle? You are probably going to feel surprised.From the top, from one of the watchpoints of the Kingdom, we will see - through the information that Miguel Boim will transmit you, based on the study of the old portuguese and medieval chronicles -, well-known knights of Portuguese History in the fields around the Mountains.Monks living in a dishonest manner, barbers forced to take arms and also neighbors with cunning plans; walking under the carpet made of treetops of Sintra - and still feeling the snorting of the horses - you will know the "Legends and Medieval Stories of Sintra".The terrain will be irregular in some parts, but nothing to person with no impairment can not handle. The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon.In some parts there will be more stops for you to enjoy the landscape, having in view some important monuments in the distance (the Castle, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace and others) as well as the Atlantic Ocean also in the distance).In the way back (it is a circular route) and before arriving at the Historic Center you will see the sights that will take your eyes not only in the distance but also in the past in which all that surround us was different. Upon your return to the Historic Center you will have the opportunity to visit it in the evening and, therefore, more calmly than during the day among the crowd.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Centro Historico de Sintra (Pass By)

The walk (about 7 kilometers, in about 5 hours, in regular and irregular terrain) will end at the Historic Center.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • The walk has about 7 kilometers in around 5 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
  • Regular and irregular terrain.
  • The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the “Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories” – Private Day Walk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the “Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories” – Private Day Walk?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Historian.
  • Ticket to Sintra's Castle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Bottled water.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 14..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Historian
  • Ticket to Sintra's Castle
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Booking needed until 72 hours before the desired date (this activity happens inside a natural park and there are legal procedures involving the authorities that are needed).
  • The walk has about 7 kilometers in around 5 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
  • Regular and irregular terrain.
  • The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon.
  • This walk will occur under almost all weather conditions (being the exception the ones that may imply any risks for the participants or warnings from the Civil Protection) so please have the proper clothing and footwear.
  • In the case of city council events, festivals, constructions, others, route may be altered so that participants are not afflicted and still enjoy this different form of knowing Sintra.
  • Smoking not allowed.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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