"Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk
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"Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk is a 5-hour experience in Sintra, Portugal, from $65 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $65 per person
+ 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
What you get
- Historian
- Ticket to Sintra's Castle
About this experience
+ 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
Included
- Historian
- Ticket to Sintra's Castle
Not included
- Bottled water
What you'll see and do
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.
60 minutes here
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.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Centro Historico de Sintra
The walk (about 7 kilometers, in about 5 hours, in regular and irregular terrain) will end at the Historic Center.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sintra
The meeting point will be at the entrance of a public garden. In the tiles on the left side of the gate you will read "Parque da Liberdade" and on the right side other tiles with "Patrimony of the Municipality of Sintra". Miguel Boim will be one of those tile plates.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting point will be at the entrance of a public garden. In the tiles on the left side of the gate you will read "Parque da Liberdade" and on the right side other tiles with "Patrimony of the Municipality of Sintra". Miguel Boim will be one of those tile plates.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MIGUEL BOIM ESTEVES MARQUES
Know before you go
- 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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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 14+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $65 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
"Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sintra.
How much does "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sintra usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sintra is not rushed.
Is "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sintra, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 14. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sintra can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sintra and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does "Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sintra within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sintra?
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On Outty we rank every Sintra experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira, Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep, Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sintra?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sintra?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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