About This Tour

Not everyone wants to spend the day on a tour. Some people just want to get a feel for Sintra so they can understand what they are seeing and why Sintra is so different from the rest of Portugal and how all the old buildings, forests and history fit together. This tour was made for people like that. Over one and a half to two hours the guide takes you on Sintras main route stopping near the famous buildings and viewpoints that make Sintra look so special. The guide tells you the story behind the palaces, castles and big houses that made Sintra what it is today from the time the Moors were in the mountains to the time when people started building in a romantic style. You do not have to rush from one stop to the next this tour is meant to be an easy way to see Sintra. You have time to take pictures ask the guide questions. Just enjoy the mountains and forests around the old buildings. This tour is not a history lesson or a full day trip. It is like seeing Sintra with someone who knows it really well and can show you how the landscape, the buildings and the stories all fit together in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. This tour is great for people who are visiting Sintra for the time people who do not have a lot of time people who want to learn about the history of Sintra before they go exploring on their own and people who want a tour that is not too rushed or stressful. * Time visitors to Sintra will like this tour * Travelers who are short on time will like this tour * People who want to know more about the history of Sintra before they explore on their own will like this tour * Visitors who prefer a more relaxed tour will like this tour By the time the tour is over most people have a much better understanding of Sintra they know what the old buildings are and why they are important and how Sintra became such a unique and special place, in Portugal.