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Sintra Heritage Hike

SINTRA’S HIDDEN SECRETS

Book Guided
Daily Distance

12 km | 6 km

Daily Elevation Gain

+ 400 m | + 300 m

Sintra Heritage Hike

The greatest shapes of Sintra!

Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have enchanted visitors for centuries. The notable buildings will surprise you. Castles, palaces and romantic gardens dot the landscape. This place inspired poets and writers, such as Lord Byron, who fell in love with Sintra and lived there for some time. Hike with amazing sceneries to the incredible Moorish Castle dating back to the 8th century and visit the marvellous Pena Palace at the top of the mountain, a highlight of the region. The hike will go through the dense forest and the exotic natural environment, discovering the best trails and places of this mystical region.

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TOUR CONDITIONS
  • Bookings

    Book at least 2 days in advance
    Acceptance of the reservation is dependent on the availability

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Tour Information

  • Tour Grade

  • Distance

    12 km | 6 km

  • Elevation Gain

    + 400 m | + 300 m

  • Profile

    Hilly

  • Route

    Village streets and hiking trails

  • Start

    Meeting at Sintra Train Station
    Hike starts in Sintra Center

  • Finish

    Hike ends in Sintra Center
    Departure from Sintra Train Station

  • Duration

    From 09:00 to 17:00 (estimate)
    Optional stop for picnic or lunch
    Ask us for other departure times and meeting points

  • Included

    Guided Hiking Tour
    Liability Insurance
    Personal Accidents Insurance

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Prices

  • Prices (per person)
  • Guided Tour
  • Delicious Picninc
  • Visit the Pena Gardens + Moorish Castle
  • Visit the Pena Palace (Not recommended: waiting time + visit 3-4h) + Moorish Castle
  • Visit Quinta da Regaleira + Moorish Castle
  • 1 pax
  • 260 €
  • + 24 €
  • + 23 €

  • + 33 €



  • + 28 €


  • 2 pax
  • 130 €
  • + 24 €
  • + 23 €

  • + 33 €



  • + 28 €

  • 3 to 5 pax
  • 100 €
  • + 24 €
  • + 23 €

  • + 33 €



  • + 28 €

  • 6 pax or more
  • 85 €
  • + 24 €
  • + 23 €

  • + 33 €



  • + 28 €

Optional＋
Delicious Pic Nic (price per person)+ 24 EUR
Visit the Pena Gardens + Moorish Castle (price per person)+ 24 EUR
Visit the Pena Palace + Pena Gardens (Not recommended - waiting time + visit 3-4h) + Moorish Castle (price per person)+ 35 EUR
Visit Quinta da Regaleira + Moorish Castle (price per person)+ 35 EUR
Pick-up or Drop-off Transfer from/to Lisbon (each way/ 1-3 pax)+ 40 EUR

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Welcome to Sintra!
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Welcome to Sintra!

The hike will begin at the Sintra National Palace, which is the best-kept palace from the middle ages, and you’ll imerse yourself in the forest as you go up and down this historical trails. Eleven kilometers of wonderful and fascinating places await you!

Moorish Castle
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Moorish Castle

The Moorish Castle was built in the 10th century after the Muslim conquest of the Iberic peninsula. Its current arrangement is a consequence of various modifications made across the centuries. Admire the astonishing scenery around the castle, which includes the Sintra village, the Pena Palace and the luxuriant Sintra Mountains with the Atlantic Ocean in the backdrop.

Pena Palace
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Pena Palace

The Pena Palace stands on the second highest peak of the Sintra Mountains and was built by Ferdinand II, king from 1837 to 1853, as a summer residence for the Portuguese royal family. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance influences, making it the epitome of 19th-century Romanticism. Surrounding the palace is an extensive lush garden with more than 500 plant species from all over the world and an incredible labyrinthic system of paths.

Sintra Village
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Sintra Village

The Sintra Village and its cultural landscape was denominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. There you will find evidence of most eras of Portuguese history. The Romanticist architecture, the humid climate and the lush vegetation give Sintra a mystical feeling, making it the scene for many literary works.

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