The Other Side of Sintra - Forgotten Woods
Overview
If you want to experience Sintra without the crowds and clichés, this tour is for you. We’ll take you to places that most visitors miss.
This tour takes you through spaces history nearly left behind: the weathered simplicity of the Convent of the Capuchos, carved into the forest with Franciscan humility; the forgotten sentinel of Penedo, a traditional village seemingly suspended in time; the harsh beauty of Azenhas do Mar, a charming old fishing village; and the lush opulence of Monserrate, where nature was molded to reflect romantic ideals.
These spaces were overlooked throughout history, but together they reveal a deeper, more authentic Sintra, where silence meets spectacle, and simplicity contrasts with grandeur.
Made for those who want to slow down, this tour avoids the tourist traps, and shows a more real Sintra: a place full of contrast, history, and calm.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets to monuments referred
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address.Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
What To Expect
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Sintra Mountains
Admission Ticket Free
Convento dos Capuchos
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Azenhas do Mar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sintra Municipality
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not advised for persons with reduced mobility
- Medium walking required
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6999P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance tickets to monuments referred.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Other Side of Sintra - Forgotten Woods is as follows:
- Not advised for persons with reduced mobility
- Medium walking required
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Other Side of Sintra – Forgotten Woods will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets to monuments referred
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not advised for persons with reduced mobility
- Medium walking required
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
