Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends
Overview
Step into the heart of Sintra, Portugal – a UNESCO World Heritage site where history, nature, and mystery intertwine. This guided walking tour is perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking to experience the authentic charm of Sintra.
Follow a local expert through cobbled streets and hidden corners, uncovering stories and secrets only a true local can share. Visit landmarks such as the Moorish Fountain, Valenças Palace, and the National Palace of Sintra with its iconic twin chimneys. Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints overlooking fairy-tale palaces.
Taste Sintra’s traditional pastries – Queijadas and Travesseiros – and enjoy a flexible, personalized experience ideal for photography, history, and architecture lovers. Discover Sintra like a local, where romance, legends, and flavors meet for an unforgettable day.
What's Included
- Taste Sintra’s famous specialties, such as Queijadas and Travesseiros (consumption not included).
- Taste Ginjinha, Portugal’s iconic cherry liqueur (consumption not included).
- Guided walking tour through Sintra’s historic center and main landmarks.
- Expert local guide from Sintra
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Entrance ticket – National Palace of Sintra
- Entrance ticket – Quinta da Regaleira
Meeting Location
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda 6
2710-590 Sintra, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sintra (pass by)
Camara Municipal de Sintra
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queijadas da Sapa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moorish Fountain
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Sintra
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pelourinho de Sintra
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sintra National Palace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja de Sao Martinho
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa Piriquita
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lawrence Hotel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seteais
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all types of people – Families, couples, friends, or solo travelers.
- For groups of more than 20 people, an additional guide will be provided to ensure the best experience.
- A healthy walk with a light pace and as many stops as needed.
- This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be offered a new date or a full refund.
- Minimum number of participants: This experience requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, you may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Taste Sintra’s famous specialties, such as Queijadas and Travesseiros (consumption not included).
- Taste Ginjinha, Portugal’s iconic cherry liqueur (consumption not included).
- Guided walking tour through Sintra’s historic center and main landmarks.
- Expert local guide from Sintra.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Entrance ticket – National Palace of Sintra.
- Entrance ticket – Quinta da Regaleira.
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..
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 Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends 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
- Taste Sintra’s famous specialties, such as Queijadas and Travesseiros (consumption not included).
- Taste Ginjinha, Portugal’s iconic cherry liqueur (consumption not included).
- Guided walking tour through Sintra’s historic center and main landmarks.
- Expert local guide from Sintra
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Entrance ticket – National Palace of Sintra
- Entrance ticket – Quinta da Regaleira
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all types of people – Families, couples, friends, or solo travelers.
- For groups of more than 20 people, an additional guide will be provided to ensure the best experience.
- A healthy walk with a light pace and as many stops as needed.
- This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you will be offered a new date or a full refund.
- Minimum number of participants: This experience requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, you may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
