Sintra, Apparitions and Stories From the Mountains - Private Night Walk
Overview
+ Be amazed by the unusual stories from Sintra's History through the words of its foremost researcher and storyteller
+ Admire the night landscapes from Sintra Mountains
+ Discover why Sintra Mountains have a unique mysticism nowadays, as well as in the past
+ Feel Sintra in the silence of the night
+ Be accompanied by the sensibility, the eyes and the words of Miguel Boim, writer and Historian, author of "Sintra Lendária" (on its 2nd edition) - lectures and speeches on Sintra's history to more than 12K people (as to 2018 data)
+ You may feel at will to ask any question you may have related to Sintra's History and Heritage.
What's Included
- You'll be provided with a safety vest so you can be safe and visible when on the road
- Historian
- Stopping at specific points, where you'll hear unusual tales and facts from Sintra's History
- Bottled water
- Inside access to the monuments is not part of the programme
Meeting Location
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia
2710-616 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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Centro Historico de Sintra
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sintra Mountains
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Centro Historico de Sintra
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 6 kilometres in around 3 and a half hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
- The terrain is a regular one (oftentimes through dark roads).
- 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.
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).
- You'll be provided with a safety vest so you can be safe and visible when on the road.
- Historian.
- Stopping at specific points, where you'll hear unusual tales and facts from Sintra's History.
- Bottled water.
- Inside access to the monuments is not part of the programme.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. 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 Sintra, Apparitions and Stories From the Mountains - Private Night Walk is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sintra, Apparitions and Stories From the Mountains – Private Night Walk 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
- You'll be provided with a safety vest so you can be safe and visible when on the road
- Historian
- Stopping at specific points, where you'll hear unusual tales and facts from Sintra's History
- Bottled water
- Inside access to the monuments is not part of the programme
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 6 kilometres in around 3 and a half hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
- The terrain is a regular one (oftentimes through dark roads).
- 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.
