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- English
+ Discover Sintra in a different way, from the Historic Center to the green of the Forest
+ Meet Sintra's History through the most intimate memories from the distant past
+ Be accompanied by the sensibility, the eyes and the words of Miguel Boim, writer and Historian, author of "Sintra Legendary" (on its 2nd edition) - lectures and speeches on Sintra's history to more than 12K people (as to 2018 data)
+ You may feel like you have related to Sintra's History and Heritage.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point will be at the entrance of a public garden. In the tiles on the left side of the gate you will read "Parque da Liberdade" and on the right side other tiles with "Patrimony of the Municipality of Sintra". Miguel Boim will be one of those tile plates.
Itinerary
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1Centro Historico de Sintra
In the Historic Center (being a day walk, you will, inevitably, see numerous people in the beginning) you will meet Sintra's foremost history researcher, Miguel Boim, who will tell you how the hills, valleys and the Royal Palace were in the past Additionally, some life stories from the past will be told, with the romantic theme associated, that will certainly touch your heart.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Sintra Mountains
After learning some accounts of interest about the subject, we will enter into a more quiet area, climbing the hills and broaching romantic habits from the 18th and 19th centuries that can be found in past documents, as well as personal written memories. The terrain will be irregular in some parts, but nothing to person with no impairment can not handle. The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon. In some of the valleys there will be more stops for you to enjoy the landscape, having in view some important monuments in the distance (Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace and others) as well as the Atlantic Ocean in the distance). In the way back (it is a circular route) and before arriving at the Historic Center you will see - from the outside - houses and villas eleven important in the Romanticism era in Sintra. Upon your return to the Historic Center you will have the opportunity to visit it in the evening and, therefore, more calmly than during the day among the crowd.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Centro Historico de Sintra
The walk (about 6 kilometers, in about 4 hours, in regular and irregular terrain) will end at the Historic Center.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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 kilometers in about 4 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
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Additional info
- 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 kilometers in about 4 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
- Regular and irregular terrain.
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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