Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Sintra the "Mount of the Moon", is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO classified it as a World Heritage Site.
This tour consists of a TukTuk trip on the classic "Piaggio Ape Calessino 200" through the mountain with stops at the best viewpoints and this way you will have the opportunity to contemplate the most enigmatic palaces and castles of Portugal.
The tour begins by always passing through the historic center of Sintra towards the mountain where you will have the opportunity to see the following monuments such as the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Biester Palace, Castle of the Mouros and Palace of Pena.
Crossing the mountain in a route of ancient roads, at each curve we find a story to tell.
"At the end of the tour we can end in a palace of your choice" with also recommendations, what to do in Sintra during your stay, including restaurants and places to relax and breathe Sintra.

What's Included

Private transportation
Insurance DE liability and accidental damage
Local Tourist Guide and Driver
Stop at the Fountain DE Sintra
Collect and deliver NO DE meeting place or accommodation (in the selected option)
Children under 7 years old are not allowed
Monument tickets are not included
Guided visit to the interior of the monuments

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your hotel, Airbnb or local accommodation is in Sintra the pick-up is free, send a message such as the name or address of the place if you don't find it in the list.

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Meeting point

If you come DE train is just leave at the last terminal DE Sintra, walk down the street in the direction of the historic center (4 minutes walk). You will find alongside the bakery "Queija DA's da Sapa" the tuk tuks with our logo "West Route Tours"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Sintra National Palace

    This tour begins at the meeting point, thus continuing to the mountain, where we will pass through the best viewpoints. We will stop at a viewpoint from where we will have the view of the National Palace of Sintra, also known as the Royal Palace of Sintra, is one of the most important and well preserved medieval palaces in Portugal where you will have the explanation of its history.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Quinta da Regaleira

    Next we will stop at Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most mysterious and fascinating places of Sintra of the 19th century. As we approach, the landscape transforms with dense vegetation and the winding paths lead us to this true fairy tale. The farmhouse, with its enchanted gardens, fountains and enigmatic architectural elements, is a maze of stories and symbolism that transports us into a world of mystery and beauty. We will talk about the history of the monument, is to enjoy these fantastic views.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Next we will stop at the Biester Palace, built in the 19th century, the palace has a unique beauty, surrounded by beautiful gardens and an atmosphere of mystery and charm. The building is famous for its connection to the world of cinema, having been one of the locations of the film The Ninth Door (1999)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Castelo dos Mouros

    Next we will make a stop at the viewpoint for the Castle of the Moors Isolated there in the high, one of the peaks of the Sintra mountain, the Castle is a fortification of the eighth century, the time of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. We will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Next we will stop at a viewpoint with the view of the Palacio da Pena a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The colorful tones of the palace, the highest exponent of Romance in Portugal and eternal work of D. Fernando II, King-Artist, open doors to the imagination of all who arrive there. There we will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not possible to transport children under 7 years old
  • attention: if you are more than 3 people the group will be split in different tuktuks, because we only have small tuktuks. however, we will be always together
Supplied by West Route Tours

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