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Sintra & INSIDE Quinta da Regaleira (The famous well) - Wandering Free tour

Duration: 2h and 45min
Languages: English
Guru: Nir
Registered on July 12, 2023

A partner. A father. A teacher. A traveller. A passionate drummer. A certified tour guide. Throughout my journey I have been a wonder wanderer - Traveling with the curiosity to discover places, understand their culture and make friends along the way. I always prefer doing it by foot as the rhythm and lack of barriers let all our senses experience the moment. Let's do it together.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

A tour of Sintra and Inside Quinta de Regaleira - The palace with the famous well (Which is not a well at all).

Wander around Sintra, a fairy tail town dotted with palaces, castles, fountains and spectacular landscapes, set against the evergreen most western mountain range of Europe.

Discover diverse human heritage (ancient and contemporary), and get to know Sintra's stories: Early settlements, tales of conquests, royal presence, aristocratic vanity, romantic artists and local traditions.

  • Meet outside Sintra's train station.
  • Reveal Portuguese heritage elements in the Manueline architecture style of the city hall.
  • Walk along the promenade under the magnificent plane trees.
  • View the Moorish castle and hear their story by the Moorish fountain. (The Moors, not the Moops... 😉)
  • Wander the cobbled alleys of the historical centre and taste local pastries.
  • Get to know the royal family by the national palace of Sintra. 
  • Reveal the underground secrets of Quinta da Regaleira's mystical grottoes and the story behind it. (The second half of the tour is there.)
  • The tour ends at  Quinta da Regaleira - a 10 min walk from the historic centre, where there are many lunch options.
  • Get recommendations and tips for your time in Sintra. 


Due to new entry regulations to Quinta da Regaleira, it is now required to buy tickets in advance for a specific time slot.
In order to avoid any inconvenience of arriving and not being able to enter, please PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE DATE OF YOUR TOUR at 17:00.

This is the link to get the tickets:
https://regaleira.byblueticket.pt/Evento?IdEvento=12190 


Join me to learn about local traditions in a broader perspective and to follow in the freemasons' footsteps of a secret initiation ceremony.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda n.º 25/25A, 2...
    Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda n.º 25/25A, 2710-590 Sintra, Portugal
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    I will be wearing a RED cap, waiting by the entrance to Sintra's youth hostel. Use the exit at the end of the train station, cross the narrow road and you will see me.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Pousada de Jovens de Sintra

    Meeting point - In front of Sintra's train station exit.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Municipal Chamber of Sintra
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Centro histórico
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Sintra National Palace
  • 5
    Entrance not included
    Quinta da Regaleira

    Guided tour inside (and under....) the Quinta

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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