Romance & Magic in Sintra: A Journey Through Art & Architecture
Description
Hey, seekers of history, art, and mysticism! Join me, Carolina, your local, interpretive guide, for a journey through the romantic splendor of Sintra—where fairy-tale palaces, stunning architecture, and legends steeped in mystery await. -I am an educated interpretive guide which means I transform ordinary sightseeing into meaningful cultural connections that help you truly understand Portugal's unique character and soul. With my tours you can expect: Lisbon or area pickup/dropoff, A/C minivan comfort, fun local expertise, private tours (max 4 adults + 2 kids), customized changes for you, plenty of time to explore & photograph! Turismo de Portugal RNAAT Nº 1137
Tour Options
Itinerary
After the pick up we´ll head to Sintra (Unesco World Heritage site since 1995). In the village we will have the pleasure to see the Moorish Castle and the romantic influences present in some of the buildings. Will also have the chance to taste tradicional sweets, such as Travesseiro and Queijada.
Along the path we will see the marvellous landscape of Sintra Surrounding areas.
Called by some “the end of the world", bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and considered the westernmost point of Continental Europe.
Surfing point, you will be able to see a protected area with sand dunes and the beautiful shades of blue in the ocean.
Time for lunch break. Cascais is a fishing village considered one of the most beautifull bays in the world. In the village we can see, beautifull gardens and architecture.
Allow yourself to be absorbeb by an lush and enchanting fairytale setting surronded by the msiticism of the Montain of the Moon- Sintra Mountain.
This 19th- Century palace is one of the greatest expresions of romanticism in Portugal. it's a truly enigmatic and mystical place worthy of a fairytale!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
When making a reservation, travelers should send us an email with the name of the hotel and the address so that the pick up can be carried out efficiently
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
The private tour was an absolute first for me, and I do not want to miss it again! But only with Carolina. She is very connected to nature, and her love for Portugal and Setúbal is something she shares with you, and you can truly feel it. We took a tour to Sintra and Pena Palace, incredibly beautiful and unforgettable! Many moments will remain in my memory, such as the delicious apple pie on the way to the ocean. I particularly enjoyed the interesting facts and details from the history of Pena Palace. The whole tour was the highlight of my trip. I would wholeheartedly recommend Carolina Tours!
Lovely day with a kind, energetic and knowledge host. Carolina loves to share the history and culture of the area as well as information about the flora and fauna.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I’m truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed this special day in Sintra. It’s always a joy to share the history, culture, and the unique natural beauty of this region. I hope our paths cross again on your next visit to Portugal — it would be a pleasure to welcome you back.
We just got back from a fabulous day with Carolina in Sintra. She was so friendly from the moment we met her and was such a knowledgeable guide. You can tell that she loves what she does and enjoys being with people. By the end of the day I felt like we were old friends. This tour was perfect. It wasn’t the same as what all the other companies were doing, which is why I picked her. We weren’t disappointed. It was advertised as a shared small group tour but we were the only ones on the tour with her so we had her full attention. I would definitely recommend her to others. Thank you Carolina for making our day!
Thank you so much!!! hope to see you again!!
Carolina Inês of Carolina Tours is an extraordinary guide – she is warm, articulate, and extremely knowledgeable about Portugal’s social and political history, flora, fauna, food, wine, port, and demographics. In excellent English, Carolina excitedly shares her love for Portugal and all it has to offer. She took me with my husband on a tour of Sintra, its environs, and several surrounding coastal areas, including Cascais and gorgeous, less-travelled Azenhas do Mar and Praia da Ursa. Carolina is an excellent driver with a meticulous van whose charges are reasonable. We had a glorious day filled with information, beauty and laughter that exceeded all our expectations. You can’t find a better guide than Carolina.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to meet such kind and wonderful heart people! I really hope to see you again!! Huge hug!!
We are very grateful to have Carolina with us on our tour to Sintra. She is very kind, attentive and knowledgeable. She instantly replied our messages days before the tour, she is punctual and into details by taking care of everyone. I am deeply amazed by her knowledge on Portugal history and about the nature. She can handfully talk about different names of the trees on the way, she shares a lot interesting information with us about vegetations. She is very artistic and romantic that she can easily share impressive side stories about the scenic spots and history of the place. She introduced us about different architectural styles from different historic periods and the tour is a fun and innovative lesson to us. We enjoyed listening to her sharing :) Thoughout the visit, she makes sure everyone is on track and can follow the pace, she checks on everyone from time to time. The one day trip is very fruitful. From the old village Sintra, to Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais and Pena Palace... More than words can describe how grateful we are ❤️ Another fun fact observed is that, we can see Carolina is really kind and sincere, she greets her friends and colleagues on the way, she has friends around. This shows that she has a very wholehearted nature and this nice nature leads her a long way up till here :) We wish the company a bright business future and let's meet again soon!! For those hesitating join or not, please go for it, you won't regret as you will have the best guide with you!!! Love from Hong Kong family Fontana, Trevi, Winnie, Tony Aug 2024
it was an amazing day! we laughed a lot! Super funny day!! From the bottom of my heart a big hug to all of you! Thank you!
We are very grateful to have Carolina with us on our tour to Sintra. She is very kind, attentive and knowledgeable. She instantly replied our messages days before the tour, she is punctual and into details by taking care of everyone. I am deeply amazed by her knowledge on Portugal history and about the nature. She can handfully talk about different names of the trees on the way, she shares a lot interesting information with us about vegetations. She is very artistic and romantic that she can easily share impressive side stories about the scenic spots and history of the place. She introduced us about different architectural styles from different historic periods and the tour is a fun and innovative lesson to us We enjoyed listening to her sharing :) Thoughout the visit, she makes sure everyone is on track and can follow the pace, she checks on everyone from time to time. The one day trip is very fruitful From the old village Sintra, to Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais and Pena Palace... More than words can describe how grateful we are ❤️ Another fun fact observed is that, we can see Carolina is really kind and sincere, she greets her friends and colleagues on the way, she has friends around. This shows that she has a very wholehearted nature and this nice nature leads her a long way up till here :) We wish the company a bright business future and let's meet again soon!! For those hesitating join or not, please go for it, you won't regret as you will have the best guide with you!!! Love from Hong Kong family Fontana, Trevi, Winnie, Tony Aug 2024
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