Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(47)
Tiago Costa was a fantastic guide! Very talkative and have very interesting facts and information about the different palaces and castles in a clear manner. Also took very good photos for me and my mum and a took a cute Polaroid photo of us. He was very pleasant and polite. This is a good tour if you wanted an overview of all the sites and to go see the monuments (with entry tickets) that spark your interest the most next day or later in the day as we did. Tiago kindly drove us to the old town afterwards, but did offer to drop us at the top of pena palace to see the gardens. Very flexible guide.
This is the perfect tour if you have a short period of time and yet want to know about Sintra and wish to see the major attractions and take beautiful photos without the long walks. Tiago and Svenja were fun and had the right amount of information to keep both the adults and kids interested! Thank you for a wonderful tour!
Excellent knowledge with beautiful views. Well worth the money. Highly recommend. Oriented us to the city and helped us enjoy the rest of our stay. Great restaurant recommendations! Thank you Tiago and Carol!!!
Tiago gave us a relaxed and interesting tour. It felt very personal to his home of Sintra and we enjoyed it very much.
Good way to externally see the sites to the gates of the Pena Palace with stops to take in some great views and take pictures. Tiago our guide was informative and on hand to take pictures.
A lovely experience. We went with our two puppies, and Tiago made the visit much easier for us. It's worth it to go by tuk-tuk. Sintra is beautiful, and with Tiago, it felt like we had known him forever. 100% recommendable
Tiajo was an extremely friendly young man with passion for his work. He is driven in his story, answers questions and has an eye for our needs. He moves smoothly in traffic and takes no risks. This made us feel good. The duration of the tour is perfect. The highlights are highlighted. I would recommend this tour and driver to anyone!
Tiago introduced us to the three sites, with plenty of commentary. Very nice, good knowledge of history, excellent guide. Thank you for the water from the fountain. Joel Christiane P.S.: If you pass by 10 Volta do Duche, a very small but excellent pastry shop!
I can’t say enough good things about the private tuk tuk tour! Tiago was great! I highly recommend using their service! He was prompt, very friendly and was excellent at explaining all the places we visited. He is from Sintra and knows his stuff! 5 stars!
Thoroughly enjoyed this tuk tuk tour with Tiago. He grew up and still lives in the area so his knowledge of everything he took us to is fantastic. He is personable and friendly and made sure we got the best out of the trip. We learnt and have remembered so much of what he told us which I am sure is because of his superb story telling skills. His driving around the tricky roads was brilliant and we always seemed to get the best viewing spot! Can't recommend this trip enough you won't regret it.
