€72.5 hours
Sintra: a self-guided walking tour of the palaces, Moorish castle and Pena, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM
Filippo Anzivino- Audio
- Quizzes
- Multiplayer
- Free eSIM
Sintra, made for wandering
Explore Sintra on foot through 1 self-guided tour and 9 local places. Start when you want, pause when you need, and take the city at your own pace.
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Sintra, one story at a time
Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Sintra at your own pace.
Filippo AnzivinoPlaces worth knowing
Landmarks and hidden corners in Sintra
Find Sintra’s landmarks on the map, then open the stories behind them.
LandmarksTour routes
Landmark 01
Câmara Municipal de Sintra: the neo-Manueline town hall
The Câmara Municipal de Sintra stands as a fairy-tale municipal palace bridging the railway district and the royal town. Situated at the geographic junction connecting Vila Nova…
Landmark 02
Castelo dos Mouros: the Moorish castle on the ridge
Midway between the historic town center of Vila de Sintra and the heights of Pena Palace sits Castelo dos Mouros, an imposing 10th-century fortress preserved as a 19th-century…
Landmark 03
Fonte Mourisca: the old town's Moorish fountain
A 20th-Century Romantic Creation Situated along Volta do Duche, the 19th-century promenade linking Sintra's railway station to its medieval historic quarter, the Fonte Mourisca…
Landmark 04
Igreja de Santa Maria: the old town's medieval church
Standing at the crossroads of Sintra's historic paths, the Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria is an architectural survivor bearing the marks of medieval kings, earthquakes, and…
Landmark 05
Palácio de Seteais: the neoclassical palace with a view
Beneath a towering triumphal arch, a neoclassical estate offers sweeping views and a staged echo originally designed to astonish 19th-century royalty. Situated along the classic…
Landmark 06
Palácio Nacional da Pena: Sintra's fairy-tale crown
Sintra's brightly colored crown jewel was entirely dull grey just a few decades ago. By the late 20th century, years of neglect had weathered the exterior of the Palácio Nacional…
Landmark 07
Palácio Nacional de Sintra: the palace of the twin chimneys
Beneath two massive, 33-metre-tall white chimneys lies Portugal's best-preserved medieval royal residence, anchoring the very center of Sintra. Unlike the high-altitude Pena…
Landmark 08
Quinta da Regaleira: the estate of the Initiation Well
An Eccentric Collaboration An eccentric millionaire and an opera set designer transformed a forested hillside into a theatrical labyrinth of mysticism and illusion. Located a…
Landmark 09
Vila Sassetti: the villa on the path up the hill
To reach Sintra's highest monuments without battling the mountain traffic, walkers ascend through the gardens of a 19th-century Italian-style summer retreat. Vila Sassetti…
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People also ask about Sintra
Are Ciceru’s Sintra tours self-guided?
Yes. Every Sintra tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.
How much does a Sintra tour cost?
Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
How long is a typical Sintra tour?
Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.
Can I take a Sintra tour without a guide or group?
Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.
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