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Sintra: a self-guided walking tour of the palaces, Moorish castle and Pena, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM

Sintra isn't a natural fairy tale, it's a staged one. Over centuries, kings and millionaires turned this misty mountain into a deliberately romantic landscape of palaces, follies and gardens, from a mansion with a faked seven-fold echo to a hidden Initiation Well and the wildly c...
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Highlights
Self-guided tour
Self-guided tour

Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

Audio guide
Audio guide

Let the story play as you walk.

Interactive quiz
Interactive quiz

Answer to unlock each stop.

Fun facts
Fun facts

The best stories behind every landmark.

Smart map
Smart map

Navigation that shows you where to go next.

Play with friends
Play with friends

Go solo or make it a group game.

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Free data included
Free data included

500MB for global use.

NINJA TRAVEL eSIM
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About this activity
  • This tour can be experienced in Sintra, Portugal
  • This tour is a walk of 4 km starting at Palácio de Seteais: the neoclassical palace with a view
  • There are 9 quizzes and the duration of the activity is expected to be 2.5 hours
  • This tour can be experienced in any weather and is available daily at any time
Sintra, Portugal
4 Km
2.5 Hours
9 Quizzes
What to bring
Charged smartphone with internet access
Comfortable shoes for walking around
Adequate clothes for the weather
Headphones (optional)
Itinerary

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  1. Palácio de Seteais: the neoclassical palace with a view

    Sintra

  2. Quinta da Regaleira: the estate of the Initiation Well

    Sintra

  3. Palácio Nacional de Sintra: the palace of the twin chimneys

    Sintra

  4. Câmara Municipal de Sintra: the neo-Manueline town hall

    Sintra

  5. Fonte Mourisca: the old town's Moorish fountain

    Sintra

  6. Igreja de Santa Maria: the old town's medieval church

    Sintra

  7. Vila Sassetti: the villa on the path up the hill

    Sintra

  8. Castelo dos Mouros: the Moorish castle on the ridge

    Sintra

  9. Palácio Nacional da Pena: Sintra's fairy-tale crown

    Sintra

Ticket validity
  • The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenience
  • Once activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour
About the Creator
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Filippo Anzivino

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What is Ciceru

Self-guided walks with stories, maps, and your own pace

No group to follow and no fixed schedules. Put in your headphones, follow the route, and explore the city through researched stories and quick quizzes.

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Verified stories and local secrets

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Step-by-step routes

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Quizzes and riddles

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.

Solo or group play

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.