1.Night Walk: “From the Ghosts of the Castle to the Apparitions of the Mountains”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $47Our pick

A 3-hour night walk in Sintra with historian Miguel Boim, ghostly legends, mountain views, and a calmer pace away from daytime crowds.

“The fact that the walk is at night gives the experience that extra uplifting one might sometimes need when thinking about a 6km hike through the mountain… the stories cheer you up and make you forget about time or distance. The experience iRead more”

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2.Discover Sintra of Tuk Tuk: Palaces, Legends and Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $300

Guided Sintra by tuk tuk and private transport: Pena, Regaleira, palaces, castles, and Azenhas do Mar, plus lunch and Pena entry.

“You MUST book Hamilcar for your adventure in Sintra. Communication was so easy - after setting a meeting point away from the busy area ear the train station, we met Hamilcar and discussed our plan for the day. Hamilcar was very flexible and advised us on the best route and accommodated our requests for specific views and washroom stops! He dropped us at an amazing local place for lunch, and advised us on other activities in Sintra to make the most of our day. Watching the other tourists fight for a spot on the few buses up to the castles made us VERY grateful for Hamilcar - book him! You…”

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3.Sintra Myths and Legends Interpretative Center Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $4Best value

Sintra myths come alive in 1 hour with an audio guide, 3D glasses, holograms, and interactive legend scenes at the center.

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4.Knight Templar’s order in Portugal – private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Private Knights Templar day trip from Sintra: boat to Almourol, Convento de Cristo in Tomar, aqueduct viewpoints, and historic center sights.

“A fantastic trip with a knowledgeable guide José. He was incredibly knowledgeable in the Portuguese history, The Knights Templar order, Gastronomy, and the local areas toured. But also, kind humble and helpful to others encountered along the way. I happened to visit during the strike of the Services department of the museums and monuments of Portugal. Which resulted in the Convent of Christ being closed which wasn’t anything José could do to prevent. However he did everything within his power to make up for this setback in the tour and I commend him for trying to help me have the best experience possible. I look forward to a return visit…”

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