Train Trip to Sintra + Visit to the Quinta da Regaleira

On this tour, you'll travel by train from Lisbon to Sintra to visit the secrets of the Quinta da Regaleira.

Activity Details

We'll meet at the scheduled time at the Rossio station, and from there, we'll travel by train to Sintra. The journey will take around 30 minutes.

After arriving at our destination, we'll take a guided tour around the old town of Sintra. This walking tour, which will take around 1.5 hours, will take us to iconic places, such as the Pelourinho de Sintra fountain and the town hall.

We'll continue the tour passing by the picturesque streets of the old town, where we'll see the Castelo dos Mouros and the Palacio Nacional da Pena. The route around the historic centre will continue towards the Palacio Nacional da Sintra, where we'll admire its façade.

After learning about its history, we'll visit the Quinta da Regaleira. In this palace, declared a World Heritage Site, we'll learn about its unique owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. This individual left behind many symbols and enigmas in his palace, which we'll explore during the visit.

One notable monument is the initiation well of Quinta da Regaleira. All your questions about its function and design will be answered.

Finally, after the guided tour of the Quinta da Regaleira, we'll conclude this trip after around 4.5 hours in total. The return journey to Lisbon must be organised on your own, as you have the option to stay in Sintra if you wish.