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Sintra, Apparitions and Stories From the Mountains - Private Night Walk
Sintra,
Portugal
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Overview
Duration
4h 10min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
- Be amazed by the unusual stories from Sintra's History through the words of its foremost researcher and storyteller
- Admire the night landscapes from Sintra Mountains
- Discover why Sintra Mountains have a unique mysticism nowadays, as well as in the past
- Feel Sintra in the silence of the night
- Be accompanied by the sensibility, the eyes and the words of Miguel Boim, writer and Historian, author of "Sintra Lendária" (on its 2nd edition) - lectures and speeches on Sintra's history to more than 12K people (as to 2018 data)
- You may feel at will to ask any question you may have related to Sintra's History and Heritage.
What to remember
Important info
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Booking needed until 72 hours before the desired date (this activity happens inside a natural park and there are legal procedures involving the authorities that are needed).. The walk has about 6 kilometres in around 3 and a half hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).. The terrain is a regular one (oftentimes through dark roads).. The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon.. This walk will occur under almost all weather conditions (being the exception the ones that may imply any risks for the participants or warnings from the Civil Protection) so please have the proper clothing and footwear.. In the case of city council events, festivals, constructions, others, route may be altered so that participants are not afflicted and still enjoy this different form of knowing Sintra.. Smoking not allowed.
What's included
You'll be provided with a safety vest so you can be safe and visible when on the road. Historian. Stopping at specific points, where you'll hear unusual tales and facts from Sintra's History
What's not included
Bottled water. Inside access to the monuments is not part of the programme
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Miguel Boim
Meeting Point
Facing the main façade of the Sintra National Palace (the one with the two big conical white chimneys) you see, in front of the arches and the fountain, a large staircase; to your left you'll see a smaller staircase. Miguel Boim will be at the smaller staircase waiting for you (you can recognize him by the bearded face in the logo).