Secret City Trails Sintra Walking Tours

How to explore Sintra without the tourist crowds? Go for this self-guided discovery walk created by an enthusiastic and curious local, Rodrigo. By following in his footsteps and solving playful location-based riddles, you’ll experience the essence of this charming - and a little bit mysterious - town. Unlock stories of kingdoms and princesses and learn Sintra’s oldest secrets hidden by masons and templars. If you have a full day in Sintra, choose the extended version of this trail.


This playful walk across Sintra’s Town sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Sintra or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
Charming streets of the old town
Mouth-watering local sweet delight - Piriquita
Sintra National Palace and its various architectural styles
The gorgeous Moorish Fountain


This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.
Experience Instructions:
Start at Sintra’s Train Station.
End at Quinta da Regaleira.
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.
Play Tuesday to Sunday, during day light hours.

Important information:
• This is a self-guided city discovery experience
• You can play in a team of 1–5 people
• Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
• This trail is available in English and Portuguese
• The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
• Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like

• You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed.