Secret City Trails Sintra Walking Tours

There’s more to Belém than its most recognisable landmarks. On this playful walk, you’ll discover hidden spots in this beautiful area and get to know lesser-known stories. How? You’ll be following location-specific riddles that will help you to see your surroundings from a different perspective. Get ready to be impressed by monumental wonders of architecture and tiny discoveries, all in the birthplace of Portugal’s famous sweet delicacy… Fun fact: this walk was created by our co-founders, Kristina & Wendy.


This playful walk across Lisbon’s riverside area neighbourhood sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Lisbon 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:
The lush Tropical Botanical Garden
The impressive Monastery of Jerónimos
The famous Monument of Discoveries
Amazing views of the Tejo river

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 in the gardens (jardim) of Afonso de Albuquerque.
End near the Discoveries Monument, by the Tagus (Tejo) river.
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.
Play 7 days a week, starting between 8:00 and 19:30 (daylight 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.