Walking Tours Sintra

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.

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.

Have you heard of the famous charm and buzz of Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real and Baixa? On this discovery walk you’ll get a taste of these neighbourhoods, and the riddles will guide you off the beaten path to experience the authentic vibe of Lisbon. Your memories will be infused with breathtaking views, cool street art, and some delicious treats you’ll unlock recommendations for along the way. This walk was created by our co-founders, Kristina & Wendy.

This playful walk across Lisbon’s typical neighbourhoods 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:

Breathtaking views from Miradouro (viewing point) of Santa Catarina
Best pasteis de nata (custard tarts) in the city
Mysterious gardens
Charming and quiet narrow



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 on Praça Luis de Camões.
End near the gardens of Príncipe Real.
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 10:00 and 16:00 at the latest.



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.

Do you love admiring sweeping panoramas? On this playful walk (or rooftop-hopping!) with fun riddles, you’ll discover lesser-known viewing points of the city of seven hills. From the top of Eden Teatro and H10 Hotel, the newest rooftop bars and one incredible multi-levelled garden, you’ll be impressed with Lisbon views all over again. That’s the intention of our local trail creator, Lisbon-enthusiast, Andre! Tip: bring a pre-loaded Lisbon transport card or keep change for a funicular ride - unless you’re fine with walking up some steep stairs!


This playful walk across Lisbon’s rooftops 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 rooftops of Eden Teatro and H10 Hotel
An amazing garden with a view of Lisbon
Sky-high cocktail recommendations

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.


Curious facts:
Get to know more about the city, discover the secrets of the main attractions, and learn about curious facts that you won't read elsewhere.


Find monuments and hidden secrets:
Our local creator created an interactive walk through the city. Cryptic indications make you wind through the cities streets, inviting you to pay attention to details which you usually won't notice. Once you've arrived at the next stop, you will have to solve a question: open your eyes and mind and use your location to find the right answer!


Enjoy:
While doing this discovery trail, you will get to know the city from another point of view. Even locals discover new facts while doing secret city trails!



Experience Instructions :
Starts at the rooftop of the Hotel H10 Duque de Loulé.
End your adventure at Eden Teatro
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.
Play 7 days a week, Monday – Sunday starting between 13:00 and 20:00.



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
• 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.

Have you heard of Sintra’s fairytale-like palaces and mysterious lush gardens? Enthusiastic and knowledgeable local, Rodrigo, created this discovery walk for other curious humans (yes, just like you!) to experience the magic of this charming town. As you solve fun location-specific riddles, you’ll go off the beaten path to learn about mighty kingdoms and legends about fairies and fauna. Along the way, you’ll unlock recommendations for delicious sweet specialties too! Treat yourself to this ultimate authentic Sintra experience!


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
A breathtaking view from the Seteais Palace



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 Seteais Palace.
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.
Play Tuesday to Sunday, during 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.

Do you enjoy the thrill and beauty of exploration? On this walk, you’ll immerse yourself in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto, Bica and Cais do Sodré. Location-based riddles on your phone will guide you through these vibrant neighbourhoods, and the discovery, that wonderful ‘a-ha!’ moment is yours to claim. You’ll be surprised with very local stories and hidden spots, and your curiosity will be fueled with historical facts, intriguing statues, breathtaking views and intricate “azulejos” tiles along the way… This experience was created by our co-founders, Kristina & Wendy.

This playful walk across Lisbon’s vibrant neighbourhoods 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. This trail is also available in Portuguese.




Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
São Roque church & Carmo Convent
Views from Topo Chiado
The miradouro (viewing point) of Santa Catarina
A bar on top of a car park
Super tasty foods of Time Out Market


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:
Starts on the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara.
Ends near Cais do Sodre.
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.
Play starting between 12:30 and 21:00, Monday-Saturday.

Important information

• This is a self-guided city discovery experiencece
• 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.