Private Night Walk: “Sintra, Dreams in the Woods”

+ Seize the Sintra Mountains tales from History for the delight of your imagination
+ Know the historic facts and the tales through the eyes and words of a reputed Historian
+ Circulate around the village and into the dark of the mountain guided by a local
+ Experience the mysterious aura that surrounds Sintra’s History
+ Discover European medieval beliefs in Sintra’s History
+ Unique views in the night
+ You may feel at will to ask any question you may have related to Sintra’s History and Heritage.
+ 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)

Near Sintra’s Historic Centre – where the meeting point is – you’ll find yourself in a street, whilst also in the middle of a hill. We will walk around the edge of the mountain, between old parts of the Village and the hills, with a few stops along the way, where you will see in the distance some monuments (the old Royal Palace, Pena Palace, Sintra’s Castle (Moorish Castle), among others), and you’ll hear about how they were in the past, as well as some unusual Hystorical tales conveyed to you by the Historian Miguel Boim.

The second part of the walk will take you on a short incursion in the dark of the mountain. The terrain will be mostly regular, with the exception of some parts in which a few steps will require climbing. Nothing extraordinary for people with no mobility impairments. Overall, the effort implied in the whole night walk is equivalent to a whole afternoon strolling in a touristic place.

This second part will include some stops, where you’ll hear about some of History’s most curious and least known intriguing stories. In some parts you’ll walk in the dark night, with unique views along the way.

In what you have dreamt today – remembered or already forgot – you have fulfilled what many of the figures of our History have also experienced: the ever present magic in the strange occurrences of life, and also the bizarre, which through fear or false wonder, seems to have been cast under a spell.

In this night walk in Sintra, prepare yourself to hear about what some figures of the past have dreamt here, how their dreams have spawned monuments, what sound and sight they experienced in the Mountains and in the shore, and what fears arose from what they heard in the night.

The walk will have around 6 kilometres (in around 4 hours) mostly in regular terrain. The effort implied is equivalent to spending a whole afternoon strolling around Sintra, with its ups and downs.

Interior access to the monuments is not included. Though you will know very discreet monuments unknown even to the Portuguese. Needless to say you may feel at will to ask any question you may have related to Sintra’s History.

We will end our night walk at Sintra’s Historic Centre, where you’ll then have the opportunity to experience its nocturnal tranquility.

• 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 4 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points).
• Regular and a bit of irregular terrain.
• 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.

• Private Night Walk: “Sintra, Dreams in the Woods”
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• 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

• Inside access to the monuments is not part of the programme

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• This Tour is Provided by Miguel Boim.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.