8-Hour Sintra Village-Hopping Tour through Traditional Portuguese Villages

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the charming village of Azenhas do Mar, a renowned Portuguese tourist spot
• 02 Explore the traditional architecture of Saloia in the hillside village of Penedo
• 03 Experience open-air museum vibes in secret, lesser-known villages
• 04 Discover the ethnographic village of José Franco, a tribute to ancient local lifestyles

Explore the most traditional villages near Sintra on this exciting day tour and discover places that preserve Portuguese roots. Just a few minutes from the capital, these villages offer a quiet environment and a way of life shaped by ancestral traditions. Through their smells, colours, and customs, you will gain insight into how these spaces continue to recreate Portugal's old ways of life.

Discover the village of Penedo, perched high on a hillside and still home to traditional houses.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Serra de Sintra, Azenhas do Mar

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Village-Hopping Through Sintra's Traditional Heritage

• Get picked up from an agreed-upon location in Sintra.

• Visit the charming Azenhas do Mar, a village that has become one of the most famous Portuguese tourist spots.

• Discover the village of Penedo, perched high on a hillside and still home to traditional houses. Walk along its steep, winding streets and alleys. It is a treasure of the traditional architecture of the Saloia region.

• Visit secret villages where you will feel like you are in an open-air museum.

• Travel back in time in the village of José Franco, and get to know a local man's dream that recreated a village of ethnographic character, a testimony to the ancient local people's way of life.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Professional driver and local guide in Sintra

• Guided visit inside monuments and buildings

• Fresh bottled water

• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Pets

• Luggage or large bags

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

• At least one adult must accompany children.

• Wear comfortable shoes; a moderate amount of walking is involved.

• The tour itinerary can change depending on weather and traffic conditions.

• The tour requires good weather to run, and if it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

• This tour requires a minimum number of participants, and if the tour is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

• Maximum of 10 participants.

• A typical Portuguese restaurant can be suggested for lunch.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Azenhas do Mar, 2705 Colares, Portugal

Tour start

Azenhas do Mar, 2705 Colares, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.