Joined 2023
Francisco O.
Available Areas
Sintra (Living)
Languages
English, French, Portuguese (Native), Spanish
Response Time
1 day on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Francisco O.
Hi! I'm Francisco :) I´m a local guide, born and raised in sintra. I know sintra many years before the turism started, before 1996, it was my playground and a place for locals. I heard many legends about mysticism, secrets and sintra stories, told by local elders. Later I joined a group in sintra and deepened my historical knowledge and the Portuguese spiritual tradition linked to the Templars and knights of order of christ. The passion for history comes from my father, a history teacher and a monarch. Now, I'm responsible for sharing my passion and knowledge in a immersing guided view of Sintra, Quinta-da-Regaleira, and Pena Palace, and the keeper of the first "door" to sintra history culture and spirituality.
Important
My working hours in low season are: from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; in high season it runs from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Sintra/Cascais Full day on Wheels
The mist of time hides many stories of the old Sintra (luminous star). This captivating tour will guide you through a history of romanticism, medieval ideals, and mysticism. Starting in the national renaissance palace, to the alley ofjudiaria with the old synagogue, to the house of the templars, to the church of Saint Martin (knight templar), to a guided visit, in Quinta da Regaleira. There we will retrace the initiation rites of the templars/maçons gnostic order.
Fátima, Nazaré, Batalha & Óbidos Full-Day Tour
Light a candle honouring your loved ones and visit the great oak tree where the Marian apparitions occured. We’ll continue our holistic journey towards Nazaré, world’s famous by it’s giant waves and Macnmara’s world record for largest wave ever surfed. Lunch in the beach and observe the giant waves. Find a place full of ancient legends and miracles. End your day visiting the most romantic village in Portugal. Visit Óbidos, entry inside the walls and feel how is to live in the time of the Kings.
Reviews
Kenneth K.
“Excellent Day with Francisco”
We had a wonderful 8 hour tour of four palaces in Sintra. Firstly, even though we had a rental car, this is not a tour that we could have done on our own. The maze of streets and few hidden parking spots would have likely meant that we would have has to miss sites. Also, gps doesn’t work on the volcanic mountain. Second, he has an excellent knowledge of the sites, and of Portuguese and world history. He also is an excellent story teller, and a great guy. Francisco picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel, which was helpful. Moreover, he grew up in Sintra, and now lives nearby so he knows a lot of people, and picked an excellent, simple local restaurant for lunch. If we did it again, would spend an extra night in Sintra and do a second day of touring with him. Highly recommend a tour with him.
Jeffrey D.
“Great Tour in Sintra”
Francisco was extremely knowledgeable and gave our group a fantastic tour. His local knowledge and experience made this a special day. Highly recommend touring with him when in the area!
Francisco O.
Thank you my friend, it was a specialday with you and the group. Remenber you have a friend in Sintra, whenever you whant to come back. My best regards to all the group, and a wish you all the best in your life. Obrigado Francisco
Katherine P.
“Great Tour”
Francisco kept our group of 11 engaged and informed. We all enjoyed his enthusiasm and depth of knowledge for the rich history of Sintra. We learned a lot. Highly recommend Francisco!
Francisco O.
Hello Katherine. Hope you and the group are doing ok. Sorry for taking so long to reply., ive been working a lot. Thank you for your kind words, it was a special group a had a great time. Remember you have a friend here, whenever you whant to come back to do a diferent tour. My best regards, Francisco
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