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Lusitanian Castros Castles and Legends of Beira Tour

By Talentedstreet
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £481 and current price is £433 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Uncover the rich history of Lusitania on this captivating full-day tour through Portugal's Beira Interior. Start at the Guarda Museum, where artefacts tell the storey of ancient tribes like the Igaeditani and Tapori. Ascend to the Castro do Tintinolho for breathtaking views and insights into Iron Age fortifications. Explore the medieval Castle of Sabugal, a fortress steeped in centuries of defence. The journey culminates in Belmonte, where the Interpretative Centre unveils the region's evolution from ancient castros to Roman times, all against the stunning backdrop of Serra da Esperança.

  • Full-day tour of Portugal’s Beira Interior, rich in Lusitanian history
  • Visit key sites including the Guarda Museum, Castro do Tintinolho, and Castle of Sabugal
  • Learn about ancient tribes and their resistance to Roman rule
  • Explore the Interpretative Centre in Belmonte for fascinating historical insights
Activity location
  • Museu da Guarda
    • R. Alves Rocadas 30
    • 6300-663, Guarda, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Museu da Guarda
    • R. Alves Rocadas 30
    • 6300-663, Guarda, Portugal

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Lusitanian Castros Castles and Legends of Beira Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sat 08:00-19:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£480.57
£432.51 x 1 Adult£432.51
Total
The previous price was £480.57 and current price is £432.51
10% off

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    WiFi on board
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    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Museu da Guarda
  • 1h
Begin your day at the Guarda Museum, exploring pre-Roman artefacts, ceramics, iron weapons, and votive objects. Learn about the daily life, craftsmanship, and martial traditions of Lusitanian tribes like the Igaeditani, Tapori, and Lancienses. Gain insight into how these communities thrived long before the Roman conquest.
Guarda
  • 2h
Tour of the city and typical places
Guarda
  • 1h
Castro do Tintinolho Visit the Iron Age hilltop fortification of Castro do Tintinolho. Explore stone walls, circular platforms, and strategic vantage points. Hear stories of Lusitanian guerrilla tactics, ingenious communication networks, and the legend of Viriato, the famous Lusitanian leader who resisted Roman expansion using the terrain to his advantage.
Sabugal Castle
  • 1h 30m
Travel to the Castle of Sabugal, a medieval fortress built on a strategic plateau. Explore its battlements while learning about its centuries-long role as a lookout and defensive site. Discover how pre-Roman and medieval communities monitored the valleys of the Côa and Zêzere rivers, blending history with breathtaking panoramic views.
Sabugal Castle
  • 1h
Visit Castro de Sabugal Velho, featuring oval walls, circular dwellings, and potential ritual spaces. Your guide will share local legends, including the “guardian spirit” of the ruins, highlighting the mystical and sacred connection of the Lusitanians to this site.
Belmonte
  • 1h 30m
Belmonte & Serra da Esperança Drive along the scenic Serra da Esperança to Belmonte. At the Interpretative Centre, explore exhibits on the transition from pre-Roman castros to Roman villae and the adaptation of the region over centuries. Ascend the Serra to view ancient worship sites, sacred rocks, and centenary trees. Hear the legend of the Pedra da Mua, a stone said to tremble during storms, recalling ancient rituals.

Location

Activity location
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    Museu da Guarda
    • R. Alves Rocadas 30
    • 6300-663, Guarda, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Museu da Guarda
    • R. Alves Rocadas 30
    • 6300-663, Guarda, Portugal

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