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A stone tower and buildings with red roofs overlooking a valley. 1
A rocky trail surrounded by trees and large boulders. 2
Ancient ruins built into a rocky hillside with a clear view of the surrounding landscape. 3
An ancient stone structure with a small building, large boulders, and a view of distant mountains. 4
A rocky landscape with a small stone building and a person walking. 5
By Beir'Aja

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$196 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Climb the village all the way up to the castle
    • Learn about the need to build houses inside the stones
    • Understand whats makes Monsanto an Inselberg
    • Enjoy tremendous views and ruins that capture your imagination

Activity location

    • Castelo Branco
    • Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. Fernando Ramos Rocha 21A, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal | You will see a canon, eventually covered by a parked car. There is also a bus stop where you can rest with some shade before the start, or a coffee shop in front to grab refreshments.
    • Monsanto, Castelo Branco, Portugal

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Valid for 4 Hours, Monsanto: Guided Tour for wheelchairs in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This is a slightly different tour, as we roam a bit more around the streets prepared for wheelchairs, and skip the climb to the castle.

Price details
NZ$196.46 x 1 TravellerNZ$196.46
Total
Price is NZ$196.46

Monsanto: Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$235.75 x 1 TravellerNZ$235.75
Total
Price is NZ$235.75

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Legal insurance for each participant
  • Inclusions
    First Aid kit availability by the guide
  • Inclusions
    A guide with full knowledge of the region and first aid training
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Any Merchandising you may wish

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People over 331 lbs (150 kg)

What you can expect

  • Known as the Most Portuguese Village in Portugal, Monsanto is one of the 12 Historical Villages in Portugal,and perhaps the most visited.
    We usually start the visit at a viewpoint with carparking, from where we set off on foot through the interior of the village, meandering through its streets as we go up towards the Castle.
    Throughout the Visit we interpret geology, geography, history, habits and customs and even other particularities. The return to the starting point is made through ruins from the 16th century and along highly panoramic paths.

Location

Activity location

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    • Castelo Branco
    • Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. Fernando Ramos Rocha 21A, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal | You will see a canon, eventually covered by a parked car. There is also a bus stop where you can rest with some shade before the start, or a coffee shop in front to grab refreshments.
    • Monsanto, Castelo Branco, Portugal