National Palace of Mafra (Palácio Nacional de Mafra) Tours and Activities

Taste your way through two historic Portuguese wineries on a full-day, private tour from Lisbon to Cheleiros and Bucelas. Discover distinctive varieties and local grapes, and get a personal introduction to the wine regions of Portugal. Sample artisanal olive oil with traditional breads with plenty of time to explore two picture-perfect, rural villages and their surrounding vineyards.

Step back centuries ago and see the well-preserved Museum Village on this private tour of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Wander the streets of a walled town overflowing with history dating back to the 4th century B.C. With your local guide, feel free to modify your itinerary to enjoy a more personalized experience.

Portugal’s Atlantic Coast is renowned for its abundance of fish and seafood, and the best place to sample it is in the coastal fishing villages. On this tour, visit either Sesimbra or Ericeira village, tuck into a delicious seafood lunch at an atmospheric beachside restaurant, then enjoy free time to explore the sights and watch the fishing boats.

THE IDEAL TOUR IF YOU SEEK A MIX OF CULTURE AND LEISURE! In order to build up our appetite, we'll begin the day with a bit of history in Mafra, 30min from Lisbon: We’ll visit one of the most iconic portuguese royal palaces. It’s a place of magic where one massive building houses a convent, a palace, a basilica and one of the most beautiful libraries in the world! Note: On Tuesdays, we'll visit Queluz Royal Palace instead. Afterward, we’ll visit the fishing village of Ericeira, where we'll show you the local fishing spot and market in order to buy us a fresh fish for lunch. We know you might be hungry but don't worry! We will provide you with some local delicacies. After this visit, we will head towards an old family-owned vineyard where we will go on a wine tour... The culmination of the day will take place shortly at the same place, lunch with a fresh fish grilled to perfection (meat and vegetarian options available)… Lunch will take place on the outside and facing the vineyards!

The passion for travelling, get to know other cultures and the share of experiences was what led to the concretization of a dream that allow us to show for those who visits us the best spots in the west region, Lisbon and surroundings at the good Portuguese way. We totally follow our passion. The tour leader is a wine lover and he is knowledgeable about portuguese wine culture. The flexibility and relaxed way of the tour leader helps to create the perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy the most.

Discover the royal palaces of Portugal on a private full-day tour from Lisbon that covers UNESCO World Heritage sites and other major monuments. Take in the architectural splendor and history of the National Palace of Queluz, Pena Palace, and Mafra National Palace as you travel in comfort by private vehicle with your guide. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Lisbon.

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Depart the well-trodden tourist path in Lisbon to explore the northwestern side of the city on this full-day private tour. With a guide leading the way and providing engaging commentary, you'll visit the area's highlights: the Palace of Queluz and the Palace of Mafra. At lunchtime, stop in the village of Ericeira to taste a fresh seafood lunch caught that day by local fishermen. Booking a private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Benefit from the flexibility of a private full-day tour that explores towns near Lisbon with a personalized itinerary suited to your group. Visit Mafra National Palace, watch the surfers in Ericeira, and have lunch at a restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views. Later, stop at the Aldeia Tipica of Jose Franco to view miniature sculptures depicting a typical Portuguese village, then top off the day with wine tasting.

Watching an outstanding view in this blessed land, riding a bicycle, surrounded by good people and in contact with nature, is an absolutely liberating and fantastic feeling. The main goal is to give you a stunning electrical bike route with a great mix between coastal landscape and countryside. A private guided electrical bike adventure across the roads and it's amazing coastline . A tour is not only for experienced bike riders, but for all kind of explorer. The ride is about 25 km long. On this tour, you will be riding through varied scenery and terrain, from the impressive coastline cliffs of Ericeira, to the rural countryside of the natural park. Expect mostly singletraks with a few paved roads and great sightseeing all around. The actual route will be tweaked for your group by the guide, but expect some challenging climbs and relatively easy singletrack.

Exploring Mafra on a private tour offers a comfortable transportation option and flexible itinerary. Tour one of the largest book depositories in Europe, plus beautiful gardens, historical sites, and vista points. Then, take a scenic drive along the Atlantic Coast, stopping to snap a photo at at Roca Cape.

Take in the highlights of Portugal’s West Coast on this full-day tour and benefit from the personal touch of a small-group tour. Visit the water sports hub of Guincho Beach, the seafront towns of Cascais and Azenhas do Mar, and admire the views from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After lunch, explore the surf town of Ericeira and tour the magnificent Monastery and National Palace of Mafra.

Escape the tourist trail to discover the historic gems and natural wonders of Portugal’s west coast on this private full-day tour from Lisbon. Explore the medieval town of Óbidos on a guided walking tour; admire the ocean views from Peniche; visit the traditional fishing village of Baleal; and marvel at the magnificent Mafra National Palace.

In this Tour only you and your friends or your family will go. This tour is an excellent tour that includes palaces in a fishing village with beautiful beaches. And for wine lovers, they will be able to enrich their knowledge by making the visit to the mother cellar an excellent cellar.

Spend a day discovering royal architecture on this private tour that covers Queluz, Mafra, and Lisbon in a day. Your visit includes stops at multiple monuments, starting with the National Palace of Queluz. Highlights include the impressive library at Mafra National Palace, and Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon. You won't have to worry about booking transport as round-trip transfers are included.

Head out of the city on this private tour from Lisbon to the National Palace of Queluz and Mafra National Palace, which dates back to the 18th century. You'll have guided tours inside both sites, plus time for lunch (own expense). During the drive, enjoy views of the Sintra mountains and the Atlantic coast.

Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, in the center of the saloia area is the Tapada de Mafra, an Enchanted Forest of biodiversity. Once a real hunting ground for the monarchs, it is now a space dedicated to the preservation of the local fauna, where you will have the opportunity to be in unison with nature and see wildlife in its habitat. Bet on a different program and explore the heart of the Saloia area, visiting the favorite places of the Lisboetas families. Get to know the farms and wines that are putting the region of Lisbon on the map! It is a day dedicated to the senses, see, hear, touch, smell and taste what is best in the saloia zone.

Focus less on navigating and more on the spectacular coastal scenery outside of Lisbon on a private day trip that transports you from Sintra to Ericeira in air-conditioned comfort. You’ll enjoy a mixture of both free time and guided sightseeing, and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide throughout the day.

Discover one of the largest wine regions in the country, known for its wines based on its refinement, strong aromas, for its quality and diversity. You can enjoy without worrying about the visit to the wine cellars of this region, where you will taste wine and still enjoy the surrounding landscape, accompanied throughout the visit by a guide-interpreter.

Often omitted from Portugal itineraries, Mafra and Ericeira are historic towns with their own unique charm. Tick off both on a private full-day tour from Lisbon, a personalized experience ideal for first-time visitors. Take a tour of Mafra National Palace, a former Franciscan monastery home to 1,200 rooms; explore the fishing village of Ericeira, where you’ll have chance to enjoy a seafood lunch at your own expense; and visit a traditional craft village renowned for its ceramics. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

We start this romantic tour through the Queluz Palace and continue to Mafra where we will visit the Convent / Palace of Mafra, pass through the miniature village of José Franco and end in the wonderful village of Ericeira.

Queluz Palace and its historic gardens are one of the most extraordinary examples of the harmonious connection between landscape and palace architecture in Portugal. They illustrate the evolution of the Court's taste, a period marked by Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassicism. Mafra - famous for its palace-convent, built by D. João V in the 18th century as a result of a vow that the young king had made if Queen D. Ana Ana of Austria gave him descendants, the Mafra Palace is the most significant Baroque monument in Portugal, integrating a Royal Palace, a Basilica, a Franciscan Convent and an important Library, a synthesis of the encyclopedic knowledge of the 19th century. XVIII. Palácio da Vila de Sintra: In the center of the town of Sintra, marking the landscape with the unmistakable silhouette of the two chimneys Monserrate Palace: A writers' retreat, Monserrate attracted countless foreign travelers, mainly English, who praised its beauty in travel and engraving reports

Combine two popular Lisbon day trips into a single, hassle-free booking on this tour to Tomar and Mafra. Visit top sights such as the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ—originally built by the Knights Templars—plus Mafra National Palace. Entrance fees with skip-the-line admission are included, too, so your day is guaranteed to go smoothly.

More than the traditional, we want to be bold and share with our tourists our enthusiasm in discovering Unknown sites and experiences. At the end of this tour you can contemplate the beauty of nature and see the various species of animals that circulate freely through the Mafra National Park.