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The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Ericeira, Central Portugal
Ericeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [eɾiˈsɐjɾɐ]) is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 10,260, in an area of 12.05 km². Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Mecca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world.
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1. Private tour to baroque palaces & scenic Atlantic coastline from Sintra-Ericeira
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this tour we will visit the National Palace of Queluz, built in the 17th century by Peter, the brother of King Joseph I, it became a royal palace when he married his niece Maria, daughter of the king. It was the venue of the great festivals of the idle and rich nobility, of bullfights, fireworks, music concerts and sumptuous dancing serenades. This palace witnessed the dramatic moments that preceded the escape of the royal family to Brazil during the first Napoleonic invasion and the birth and death of the emperor of Brazil Pedro I, as well. In Mafra we visit the palatial complex composed of two palaces, a convent and a basilica that was built by King John V between 1717 and 1734. This magnanimous work was built unimaginably far from Lisbon and consumed gigantic resources. Leaving Mafra and before coming back to Lisbon we'll still have time to visit Ericeira, a traditional fishing village also known by its wonderful beaches and the surf spot.
Inclusions: Transport by air conditioning Van or Suv, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Meals, Monuments tickets
Reviewed By Martin S
Henrique was our guide for a delightful day designed around our specific interests and temporarily limited mobility. We visited Estoril ( where we learned "Casablanca" was filmed), Cascais, a mountain viewpoint in the Serra da Sintra National Park with spectacular views of the coastline, Sintra itself but briefly because of the crowds, and on the way home, the Queluz Palace. Our day was all the more interesting because with his extensive knowledge of Portuguese history Henrique was able to put everything we saw into a more comprehensive context. Regrettably we don't know Portuguese so his facility with foreign languages was a vital contributor to our enjoyment.The day was also a wonderful eating experience because of Henrique's familiarity with the region, including a morning espresso and traditional pastry at Cascais and delicious lunch at at a restaurant where we are pretty sure the other guests were entirely Portuguese. Without hesitation we thoroughly recommend taking tours with Henrique!
2. Private Tour Mafra-Ericeira Portugal Unknown
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
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Reviewed By llp56-22
Dare Lison recommended and arranged our private full day tour. We have spent an amazing day with our guide Goncalo, he has been very friendly, careful and knowledgeable. He made us discover Sintra and suroudings areas in a different way, he really knows the most interesting sights to see and visit all day long, he has shared with us his passion for his country history. i dont think we would have seen all those places by ourselves, and we have learnt so much! Not really used to take a private tour, but the experience was great Service was perfect, we highly recommend Goncalo!
3. Mafra one day Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will start this tour of the coastal and rural villages outside Lisbon with a visit to Queluz National Palace and Gardens. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and ocean, before driving to the fishing village of Ericeira, where you can taste fresh seafood and fish pulled straight from the ocean. Although one of the most popular surf destinations in Europe, with large scale 20th-century developments, Ericeira has managed to maintain its characteristic atmosphere. In the afternoon, go to Mafra National Palace, which benefited greatly from Portugal’s adventures in Brazil and boasts sumptuous Baroque buildings and a major library. It was here that the Nobel prize-winning author, José Saramago was inspired to write his best-known novel, “Baltasar and Blimunda,” set around the construction of the Convent of Mafra.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Ticket admission
Reviewed By ivanbP7880PD
Diana @ Ride For You was an amazing guide and she is the main reason our trip turned out to be so wonderful. We are a family with 2 small children (2.5yrs and 5 months) and she completely took care of us - from helping with children, to explaining the sights, driving us to different parts of the area, being super flexible and helpful, great English language skills, recommending what is best for us, etc. Highly recommended! Thank you Diana, from Ivan, Maja and family :)
4. Lunch at a family owned vineyard - Gastronomy & Heritage
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
Inclusions: Traditional Portuguese fish lunch (Meat and vegetarian options available), Wine tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to Royal Palace of Mafra
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By João N
We visited the Douro region and stayed in a magnificent XVIII “solar” with a stunning view of the river. Excelent stay, excelent group and organisation. Visited Amarante and Tormes and had a very pleasent boat trip in the Douro and Paiva. We recomend Rootfareres very much
5. Wine Tasting at Mafra (30kms of Lisbon) | Monastery of Mafra | Ericeira Village
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The vineyard tour offers at least a selection of five wines, marinated olives and tosted bread. Catching a breeze from the Atlantic, the wine tour in a relaxed beauty’s farm, its background rolling vineyards, lush gardens and green lawns with a baroque chapel and a manor house, provides an authentic and exclusive atmosphere for you. There is also an opportunity for visiting the magnificent Mafra Palace, marked by the baroque style with its superb basilica, containing a set of distinct bells. The library is other historic point of reference with its treasures catalogues. The tour couldn’t end better at Ericeira, one of the elected well known worldwide surfer and fishing tradition village. Along the line cost stands out beautiful sandy beaches with its pleasant sounding waves and cliffs making Ericeira a top destination for you
Inclusions: WiFi on board
Exclusions: Prices at wine tastings
Reviewed By lovingitinPortugal
Our fourth day out with Rui- this time he took us South toward Evora, stopping first in the picturesque village of Arraiolos where tapestry rugs have been crafted since the 16th century. A wander through the village and tapestry studios made us feel as though we had stepped back in time. A feeling that remained as we visited Evora with its remarkable Roman remains. But our travel through time continued even further back as, in the late afternoon we arrived at the Almendes Cromlech - a megalithic double stone circle, the finest in Portugal and reportedly one of the oldest in Europe. Because it’s off the beaten track, down a rutted and difficult to navigate lane passing through groves of cork trees, the site doesn’t receive many visitors. We had it all but to ourselves as the sun began to set, casting sunbeams and shadows all around. Truly magical! As always, Rui recommended a great little restaurant for lunch in Evora and conveyed us safely home to Galamares at the end of the day..
6. Queluz / Mafra / Ericeira / Winery mother (wine tasting)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Good mood and lots of animation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrances in the palaces of Queluz and Mafra. Lunch and wine tasting
Reviewed By Futouh A
Raul took us around sintra explaining everything very well! He took us to all the places we wanted recommended the best things. He had a fast track to entering the palace and a discount for families. Recommended very good food. He is very fun and very professional. We went to palace de pene and caba de roca and central sintra. Loved the trip! Make sure you are dressed well and and have TRAINERS ON cuz there’s a lot of Walking!
7. Mafra Ericeira Sintra Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Do you like to travel but you are here for a short stay? Do you wish to see as much as possible in a short time? Then the Best Solution tour was specially designed for you! A tour designed to show you all of the main attractions and sights at a short distance from Lisbon: Mafra, Ericeira and Sintra. The private tours are designed to be more flexible so they can be adapted and customized in order to meet your needs and interests, along with our suggestions will result in an itinerary tailored to suit you. Yellow Cab TT Tours is always at your disposal with the quality you have come to expect.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Covid - Clean and Safe regulamented Tour
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By N8766AUalexk
Tiago has been very helpful and is very knowledgeable. You can ask him anything and he will give you a lot of background information about each place visited. Very satisfied with this tour. I would highly recommend it.
8. Full Day Private Tour - Mafra Heritage with Ericeira
Come with us on this full day private tour of Mafra, with it's unique and majestic Palace, and the surrounding areas, with a panoramic visit through the coastline, including the Roca Cape on your way back. Explore the Mafra Palace and Convent with it's majestic bell carillon, the largest in the world, and enjoy the lush of the Tapada, a park used as hunting grounds for the royal family where you can find several kinds of animals. Take the opportunity to visit one one the most beautiful and diverse areas in Portugal with breathtaking landscapes, luxurious palaces and full of authenticity. Discover the beauty and autenthicity of the Mafra region.
Inclusions: Private minivan or sedan according to your group size, WiFi, Bottled water, Parking, fuel and toll costs, Insurance as required by law
Exclusions: Personal expenses (souvenirs, etc), Meals, Entrance fees unless stated in the inclusions, Gratuities
Reviewed By griffint86
We had a wonderful day with Francisco in Sintra and surrounding areas. He gave us great advice, helped us avoid the crowds, and was very smart. His car is very nice and he is a really smart guy. He does a great job of gauging his audience by pacing the trip in a great way.
9. Ericeira And Mafra Amazing West Coast Tour
Experience like a local this Amazing tour along the west coast with Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ericeira the first World Surfing Reserve in Europe a touristic village also known for its blue and white colours. Palace and convent of Mafra a masterpiece from the eighteenth century, the most important monument of the Portuguese Baroque. In times which call for extraordinary measures, rest assured our Team at Tugatrips - Safe and clean certified enterprise – has taken all measures to give you the confidence so that you and your loved ones can enjoy a relaxing experience! We do the best tours because we do it with passion!
Inclusions: An enthusiastic and dedicated tour guide!, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Daily disinfection of vehicles , Alcohol hand gel , Disposable mask
Exclusions: Monument entrance fee (optional), not included in the cost of the Tour., Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Kidsagent
Loved it and thought Maria our tour guide was superb!!! Well worth the money and time of this trip. We felt totally safe in her care!! Maria was entertaining, fun and extremely informative. She went out of her way to recommend local sites, cuisine and places to go, The trip was a fabulous mix and gave us a real on-site into the local area. As we are looking to eventually move to Portugal this trip really cemented that decision!!
10. Mafra World Heritage & Ericeira Village Deluxe Tour
Near Lisbon, Travel in a comfortable way in a luxury vehicle with an Experienced Local Guide. Travel with a company certified as a “clean and safe” establishment by the National Tourism Authority in Portugal. Visit 2 World Heritage Sites considered by UNESCO. Discover The National Palace and the Royal Convent of Mafra. Baroque and Neoclassical architecture from the 18th Century. Get to know the most important areas of the City of Mafra. Ericeira Village with its wonderful views of the Ocean . The Sea Culture and Waves surrounding, One of the most famous Surfing spots and Surfers symbols, The Guardian Statue dedicated to them.. Visit a Typical Traditional Village Museum Jose Franco . know how the traditional villages in Portugal live and its typical architecture that makes them unique. Get to Know the Secret Villages of Sintra, Azenhas do Mar Village. Enjoy a Private deluxe Tour with a Variety of Culture, Nature and History.
Inclusions: Local Guide & Driver, Private Tour / Activity, Transport by Luxury air-conditioned vehicles with Free WiFi, Hotel/Apartment pickup and drop-off, Insurance
Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Guided visit inside monuments and buildings, Entrance Tickets
Reviewed By fiorenzom571
Amazing trip even if the weather was not optimal Cesar was able to customise our journey and to provide us with amazing tips Definitely reccomended
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