Things to do in Queluz, Central Portugal: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

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

Discover the hidden treasure of the mythical gardens of Queluz national palace during the morning, followed by a visit to the awe-inspiring village of Sintra. End the day with a superb view of the exquisite Cascais bay. We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a full day tour through Sintra and Cascais. Where you will know the best of Portugal!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tickets / Meals / Gratuities

Sintra is the Paradise of the Aristocracy in Portugal with its Palaces and Landscapes surrounded by an exuberant flora; We invite you to experience our Tour of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Witness the Portuguese history revealed in Sintra through its exuberant and unique Palaces and Gardens. For more than five centuries, the Portuguese royal family used its sumptuous mansions and luxury properties as summer homes to enjoy the clean air and refreshing microclimate of the mountain, escaping the heat of Lisbon’s summer, as described by the English poet Lord Byron in his book ” Glorioso Éden ” (Glorious Eden). Sintra continues to attract great writers and filmmakers, who find inspiration in its beauty, as well as in its legends and fables. Visit the the cosmopolitan village of Cascais with its lovely harbor full of small fishing boats. Free time to enjoy this once small fisherman’s village, now lisboners (inhabitants from Lisbon) favorite resort area.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Sintra Local Sweets , Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Personal accidents insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Admission fees

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

BEST PRICE FOR 2 AMAZING TOURS PACKAGE! You will visit the most beautiful places around Lisbon in 2 days with a fantastic price. 1st Day - Our Guide will take you to visit Sintra, Cascais, the Roca´s Cape and the two most amazing Royal Palaces in Sintra. 2nd Day - Our Guide will take you to visit the Sanctuary of Fatima, the Gothic Monastery of Batalha, the village of Nazare and the Medieval Castle of Obidos PLEASE NOTE THIS: It is our policy to give plenty of time for our clients to visit all of the above places, without rushing from one attraction to the next. So it is normal for our tours to last way more than the usual 8 hours.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, All explanations are made on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free Wifi on Board

Exclusions: Entrance fees not included., Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Lisbon (extra cost), Gratuities

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

This Private Tour it´s perfect for you, who doesn't want your visit to Sintra to be a headache. For on this private tour you will have a driver and a guide who will always accompany you, whether you are visiting the palaces (included) or visiting the center of Sintra and the center of Cascais.

Inclusions: Exclusive Driver, Exclusive Guide, Pena Palace Entrance, Queluz Palace Entrance, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Our Tour is part of the "Clean & Safe" program that certifies that we have the hygiene and safety requirements. The tour will be carried out in 9-seat vans with a capacity for 5 passengers For your comfort we will go to your hotel to start the tour, as well as there will be no queues to buy tickets for the monuments Our tour has the advantage of being able to visit 1 Palace (tickets not included) and during the day a panoramic view of 4 more Palaces where we can make a brief stop for photos In the afternoon we continue our tour along the sea coast. The whole route has a set of wonderful places where we will stop at some to enjoy the wonderful views of its cliffs, beaches such as Cabo da Roca, Praia do Guincho and Boca do Inferno until you get to Cascais where you can take a walk through the Bay and its Historic Center and is also known for the Portuguese Riviera There will be 9h of unforgettable tour where we will visit places to be speechless

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Car complies with safety and hygiene rules, We make masks, disinfectants and other antibacterial products available to all passengers.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrances to monuments and museums (unless otherwise indicated), Lunch

On this tour you can see the best of Sintra in a comfortable and worry-free way. Enjoy your day well. Don't waste time queuing to buy tickets. We take care of it for you. Let our guides show you the best points in each place and tell you the best stories and legends.

Inclusions: Please indicate the address of the place where you are staying. We offer the transfer., Pick-up time must be arranged between 8:00 and 8:30, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira, Entrance to the Pena Palace

The tour will start early in the morning with a pickup at your hotel. We will drive to Queluz and have a private guided tour through the magic rooms of the Palace. After we'll head to Mafra across the Sintra mountains and along the Atlantic coast, with time for lunch and try the amazing local gastronomy. It's then time to visit the Mafra National Palace and Convent, built during the reign of King John V (1707 - 1750), as consequence of a vow the King made in 1711, to build a convent if his wife, Queen Mariana gave him a son. A private guided tour inside will also be provide.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch