What to do and see in Mafra, Central Portugal: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Step back in time and see the Museum Village of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Wonder the streets of a walled town with history dating back to the 4th century, and the biggest 18th century baroque palace in Europe, the Palácio Nacional de Mafra. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;, Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;, Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;, Entrance fees to Óbidos Historic Village;, Entrance tickets to the National Palace of Mafra, its Library and Monastery;, Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.

Exclusions: Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;, During summer, entrance tickets to the “Medieval Market” in Óbidos;, During winter, entrance tickets to the "Chocolate" or the "Christmas" Markets in Óbidos.

This private tour takes us north along the amazing landscapes of the west coast of Portugal until we arrive at Óbidos. Walking tour with your guide and free time in the village.  Free Cherry Liqueur tasting. "Off the beaten path": we will stop at the odd rock formations at Cabo Carvoeiro, Peniche. Another unique place is the village of Baleal, a peninsula that stretches into the Atlantic. We will stop there for you to explore the place. A fusion of land and ocean. Nature in pure state. Mafra National Palace is one of the largest buildings in Europe. Visit to the church. The words "massive," "monumental," "gigantic," "colossal," and "vast" fail to describe the scale of Mafra's Baroque royal palace. Short lunch break for you to taste  the old traditional convent sweets.

Inclusions: Official Driver/guide and visits to the monuments, Toll fees, Vehicle with air conditioning and free wi-fi on board., Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, 1 bottle of water per person, refreshing wipes and pocket tissues, 1 Cherry Liqueur per person, Offer of a COVID-19 kit (masks and disinfection gel).

Exclusions: Entrance-fees to monuments, Food and drinks, unless specified

Escape of the beaten track and discover a Knight Templars stronghold and one of the largest royal palaces in Portugal. In Tomar be amazed by the 12th century Convento de Cristo (Convent of Christ) and its relation to the Portuguese history. Have free time for lunch in the beautiful town of Tomar. Explore the huge royal palace in Mafra with it's many rooms and secrets.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance Ticket to Mafra National Palace, Entrance Ticket to Convent of Christ in Tomar

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

In 1807 Napoleon sent his armies to invade Portugal as punishment for the country not having joined his Continental Blockade. With the English help, a joint force of British and Portuguese commanded by the future Duke of Wellington was created to tackle the situation. Anticipating the third and last invasion the duke built two impregnable defensive lines north of Lisbon, fortifying all the surrounding hills. In this tour we will visit three of the main forts of the Torres Vedras Defensive Lines which connect the Tagus to the Atlantic: the Alhandra Memorial Fort, the Zambujal Fort in Mafra and the Torres Vedras Castle Fort. In Mafra we'll visit the magnificent baroque complex Palace/Convent/Basilica, built with the large amounts of gold brought from Brazil. On this trip we will talk about the history of this period and the importance of the influence of French revolutionary ideas on the future of Portugal. A highlight of the tour is the beautiful scenery of the places we will visit.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, Mafra Palace ticket

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

This Tour is an amazing experience that wiil take you among few of the best examples of the Portuguese architecture. Walk through this great palaces and their gardens, through the same paths used by king and queens

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup

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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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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

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Pick up and drop off in the accommodation, Compulsory insurance, Private transportation, Clean and Safe Certificate

Exclusions: Lunch, Monument tickets

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

In this tour the visit will be to a little village called Mafra from Lisbon. There is placed the largest palace in Portugal, built in the 18th century. Visit the typical village of Jose Regio a museum to the old houses and last centuries professions. Try the excellent fresh fish of the day before walking  in the village and the along the sea.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Local guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities