From Lisbon: Mafra, Ericeira & Queluz Palace Private Day Tour

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About this activity

Discover the elegance of Portuguese history, royal heritage, and coastal charm on a full-day private tour from Lisbon through Mafra, Ericeira, and Queluz.

Begin in Mafra, home to one of Portugal’s most impressive landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the monumental Mafra Palace, an 18th-century complex combining a Royal Palace, Basilica, and Convent, known for its grand scale and remarkable architecture.

Continue to the Atlantic coast to explore Ericeira, a charming fishing village known for its whitewashed houses and strong connection to the sea. Enjoy free time to relax, explore the narrow streets, or have lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean.

In the afternoon, visit Queluz National Palace, often called the Portuguese Versailles. Discover its richly decorated rooms and beautifully designed gardens, one of the most elegant royal residences in Portugal.

Relax on the return journey to Lisbon after a day filled with history, culture, and coastal views.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: LusoXperience

What is included

Included

Included: WiFi on board
Included: All mandatory insurance in accordance with Portuguese law
Included: Bottled water
Included: Premium air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional local tour guide
Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel or accommodation pickup & drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees: National Palace of Queluz
Not included: Entrance fees: Palacio Nacional de Mafra

Itinerary

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

2 hours Admission not included

Visit the National Palace of Mafra, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, completed in 1735, by the will of King D. João V by virtue of a promise he had made on behalf of the descendants he would obtain from the queen. Mafra’s greatest treasure is the library. Here are kept books that are unique and rare examples of knowledge produced between the 15th and 19th centuries.

Ticket cost: 6 euros
Ericeira

2 hours

Explore Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Walk through the Historic Center that take us back to other times and have free-time for lunch to enjoy the local gastronomy.
Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

2 hours Admission not included

Visit Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th-century palace and was built as a summer retreat. Among the various rooms and other divisions of the palace explore one of the most mesmerizing gardens of the Portuguese Palaces.

Ticket cost: 10 euros.