National Palace of Mafra (Palácio Nacional de Mafra) Attractions & Things to do

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.
Duration: 6 hours.

More than the traditional, we want to be bold and share with our tourists our enthusiasm for discovering Unknown places and experiences.

We want to show everyone the beauty of our country through the friendliness, knowledge and professionalism of our guides. Telling stories and revealing well-kept secrets of our heritage that deserve your attention.
Duration: 8 hours.

Leave Lisbon behind and discover areas northwest of the city, off the beaten tourist path, with your guide. This tour will take you to the Palácio Nacional de Mafra, a baroque construction from the 18th century. Here, visit the fishing village, Ericeira, and explore its history. Then, take in the architecture in Mafra, Jose Franco village, Ericeira, and Sintra. Admire the rural landscapes on this private, full-day tour.
Duration: 8 hours.

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.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Choose 3 of 7 amazing palaces to make the amazing visit in Sintra.
Visit to the Paradise of Aristocracy in Portugal with its extremely luxurious Palaces and Quintas surrounded by exuberant flora due to their uncharacteristic micro-climate, come and discover all this on a fantastic day leaving Lisbon. Sintra is a testament to almost every period in Portuguese history. And it goes far beyond that, Sintra is a finding of vestiges of Humanity's own history. Mafra - is famous for its convent-palace, built by in the 18th century as a result of a vow that the young king had made if Queen Maria Ana of Austria would give him descendants, the Palace of Mafra is the most significant Baroque monument in Portugal, comprising the Royal Palace, the Basilica, the Franciscan Convent and an important Library, a synthesis of the encyclopedic knowledge of the century. XVIII.
The Palaces are: 1) National SIntra Palace 2) Monserrate Palace 3) Queluz Palace 4) Mafra Palace 5) Pena Palace 6) Regaleira Farm
Duration: 6 to 10 hours.

Take the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful works of architecture ever to be made in Europe. Portugal has magnificent and monumental Gothic and Baroque constructions and no one should visit without seeing them.

There is a lot to see and learn here, which is why we offer you the option of seeing 3 National Palaces in just one day!

These are our wonders:

Queluz National Palace;
Mafra National Palace;
Ajuda National Palace;

If you enjoy history, culture and stunning works of architecture then this is the tour to take!
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

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

On this day we will visit the village of Mafra - Here one of the largest palaces in Europe was built, built on marble and one of the main industries in the area with its chimes, the largest in Europe. The National Palace Convento de Mafra classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

In addition to marble, it is also famous for its clay and ceramics and we will visit Sobreiro - a typical village that represents the typical occupations of Portugal in miniature.

Later, you can enjoy lunch by the beach of Nazaré, one of the most beautiful and traditional beaches in Portugal famous for its giant waves and its traditions.

Take a stroll through the beautiful Medieval Village of Óbidos through its narrow streets visit the Castle and take the opportunity to taste the famous liquor "Ginjinha"


Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

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!

Duration: 7 hours.

After the second invasion of Portugal by Napoleon’s army in 1809, the British army, Portugal’s ally, led by Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) designed three defensive lines of 152 fortresses 40 km around Lisbon to prevent another invasion which eventually happened. This magnificent strategic work can be seen today in some sites and better understood in one of the six interpretation centers. Visit this mountainous green region to witness history. The third invasion of Portugal defeat is said to have led towards Waterloo’s finale by Napoleon. Next visit the majestic Mafra National Palace which was turned into the French headquarters, but mostly it is the top baroque building in Portugal. Finish your day passing by the Zambujal Fortress heading towards Ericeira, the west coast pearl, famous for surfing, its picturesque center and amazing views to the Atlantic coast.

Optionally add a Wine Tasting in a local winery.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Escape the beaten track and discover a fortress of the Knights Templar and one of the largest royal palaces in Portugal. In Tomar, be surprised by the 12th century Convent of Christ and its relationship with Portuguese history. Have free time to have lunch in the beautiful city of Tomar. Explore the huge royal palace in Mafra with its many rooms and secrets.

Children from 0 to 7 years old are free
Duration: 9 hours.

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 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.
Duration: 7 hours.

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.
Duration: 7 hours.

All Marble, the biggest complex of Palace Convent Basilica and military Base in Europe, vision of the Portuguese Sun King. Plus, the most complex bells set in the world. In Queluz the influences of the greatest maritime empire ever on every wall and detail, the international Portuguese identity. Sobreiro or Ericeira, the simplicity and hard rural life till and during the 20th century!
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Just the 2 of you, on your own private tour in an open-top convertible, visit the beautiful medieval town of Obidos. You will have an opportunity to wonder the narrow streets and browse the shops. You can walk the walls with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and finish of your visit drinking traditional Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup.
After walking the streets of Obidos, you can remain there for lunch, OR, with the roof down, drive out to the Obidos Lagoon and lunch by the beautiful beach of Foz de Arelho. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many cafes and walk the sandy beaches.
Once lunch is over, we drive to the town of Mafra with it's magnificent palace. Spend time wandering and being in awe of it's opulence before enjoying a coffee in the town.
Then it is time to return to your accommodation in Lisbon or Cascais/SIntra via the coastal road.
Duration: 8 hours.

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.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

This tour will take you to Mafra, where a world heritage convent-palace takes place. 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.

After visiting the palace, head to the coast and arrive at Ericeira, a traditional fishing village. Its connection to the sea is undeniable, which you can enjoy exploring its narrow streets located in the Historic Center that take us back to other times. Enjoy some free time for lunch or exploring by your own.

Onwards, you will travel towards the interior, to discover Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th century palace 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.
Duration: 8 hours.

Get to know three of Portugal's most exquisite destinations.
Set off in the morning from your Lisbon accommodation, and travel first to the village of Nazaré, famed for its seaside ambiance and record-breaking Atlantic waves. Then we head to the Sanctuary of Lady of Fátima, the largest Catholic pilgrimage site in Portugal. Finally, travel to the Mafra Palace and to the medieval town of Óbidos famed for its historical city walls.
Duration: 8 hours.

Private tour. Give you a different experience around Lisbon.
We will show you some hidden places and suggest you some very good restaurants.
Full-day special tour and unforgettable trip.
We using the Mercedez-Benz V-Class minivan to provide your service, comfortable, relax.
Our company is certified by Turismo de Portugal with licened Travel agent and tour operating service. All the vehicles have full insurance of responsibility civil and passengers accident by low.

Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

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.
Duration: 7 hours.

Do you love history, culture and architecture? If yes, this is your tour! We'll present you the Royal Palaces in Lisbon and it's surroundings, which are filled with stories, myths and legends. Allowd us to introduce you this wonderful monuments were you can spend an amazing day!
Duration: 8 hours.

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
Duration: 8 hours.

See more attractions in less time in one day of travel
Avoid the hassle of renting a car or using public transportation.
Private tour, limited to eight people for an intimate experience.

Opportunity to meet three lush palaces that marked the history of the Portuguese monarchy in the centuries.  XVIII and XIX. Inspired by Versailles or the castles on the edge of the Rhine, and a royal palace inserted into a Franciscan convent.

Expect to be guided by someone who likes to feel the wind and really feel Nature. We are not fanatical about history or geography, so don’t expect to be overloaded with heaps of historical facts or political information.

Tour with a local guide, guided tours inside the monuments are not included.
Duration: 8 hours.

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.
Duration: 4 hours.

The Mafra National Palace is the most important symbol of Baroque architecture in Portugal, built in the 18th century.
Located in the heart of the village of Mafra, it is the only National Monument that includes a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, it has over 40,000 m2 and 1,200 rooms including unique spaces and instruments. This is the case of the Library with a collection of over 36 thousand volumes, the bell set consisting of two chimes with a total of 98 bells and the 6 organs that echoed again in the Basilica in 2010.
Near Mafra, by the sea, we find the traditional fishing village Ericeira.We became World Surfing Reserve in 2011, (the 2nd globally distinguished reserve and the only one in Europe). Integrated in the Municipality of Mafra, it stretches between the beaches of Empa and São Lourenço, in a coastal strip that concentrates seven world-class waves in a space of only 4 Km: Pedra Branca, Reef, Ribeira d'Ilhas, Cave, Crazy Left. , Coxos and São Lourenço
Duration: 8 hours.

Immerse into the royal atmosphere of Lisbon and visit Queluz and Mafra, in a day on our private tour. See such historical monuments as the National Palace of Queluz alive. Visit an enormous library at Mafra National Palace and Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon.

• Visit Queluz, Mafra, and Lisbon in a day
• Stroll along the shelves of a library at Mafra National Palace
• Create your itinerary according to your interests
• Round-trip transport provided

Duration: 7 hours.

Have you ever dreamed about time machine? Turn the wheel of history back during your personal tour of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Look at the authentic Museum Village, touch the stones on the streets of a walled town - its history runs back to the 4th century B.C.
Your individual guide will keep company with you in all adventure. Don’t limit yourself, change your own ways and reserve unique unforgettable impressions.

• Individual excursion of Óbidos and Mafra, starting from Lisbon
• Explore the exciting Óbidos’ Museum Village with your personal guide
• Have a saunter along the streets one of most charismatic villages in Portugal
• Comfortable pickup from hotel or port and drop-off included

Duration: 9 to 10 hours.

Enjoy a sumptuous Portuguese Festival seafood lunch in the traditional fishing village which was declared the First Surf Nature Reserve in Europe, 50 km east of Lisbon. Afford a rewarding 6 hours gastronomic tour experience. Ericeira, is recognized as an important location to be visited by seafood lovers’ s for its quality of fresh fish and seafood with a beautiful beach appreciate by world surfers. Stop at Mafra to visit the Covent of Mafra - monumental Baroque and Italian Neoclassical palace-monastery. In an Atlantic seafront restaurant, enjoy a special lunch filled with fresh clams, shrimp, crab, and lobster with Portuguese wine or beer. On your return to Lisbon you must visit the Cabo da Roca – the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal. Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (9:30am) /drop-off (4:30pm) from your located accommodations and driver/guide. Festival Seafood Lunch included.
Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

Sintra, World Heritage site, capital of romanticism. Its micro-climate is behind the exuberant vegetation that was often praised by romantic poets of the nineteenth century, namely Lord Byron. You will have the opportunity to visit various Palaces of Sintra and to taste the traditional pastries.

Next… Mafra. A few kilometres away, where we will visit the most important Portuguese Baroque monument. The National Palace of Mafra was built in the 18th century by King D. Joao V. There are those who claim that it was a promise he made in the name of the offspring, he would get from Queen D. Maria Ana of Austria. Its construction is also the subject of “Memorial do Convento”, a book written by the Portuguese Nobel Prize winner, Jose Saramago. We will visit the library, the infirmary, the hospital, the convent and the basilica with its atrium decorated with Italian sculptures and a set of six organs, unique in the world.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

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.
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour will take you to Mafra, where a world heritage convent-palace takes place. 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.

After visiting the palace, head to the coast and arrive at Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Its connection to the sea is undeniable, which you can enjoy exploring its narrow streets located in the Historic Center that take us back to other times. Enjoy some free time for lunch or exploring by your own.

Onwards, you will travel towards the interior, to discover Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th century palace 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.
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour was designed to tour a part of the wine region of Lisbon, starting our day at the Museum of Vineyard and Wine in the Capital of Arinto, Bucelas, called the DOC region since 1908. Then we will go to a local cellar and taste this wonderful nectar, a short stop for lunch in the wonderful fishing village of Ericeira and famous for its beaches including the beach of Ribeira d ́isles where a stage of the world surfing championship takes place.
We head towards the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mafra Convent, in 2019 where we will visit this beautiful monument dated from 1730,

During the day, we will have several gastronomic surprises typical of the region and Portugal
Join this amazing private tour and discover this unique paradise


Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Experience the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Portugal on our exclusive 3-day private tour around Lisbon. This immersive journey allows you to explore some of the most iconic destinations while enjoying personalized attention from your dedicated guide.

Over the course of three days, you will visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites, each offering a glimpse into Portugal's historical significance and architectural beauty. With entrance tickets and guided tours included, you will discover the stories behind these remarkable sites, enhancing your understanding of the country’s heritage.

In addition to the UNESCO sites, we will take you to two meaningful pilgrimage locations, adding a spiritual dimension to your travels. Witness the breathtaking power of nature at Nazaré, famous for its gigantic waves that attract surfers from around the globe. Stroll through the charming medieval town of Óbidos, where you can wander its cobbled streets and admire the well-preserved castle.


Duration: 3 days.

A Tour not to be missed in the area of Sintra and Cascais medieval towns and cities with a vast heritage!!!
Duration: 12 hours.

Discover the best of Portugal with this exclusive tour that combines history, nature and luxury.
Enchant the Baroque imposition of the Mafra Palace and its stunning library, relax on the paradisiacal beaches of Ericeira, famous for its crystal clear waters and perfect waves, and explore the opulence of the Queluz Palace with its lush gardens and majestic salons.
A unique experience, marked by attention to detail and unforgettable moments, ideal for those seeking exclusivity and sophistication.


Duration: 7 hours.