Private Tour - Mafra National Palace & Ericeira Village

Please note: we do not book tours with other guests. We only provide private tours for your and your family or friends. 

Mafra National Palace is one of the biggest and impressive Palaces in the world, the biggest in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), started built in 1717 by King John the fifth, is one of the major barroque architecture references in the world, with more than 1200 rooms and about 40.000 sqm !

This vast complex is among the most sumptuous Baroque buildings in Portugal and one of the biggest buildings constructed in Europe in the 18th century

Build with Brazilian Gold (As Brazil being an old colony from Portugal), 52.000 man were working daily to build this imponent palace.

Also has a stunning library with more than 36.000 books, along with Rococo style.

Unique in the world is also its pipe organs: more than 6 imponent organs still working after 300 years

The Palace, records the oldest Carillon in Europe, and the biggest in the World, consists in 92 bells, wheighting total 200 tons (440.000 Pounds!)

It was conveniently located for hunting in the nearby forests, and was usually a secondary residence for the royal family.

The visit will later follow to Ericeira, a coast fisherman village, to enjoy great views and relax.

Highlights:

• Private Tour — NO GROUPS — Only you and your family/friends
• Local Guide — Trust only local guides: They have higher knowledge
• Mafra is just 40km distance from Lisbon
• Visit to Mafra National Palace, the biggest build in Europe on 18th Century
• Perfect for visiting around Lisbon, also for shore tours while docking in Lisbon or just for flight stopovers
• FREE Pickup in Lisbon hotel, Lisbon Airport or Ship dock quay in Lisbon
• Visit to Ericeira local coast fisherman village — Where Royal Family went to Exile to Brazil in 1910 after Republican Revolution
• Solo travellers are welcome: If you are travelling alone, we do not require minimum guests for our private tours!
• You can customize your tour: This is tailor-made for you only. No rush times, no other guests.
• We do NOT have agreements with restaurants nor shops for comissions. You choose where to shop or eat

 

Note for solo travellers:

We do not require minimum guests: we are passionate for what we do, so, if you are travelling alone, you are welcome!

Entrance Tickets to the Palace Official Professional Licensed and Experienced Guide Full insurance mandatory by law Fuel and toll costs

Meals and Drinks

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.