Mafra National Palace Tours and Tickets

Escape the tourist trail to discover the historic gems and natural wonders of Portugal's west coast on this private full-day tour from Lisbon. Explore the medieval town of Óbidos on a guided walking tour; admire the ocean views from Peniche; visit the traditional fishing village of Baleal; and marvel at the magnificent Mafra National Palace.

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.

Often omitted from Portugal itineraries, Mafra and Ericeira are historic towns with their own unique charm. Tick off both on a private full-day tour from Lisbon, a personalized experience ideal for first-time visitors. Take a tour of Mafra National Palace, a former Franciscan monastery home to 1,200 rooms; explore the fishing village of Ericeira, where you'll have chance to enjoy a seafood lunch at your own expense; and visit a traditional craft village renowned for its ceramics. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a full-day sightseeing tour to Mafra, a picturesque village with attractions such as the Mafra National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Mafra). After exploring the immense palace, stop into the Aldeia Tipica of Jose Franco, a house full of ceramic sculpture and artifacts that the artist created to show life in a typical village in Portugal. Continue to the coastal village of Ericeira for lunch and a stroll around the village and the beach. Learn about the region from your private guide, who shares informative commentary throughout the day.

Get out of the city and enjoy a day in the countryside during this private trip to Mafra, Sintra and Queluz from Lisbon. Your visit will include stops at many unique monuments, stating with the Mafra National Palace and its famous library. Explore the quaint town for a while before continuing on to the UNESCO-listed village of Sintra, where you'll visit the Pena National Palace and Park and/or Sintra National Palace. Wander through the town and do some shopping or sit down for a traditional Portuguese lunch; your guide will have plenty of recommendations either way. The afternoon will be spent visit the historic Queluz National Palace before returning to Lisbon at the end of the day.

If you're a fan of regal residences and majestic architecture, this private 10-hour tour of Portugal's finest palaces won't disappoint. Travel with ease and efficiency to two palatial wonders - the Palace of Quelez and the Palace of Mafra - and stop at two charming coastal villages along the way. This tour allows you to discover places off the tourist trail and also includes a seafood lunch and round-trip transport from your Lisbon hotel.