Sintra and Mafra Royal Palaces
Sintra – Pena National Palace
Mafra – National Palace and Convent
The Two Best Royal Palaces of Portugal in One day
Full-Day (7h approx) – With Private Tour Guide
Private Tour Price: 190EUR P.P. (Group Discounts Available from 15% to 30%)
This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais, including Airport
Questions? Please call our expert: 1-800-701-1456
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“Amazing Private Tour” – “Outstanding Experience” – “Totally Recommended”
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Highlights:
icon-checkmark Private Tour Service: Only For You
icon-checkmark Sintra Unesco World Heritage
icon-checkmark Pena National Palace
icon-checkmark Mafra National Palace
icon-checkmark Fisherman Village of Ericeira (Optional)
icon-checkmark And Much More, with the assistance of our Private Guide
Only 30 min from Lisbon, this is the best tour to learn more about Sintra , as one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal, land of Kings and Queens, famous over the centuries of the Portuguese History. Named Unesco World Heritage in 1995, you will be presented to visit the beautiful landscape of Sintra, and also to visit Mafra, famous for it’s outstanding and unique Royal Palace.
You will have opportunity to visit the amazing Pena National Palace, former Royal Palace of the Portuguese Kings, considered in 2015 by EBD the Most Beautiful Castle in Europe, built on the ruins of an old 16th century monastery. A stop for Lunch will be done nearby the village (not included) or in Mafra (second stop).
Then, after the Pena National Palace, there will be a quick stop for lunch, followed by a guided visit to Mafra National Palace. Mafra National Palace is one of the biggest and impressive Palaces in the world, the biggest in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), started building in 1717 by King John the fifth, is one of the major baroque 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, built with Brazilian Gold (As Brazil being an old colony from Portugal), 52.000 men 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 of 92 bells, weighing 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.
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR – Includes Transportation and Private Guide.
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Itinerary
This tour will combine both Sintra and Mafra in one single day, with optional stop at Ericeira fisherman village at the end. Although the itinerary can be adjusted during the day, this is the standard itinerary:
- Departure available from your hotel between 8h30AM and 8h45AM.
- Arrive at Sintra around 9h15m and head up the hill to the Pena National Palace, the most visited attraction in Portugal – considered in 2015 by EBD the most beautiful castle of Europe – Amazing views overlooking the Moorish Castle
- Visit inside Pena National Palace, former Royal Summer Residence of the Portuguese Kings (1h45m), with overlooking views towards the Moorish Castle and the countryside
- Head to Mafra, and stop for lunch (45min, lunch not included)
- Visit the Mafra National Palace and Convent (1h30m)
- After visiting Mafra, optional stop at the fisherman village of Ericeira.
- Return to your hotel for drop-off around 4PM/5PM
(during the day we will pass by different locations and stop for pictures)
* Importante Notice: Between April and September 2018, the visit to Pena National Palace may take longer than usual, specially if starting the tour later. On this case, the visit might be a self-guided visit of the exterior only, or even not possible if starting later due traffic restrictions in Unesco World Heritage Areas.
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since all our tours are private.
* Admission fees and lunch/meals are not included.
* if you wish to visit inside all major attractions in Sintra, we recommend booking two days
Inclusions
icon-checkmark Private Transportation with A/C Vehicle
icon-checkmark English Speaking Tour Guide
icon-checkmark Internet Wi-Fi Onboard (subject to availability)
icon-checkmark Toll fees, Fuel and Parking costs
icon-checkmark Full Insurance mandatory by law
Exclusions
icon-close Admission Fees for Attractions
icon-close Meals / Personal Expenses
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Pricing
Pricing:
- Private Tour REGULAR Price: 190EUR P.P
- Private Tour Promo Price: From 125 EUR P.P. to 99EUR P.P.
(available for large groups above 16 and 25 accordingly, please contact us)
Pick-up
- Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
- Pick-up time is scheduled for 8h30AM, although this can be changed per request
- Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers and airport pick-ups, please advise before booking.
Drop-off
- Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
- Drop-off is scheduled between around 5PM, although it can be changed if you need to get back earlier – please advise before booking.
Private Guide
This tour includes a dedicated Private Guide to assist you during the day.
Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day, and English Fluent.
The guide will assist you during the day, providing all explanations, helping to choose restaurants for lunch, and other important tips, etc
Awards Received
Portugal Magik Private Tours has been awarded over the years, as one of the leading private tour companies in Portugal, for the top quality service offering their customers, over the last years.
- TOP RANKED on Tripadvisor over 1000+ companies
- Leading Tour Operators – Portugal
- Certificate of Excellence & Hall Of Fame by Tripadvisor
- Awarded Since 2012 / Every Year for Excellence of Service
- Awarded Bespoke Tour Operator of the Year, by the Luxury Travel Guide LTG
- Tailor-Made Tour Company by the Travel and Hospitality Awards
- Private Tour Operator Award, by the Luxury Travel Guide LTG Awards
- Awarded Bespoke Travel Company by LUX Life
Fleet/Transportation
This tour includes Private Transportation, exclusively for you.
We work with a recent fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, that are operating every day for your comfort. In case of need, we have other vehicles or different brands/models, including larger vehicles on request for larger families.
Worry-Free Cancellation Policy
* We have a flexible worry-free cancellation policy for your comfort – BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
– We know plans can change and we accept changes to the original booking for another day, if we have availability, without any extra charge
If your trip needs to be canceled/postponed, the customer will be able to use the full amounts paid, as credit, that can be used for any future trip, within 3 years, according to the following policy terms. No amounts will be lost, in case you need to reschedule/postpone/cancel your trip.
* Cancellation between 365 days and 48hours before tour date: 100% of amounts paid, will be available as a future credit, to be used within 3 years with our company, for any tours.
* Cancellation less than 48hours before tour date: no refund
* No show: no restitution / payment in full
* Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable
* Hotel reservations are non-refundable unless mentioned.
* Cruise ship tours are 100% refundable anytime if for any reason cruise ship doesn’t dock in Lisbon.
* In case you are unable to travel for medical reasons, anytime and any moment, even 48h before the tour date, 100% of amounts paid, will be available as a future credit, to be used within 3 years with our company, for any tours.
Additional Information
Tour Language: This tour is available everyday in English. Other languages only per request (French or Spanish.
Notes:
* This is a private tour and prepared exclusively for you. No more guests will join you during the day.
for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs
* This tour is prepared for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs
* Most of our tours are done using mercedes-benz small minivans for your comfort (more leg room). For larger families, we have larger vehicles operating on request. Vehicle type, size, brand or color can never be guaranteed on our regular tours.
* Price for one of two adults is the same, as our operates with minimum two guests.
* Pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais is complimentary (Hotel, AirBnB, Airport, Cruise Terminal) / For Pick-up and drop-off at other locations please inquire, for specific quotation.
* We advise to book this tour in advance. For last minute bookings please call +351.30.880.4698
* Check in is recommended at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time
* Prices, times and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
1-800-701-1456 Contact Number
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Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day. Gastronomy is a very important aspect of our culture and part of our heritage and DNA.
Your guide will provide several recommendations along the day, where to sample the best food, and the best places to have lunch, according to your preferences.
Lunch/Meals are not included, and paid directly on the day.
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Full day of fun! – November
Full day of fun!
Fantastic tour and wonderful tour guide! Roy was very knowledgeable about Pena Castle and chose a great restaurant for lunch!
Anyone visiting Portugal should use this tour service!
Gerri0420
Connecticut, USA – November
on Tripadvisor
Full day of fun! – November
Rated 5/5 based on 678 reviews
Gerri0420 Connecticut, USA – November
Gerri0420 Connecticut, USA – November
Incredible Tour Guide
We booked a tour of Sintra, Pena Palace and the Golden Triangle through Sintra Magik. They were very accommodating of our scheduling needs. Diogo Costa was our private tour guide, and we found him to be awesome! He arrived at our hotel promptly at the scheduled time and had bottled water in his car for us through the day. He is a native of the Sintra area and intimately knowledgable of the entire area. Diogo has a very relaxed, congenial manner which made it easy and comfortable to spend the day with him. The pace of the trip was perfect and our guide was always considerate about having us see and do what we wanted. Diogo also arranged for us to have lunch at a wonderful place in Sintra. He called ahead so that the food would be ready and therefore optimize our sightseeing time. While he is Portuguese, his English language skills are impeccable. I would give Diogo Costa and Sintra Magik Tours my highest recommendation if you’re looking for a private tour.
on Tripadvisor
Incredible Tour Guide
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
m2s2wilson
Oregon, USA
Beautiful Lisbon – November
Beautiful Lisbon
We booked a private day tour with Sintra Magic Tours fro the day we got of the Windstar in Lisbon. This was ore second private trip with them.This was ore 3rd. time in Lisbon and we had certain things we wanted to see.Miguel met us at our hotel about 930 am and we returned about 830 pm.He had a list of what we wanted to see and we did it all.He was fabulous, explained the layout of the city which then made it much easier to understand, and especially on our own for the next few days.He took us to a local place for lunch which we would have never found on our own and it was great. We could not thank him enough, he was knowledgeable about everything.This is the way to see a city. The tour company was awesome as well, whatever we wanted was what we did.
Rodina K
Canada – November
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Beautiful Lisbon – November
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
Rodina K
Canada – November
Excellent tour of Lisbon
I had about 5 hours to spend in Lisbon and Pedro of Sintra Magik Private Tours helped me make the most of my time! The best way to see the city is to have a half-day (or full-day if you have the time) private tour….And Pedro is an excellent tour guide since he can provide you with sparkling conversation as well as the facts and history of the city. Don’t waste your time with large-group tours and hire Sintra Magik for your private tour of Lisbon.
on Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Lisbon
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
Debbie543
San Diego, California
A must do day trip – October
A must do day trip
Review of: Private Tour: Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon
Sintra Magik was recommended to me by two separate friends of mine who told me this experience was a ‘do not miss.’ Andy was our tour guide and he was great! Each stop was more beautiful than the last, and Andy was able to answer all our questions and was wonderful in knowing all the details. Our favorite part (and meal) of the day was the stop we made on our way to Cascais to a delicious and authentic Portuguese restaurant, recommended by Andy. We still talk about the food we were served! Overall a great day – we will definitely recommend!
Nicole P
New York, USA – October
October 2018 on Tripadvisor
A must do day trip – October
Rated 5/5 based on 678 reviews
Nicole P New York, USA – October
Nicole P New York, USA – October
Sintra and Mafra – Pena and Mafra National Palaces – Full-Day Private Tour (7h)
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