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
Featured on Tripadvisor, Mashable, Lisbon Guide, and Lonelyplanet
“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.
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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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Outstanding Full Day Tour of Lisbon – January 2021
Outstanding Full Day Tour of Lisbon – January 2020
My wife and I have one word to describe our day-long walking and driving tour through Lisbon: FANTASTIC. Miguel was right on time, and he worked hard throughout the course of the long day to make this a special experience. We did not feel like he was “on the clock” but rather it felt like a friend was showing us around a city that he loves. Miguel provided us with a thoughtful and thorough tour of Lisbon. We felt like we came away with a much, much better understanding of Portugal, and the history of the people, country, religion, arts, and architecture — all while getting a good sense of the geography and beauty of Lisbon. Miguel was tireless in bringing us all around the city and made our day with him one of exploration and learning. We ended up spending 4 more days in Lisbon after our tour, and we constantly remarked to each other about how much we had seen with Miguel and learned from him about Lisbon and about Portuguese culture and history. He was good-spirited throughout the day, and was open to sharing his own experiences and to shifting what we were doing that day based on ongoing discussions and learning more about our interests. He gave us with a number of other great recommendations that we followed up on afterwards.
We would not hesitate to recommend Miguel to anyone visiting your City. Thank you for making the arrangements for Miguel to assist us.
TravelingMainer56
Maine, USA – January 2021
on Tripadvisor
Outstanding Full Day Tour of Lisbon – January 2020
Rated 5/5 based on 678 reviews
TravelingMainer56
Maine, USA – January 2021
The best money we ever spent – May
Loved Pena Palace !!
On May 10, while in Portugal for my son’s wedding, me my brother and sister in law went on a tour of Lisbon and Sintra with Miguel. It was the best money we ever spent. Miguel was so knowledgable, friendly and easy going. We had a wonderful unforgettable day! I booked the tour at home in NY based on the fantastic reviews. Susan Lynch
on Tripadvisor
The best money we ever spent – May
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
Susan Lynch
USA – May
Highly Recommend Sintra Magik Service – May 2021
Highly Recommend Sintra Magik Service
We booked a private guided tour to Fatima with Sintra Magik and were very satisfied with the experience. Diogo is an excellent guide who is capable of answering questions in-depth, as well as being a pleasant companion. The vehicle was new and spacious.
After a morning in Fatima, the tour included lunch on the coast in Nazare, where he took us to a great local restaurant where we were the only non-Portuguese customers – simply superb! We concluded with a walking tour of Obidos.
What particularly impressive was that Diogo gave us excellent recommendations for other excursions we were subsequently taking on our own.
SheriffSantiago
Santiago – May 2021
May 2021 on Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend Sintra Magik Service – May 2019
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
SheriffSantiago
Santiago – May 2021
Great tour with Miguel – November
Great tour with Miguel – November 2018
This was the best tour we took while in Europe. Miguel was an awesome guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. We were expecting a 3 hour day and we went several more. We were able to bypass lines and he made the most of our day in Lisbon. I would definitely recommend Miguel and Sintra Magik to anyone. Thank you Miguel for a great day.
JAY T
Houston, Texas – November
on Tripadvisor
Great tour with Miguel
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
JAY T
Houston, Texas
Another excellent tour with Diogo!
Our first tour with Diogo was in September of 2015. He was the best guide ever and he still is! Nora and friends
Leonora S
on Tripadvisor
Another excellent tour with Diogo!
Rated 5/5 based on 550 reviews
Leonora S
Valley Cottage, USA
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