Visit to Queluz Palace and Mafra Convent - Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Lisbon, Portugal

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
All Vehicle Expenses
Insurances and Tourism Legal License
Ticket to Queluz Palace
Ticket to the Convent of Mafra

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Bring comfortable shoes and a light jacket even in summer as the weather may change rapidly.

Itinerary

Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Aldeia Da Mata Pequena

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ericeira

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Forte do Zambujal

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 24 reviews

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Mafra, countryside and Beaches

Douglas_N, Apr 2026

Mafra was a beautiful experience, and we also got to experience the countryside and some gorgeous Beaches. Guide was terrific and allowed some customization as to the tour.

Queluz and Mafra

Samson_F, Dec 2025

This was a very enjoyable tour with Jose. The Queluz leg featured a beautiful palace and serene gardens. It wasn't that busy so it made the experience all the more enjoyable. The Malfra Palace is huge! but the parts I was interested are under renovations. Jose offered to show a spectactular area in Sintra and that was definitely a highlight. This is a provate tour so you can stay more or less at each location. Jose is great to have as a guide!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the feedback!!! Queluz is one of our favorite palaces, and José does this tour and guided visit very well. Sometimes, during tours, unforeseen events can arise, and we are here to solve them. We are glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again in Portugal.

José was a knowledgeable...

Robert_R, Oct 2025

José was a knowledgeable and friendly guide who brought the day alive. For me, visiting Queluz Palace and Mafra Palace was a must and my guide imparted just the right amount of information.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your feedback ;) The tour to Queluz and Mafra is one of our favorites, and we are very happy that you enjoyed it. We always try to tailor our tours to what our tourists are looking for, especially in terms of the itinerary and how we present the historical content.

the right choice

Steven_Y, Apr 2025

Jose is an incredibly professional guide, and we had a wonderful time. The highlight was definitely the charming little village and the seafood restaurant he took us to—it was absolutely delightful.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello Steven! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's heartwarming to hear you enjoyed your Queluz-Mafra tour with our professional and polite guide José. The Aldeia da Mata Pequena is indeed a gorgeous-looking village that is almost hidden from everybody between the valleys. Our company would be delighted to welcome you again if you ever return to Portugal. Kind regards.

Great tour, better guide.

Frank_F, Jan 2025

Excellent tour, with interesting and diverse stops. If you’re lucky, you’ll get Jose as your guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. We ran into bad weather, so he adjusted our itinerary to accommodate the circumstances. He also was extremely informative about the Lisbon area, making great suggestions for things to do. As for Jose if you get a chance.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello! We appreciate your feedback on the tour you had with our guide, José. One of the key things to know about us is flexibility, our guides will always adjust the day according to your tastes and also according to other circumstances, which in your case was the weather. Besides a tailor-made experience, you will also get to know the history of the things you see, and with our knowledgeable tour guides, just like José was, you will get to know a lot of information that wouldn't be said just by visiting the places on your own. We're honoured to hear that you loved your day. If you ever come back to Portugal, we would love to welcome you again on another one of our tours. Kind regards.

Great tour

ayerovm, Sep 2024

This was a great tour to Mafra, Queliz and a few more places. Very nice and interesting palaces and we had a number of interesting and unusual places. Bruno was a perfect guide. Very knowledgeable about history and surroundings. The restraunt he suggested had a very good seafood and wine as well as view to the ocean. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hello. We appreciate your feedback. Bruno is indeed a very good tour guide who has a lot of knowledge about history and will keep you well informed about the things that you are visiting. He also has a good knowledge of the best restaurants that you can go to have a meal. If you ever visit Portugal again, we would love to welcome you again. Kind regards.

We liked very much our Private Tour to Mafra, Ericeira and Azenhas do Mar

Marina_N, Apr 2024

On our trip, we discovered so much thanks to our guide Joao Lopes. Joao was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Portugal. Sharing his extensive knowledge about his country and enjoying the time he spent with us made it such a memorable experience for us.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hey there! We appreciate your positive feedback about us. It is very good to hear that you liked the tour and our guide João so much that you have created memorable experiences. These types of comments are what motivate us to continue with our good work. Thank you for choosing Portugal Unknown Tours and we look forward to welcome you on your next visit to Portugal. Best wishes.

Portugal at its finest, Palaces, seaside villages, old village and a great tour guide….

Veronica_W, Feb 2024

This is one of the best tours my husband and I have taken. We visited palaces, small villages inland then villages along the sea coast. Our tour guide Jose was remarkable in his knowledge of Portugals historical palaces and small villages we visited. I can highly recommend this tour Mafria is huge and it’s library is unbelievable. I especially liked the sea coast villages. It was a sunny day which even made the tour better. Jose our tour guide was very friendly and informative. Thank You Jose for giving us a wonderful tour…..

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had such a fantastic experience on our tour. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed exploring the palaces, villages, and coastal towns with José as your guide. Thank you for choosing Portugal Unknown Tours, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future! Kind regards.

Delightful tour

JosephL_D, Sep 2023

All parts of the tour were remarkable and offered nice contrasts from palaces and history to seaside delights. The very special part of our tour was our guide, Bruno. Knowledgable , informative, a total delight to be with and share his insights to what we were seeing. Couldn't be a better guide

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hey there! We very much appreciate the kind words and feedback! We aim to provide an Unique Experience, so we try our best to show you the hidden gems of these towns, and who better to do so than a local who is passionate about his hometown? Bruno goes above and beyond to show you the best these towns have to offer! His knowledge Portugal's history and his love for his country and home make the perfect match when you tour with Bruno. Best Regards.

an off the beaten path tour

Gloria_C, Sep 2022

Rita was our guide. We had a great time with her! She was very kind and personable. She catered the tour to our preferences and we made lots of good memories. We went to many nice spots and she taught us a lot about the history and culture there.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Rita is a very dedicated Tour Guide and tries to go into detail in order to provide the best experiences and tours. We appreciate the kind words and will certainly help Rita to continue to do an excellent job. We hope to see you back in Portugal

Passeio que não pode faltar

LEONORA_D, May 2024

Palácio de Queluz maravilhoso, de Mafra e Ericeira. Especial passeio a Aldeia da Mata Pequena é um diferencial adorável. Guia muito simpático, educado e prestativo.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Ola Leonor. Obrigado pelo feedback, ficamos felizes em saber que gostou do Tour Mafra-Ericeira, os nossos guias mantem o conhecimento em dia, de modo a fornecer a melhor experiencia possivel. Teremos todo o prazer em recebe-la novamente! Cumprimentos.

Entre la historia y la geografía

Myriam_R, Jun 2023

Eduard fue un excelente guía. Hice un tour privado y me explicó un montón de cosas relacionadas a lo que íbamos a ver, pero también hablamos de Portugal en general, lo que me permitió poner los hechos pasados y presentes en contexto. Se preocupó en todo momento por saber si tenía dudas o preguntas. Lo mejor del día fue el Palacio de Mafra. La jornada era muy ventosa y no se podía caminar mucho por Ericeira y, mucho menos, apreciar bien el Cabo de roca. Sin embargo , para mí, que tenía especial interés por el Palacio, el día fue muy productivo. Recomiendo a Eduard y la realización.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hola Myriam, ¡te agradecemos las amables palabras y el feeback! ¡Eduard es un guía muy conocedor del país y está más que dispuesto a ayudarle a conocer Portugal un poco mejor mientras esté con nosotros! Las condiciones meteorológicas en Sintra son a veces difíciles, pero eso no nos impide mostrarle lo hermoso que es nuestro país :) Saludos cordiales.

Uma viagem inesquecível pela história portuguesa

Daniel_F, Mar 2023

Nosso dia foi extremamente agradável. Fizemos os passeios com calma e pudemos descobrir cada detalhe dos palácios reais e ainda caminhar tranquilamente por Ericeira. Gonçalo, nosso guia, nos deu explicações muito interessantes, além de ser muito simpático e uma ótima companhia!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Olá Daniel! Nós tentamos sempre fazer com que seja capaz de disfrutar de cada momento tranquilamente. Agradecemos o feedback e as palavras simpáticas. Os Melhores Cumprimentos.