Lisbon Private Tour of Palaces in Queluz, Mafra and Lisbon in 1 Day

Lisbon , Portugal

Lisbon Private Tour of Palaces in Queluz, Mafra and Lisbon in 1 Day

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About this experience

Immerse into the royal atmosphere of Lisbon and visit Queluz and Mafra, in a day on our private tour. See such historical monuments as the National Palace of Queluz alive. Visit an enormous library at Mafra National Palace and Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon.

• Visit Queluz, Mafra, and Lisbon in a day
• Stroll along the shelves of a library at Mafra National Palace
• Create your itinerary according to your interests
• Round-trip transport provided

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Lisbon Private Tour of Palaces in Queluz, Mafra and Lisbon in 1 Day

Pickup included

What's included

Iconic places for photoshoot

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

Authentic cultural experience

Private local guide / driver

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Spend the day visiting breathtaking landscapes and Portugal's unique monuments on this private and customizable royal tour. After being picked up from your accommodation, the tour will begin with a drive towards Queluz National Palace

See one of the last representatives of Rococo buildings in Europe, a summer retreat for Dom Pedro of Braganza, king consort to Queen Maria I. It was somewhat a safe place for the Queen as she has been going mad since her husband died in 1786.

After Ajuda Palace was destroyed by fire in 1794, Queluz Palace became the official royal residence of he Portuguese prince regent John VI to 1807. This magnificent palace was designed by Portuguese architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. It is often called the Portuguese Versailles.

Stop 3

Then we move to the epoque of Baroque style. In this palace you will see one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. This palace was built because King John V promised to build a palace for his wife if she gives him an offspring.

It was mostly used as a secondary residence due to its location next to the royal hunting preservers. The building is considered to be one of the largest royal palaces in the world and was designed by the German architect João Frederico Ludovice

Stop 4

The third palace you are to visit is a neoclassical building. It survived several natural disasters such as tsunami and earthquake. The palace was designed by architect Manuel Caetano de Sousa, who planned a late Baroque-Rococo building, but then José da Costa e Silva and Francisco Xavier Fabri decided it to be a neoclassical one. It was the official royal residence to King Luis I and his wife, Maria Pia of Savoy

Stop 5

By the end of the tour you will be returned to Lisbon and dropped-off at your hotel.

What's not included

Food and drinks

Guided touring inside the palaces

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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