From Lisbon: Mafra, Ericeira & Queluz Palace Full Day Private Tour
This tour will take you to Mafra, where a UNESCO world heritage famous convent palace takes place. An enormous complex with around 1200 divisions and 4700 doors and windows.
After visiting the palace, head to the coast and arrive at Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Enjoy some free time to explore and have lunch in the local fish and seafood restaurants.
Onwards, you will travel towards the interior to discover Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel/apartment
Mafra National Convent-Palace
Visit the National Palace of Mafra, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, completed in 1735, by the will of King D. João V by virtue of a promise he had made on behalf of the descendants he would obtain from the queen. Mafra’s greatest treasure is the library. Here are kept books that are unique and rare examples of knowledge produced between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Ticket cost: 6 euros
Ericeira fishing village
Explore Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Walk through the Historic Center that take us back to other times and have free-time for lunch to enjoy the local gastronomy.
National Palace of Queluz
Visit Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th-century palace and was built as a summer retreat. Among the various rooms and other divisions of the palace explore one of the most mesmerizing gardens of the Portuguese Palaces.
Ticket cost: 10 euros.
Ending Point
Your hotel/apartment or along the way
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
• All mandatory insurances in accordance with Portuguese law
• Private tour guide
• Modern private prestige transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• gasoline fee / toll fee
• Tickets to monuments or other places visited
• Food and drinks
Tour Important Information
• Mercedes E-class up to 4 persons (the rear middle seat has a smaller size than the others, if you wish for an upgrade select 5 passengers)
• For groups with more than 4 passengers add 250$ fee for a vehicle up to 8 people (Mercedes-Benz Vito van)
Mafra National Palace-Convent is closed at tuesdays, if you're interested to do it, enjoying the monument from the exterior only, please message me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Gonçalo C.
I’ve been working as a tour guide for over 8 years, starting from scratch and gaining experience with some of the biggest tour operators in Lisbon. Over time, my passion for exploring, studying, and sharing the best of Portugal — from north to south — led me to become a full-time private guide, studying and certifying myself as an officially licensed tourist guide by the Portuguese Republic.
Throughout these years, I’ve been constantly deepening my historical knowledge while guiding travelers, which not only expanded my understanding of Portugal, but also sparked a genuine curiosity for different cultures and traditions. That’s what drives me to design unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences across the country — always aiming to deliver something authentic, local and memorable.
I describe my job simply: to give you the perfect day, tailored to your pace and preferences, in the region (or regions!) that interest you most in our small paradise.
• Certified Tourist Guide by the Portuguese Republic: 689/2025
• Tourism of Portugal RNAAT: 26/2024
• Fully licensed and insured, registered with Turismo de Portugal
• “Clean & Safe” certified
Private tours available for up to:
– 4 passengers in a Mercedes E-Class sedan
– 8 passengers in a Mercedes Vito van (additional fee applies)
For larger groups than 8 requiring a minibus, feel free to reach out for availability and a custom quote.
Reviews
Robert l B.
“Wonderful trip around Lisbon with an excellent guide !”
Our day was amazing traveling, learning, and experiencing the sights of this truly wonderful place. We quickly were able to see several important sites in a comfortable private car. I highly recommend this tour without hesitation. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide !
Dave R.
“Fantastic Tour of Sintra”
Goncalo provided a unique and wonderful experience for this visit. The Mercedes pickup provided a safe and luxury ride to Sintra with his incredible knowledge of Portuguese history and area info provided on the way out. As a private guide, he was able to take the vehicle up a private drive far higher up the mountain than you can access without a private guide. At 3 points on the tour from initial entry to accessing 2 areas of the Peña Palace we were able to bypass long lines that we would have waited in for a minimum of an hour otherwise. He gave a well directed tour of all the essential areas of the Palace with the incredible lookouts and views. We finished with a drop off at the old village which is a fun and worthwhile time. The only way to visit this unique and memorable spot. He's also a great guy !
Reggie O.
“Wonderful Circuit in Portugal ”
Goncalo put together a great 6 day private circuit tour of Portugal led by his colleague Joao. We visited Lisbon, Tomar, Fatima, Porto, Duoro, Obidos and Nazaré. Everything worked seamlessly. Would highly recommend Goncalo!
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Gonçalo C.
Thank you so much, Reggie, for your fantastic review and for trusting us to organize your journey through Portugal. We’re truly happy to hear that everything ran seamlessly and that João provided such a great experience along the way — I’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. It was a real pleasure to plan this circuit for you, and we’re delighted it left you with such great memories of our country. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
$600/ per group
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