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Lisbon Private Tour - Óbidos, northern gate
Óbidos, northern gate
Lisbon Private Tour - Central Obidos
Central Obidos
Lisbon Private Tour - Obidos view from the walls
Obidos view from the walls
Lisbon Private Tour - One of the main streets of Obidos
One of the main streets of Obidos
Lisbon Private Tour - Mafra Palace
Mafra Palace
Lisbon Private Tour - null
Lisbon Private Tour - null
Lisbon Private Tour - Mafra Cathedral
Mafra Cathedral
Lisbon Private Tour - Mafra Library
Mafra Library

Private Historic Obidos and Mafra Tour

Car Tour (driving guide)
Lisbon Tour Guide - Joao D.

Joined 2020

Joao D.
4.90 / 5
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Leave the traditional Lisbon & Sintra tours, and join this private tour to Óbidos and Mafra.

Discover the palace of Mafra. A magnificent building that was only possible due to the Brazilian gold that poured into the country. Therefore allowing King João 5th to carry out the building of the biggest baroque palaces from the 18th century. Step back centuries, and see the well-preserved Museum Village of Óbidos.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Any hotel/airbnb in central Lisbon

09:00 AM

Pick-up and drive to Óbidos fortified city.

You start by being picked-up for your private tour (just you and your guide), at a hotel/airbnb or cruise port in Lisbon.

From here we will drive north to Óbidos & Mafra.

Obidos, the living history

Explore Óbidos, conquered by Portugal´s first king, D. Afonso Henriques, on January 11th, 1148. Since then, Óbidos continues to be part of Portugal’s history. Here you will visit the various highlights of the Fortified village of Óbidos. Walking inside the village also allows you to taste the Ginjinha and other local goods and crafts.

Note: Each July (at an extra cost) Óbidos castle hosts a traditional ‘Medieval Market’. For two weeks the castle and the surrounding town recreate the spirit of medieval Europe. Flowing banners and heraldic flags set the mood together with hundreds of entertainers and stall holders dressed as merchants, jugglers, jesters, wandering minstrels, soldiers and more. Visitors can shop at the traditional handcrafts fair or watch medieval shows, horse displays and a costumed parade that winds its way through the streets. There are also displays of jousting knights and armed combat.

Mafra National Palace, the Baroque.

Discover the palace of Mafra, a magnificent building that was only possible due to the Brazilian gold that poured into the country, allowing King João V to carry out the building of the biggest baroque palaces from the 18th century. Its construction began on November 17, 1717 and it integrates 4 buildings in one: the palace, the convent, a basilica and a library.

You will walk though the longest corridor ever built in a palace (232 m long). All made of limestone and marble from this region (Pêro Pinheiro and Sintra), the building covers an area of almost four hectares (37.790 sqm2), including 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways and 29 inner yards and courtyards.

The library itself is one of the most important in Europe, having an enormous variety of books (more than 30.000 volumes) from the XVth to the XVIIIth century. Flanked by two towers, the basilica is the “center piece” of the facade having been designed by the German architect Johann Friedrich Ludwig and commissioned by D. João V.

Ending Point

Any hotel/airbnb in central Lisbon

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Pick up and drop off at a hotel in Lisbon or from cruise port

Transportation by car or vehicle;

Private guide for your group, who will accompany you inside the monuments and locations;

Private tour with Professional guide (just your group and your guide);

Entrance tickets to Óbidos;

Entrance tickets to Mafra National Palace, Library and Basilica.

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What‘s not included

During July, the entrance fee to the 'Medieval Market' in Óbidos

Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description

During winter, the entrance fee to the "Chocolate " or the "Xmas" Markets in Óbidos

Tour Important Information

National monuments might close without notice, on public holidays and other special occasions!

Hotel clients must provide the following information at time of booking: hotel name and address

Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Not wheelchair accessible

Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Guide. The meeting point will be at your hotel or accommodation, or your Guide will meet you at a convenient location close to your hotel or accommodation.

Not available Tuesdays!

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Lisbon Tour Guide - Joao D.

Joined 2020

Joao D.
4.90 / 5
(10 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Joao D.

Being an off-road driver for over 30 years, I know Portugal inside out, literally “off the beaten track”. Making friends along the way and getting to know their culture and history, led me to organize tours and trips.

Me and my team of guides know all corners of Portugal.

Our team members include me (John), Rodrigo, Maia, Paulo and Ricardo. We all put our heart and soul into each experience. As a result, taking travellers beyond the destination, away from the usual touristic hustle.

With this, we have been leading Private Tours in Portugal for over 10 years.

Reviews

Highly enjoyable

Our tour today with Vasco & Pedro was very enjoyable, very informative Pedro our drive was very efficient, the whole tour was exactly what I had expected, highly recommend the company.

Ausgezeichnete Tour mit einem deutschsprachigen F?hrer

Joao took us on a 5 hours walking tour in Lisboa. He had a very good knowledge of history and Lisboa and explained us everything. The tour was in German abd he spoke this language fluently. I can recomend Joao for all visitors, exspecially if you want a german speaking guide

Sintra plus

Our guide for the day, Paulo, could not have been more friendly or interesting. He covered all manner of topics, historic and current, and added immensely to our sense of being special guests in his beloved country. We happily encourage others to work with this guide and organization. Ann & Bryan, California USA

Bryan K.

Joao D.

Thank you so very much for your review, dear Ann & Bryan. It was a pleasure to organize and make the day with you. I´m glad you enjoyed your Sintra day, and surroundings with Paulo. I hope to have you back in Portugal in the near future. Warmest Regards, and all the best for you both! Joao

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