Lisbon’s Private Forgotten Historical Palaces Tour
Joined 2020
Get off the beaten track and join this private tour to Queluz and Ajuda Palace. Discover Lisbon’s history that is often forgotten by the usual tourist routes, the National Palace of Queluz and Ajuda. Step back from the traditional tours and see another part of history as you wander through gardens and palaces overflowing with history.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel or AirBnB
Palace of Queluz
After being picked up from your hotel in Lisbon, head to the fascinating Palace of Queluz. Inside, discover a combination of Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical architectural designs, whilst in the gardens a French architectural style awaits you. In the elegant Throne Room, admire gold carvings and mirrors and see where royals used to host their guests.
Canal dos Azulejos
In the garden, wander among lakes, fountains and lead statues depicting mythological scenes. Finish your tour of this palace at the amazing “Canal dos Azulejos”. Here you can admire 18th-century tile designs and see where the royal family used to ride a small boat on sunny afternoons.
Ajuda Palace
Next, head back to Lisbon, to visit the Ajuda Palace, located in the Belem neighbourhood. Inside, admire extravagant furniture, tapestries, sculptures, and decorative arts. Make your way through the impressive Dining Room, admiring crystal chandeliers, silk-covered chairs, and an allegory of the birth of King João VI on the ceiling.
At the end of the tour, get dropped back at your hotel in Lisbon.
Ending Point
At Your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick-up and drop off at a hotel, airbnb or cruise port in Lisbon;
Entrance tickets to the National Queluz Palace and Gardens;
Entrance tickets to the National Ajuda Palace;
Private guide for your group, who will accompany you inside the monuments and locations;
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.
Tour Important Information
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera;
National monuments close on public holidays or on special occasions, without notice;
The sequence of the mentioned places can change according to your wishes or due to weather conditions.
Not available Wednesdays!
Important message from the supplier
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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
Joined 2020
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
John M.
“Great guide for our group of wine club members”
Joao was an incredible guide for our large group of 20 for two days around Lisbon and the wine region. Our group are wine club members from a winery in the USA and had a great trip with Joao educating us on Portuguese wines. His knowledge of the local wines was invaluable to our group. He also made the education entertaining and added his special flair, which was wonderful for this active and engaging group. Thank you Joao for two wonderful days in Lisbon that our wine club members will cherish for a lifetime.
Joao D.
Thank you very much for your kind words John. It was a pleasure being able to cater to your group in one of our wine regions. Hope to have you back in the near future for another go, in a different region... ;-) Warmest Regards, Joao Dickmann
Peter C.
“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.
Eberhard M.
“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
$250/ per group
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