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National Palace of Mafra, the dream of a king.
Joined 2020
José Saramago, Nobel prize in 1998, was inspired by this building to write the fabulous book Baltasar and Blimunda. This palace was built in the baroque style, it's one of the most important palaces in Europe. Commissioned by King D. João V to fulfil a vote of succession, it spreads along 38.000m, comprising 1.200 rooms, 4.700 doors and windows and 156 stairs and boasts six historic organs in the Basilica, an 18th-century library with around 38.000 volumes and a Hospital.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Mafra palace
- At the entrance
Mafra
End of the tour
Ending Point
Mafra Palace
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included entrance fee
lunch and tips
Tour Important Information
*This is a half-day tour. If you wish a full-day tour to Mafra and Ericeira, please send a private message.
*This is a tour in Mafra but we can departed from Lisbon. if you'd like to do so, please send a private message.
Important message from the supplier
1 day notice to Lisboa and Sintra and Mafra
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 Marisa F.
Hello. My name is Marisa and I am a tour guide in the ancient, mysterious and beautiful city of Lisbon. Lisbon is an ancient city and Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, Catholics passed through this city all left their mark in heritage, words and food. Lisbon was also a city of spies. Even the real James Bond ( yes, it was a real James Bond) lived here and worked here.
So, if you want to join me in this journey, I offer you, in Lisbon, 2 tours: a tour to discover the old town of Lisbon and a spy tour, focusing on world war II. But if you want to experience a magical place, I'll take you
to Pena Palace. Pena Palace is a must-see, in the beautiful, romantic and world heritage, Sintra Village.
And in the end, before you leave Portugal, I promise you will understand the true meaning of the Portuguese word Saudade.
See you soon. Goodbye or Adeus!
Reviews
“So much fascinating information!”
Marisa did a great job educating us on the role of spies during World War 2. She is really knowledgeable and is getting her Ph.D on this topic so is also very current on her information. We really enjoyed this tour. Don’t miss it if you are a fan of World War 2 and espionage and intrigue.
Marisa F.
(11 reviews)Thank you so much! And you got mail :)
“?vora Tour”
I can’t think of a better tour guide we have ever encountered anywhere in the world! Marissa was soooo knowledgeable and such an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. She went above and beyond in making this tour of Évora fun and informative. A rare thing to say she nailed both!
Marisa F.
(11 reviews)Uau. Thank you. And I hope you comeback for more. And congratulations again for your wonderful wedding! Beijinhos.
“Marisa is highly recommended. ”
Marisa F. Marisa F. was our guide for three days in Lisbon. Marisa F., is an exceptional guide who is a Ph. D candidate in history. She is extremely knowledgeable and a treasure of interesting information. She is pleasant, fun to converse with and energetic. Marisa had great suggestions of things to do. She is patient and flexible and has a happy, positive personality. She took us to wonderful out of the way restaurants where we enjoyed delicious meals. Without a doubt the best guide we’ve had in our many world travels. Highly recommended.
Marisa F.
(11 reviews)Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to meet you both, Jorge and Vera. See you soon!!!
