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Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour

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Lisbon, Portugal
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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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German, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Step back in time and see the Museum Village of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Wonder the streets of a walled town with history dating back to the 4th century, and the biggest 18th century baroque palace in Europe, the Palácio Nacional de Mafra.
Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.

What's Included

  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
  • Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
  • During summer, entrance tickets to the “Medieval Market” in Óbidos;
  • During winter, entrance tickets to the "Chocolate" or the "Christmas" Markets in Óbidos.
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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.

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You start by being picked-up for your private tour (just you and your guide), at a hotel or cruise port in Lisbon. From here we will drive north to Óbidos & Mafra.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Obidos Village

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

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 and more than 4.700 doors and windows. 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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, hotel clients must provide the following information at time of booking: hotel name and address
  • At time of booking, 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
  • Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
  • Entrance tickets to the National Palace of Mafra, its Library and Monastery;
  • Entrance fees to Óbidos Historic Village;
  • Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
  • During summer, entrance tickets to the “Medieval Market” in Óbidos;
  • During winter, entrance tickets to the "Chocolate" or the "Christmas" Markets in Óbidos.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • At time of booking, hotel clients must provide the following information at time of booking: hotel name and address
  • At time of booking, 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

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