Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour
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Lisbon, Portugal
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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;
- 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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Estatua do Marques de Pombal
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.
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.
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-11392P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour?
A:Apr 2025
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 (WEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is 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;.
- 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;.
The following is NOT included:
- 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.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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;
- 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
- 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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