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.
Mafra palace
End of the tour
Mafra Palace
Included entrance fee
lunch and tips
1 day notice to Lisboa and Sintra and Mafra
*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.
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.
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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!
Uau. Thank you. And I hope you comeback for more. And congratulations again for your wonderful wedding! Beijinhos.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to meet you both, Jorge and Vera. See you soon!!!
Marisa is a spectacular guide
Thank you so much!!