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Mafra Sightseeing Tours

Discover the stunning views and history of the town in our Mafra sightseeing tours. Our tours include palaces and gardens and sightseeing that gives you an appreciation of this wonderful city. Below, you will find our sightseeing tour offers—choose the one that will turn into your amazing travel adventure!

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18% discount

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Lisbon: Mafra & Ericeira Day Trip

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Queluz, Mafra & Ericeira Full-Day Experience From Lisbon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tour to Mafra is the best way to explore it. While in Mafra, most of the attractions are best explored with the help of guided tours as they not only explain the past and importance of the landmarks, including the Palácio Nacional de Mafra and the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, but also help embrace the beauty of the area. It is not only history here that you will be getting to know but history that comes with supplementary fun information to enhance the visit. However, if you are interested in sightseeing combined with critical guidance, such a tour with a specific map and historical and cultural legends can be inspiring.

Is Mafra walkable?

Yes, Mafra is a walking city, although the park has limited hiking trails. All the main sights, notably the Palacio Nacional de Mafra, the Jardim do Cerco and the museums, are within easy walking distance. Moving around the city on foot is much more special, as it enables you to linger in specific areas, unveil numerous lovely neighbourhoods, and find unusual shops that one probably would not see if driving a car. It could be said that the city's layout is well-thought-out, and there are many spots where one can simply stand about.

What is the best way to get around Mafra?

There are better options than public transportation in this region. As a result, the best means of transport in Mafra is by foot, significantly if you are dropping your luggage in the largest city center. When on foot, it is possible to navigate the city, get to the primary objective, and walk around admiring the beautiful sidewalks. If you wish to travel further afield, like the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, hiring a bicycle or catching the local buses is more viable. There is the possibility to enjoy walks, excellent trail markings, and many different paths within the city area.

Can you explore Mafra by yourself?

Yes, you can surely go for self-explorations because Mafra is such a place. The city is welcoming and very accessible. An efficient guidebook or map would allow the modern traveler to freely walk the Palacio Nacional de Mafra, walk the Jardim do Cerco, and explore food stores and coffee shops. Regardless, you may never get lost because the city provides information and directions to the tourists, even if they are alone. But it may be supplemented with specially focused comments and historical references that will do a great job if you take a guided tour.

Can you visit Mafra in half a day?

Of course, it is possible to get an idea of Mafra in half a day, but it is advisable to spend more time there if possible. Getting to know Palacio Nacional de Mafra and walking in Jardim do Cerco can be done in half a day. However, a day or more will suffice to get a genuine feel for Mafra’s architectural grandiosity and historical worth. This will allow enough time to comfortably consider the specific features and explore the quieter parts of the city.

How many days do you need to see Mafra?

For one to be able to explore Mafra and the surrounding areas effectively, it is advised that one spends at least two to three days at the site. This will enable you to visit some of the sightseeing points like the Palacio Nacional de Mafra, Tapada Nacional de Mafra, and the local museums, as well as take strolls through the town, and even if time is on your side, even visit the beautiful coastal village of Ericeira. This way, you can feel the country's pulse and the people's tone and understand the culture and past of that specific area.