Top Things to do in Mafra
Things to do in Mafra, Central Portugal: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
Discover the best top things to do in Mafra, Portugal including Lisbon Northern Region Wine Tasting Private Tour, Wine Tasting Tour, Day trip Lisbon Wine Tasting - Private tour, Private Tour: Discovering the Lisbon Wines, Lunch at a family owned vineyard - Gastronomy & Heritage, Wine Tasting at Mafra (30kms of Lisbon) | Monastery of Mafra | Ericeira Village , Vineyard at Mafra with Wine Tastings (30kms of Lisbon), Queluz / Mafra / Ericeira / Winery mother (wine tasting), Private Tour: Seafood Festival Lunch at Fishing Village and cultural experience, Enchanted Forest & Wine Tasting.
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1. Lisbon Northern Region Wine Tasting Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Immerse yourself in the flavours of Lisbon’s Northern Wine Region, in this private wine tasting tour. Travel to two historic parishes and their wineries, sampling their locally produced wines. In addition, taste the distinct flavours of local grape varieties and enjoy samplings of olive oil and traditional bread as well. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;, Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;, Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;, 9 Wines in total in the two cellars you will visit;, Taste traditional olive oil and local made bread;, Entrance fees to all the wineries and their visits;, Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
Exclusions: Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.
Reviewed By Sharkieh
We had a fabulous day with Joao ! We appreciated his knowledge and loved his passion for these excellent local products. We enjoyed ourselves and the company a lot! We can really recommend the tour!
2. Wine Tasting Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
One of our most popular tours, this ride is a one-way bike tour starting in Ericeira, that will take you deep into to the countryside, across natural landscapes, vineyards and agricultural fields, to reach the historical town of Cheleiros where you will be presented with a 6 wine tasting experience, including one from a unique grape variety local to the area.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Insurance, Helmet
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Reviewed By Desiree S
We took the Sentra tour with Marco and it was wonderful. Marco picked us up at our rental and drove us to Sentra for our ride. He stopped in a number of locations to show us unique things in the park in addition to pointing out sights for us. He was also able to cater the ride to our abilities. I am a novice so he picked a track that was comfortable for me but took my husband on more challenging trails to allow for him to do more mountain biking. After the ride, he took us to a number of look outs and fed us a delicious lunch of local favorites and friend fruit, vegetables, breads, and cheeses. It was a wonderful experience. Additionally the bikes we're in fantastic shape, along with helmets. We were given water bottles as a gift. And Marco was aware of safety and made sure that there were not any mishaps during the tour. We highly recommend this and would love to have another tour in the future. Thank you for all the fun!
3. Day trip Lisbon Wine Tasting - Private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
The passion for travelling, get to know other cultures and the share of experiences was what led to the concretization of a dream that allow us to show for those who visits us the best spots in the west region, Lisbon and surroundings at the good Portuguese way. We totally follow our passion. The tour leader is a wine lover and he is knowledgeable about portuguese wine culture. The flexibility and relaxed way of the tour leader helps to create the perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy the most.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Visit to 2 wineries and tasting 10 portuguese wines, Driver/Guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By _barbarapg2
This was without a doubt the best tour I ever did! For those who try to get to know not only the main attractions, but also the genuine pearls of the country you're visiting, this tour is definitely an excellent choice! The island is incredibly beautiful and the visit with João (our guide) was very enriching! He is amazing, super friendly, knowledgeable and you see that he clearly loves what he does! The kayak ride was the icing on the cake. We simply loved it =)
4. Private Tour: Discovering the Lisbon Wines
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover one of the largest wine regions in the country, known for its wines based on its refinement, strong aromas, for its quality and diversity. You can enjoy without worrying about the visit to the wine cellars of this region, where you will taste wine and still enjoy the surrounding landscape, accompanied throughout the visit by a guide-interpreter.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Interpreter guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Safe, Admission and Wine Tasting: 3 Cellar
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By ryandemelo
My wife and I booked a tour to Sintra with Vasco. He picked us up at our hotel and explained the history of Lisbon and Sintra along the way. Vasco was very flexible with what we wanted to see and even took us to LX factory and TimeOut food hall were we had lunch and beers. I would highly recommend the guys at Your Local Tours and would definitely book them again next time we visit Lisbon especially since I’ve read that the wine tour is top-notch.
5. Lunch at a family owned vineyard - Gastronomy & Heritage
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
THE IDEAL TOUR IF YOU SEEK A MIX OF CULTURE AND LEISURE! In order to build up our appetite, we'll begin the day with a bit of history in Mafra, 30min from Lisbon: We’ll visit one of the most iconic portuguese royal palaces. It’s a place of magic where one massive building houses a convent, a palace, a basilica and one of the most beautiful libraries in the world! Note: On Tuesdays, we'll visit Queluz Royal Palace instead. Afterward, we’ll visit the fishing village of Ericeira, where we'll show you the local fishing spot and market in order to buy us a fresh fish for lunch. We know you might be hungry but don't worry! We will provide you with some local delicacies. After this visit, we will head towards an old family-owned vineyard where we will go on a wine tour... The culmination of the day will take place shortly at the same place, lunch with a fresh fish grilled to perfection (meat and vegetarian options available)… Lunch will take place on the outside and facing the vineyards!
Inclusions: Traditional Portuguese fish lunch (Meat and vegetarian options available), Wine tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to Royal Palace of Mafra
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By João N
We visited the Douro region and stayed in a magnificent XVIII “solar” with a stunning view of the river. Excelent stay, excelent group and organisation. Visited Amarante and Tormes and had a very pleasent boat trip in the Douro and Paiva. We recomend Rootfareres very much
6. Wine Tasting at Mafra (30kms of Lisbon) | Monastery of Mafra | Ericeira Village
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The vineyard tour offers at least a selection of five wines, marinated olives and tosted bread. Catching a breeze from the Atlantic, the wine tour in a relaxed beauty’s farm, its background rolling vineyards, lush gardens and green lawns with a baroque chapel and a manor house, provides an authentic and exclusive atmosphere for you. There is also an opportunity for visiting the magnificent Mafra Palace, marked by the baroque style with its superb basilica, containing a set of distinct bells. The library is other historic point of reference with its treasures catalogues. The tour couldn’t end better at Ericeira, one of the elected well known worldwide surfer and fishing tradition village. Along the line cost stands out beautiful sandy beaches with its pleasant sounding waves and cliffs making Ericeira a top destination for you
Inclusions: WiFi on board
Exclusions: Prices at wine tastings
Reviewed By lovingitinPortugal
Our fourth day out with Rui- this time he took us South toward Evora, stopping first in the picturesque village of Arraiolos where tapestry rugs have been crafted since the 16th century. A wander through the village and tapestry studios made us feel as though we had stepped back in time. A feeling that remained as we visited Evora with its remarkable Roman remains. But our travel through time continued even further back as, in the late afternoon we arrived at the Almendes Cromlech - a megalithic double stone circle, the finest in Portugal and reportedly one of the oldest in Europe. Because it’s off the beaten track, down a rutted and difficult to navigate lane passing through groves of cork trees, the site doesn’t receive many visitors. We had it all but to ourselves as the sun began to set, casting sunbeams and shadows all around. Truly magical! As always, Rui recommended a great little restaurant for lunch in Evora and conveyed us safely home to Galamares at the end of the day..
7. Vineyard at Mafra with Wine Tastings (30kms of Lisbon)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The vineyard tour Wine Tastings offers at least a selection of five wines, marinated olives and tosted bread. Catching a breeze from the Atlantic, the wine tour in a relaxed beauty’s farm, its background rolling vineyards, lush gardens and green lawns with a baroque chapel and a manor house, offers an authentic and exclusive atmosphere for you. Quinta de Santana is a small family run vineyard: natinal variety thrive aimed some carefully chosen international grapes. Touriga National, Aragonez, Merlot,Pinot Noir ripen well in the Estremadura climate resulting in deliciously concentrated and complex reds. The wines variety are Fernão Pires, Alvarinho, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blank and Reisling with great texture and lengthy finish.
Inclusions: WiFi on board
Exclusions: Prices at wine tastings
Reviewed By lovingitinPortugal
Our second day out with Rui. After a drive through the hills we arrived at Quinta Santa Maria in Gidril, a village perched on the edge of a valley. We were greeted by our British expat host who guided us through the beautiful grounds and outbuildings of the Quinta tasting wines and enjoying nibbles along the way. The wines were flavourful, and the nibbles carefully chosen to enhance each we tasted. Before leaving we purchased a couple of bottles to savour at home, of course! Next stop of the day was The Monastery at Mafra. While this 400 room palace may once have housed a monastery, it was the biggest and most ornate of the several palaces we were able to visit during our time in Portugal- built with Brazilian gold and reputed to have emptied the treasury! Rui will do custom tours, as ell: For our third trip we have Rui taking us on a self-designed Templar Castle tour. We suggested three sites we wished to visit and he put together our itinerary ending with a boat ride to The island of Castelo Almourol. Bound to be another magical day!
8. Queluz / Mafra / Ericeira / Winery mother (wine tasting)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this Tour only you and your friends or your family will go. This tour is an excellent tour that includes palaces in a fishing village with beautiful beaches. And for wine lovers, they will be able to enrich their knowledge by making the visit to the mother cellar an excellent cellar.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Good mood and lots of animation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrances in the palaces of Queluz and Mafra. Lunch and wine tasting
Reviewed By Futouh A
Raul took us around sintra explaining everything very well! He took us to all the places we wanted recommended the best things. He had a fast track to entering the palace and a discount for families. Recommended very good food. He is very fun and very professional. We went to palace de pene and caba de roca and central sintra. Loved the trip! Make sure you are dressed well and and have TRAINERS ON cuz there’s a lot of Walking!
9. Private Tour: Seafood Festival Lunch at Fishing Village and cultural experience
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a sumptuous Portuguese Festival seafood lunch in the traditional fishing village which was declared the First Surf Nature Reserve in Europe, 50 km east of Lisbon. Afford a rewarding 6 hours gastronomic tour experience. Ericeira, is recognized as an important location to be visited by seafood lovers’ s for its quality of fresh fish and seafood with a beautiful beach appreciate by world surfers. Stop at Mafra to visit the Covent of Mafra - monumental Baroque and Italian Neoclassical palace-monastery. In an Atlantic seafront restaurant, enjoy a special lunch filled with fresh clams, shrimp, crab, and lobster with Portuguese wine or beer. On your return to Lisbon you must visit the Cabo da Roca – the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal. Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (9:30am) /drop-off (4:30pm) from your located accommodations and driver/guide. Festival Seafood Lunch included.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Beverages, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By pikeville29
We were travelling as a group of 6 friends. Hugo was our day long guide, he did a fabulous job and is very, very nice and informative. He also drove us down the coastline of Portugal, which was absolutely gorgeous. Included a delightful lunch, grilled fish was delish as was the wine!
10. Enchanted Forest & Wine Tasting
Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, in the center of the saloia area is the Tapada de Mafra, an Enchanted Forest of biodiversity. Once a real hunting ground for the monarchs, it is now a space dedicated to the preservation of the local fauna, where you will have the opportunity to be in unison with nature and see wildlife in its habitat. Bet on a different program and explore the heart of the Saloia area, visiting the favorite places of the Lisboetas families. Get to know the farms and wines that are putting the region of Lisbon on the map! It is a day dedicated to the senses, see, hear, touch, smell and taste what is best in the saloia zone.
Inclusions: Tapas of regional products to accompany the evidence. Typical sandwich., Proof of 8 different wines from 2 different demarcated regions., Landing and facility fees, 1 small bottle of water per passenger
Exclusions: Gratuities
