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Queluz and Ajuda Palaces Private Tour, Lisbon´s forgotten history.

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5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover a part of Lisbon’s history that is “forgotten” by the usual tourist routes. If you want to step away from the usual Sintra and Lisbon tours and see another part of history, choose to make your day different.
Wander through the gardens and Palace of Queluz overflowing with history. Discover the Ajuda Palace in Lisbon, with all its glory, being still used today for state events.
Being a private tour, participants will be just you and your guide.

What's Included

  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
  • Entrance tickets to the National Palace of Queluz;
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description
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Meeting and Pickup

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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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Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

Discover the fascinating palace of Queluz, a magnificent building that changed throughout its existence since the 17th century, and is often “overlooked”. The palace combines Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical architectural designs, while the gardens was inspired by the French styles. One of the first rooms visited is the impressive Throne Room. Royalty used to receive here their guests, decorated with gold carvings and mirrors, it is not difficult to be transported back to a time when the ladies and gentlemen would dance around in gallant balls. After having toured the inside of the palace, you will explore the garden, where one can wander among lakes, fountains and lead statues depicting mythological scenes. The highlight is the amazing Canal dos Azulejos (Tiled Ceramic Canal). Completely decorated with typical eighteenth century scenes, where the royal family used to ride a small boat enjoying themselves in sunny afternoons.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

After having toured the inside of the palace, you will explore the garden, where one can wander among lakes, fountains and lead statues depicting mythological scenes. The highlight is the amazing "Canal dos Azulejos" (Tiled Ceramic Canal). Completely decorated with typical eighteenth century scenes, where the royal family used to ride a small boat enjoying themselves in sunny afternoons.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palacio Nacional da Ajuda

The next palace is located near Belem, in the “Ajuda” neighbourhood (Lisbon). Although this palace was never completed as planned, it is still one of Europe's most amazing romantic buildings. Its interior is richly filled with furniture, tapestries, sculptures and extravagant decorative arts, the result of unprecedented wealth in the 17th when diamonds were discovered in the then Portuguese colony of Brazil. The most impressive are the enormous Throne Room corresponding to the entire south wing, and the Dining Room and its crystal chandeliers, silk-covered chairs, and allegory of the birth of King João VI on the ceiling. You will note the interesting collection of dinner services that is one of the few European royal services to remain completely intact.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Parque e Palacio de Monserrate

In a case that the Ajuda Palace, for any unforeseen reason, might be closed for governmental issues, we will explore the Monserrate National Palace in Sintra´s Natural Reserve.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queluz and Ajuda Palaces Private Tour, Lisbon´s forgotten history.?

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

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  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
  • Entrance tickets to the National Palace of Queluz;
  • Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
  • Entrance tickets to the Ajuda Palace;
  • Entrance tickets to the Gardens of the Queluz Palace;
  • Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
  • Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/palaces to explain its history;
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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