Explore the Forgotten Palaces of Lisbon

Duración

5 horas

Idioma

Inglés

Huéspedes

1-10

Discover a part of Lisbon’s history that is “forgotten” by the usual tourist routes.

Incluido

Guide
Transfer
Entrance fee
Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
Entrance tickets to the Ajuda Palace;
Entrance tickets to the National Palace of Queluz;
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;
Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.

No incluido

Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description

Itinerary

National Queluz Palace. 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.

Queluz Gardens. 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.

National Palace of 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.

Don't forget!

National monuments might close without notice, on public holidays and other special occasions! Hotel or AirBnB clients must provide the following information at time of booking: hotel name and addressCruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding timeNot wheelchair accessibleNot suitable for petsYour 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. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera

Get off the beaten track and join this private tour to the Queluz and the Ajuda Palace. After being picked up from your location in Lisbon, head to the fascinating Palace of Queluz. Inside, discover a combination of Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical architectural designs, whilst in the gardens a French architectural style awaits you. In the elegant Throne Room, admire gold carvings and mirrors and see where royals used to host their guests.

In the garden, wander among lakes, fountains and lead statues depicting mythological scenes. Finish your tour of this palace at the amazing “Canal dos Azulejos”. Here you can admire 18th-century tile designs and see where the royal family used to ride a small boat on sunny afternoons.

Next, head back to Lisbon, to visit the Ajuda Palace, located in the Belem neighbourhood. Inside, admire extravagant furniture, tapestries, sculptures, and decorative arts. Make your way through the impressive Dining Room, admiring crystal chandeliers, silk-covered chairs, and an allegory of the birth of King João VI on the ceiling. At the end of the tour, get dropped back at your hotel in Lisbon.