Monsanto (TV's Game of Thrones): Full-Day Private eco-Tour from Lisbon

10 hours

Easy

Private

Live Tour Guide

Custom Pick-up

Free Cancellation

Discover Monsanto, the filming location for the epic Dragonstone site in the TV series House of the Dragon from the thrilling Game of Thrones saga. Explore the timeless village, admire its Templar castle and be inspired by the views.

Adventure yourself on a full-day private SUV eco-Tour to Monsanto from Lisbon and discover Dragonstone, one of the most identifiable locations of House of the Dragon, the prequel to the award-winning TV drama Game of Thrones.

This fictional and iconic location in Targaryen story was filmed in the Mountain and Castle of Monsanto in Portugal which is a fortress-village that dates back to the time of the first Knights Templar. Monsanto features Dragonstone in several episodes, but especially frames Dragonstone's most wonderful scenes throughout the thrilling tenth and final episode of House of the Dragon. The location had to be special, out of this world and full of mystique to serve in an epic finale. As the HBO hit series' director said "when we saw Monsanto, on a mountain, our jaws dropped and we felt we had found Dragonstone", the home of House Targaryen, the very own HotD.
Get surprised too and immerse in the scenic fantasy world of HotD and GoT, while learning about local landmarks.


Top 5 Highlights

  • Travel to the heart of Portugal to discover the timeless village of Monsanto.
  • Explore the mountaintop ruins of the 12th-century Templar Castle of Monsanto.
  •  Be inspired by the breathtaking 360º views from the top of the mountain.
  • Learn how Monsanto became Dragonstone and witness fiction's most majestic scenes.
  • Discover the unique Templar castle of Almourol, built on the Tagus riverbed.
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What’s Included

    Specific

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area)
    • Tablet or booklet to compare the scenes of the TV Serie with the real spots.
    • Tablet to see behind-the-scenes clips and to watch HBO's special making-of video over Monsanto.

    Standard

    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Air-conditioned vehicle (SUV/Sedan)
    • Private transportation with fuel, tolls and parking.
    • Bottled water throughout the tour
    • WiFi on board
    • Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed
    • Child and infant car seats if required
    • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
    • Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
    • Onboard amenities for the kids, such as paper, drawings and coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
    • Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning)
    • Special Giveway
    Exclusions

      Specific

      • Lunch and any other food and drink not specified
      • Entrance ticket to the Castle of Almourol (Optional / € 4,00 pp / Not open on fall and winter mondays)

      Standard

      • Gratuities (Optional)
      Trip Summary & Useful Info

        Tour's wrap-up:

        • Duration is 10 to 13 hours
        • Departure is at 8:00 am
        • Minimum total time spent visiting is 2h30m
        • Minimum total time spent traveling is 7h30m
        • Provisioned total time for optional visits and lunch is up to 3h00m
        • Approximate route of 600km (approx. 80% is on highway)
        • Live tour guide (4 languages to choose from)

        Accessibility:

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Not stroller accessible
        • Not recommended for people with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
        • Not recommended for small children unused to travelling by car (up to 1.5h between stops / up to 13h for the day).

        About the activity:

        • Although the village is accessible, some of the highlights of this tour, the castle and walls of Monsanto and the sets from the series House of the Dragon, are not wheelchair, trolley or stroller accessible.
        • Even having to hike up a mountain, the walk is relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
        • Expect a 10-13 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go, the optional visits you make and the time you spent lunching.

        Not allowed:

        • To travel with non-folding wheelchairs or strollers.
        • For children to travel seated on laps. It is mandatory to book 1 seat per child or infant, regardless of age and even if it is mentioned that it is free. Infant and child car seats are included and available under request (validate at checkout).

        Pick-up service:

        • Customized pick-up and drop-off service within Greater Lisbon Area. Service included at any location up to 35km radius from Lisbon city center (from Praça Duque de Saldanha). Other locations are possible, but on request and additional fees may apply.

        We would like you to know:

        • We are a family-friendly Tour Operator. By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 (Validate at checkout. Selecting a ticket for children should take into account their age at the time of travel).
        • We are an eco-friendly Tour Operator. By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.
        • The Operator is licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Authority and complies with all legal health, safety and insurance regulations.
        • Our Guides are Locals, traveled, trained and all of them have 10+ years of experience.
        • We travel with a First Aid Kit and our Tour Guides have CPR and First Aid certification.
        • Primarily, though not guaranteed, this trip takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
        Bring Your ...
          • Curiosity
          • Comfortable shoes
          • Sunglasses
          • Hat
          Experience Type - The Amity Family Tours and Activities Portugal.

          Experience Type

          Day private guided tour by car. Round-trip.
          Live Tour Guide - The Amity Family Tours and Activities Portugal.

          Live Tour Guide

          In English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
          Custom Pick-up - The Amity Family Tours and Activities Portugal.

          Custom Pick-up

          Customized pick-up and drop-off service included within the Greater Lisbon area.
          Free Cancellation - The Amity Family Tours and Activities Portugal.

          Free Cancellation

          Refundable in case of cancellation up to 24 hours before the departure.
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          Online Booking

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          Eco-friendly Tour - The Amity Family Tours and Activities Portugal.

          Eco-friendly Tour

          This is an eco-Tour. The greenhouse gas emissions generated are 100% offset.
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