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Lisbon in One Day Historic Small-Group Tour

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About this activity

This unique tour shows you some of the most beautiful views over the city, while taking you into a chronological trip of Lisbon's History. Journey through ancient history on this 7-hour historic small-group tour of Lisbon, and ride through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods such as Alfama and Castelo. Hop out to explore landmarks such as Lisbon Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Sample a traditional custard tart from Belém, and enjoy stunning panoramic city views on your intimate eight-person tour.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Live commentary on-board
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • Driver/guide
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • Food tasting

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Lunch

    Itinerary

    1. Miradouro das Portas do Sol

      Start your day with an amazing view of Old Lisbon, and learn about the first people that inhabited this region, even before the formation of Portugal.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

      On this second stop, observe the areas where the city grew to and listen to the History of the Christian Reconquer of the city, by our first King Afonso Henriques, in 1147.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Lisbon Cathedral

      Visit Lisbon Cathedral, built immediately after Christians took Lisbon, in 1147 and admire the church’s intricate stained glass rose window, reconstructed with fragments from the original, while learning about the reconstruction performed just last century.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Alfama

      Walk down and zigzag through crooked cobblestone streets lined with quaint cafes in Alfama, while breading and feeling the atmosphere of the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Jerónimos Monastery

      Marvel at the stately Jerónimos Monastery, a national architectural treasure and visit its Church, where the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões rest among Kings and Queens and their family.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Have lunch in Belém, while having enough free time to enjoy the area, where you can shop, visit museums or just enjoy a sunny day.

      Sample a traditional "Pastel de Belém" custard tart (included).

      1h 30mAdmission free

    7. Belém Tower

      Head riverside to visit Belém Tower’s stone fortress, learning some more about the expansion of the city and the need to defend its entrance from the sea. Photo stop (visit not included).

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    8. Monument to the Discoveries

      Visit the Monument to the Age of Discoveries, a celebration of this period of Portuguese History, while listening to your guide telling you about the Discoveries process, while admiring the beautiful engraving in the ground facing the monument.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    9. Finish your tour in the Chiado neighborhood, and learn about Lisbon’s reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1755. Return to your hotel, or acquaint yourself with Lisbon’s nightlife from this prime locale.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    Meeting point

    Please meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 266 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 30 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Please contact us for pick-up arrangements at: - [email protected] - +351 934 777 392

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Product code
    6999P9

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