FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions
We will visit the main tourist sites in the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal and former capital of the Portuguese Empire.
We start in the charming area of Baixa Pombalina, so named because it was built by the Marquis of Pombal, following the 1755 earthquake. Here we will admire the monumental Praça do Comércio, located next to the Tagus River, Rossio, Cais do Sodré and Chiado. We continue to the bohemian Bairro Alto, we continue through the Alfama neighborhood, one of the most typical neighborhoods in the capital.
We finish in the emblematic area of Belém, where the monuments that mark the golden period of the Portuguese Discoveries stand.
The Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), a magnificent example of Manueline art in Portugal, and the Tower of Belém (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), symbolically erected at the former point of departure for ships and caravels to discover the Oceanos, Padrão dos Descobrimentos evokes its mentor Henrique, the Navigator.
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Car up to 3 people
Pickup included
What's included in FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)Pass-by Only
Praça do Comércio, still commonly referred to by its former name of (the) Terreiro do Paço, is a square in downtown Lisbon located next to the Tagus river, in the area being the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for about two centuries and which today is partially occupied by some government departments. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, measuring around 36,000 m² (180m x 200m). The square is bordered by 79 arches. It is considered a historic symbol of political power and manifestation of capital in Portugal. This symbology is generally associated with state centralism. In 1511, King D. Manuel I transferred his residence from Castelo de São Jorge to this location by the river. The Paço da Ribeira, as well as its library of 70,000 volumes, were destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. In the reconstruction, coordinated by Eugénio dos Santos, the square became a fundamental element of the plan of the Marquês de Pombal.
Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
The viewpoint is located in front of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte. From it you can see, to the south, the Sea of Palha, the Castle of São Jorge, part of downtown Lisbon and the estuary of the Tagus River, to the west, from Bairro Alto to Parque Florestal de Monsanto and, to the north , the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis. Beside this viewpoint is the small and ancient chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte (classified as a Public Interest Property), founded in 1147 and dedicated to São Gens, the bishop who, according to tradition, was martyred here. It was on this old Mount of São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques set up camp for the conquest of the city. The viewpoint is located in the churchyard of the small chapel and was renovated twice in the 20th century. As it is located at the highest point of Bairro da Graça, it is one of the places with the best panoramic views of the city, especially over Mouraria and São Jorge Castle.
Ponte 25 de AbrilPass-by Only
The 25 de Abril Bridge is a railway suspension bridge over the Tagus River that connects the city of Lisbon (north bank) to the city of Almada (south bank), in Portugal. The bridge crosses the Tagus estuary in the final and narrowest part — the so-called Tagus bottleneck. It is 2,277 meters long. With a free span of 1,013 meters, it is the 33rd longest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck houses 6 roadways, while the lower deck houses two electrified railway lines. Projects for the construction of a bridge over the Tagus estuary have existed since the end of the 19th century; however, it was only in the 1950s that the Portuguese Estado Novo government proceeded with the construction of a bridge to connect the two banks of the Lisbon metropolitan area. Construction began in November 1962 and lasted four years. At least 20 workers lost their lives, much more than announced at the time. It opened on August 6, 1966.
Inclusions
- Bottle DE water
- Car with air conditioning, Wifi on board, Connection for charging cell phones, water
- Entry to the Jeronimos Monastery - €10 per person
- Entrance to the Tower of Belem - €6 per person
- Entrance to Monument to the Discoveries - €10 per person
- Entrance to Cristo Rei - €6 per person
- Monastery of Jeronimos
- Patrao of Discoveries
- Tower of Bethlehem
- National Shrine of Christ King
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We will be waiting for you at the door of the hotel.
