Full Day Tour to the Heart of Lisbon
We begin at the Belém Tower, a sentinel of the Tagus River. The magnificent Jerónimos Monastery dazzles with its Manueline architecture, while the Padrão dos Descobrimentos celebrates the navigators who took Portugal overseas. We cross the 25 de Abril Bridge and climb to the iconic São Jorge Castle, where a panoramic view reveals the red roofs of Alfama, the capital’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhood. We descend to the National Pantheon, where illustrious figures from Portuguese history rest. We continue to the São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint, where Lisbon reveals itself in all its beauty. We come across the ruins of the Carmo Convent, which silently tell the story of the 1755 earthquake. We descend to Praça do Comércio and continue to the vibrant Praça do Rossio, where the imposing Rossio Station stands. We head to the Parque Eduardo VII and finally the Palácio da Ajuda, where royal history comes to life, and explore the fascinating Museu do Tesouro Real.
Options
Fantastic Tour to Lisbon - VAN
Transfer included
Duration: 8 hours
Not included
You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 8 hours period.
Mercedes Benz V Class
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Tour to the Heart of Lisbon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Located in Belém, formerly called Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém and order to build by the king D. Manuel I., the construction started at the beginning of the century XVI and extended for a hundred years. This monastry is the most remarkable portuguese monastic ensemble of it's time and one of main hall-church in Europe. It was classified as a national monument since 1907 and in 1983 a s a world heritage by UNESCO. On July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Linked to the Portuguese Royal House and the epic Discoveries, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos was, from a very early stage, internalized as one of the symbols of the nation. Since 2016 it has the status of national pantheon.
Torre de Belem
The Belém Tower is located on the right riverside of rio Tejo, where once existed the praia de Belém. It was originally surrounded by water in its entire perimeter. The monument is an architectural icon from the reign of D. Manuel I. Over time, the tower lost its defense function of the Tejo line and began to be used for dungeons. The monument stands out for its implicit nationalism, such characteristics refer to the typical architecture of a time when the country was a global power (at the beginning of the Modern Age). Like the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, it was classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal in 2007.
Castelo De Sao Jorge
The Castelo de São Jorge is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior. The castle's first fortresses date back to the 1st century BC, having been rebuilt several times by various peoples and given different names. The current name derives from the castle's devotion to São Jorge, patron saint of knights and crusades, made by order of D. João I in the XIV century. In the first half of the XX century, being already in an advanced state of ruin, in 1940 monumental reconstruction works were carried out. For this reason, contrary to what one might think at first sight, the "medieval character" of this military ensemble is due to this reconstruction campaign, and not to the preservation of the castle's space from the Middle Ages to the present day. It stands in a dominant position on the highest hill in the historic centre, offering visitors one of the most beautiful views over the city and the Tejo river estuary.
Inclusions
- Water bottle
- Private tour - 1 to 3 px in Luxury Sedan or 1 or 8 in Luxury Van
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Clean and disinfected vehicle
- Mobile phone charger for apple and android
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off (or other chosen location)
- Guided tours inside the monuments are not included
- Mosteiro dos Jerónimos tickets are not included - 18€ - Pay locally
- Torre de belém tickets are not included - 15€ - Pay locally
- São Jorge Castle tickets are not included - 15€ - Pay locally
- Panteão Nacional tickets are not included - 10€ - Pay locally
- Nacional Palace of ajuda tickets are not included - 15€ - Pay locally
- Food
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off at the Hotel or other location of your choice.
Meeting / End Points
- If the pick-up is made at the Hotel, we will meet you at the reception, and if it is at the Airport, we will be waiting for you in the arrivals area with a tablet with your name on it.
