Embark on a captivating full-day journey through the soul of Lisbon with an expert local guide. Your adventure begins in the grand squares of Rossio and Restauradores, where history comes alive through royal tales and revolutionary landmarks. From there, you’ll dive into the heart of the city, winding through the narrow, soulful alleys of Alfama and standing before the fortress-like grandeur of the Lisbon Cathedral.
As you explore the trendy streets of Chiado, we’ll pause at breathtaking viewpoints that offer the city’s most iconic panoramas. The journey then follows the Tagus River to Belém, the gateway of the Age of Discovery. Here, you will marvel at the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery, the stout Belém Tower, and the soaring Monument to the Discoveries. To wrap up this immersive experience, we visit the legendary 1837 bakery for a taste of the original Pastel de Belém. This is the ultimate way to discover Lisbon’s history, culture, and flavors in one unforgettable day.
Your first stop is Eduardo VII Park, the largest park in central Lisbon. It was baptized in 1903 in honor of Great Britain’s King Edward VII, who had visited Lisbon to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the 2 countries.
The construction of the Lisbon Cathedral began in the second half of the 12th century after D. Afonso Henriques conquered the city from the Moors, and today it presents itself as a mixture of architectural styles.
Continue on your journey to “Senhora do Monte” hill, where you will be overwhelmed with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Lisbon, as well as of the estuary of the Tagus river.
After the Revolution of April 25, 1974, the "Ponte Salazar" had its name changed to "Ponte 25 de Abril".
Standing 110 meters above the Tagus, this isn't just a photo op—it’s a monument of gratitude. Inspired by Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, it was built after World War II to thank God for sparing Portugal from the conflict.
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is the most popular monument in Portugal. It’s King Manuel I tribute to the great explorers of the 15th century (which includes the sea route to India founded by Vasco da Gama in 1498). We’ll not only learn about the Portuguese maritime discoveries, but we’ll also visit the church where Vasco da Gama is buried (we won’t go inside the monastery, but we'll visit the church).
Visit the tomb of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camões. Continue to Belém Tower and Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries). Belém Tower was strategically built on the north bank of the Tagus River between 1514 and 1520, in order to protect Lisbon from attack. One of the jewels of architecture from the reign of King Manuel I, it was also inscribed by UNESCO in 1983.
The Monument of Discoveries was originally erected in 1941 for the Portuguese World Exhibition and celebrates the main players from Portugal’s Age of Discoveries and the days of world exploration.
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