Small group full day tour of Lisbon with local guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Praca Dom Pedro IV (Pass by)

  D. Pedro IV Square, better known as Rossio, is a square in downtown Lisbon, has been one of the city's nerve centers. In the Roman period there was a hippodrome.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Lisbon Cathedral

  Its construction began in the second half of the twelfth century, after the conquest of the city to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Alfama (Pass by)

  The steep streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest areas, are full of traditional handicraft shops and cafés. Views of Graça Viewpoint extend over the city and the Tagus River. At night, you can hear the melancholy fado in some of the area's restaurants.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Mosteiro de Sao Vicente de Fora

  Founded in 1147 by D. Afonso Henriques, soon after the conquest of Lisbon, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is dedicated to São Vicente, a saint venerated by Iberian Muslims, located outside the old walls of the city. Stop for photos outside the monastery. The visit to its interior is not included but you can do so if you so wish, this visit will cost about 5€ (not included) and will last 1:30h.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Museu Arqueologico do Carmo (Pass by)

  The Carmo Convent of Lisbon is a former convent of the Order of Carmelites of the Old Observance which is located in Largo do Carmo and was erected above Rossio, on the hill bordering that of São Jorge Castle. It was the only building that was not restored after the 1755 earthquake.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

  The Garden of São Pedro de Alcântara is a panoramic garden over Lisbon, built in 1864, with a small lake and a viewpoint, which offers an imposing view over the east of Lisbon with views of part of the Lower Zone of Lisbon and the south bank of the River Tejo. The view extends from the walls of the Castle of St. George surrounded by trees and the Lisbon seat (sec. XII), in the hills to the southwest, to the 18th-century French Penha Church, to the northwest. The large complex of the Church of Grace is also visible, while Saint Vincent de Fora is recognizable by the symmetrical towers around the white facade. Stop at this location may not be possible due to traffic.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte

  Senhora do Monte Viewpoint, located in the Graça neighborhood, offers a unique panorama, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Palacio Nacional da Ajuda

  The Palacio Nacional da Ajuda, a neoclassical building from the first half of the 19th century, was the official residence of the Portuguese royal family. Stop for photos from the outside.

  35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Ponte 25 de Abril (Pass by)

  The 25 de Abril Bridge, is a suspension road-rail bridge over the Tagus River that connects the city of Lisbon to the city of Almada, crossing the Tagus estuary. The bridge is 2 277 meters long

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

  The Jeronimos Monastery or Monastery of Santa Maria de Belem is a Portuguese monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome built in the 16th century.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Pastéis de Belém

  The manufacture of the Pastels of Bethlehem began in the 19th century, in Bethlehem, near the Monastery of Jerónimos, there was a refinement of sugarcane associated with a small store. Due to the Liberal Revolution of 1820, all Portuguese convent and monasteries were closed years later and, as a consequence, all workers and clergy were expelled from these same places. In an attempt to survive, an element of the Monastery put on sale, in this small place of commerce, some sweet pastels that quickly became known as “Pastels of Bethlehem” given the area where they were sold and the original recipe was preserved to this day.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Torre de Belem

  Belém Tower of the century XVI, was a military construction for defense of the river and the entrance of Lisbon.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Padrao dos Descobrimentos

  It was conceived in 1940 on the occasion of the "Portuguese World Exhibition", promoted by the Salazar government to celebrate the double centenary of the foundation and restoration of the nationality (1140 and 1640). However, it was not built until 1960, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henry, the Navigator.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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