Lisbon (All City) Private Tour - Including Belém & Cristo Rei

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  The northern area of Lisbon, known as Parque das Nações, was built for the world exhibition Expo 98, when finally the river was returned to the city. Located on the waterfront of the Tagus River Estuary, it's a new and modern area of the city where you will be able to enjoy an amazing view of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, and appreciate contemporary architecture and several engineering landmarks. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The Vasco da Gama Tower is a 145-metre lattice tower at Parque das Nações. Built on the northern side of the Tagus River, it is named after the 15th-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Built as the main entrance for the world exhibition EXPO 98, it represents the maximum expression of modern architecture and engineering that characterizes the Parque das Nações neighborhood. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the station was inaugurated on May 19, 1998, as part of the celebrations marking the opening of the EXPO'98 world's exhibition. At the time of its opening, it was considered the largest intermodal station in Portugal, winning the Brunel Award in the category of large new construction projects. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Alfama

  The Alfama neighborhood is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma meaning "hot fountains" or "baths". It contains many important historical attractions as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Castelo De Sao Jorge (Pass by)

  The São Jorge Castle Hill has been occupied by different civilizations, including the Fenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors, due to its strategic location. Since 1147, when Lisbon was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques, the São Jorge castle has served as a royal palace, military barracks, national archive, and now as a national monument and museum. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte

  One of the highest viewpoints in Lisbon, from where you can get a panoramic overview of the city, is above the old neighborhoods of Mouraria and Graça with the main landmarks on the horizon. This is a mandatory stop for pictures. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Lisbon Cathedral

  This is the oldest church in the city. Built after the conquest of Lisbon by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147, the cathedral has survived many earthquakes and has been modified, renovated and restored several times. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles, having been classified as a National Monument in 1910. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Praca Martim Moniz (Pass by)

  According to the legend, Martim Moniz was a knight participating in the Siege of Lisbon during the Reconquest, led by King D. Afonso Henriques, and sacrificed himself at the castle door, preventing the defenders from fully closing it. This heroic fact allowed him to have his name given to one of the squares in downtown Lisbon, where a multitude of different world cultures can be found together. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Praca Da Figueira (Pass by)

  In the 16th century, this square did not exist, with most of its area occupied by the Hospital Real de Todos os Santos, the most important in Lisbon. After the great earthquake of 1755, which destroyed most of the city, the hospital was greatly damaged and was demolished around 1775. The large area previously occupied by the hospital was turned into an open market square, and in the late 19th century, a large covered market was built. This market existed until 1949, when it was demolished. Since then, the square has been an open space. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Praca Dom Pedro IV

  Officially named King Pedro the 4th square, Rossio translates as a large gathering space. It's the heart of the Baixa downtown area, surrounded by late 18th-century buildings from the city reconstruction plan issued by Marquês de Pombal after the 1755 earthquake. From here, you have access to walking streets towards the Riverside, through RUA Augusta and Praça do Comércio. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) (Pass by)

  Commonly known as Terreiro do Paço because it was the location of Paços da Ribeira (the Royal Ribeira Palace) until the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding plan of Marquês de Pombal, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo. It is actually still one of the biggest city squares in Europe. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Rua Augusta (Pass by)

  The main pedestrian boulevard of Lisbon's downtown connects Rossio Square to Praça do Comércio. Closer to the Riverside, you can see the colossal triumphal Arco da RUA Augusta, built in the 19th century to celebrate the reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Praca Dos Restauradores (Pass by)

  Surrounded by 19th and early 20th century buildings, this square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal, december 1st. 1640, after sixty years of Spanish domination. The obelisk in the middle of the square, from 1886, carries the names and dates of the battles fought during the Portuguese Restoration War after 1640. From here begins Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon's main central boulevard with large sidewalks decorated by the portuguese "calçada", a traditional art still done by hand piece by piece with light and dark stone cubes. This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Marques Do Pombal (Pass by)

  Sebastião José de carvalho e Melo, was the state secretary of King D. José I at the time of the 1755 earthquake. From many other things, he was the master planner of the Lisbon downtown reconstruction plan. The actual statue, from the 20th century shows the acknoledgement of the city to his work. This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Parque Eduardo VII (Pass by)

  A public park with an area of 26 hectares near Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal Square. Its name pays homage to King Edward VII from the United Kingdom who visited Portugal in 1902, to strengthen the relations between the two countries. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Bairro Alto (Pass by)

  One of the historic neighborhoods of Lisbon that started with the economic growth of the city after the 16th century The need to expand due to population growth and commercial development in Lisbon led to the construction of a dense residential and commercial area that still keeps its traditional character these days. Closer to Bairro Alto, the Chiado area connects to the downtown, becoming a trendy art and fashion business district. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Basilica da Estrela (Pass by)

  Ordered to be built by Queen Maria I of Portugal as the fulfillment of a vow, the Basilica is not only a product of the Queen's particularly fervent devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus but remains the most important architectural endeavor of her reign. The huge church has a giant dome, is located on a hill in what was at the time the western part of Lisbon, and can be viewed from far away. The style is similar to that of the Mafra National Palace, late baroque and neoclassical, with twin bell towers in front of statues of saints and allegoric figures. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• Ponte 25 de Abril (Pass by)

  The main passage that reunites the south with the center of Portugal. Finished in 1966, it shares the project concept with the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge and is one of the most popular and photographed monuments in Lisbon. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei

  The best view of Lisbon is from the south side of the Tagus River. With more than 100 meters of height and finished in 1959, this unique landmark was built to fulfill a vow from the Portuguese episcopate to keep the country in peace during World War II. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

  The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline architectural style in Lisbon. It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The construction began in 1501 and took over 100 years to be finished. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

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

  Originally built in 1520, it's one of the most iconic images of Lisbon. King Manuel I commissioned this fortified tower to be built near the harbor, from where the Portuguese "caravelas" were sailing overseas, to protect the fast-growing city of Lisbon. This is a mandatory stop for pictures. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Pass by)

  Built in 1940 for the Great Exhibition of the Portuguese World in the same year, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. In 1960, it was renewed to celebrate the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, the great entrepreneur of the Portuguese expansion overseas. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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