9 hours Lisbon Private Tour of Palaces, Monasteries, and Churches

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Guided tour: The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was built in 1671 as a hunting pavilion to Don João de Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira. The Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna, was established by Dom Fernando Mascarenhas (1945-2014), who was the representative of three important noble Houses (Fronteira, Alorna e Távora). The Fronteira Palace is a privately owned Museum-House. In order to achieve a peaceful coexistence of the inhabitants with the visitors, all the visits to the interior of the palace are guided tours. The gardens can be visited without a guide or following a pre-designed itinerary with the help of audio guides. Guided tours to the palace are included in your day trip. Languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

  Self-guided tour: The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery, On the banks of the Tagus is an apogee of Manueline architecture, and is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal. The Jerónimos Monastery began as a monastery belonging to the Order of Saint Jerome. Originally a church built in 1495. The Jerónimos Monastery is considered one of the most surprising examples of Portuguese architecture. It is the final resting place of many famous Portuguese personalities such as Vasco da Gama, Luís de Camões, D. Manuel I and D. João III of Portugal. Its completion took more than 100 years, with Renaissance themes in its structure, as many artists contributed to the construction of the Jerónimos Monastery.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Pastéis de Belém

  Initially produced in Belem, Lisbon, the origin of the pastel de nata is sacred and spiritual, known as the pastel de Belem. This pastry, originating prior to the 18th century, has its roots in the hands of Catholic monks residing within the Jeronimos Monastery, which stands today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your private day trip includes a stop at over 150 old Fabrica dos Pasteis de Belem, a free drink and pastry.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Built in the 16th century, the Belem Tower was built to defend Lisbon from enemy ships. Around 1515, architect Francisco de Arruda designed the iconic monument and it served the purpose of being a fort that protected Lisbon from incoming raids along the Tagus River. It also marked the beginning of voyages for sailors. Includes outside visit.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Igreja de Sao Roque

  The Igreja de São Roque is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world, and one of the first Jesuit churches anywhere. The edifice served as the Society's home church in Portugal for over 200 years, before the Jesuits were expelled from that country. One of the earliest Jesuit churches, built in the 16th century, with several mainly baroque chapels.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Housed in a 17th-century cloister, this museum offers a sizable collection of Portuguese sacred art. With more than 100 years of history, São Roque Museum is one of the most beautiful and complete museums of Portuguese religious art. Guided visits organized by the museum offer visitors the Est way to appreciate fully its rich collection of works including painting, sculpture, jeweler, tabernacles, manuscripts, among other works including oriental art. These visits give visitors a general view of the São Roque Church and Museum, with highlights of the history of art from the 16th to 18th centuries.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Lisbon

  If you are looking to take in some retail therapy while on vacation, you're in luck; Lisbon is one of the cheapest places in Europe and an ideal destination for a shopping trip! 17 Uniquely Portuguese Things to Buy in Lisbon Roosters and Sardines (Not the Real Kind) Portuguese Ceramics Pastéis de Belém Gold and Silver Jewelry Moscatel de Setúbal Portuguese Decorative Handmade Candles Azulejos Decorative Tiles Port Wine, and much, much more. The driver, can suggest many place where you like to go, and you just have to pick one. Or, if you have you favorite shopping area, please, let us know.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. This tower symbolizes Portugal's maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Drivers are not allowed to collect payments onboard for the exception of tips. Any cash, or any other form payment made directly with the driver it will be considered tip/gratuities.

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