About this experience
Kick off your adventure soaking up the bird-view of the town from a hill-viewpoint in Alfama. Visit the earthquake-proof downtown and the Age of Discovery district of Belém, with private guide, on a half day tour of Lisbon.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. A time capsule of narrow and labyrinthine streets, and viewpoints overlooking Saint George Castle, the town and the Tagus River. We stop at one of them.
Get to know the details of the Great Earthquake and how Lisbon rose from the ashes.
Baixa, or Pombaline Downtown, takes its name from Marquis of Pombal, the prime minister of Portugal who led the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 Great Earthquake. A grid of streets, with innovative earthquake-resistant constructions, one of the first in the world.
Belém is the emblematic district of the Portuguese Age of Discovery (1400s-1500s).
Home to historical landmarks that remind us of Portugal's maritime past. Like the world heritage sites of 1500s - the Belém Tower (photo stop) and the Jerónimos Monastery (outside only, we won't go in).
There the Monument to the Discoveries stands out - a gigantic ship in limestone, ready to set sail on the Tagus River, with Henry the Navigator at the bow.
And no trip to Belém would be complete without a stop at "Pastéis de Belém" to sample our world-famous egg custard tart (not included - your guide will help you navigate the lines and find a table).
Drop off at your hotel or another point in Lisbon of your choice.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Audio
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- No Map Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food and beverages not allowed on board (water ok)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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