Lisbon City Tour: THE MOST COMPLETE

Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, is an old Medina with small rows and alleys, a perfect defense system during the period of Arabah in Portugal from the eighth to the twelfth century, after the Christian reconquest, the Arab civilization that lived here, if moved to the "Mouraria" neighborhood. Discover that Alfama is steeped in Portuguese authenticity, Fado, the most typical and charismatic Portuguese music, was born in this neighborhood in the midst of this melancholy that the Portuguese called "longing".

The church of St. Anthony was built in the exact place where St. Anthony was born, near the Lisbon Cathedral, the building was the responsibility of D. Afonso Henriques (first King of Portugal) in the twelfth century, when the city was conquered by the Moors. On the site was an old mosque. The earthquakes felt in Lisbon have reshaped the city over the years to present it as it is today.

Continuing our tour of Lisbon, we will visit the center of Lisbon, the "Baixa", and understand the importance of the terrible 1755 earthquake and its reflection on Portuguese minds and even Portuguese architecture. The buildings were built in a completely different way, with wider streets and many squares, already foreseeing that something like this could happen again, even with an 18th century anti-seismic construction, Marquês de Pombal, the statesman responsible for rebuilding Lisbon, as well as all the economic and social changes that arose after the earthquake.

At the top of Edward VII Park (King of England), we have a wonderful view of the city and we will understand the relationship between Portugal / England with various treaties and alliances and their effects on the formation of the Portuguese colony in Brazil in a new independent country. The perfect place to visit to understand why Lisbon is considered the city of the seven hills and also the reason for Lisbon's "Baixa" designation

Belém or Bethlehem, a district west of central Lisbon, is a must-see attraction in Lisbon, combining historic monuments, fascinating museums and attractive gardens, all lined with the icy waters of the Tagus Estuary. The site of Lisbon's shipyards and ports, and from where Portuguese explorers from the 15th century discovered the sea routes to India, Africa and Brazil, commemorating this glorious past, funded by the vast wealth that fueled Portugal from the colonies. . It's time to visit the 16th century "Jeronimos" Monastery, as well as the Belém tower, this lovely fortress and monument of explorers.

A visit and tasting at the Pastéis de Belém factory is a must, this sweet centenary that has not changed its formula of success, with the desire of the first family members to keep on sale in one place these wonderful Portuguese sweets.

The Senhora do Monte Viewpoint is one of the most important landmarks in Lisbon. It is also one of the quietest and least sought after viewpoints in the city.

The Portas do Sol Viewpoint is the balcony that all Lisboners would like to have in their home. The magnificent view of the city of Lisbon combines perfectly.

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King D. Manuel I and was handed over to the Order of Saint Jerónimo. It is located in the parish of Belém, in the city and municipality of Lisbon