Lisbon Highlights Half Day Private Tour
Description
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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food and beverages not allowed on board (water ok)
Reviews(4)
Great customized itinerary. Sandra is an outstanding guide - professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much, Rob & Sue! It was such a pleasure spending the day with you again 😊 I’m really glad you enjoyed the customized coastal itinerary and that the experience felt both relaxed and engaging. Thank you as well for your kind words; they truly mean a lot. Hope to see you both again someday, somewhere along the Portuguese coast!
We had a great half day with Sandra touring Lisbon! She was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The route was well thought out and she customized for our interests as well. Glad we did the driving tour - walking would have limited what we could see since the city is spread out, and driving ourselves would have been scary.
Thank you so much, JT! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Lisbon highlights tour with Sandra. She was very happy to know her knowledge, engaging style, and tailored route made the experience so worthwhile. And yes, Lisbon can be a bit of an adventure walking, so we’re glad you chose the relaxed option 😉 We truly appreciate your kind words!
This was a great tour for our first visit to Lisbon! Sandra was an excellent guide-very knowledgeable of the area and its history. Would highly recommend this tour and would highly recommend Sandra!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to know you had a great tour at your first - but not last ;) - visit to Lisbon. Sandra was over the moon to read it. And thank you for choosing and recommending us. Please, come visit Lisbon again soon :)
Our tour with Sandra and No Map Tours was amazing! She picked us up at the cruise port on time..early actually. She took us to some incredible sites and was very good at explaining all the history! We learned a lot! The tarts in Belém were delicious and we are so thankful we were able to try them. You can’t go wrong booking with No Map Tours.
Thank you for the great review! We couldn’t be happier to read your 5-star review about our Lisbon Half Day Tour! Sandra was thrilled to hear it! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Belém custard tarts. Our favorites, too! Thank you for choosing us!
