Lisbon in One Day Historic Private Tour
Description
This unique tour shows you some of the most beautiful views over the city, while taking you into a chronological trip of Lisbon's History. Journey through ancient history on this 7-hour historic small-group tour of Lisbon, and ride through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods such as Alfama and Castelo. Hop out to explore landmarks such as Lisbon Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Sample a traditional custard tart from Belém, and enjoy stunning panoramic city views on your intimate eight-person tour.
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Itinerary
Start your day with an amazing view of Old Lisbon, and learn about the first people that inhabited this region, even before the formation of Portugal.
On this second stop, observe the areas where the city grew to and listen to the History of the Christian Reconquer of the city, by our first King Afonso Henriques, in 1147.
Visit Lisbon Cathedral, built immediately after Christians took Lisbon, in 1147 and admire the church’s intricate stained glass rose window, reconstructed with fragments from the original, while learning about the reconstruction performed just last century.
Walk down and zigzag through crooked cobblestone streets lined with quaint cafes in Alfama, while breading and feeling the atmosphere of the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.
Marvel at the stately Jerónimos Monastery, a national architectural treasure and visit its Church, where the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões rest among Kings and Queens and their family.
Have lunch in Belém, while having enough free time to enjoy the area, where you can shop, visit museums or just enjoy a sunny day.
Head riverside to visit Belém Tower’s stone fortress, learning some more about the expansion of the city and the need to defend its entrance from the sea. Photo stop (visit not included).
Visit the Monument to the Age of Discoveries, a celebration of this period of Portuguese History, while listening to your guide telling you about the Discoveries process, while admiring the beautiful engraving in the ground facing the monument.
Head back to the city center tracing your path along the soaring 18th-century aqueduct. Stop at the Amoreiras district to uncover a historic hidden gem, the Mãe d'Água Reservoir.
Finish your tour in the Chiado neighborhood, and learn about Lisbon’s reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1755. Return to your hotel, or acquaint yourself with Lisbon’s nightlife from this prime locale.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address. Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(10)
It was a good overview of the city. I didn’t like that the driver arrived 15 minutes late at the start and five minutes after lunch. After lunch he smelled like alcohol. He also smelled like cigarettes. Apparently smoking is popular here.
Sergio was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable and friendly, he helped us explore numerous neighborhoods in Lisbon while making sure we hit the major historic sites.
Our guide, Raquel, was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and had a great plan to see all of the central area in a very short time.
We are delighted with this day with Filipe, our guide, as considerate and pleasant as it is interesting. We discovered Lisbon’s sights, of course, such as the Cathedral, the Pantheon, the Tower of Belém and the Hieronymites Monastery, but also typical neighborhoods such as Mouraria and the old water reservoir fed by the aqueduct. And again the Lamego widow's shop where the famous Azulejos were made. After such a day, we leave with a good address to listen to fado, but will we still have enough energy?
My wife and I had a full day with Pedro who has a great background in history and art. He gave us an extraordinary overview of Lisbon. We were able to amend our trip as the day progressed and had a great time seeing the sights and learning the local customs. This firm came recommended by my daughter and son-in-law who also had a great experience. Highly recommended.
We were 6 and had Rita who brought us to the best places although we had 2 people slightly disabled (lumbar and knee pain) Have visited the old neighborhoods then crossed the bridge and visited the lx factory neighborhood and ended up in the barrio alto neighborhood. Everything was super well ordered!!!! Perfect!!!!!!
My husband and I had about 10 hours in Lisbon between flights, so organized a day trip with Gil via email. Pedro picked us up at the airport and helped us cobble together a perfect itinerary so we could see Lisbon and also go to Pena Castle in Sintra which we really wanted to do! Pedro is incredibly knowledgeable about everything Portugal - culture, history, politics and his English is impeccable. He made sure we saw the main sites and viewpoints, tried AMAZING Portuguese including of course pastel de nata pastries. We really enjoyed Sintra and walking around Pena Castle, its truly amazing. Highly recommend a day trip in and around Lisbon with Pedro!
<p>Lisbon is a very pretty city and I was able to see different parts of Lisbon thanks to this tour! Very recommended, thank you!</p>
