Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the charming and trendy Lisbon for a few hours. Starting anytime of the day. This specially designed tour for Lisbon is ideal if you have a short stopover. Your guide/ chauffeur will pick you up from Lisbon Airport Terminal and proceed into the city to enjoy a 4-hour tour and see the sights that interest you the most! This experience offers a smart itinerary with some flexibility, meaning you choose where you visit and what you do. Enjoy Lisbon’s atmosphere, wonderful avenues, beautiful buildings covered with tiles. Enjoy a comfortable sighteeing private tour that may include Alfama, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Bairro Alto, Santa Justa Elevator, and Belem District where the famous custard tarts (pasteis de belem) are made since 1837. Learn about Torre de Belem, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Jeronimos Monastery, etc.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $246.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:40 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Panoramic view of Lisbon
Beautiful Square of Lisbon
Iron Elevador from 1882
The Portuguese Champs Elyseés
18th Century Aquaduct
The oldest neighborhood of Lisbon
Postcard of Lisbon where you will learn about the famous navigators
Take a picture near this 500 years old tower.
Enjoy the portuguese custard tarts that everybody is talking, paired with a great Latte or Port wine - optional
Picture stop in to admire the famous monastery of Jeronimos
Meeting point at the airport public area, in front of Starbucks Coffee. It's easy: After passing customs, luggage claim area and "nothing to declare" door, follow the ramp to your left. You will be informed at what time your tour starts. Your flight is tracked and you will received the predicted starting hours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lisbon Layover lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $132 per person for this Lisbon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $246. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Meeting point at the airport public area, in front of Starbucks Coffee. It's easy: After passing customs, luggage claim area and "nothing to declare" door, follow the ramp to your left. You will be informed at what time your tour starts. Your flight is tracked and you will received the predicted starting hours
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Infant seats are mandatory, available on request if advised at time of booking, please inform children's age
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 210 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Top Ten Tours Via Lactea Viagens.
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I took my tour with Elisabete, she is really kind and has knowledge of the city's history and its highlights. We visited all the necessary spots, and I really enjoyed them; I also got to try some traditional desserts. The city is beautiful, and making the most of a long layover is well worth it.
We had a great time in Lisbon. Elizabete was very attentive and run the half day tour to be extremely welcoming and enjoyable. Highly recommend to your long layover in Lisbon.
Excellent guide, knows the history of Portugal very well, very friendly and cordial.
Very timely pickup. Very pleasant and well informed. Responded to all questions with thorough explanation and historical references. Knows ancient and recent history. Very easy to talk too and very complete tour. We were both very pleased with our introduction to Portugal. Highly recommend.
Great way to spend a layover in Lisbon. Elisabete was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge about the history of the area. I would highly recommend her as well as this tour.
We took this tour instead of waiting for our accommodations to be ready. What an absolutely fabulous way to see the city like a local!!! Thank you Alex, we enjoyed the tour thoroughly.
Here’s a polished, natural version of your review: We had the best time on this tour! Elisabete was our guide, and when I say she knows the history of Portugal, I truly mean she is an expert. She shared so much fascinating information at every stop and even took the time to answer all of my random questions. I like asking locals about everyday life, culture, and traditions—not just the typical tourist questions—and she was able to answer everything, making the experience feel personal and authentic. Elisabete was also incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. The vehicle was clean and she was a real safe driver. We even had the opportunity to meet her husband, who co-owns the company with her. If he’s anything like Elisabete, I’m sure he’s an amazing guide as well. It’s clear they both genuinely love what they do and are passionate about sharing their beautiful country with visitors. When I return to Portugal—and I definitely will—I wouldn’t book with anyone else. After researching several companies, I can confidently say I highly recommend this one if you’re looking for an authentic, unforgettable experience. Thank you, Elisabete, for creating memories my family and I will cherish forever. We loved every minute of it!
Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate your feedback. Hope that you are having an amazing time. See you next time (soon).
This was a great tour. Elizabete was amazing and very informative! The airport pickup was very smooth. We saw many sights and learned a lot about the history of Lisbon.
Thanks a million! Was a pleasure to show you Lisbon. See you on your next trip to Portugal!
Alex was an excellent guide—informative, interesting, and attentive. His command of English and Portuguese history were academic-level, without being pedantic. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing Portugal's history in a way that felt engaging and natural. I truly appreciate your thoughtful words—striking that balance between depth and accessibility is something I always strive for, so your feedback means a lot to me. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Portugal someday! Warm regards, Alex
Totally private experience for two of us with Elisabete who was fantastic! Excellent communication beforehand. Confirmed all of our travel logistics. Picked us up at airport without any issues. Met us inside terminal. Had new, clean Mercedes van - plenty of room. Wonderful tour around Lisbon for four hours. Covered all the key stops. Elisabete made sure to accommodate our interests in with great local food stops. Very engaging the whole time. Dropped us at train station after for our train to South Portugal. Elisabete is very patient, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Shares fascinating Portuguese history in easy—to-digest way. Highly recommend Elisabete and the layover tour!
Thank you very much for your review. It was great to meet you and show you Lisbon.
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