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9 hours Lisbon Private Tour of Palaces, Monasteries, and Churches
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Overview
This day trip includes private door-to-door transportation, admissions to Palace, Monastery, Church's, Museum and Gardens.
This day trip is designed for those travelers who want to embark on a discovery of medieval architecture, romance, and history of Lisbon.
Our drivers/tour guides are experts on local history, eatery, and hidden gems that you don't see in other tours. You will be embarked on a journey through the greater Lisbon like you never saw before. This private day trip includes stops at sites such as Palacio do Marquesses da Fronteira, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and church, Torre de Belem, and a also, a stop for a free coffe and pastry at famous over 150 yrs old Fabrica and Caffe dos Pasteis de Belem (Egg tart frabric and Caffe) for a complementary drink and pastry.
In addition, you will have the chance to visit one of the oldest churchs in Portugal, and Europe; the Igreja de Sao Roch in Lisbon. Your trip also will include 1 hour to shop at selected Lisbon shopping district.
Description
Stop At: Palacio Fronteira, Largo Sao Domingos de Benfica 1, Lisbon 1500
Guided tour:
The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was built in 1671 as a hunting pavilion to Don João de Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira. The Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna, was established by Dom Fernando Mascarenhas (1945-2014), who was the representative of three important noble Houses (Fronteira, Alorna e Távora).
The Fronteira Palace is a privately owned Museum-House.
In order to achieve a peaceful coexistence of the inhabitants with the visitors, all the visits to the interior of the palace are guided tours.
The gardens can be visited without a guide or following a pre-designed itinerary with the help of audio guides.
Guided tours to the palace are included in your day trip.
Languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio, Belém, Lisbon 1400
Self-guided tour:
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery, On the banks of the Tagus is an apogee of Manueline architecture, and is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
The Jerónimos Monastery began as a monastery belonging to the Order of Saint Jerome. Originally a church built in 1495.
The Jerónimos Monastery is considered one of the most surprising examples of Portuguese architecture. It is the final resting place of many famous Portuguese personalities such as Vasco da Gama, Luís de Camões, D. Manuel I and D. João III of Portugal. Its completion took more than 100 years, with Renaissance themes in its structure, as many artists contributed to the construction of the Jerónimos Monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pastéis de Belém, R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Initially produced in Belem, Lisbon, the origin of the pastel de nata is sacred and spiritual, known as the pastel de Belem. This pastry, originating prior to the 18th century, has its roots in the hands of Catholic monks residing within the Jeronimos Monastery, which stands today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your private day trip includes a stop at over 150 old Fabrica dos Pasteis de Belem, a free drink and pastry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Belem Garden, Avenida de Brasilia, avenida da torre de Belem/avenida de Brasilia next to combattentes memorial, Lisbon 1400
Built in the 16th century, the Belem Tower was built to defend Lisbon from enemy ships. Around 1515, architect Francisco de Arruda designed the iconic monument and it served the purpose of being a fort that protected Lisbon from incoming raids along the Tagus River. It also marked the beginning of voyages for sailors. Includes outside visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200
The Igreja de São Roque is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world, and one of the first Jesuit churches anywhere. The edifice served as the Society's home church in Portugal for over 200 years, before the Jesuits were expelled from that country. One of the earliest Jesuit churches, built in the 16th century, with several mainly baroque chapels.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museu de Sao Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho, Lisbon 1200
Housed in a 17th-century cloister, this museum offers a sizable collection of Portuguese sacred art.
With more than 100 years of history, São Roque Museum is one of the most beautiful and complete museums of Portuguese religious art.
Guided visits organized by the museum offer visitors the Est way to appreciate fully its rich collection of works including painting, sculpture, jeweler, tabernacles, manuscripts, among other works including oriental art.
These visits give visitors a general view of the São Roque Church and Museum, with highlights of the history of art from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon
If you are looking to take in some retail therapy while on vacation, you're in luck; Lisbon is one of the cheapest places in Europe and an ideal destination for a shopping trip!
17 Uniquely Portuguese Things to Buy in Lisbon
Roosters and Sardines (Not the Real Kind)
Portuguese Ceramics
Pastéis de Belém
Gold and Silver Jewelry
Moscatel de Setúbal
Portuguese Decorative Handmade Candles
Azulejos Decorative Tiles
Port Wine, and much, much more.
The driver, can suggest many place where you like to go, and you just have to pick one. Or, if you have you favorite shopping area, please, let us know.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Torre de Belem Garden, Avenida de Brasilia, avenida da torre de Belem/avenida de Brasilia next to combattentes memorial, Lisbon 1400
Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. This tower symbolizes Portugal's maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe.
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 9 hours (Approx.)
What's Included
- Hotel, cruise, train, and private address pickup and drop-off.
- 1 free drink and pastry in Belem.
- Airport drop-off.
- Admissions to the listed sites.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private door-to-door transportation.
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Child seats: $23.00 per seat.
- Driver gratuities.
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Drivers are not allowed to collect payments onboard for the exception of tips. Any cash, or any other form payment made directly with the driver it will be considered tip/gratuities.
- This 9 hours tour/day trip door-to-door service, and includes pickup and drop-off. Tour/day starts at pickup location (Starting time) and ends at the drop-off location (Ending time).
- Guest is responsible to notify us for any delays. After the allocated waiting time, if no contact with the party, tour operator reserves the right to record the trip as a No-Show by the Guest. No-Shows are Not Refundable.
- Guests can customize their day trip by prioritizing their stops. The ability to see all sites on this private guided day trip, depends entirely on the (1) the amount of time spent at each site, and (2) road conditions.
- Due to unforeseen events such but not limited to Road Conditions, Mechanical Failures, Over Bookings, the tour operator reserves the right to hire an Affiliate and or Partner to provide transportation for a scheduled pickup. The service type and cost will be equal or greater from what the Client has paid. In such cases, the information provided to The Affiliate and or Partner it will be limited to the Client's name and contact phone number, arrival/departure flight information, and pickup/drop off information. In the event the tour operator sees the needs to use one of our Affiliate's and or Partners to provide a scheduled pick-up, the tour operator it will Not Charge the client any extra fees. These measures have to be in place to ensure that our clients do not get services interruptions or to avoid any unnecessary delays.
- Tour operator is not responsible for any items left in the vehicles; please ensure you have all your belongs upon exiting the vehicles. Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable.
- Collapsible wheelchairs/Scooter with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the Guest(s) is/are accompanied by someone who can assist them, board, disembark and disassemble/assemble the wheelchair/scooter. Please keep in mind that Wheelchairs/Scooters may not fit in a vehicle luggage compartment designated for 1-2 Passengers (Sedan), or 3-4 Passengers (Minivan). Due to the fact that Wheelchairs and or Scoters vary in Size, Shape, and Form. It is the Guest(s) responsibility to ensure that such items can fit on the selected vehicle and or passenger group. Due to liabilities, the driver is not allowed to assist in the disassembly/assembly of the wheelchair/scooter, nor assist the Guest(s) board or off-board the vehicle. Tour operator vehicles are Not equipped to provide Access/ADA services. In the event, that the wheelchair/scooter cannot fit in the baggage compartment, nor the Guest(s) have the ability to board the selected vehicle/service; The tour operator it will do their best to find an alternative service for the Guest(s) at their own costs. The Guest(s) understands that these costs will be in addition to their initial cost for the reservation. The Guest(s) as well understand that in the event that tour operator's driver cannot accommodate the Guest(s) due to their own ability to board, and/or off-board the vehicle, and or the scooter or wheelchair cannot fit in the baggage compartment, the tour operator reserves the right not to issue a refund for the services.
- Multiple language tour guide and audio available at Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira only.
- Our guests will receive a local contact phone number 24 to 48 hours prior the start of their day trip.
- Please be advised that depending on the day and time your tour takes place some of the Palaces, Monasteries, Museum, Churchs, and any other site maybe closed. If that happens, we will advised the guests, and give them some other equal sites options.
- This tour includes aproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes total driving time (door-to-door).
- Operated by RapidShuttle.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.