Lisbon (All City) Private Tour Belém Cristo Rei
Overview
The Lisbon tour is an experience of Lisbon's glory, history, and city glamour. These private tours are designed to be flexible, so they can be adapted and customized to meet your needs and interests. Our suggestions will result in an itinerary tailored to suit you. Yellow Cab TT Tours is always at your disposal, with the quality you have come to expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Just tell us where you are staying in Lisbon, and we will pick you up at your place
Description
Stop At: Parque das Nacoes, Avenida Dom Joao II 13B, Lisbon 1990
The northern area of Lisbon, known as Parque das Nações, was built for the world exhibition Expo 98, when finally the river was returned to the city.
Located on the waterfront of the Tagus River Estuary, it's a new and modern area of the city where you will be able to enjoy an amazing view of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, and appreciate contemporary architecture and several engineering landmarks.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Vasco da Gama Tower, Parque das Nacoes, Cais das Naus, Lisbon
The Vasco da Gama Tower is a 145-metre lattice tower at Parque das Nações.
Built on the northern side of the Tagus River, it is named after the 15th-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Vasco da Gama Shopping Center, Parque das Nacoes, Parque das Nacoes, Lissabon, Lisbon District, Zentral-Portugal, Lisbon
Built as the main entrance for the world exhibition EXPO 98, it represents the maximum expression of modern architecture and engineering that characterizes the Parque das Nações neighborhood.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Estacao do Oriente, Av. Dom Joao II, Lisbon 1999
Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the station was inaugurated on May 19, 1998, as part of the celebrations marking the opening of the EXPO'98 world's exhibition.
At the time of its opening, it was considered the largest intermodal station in Portugal, winning the Brunel Award in the category of large new construction projects.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon
The Alfama neighborhood is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River.
Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma meaning "hot fountains" or "baths".
It contains many important historical attractions as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Rua De Santa Cruz Do Castelo, S/n, 1100-129, Lisbon 1100
The São Jorge Castle Hill has been occupied by different civilizations, including the Fenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors, due to its strategic location.
Since 1147, when Lisbon was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques, the São Jorge castle has served as a royal palace, military barracks, national archive, and now as a national monument and museum.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170
One of the highest viewpoints in Lisbon, from where you can get a panoramic overview of the city, is above the old neighborhoods of Mouraria and Graça with the main landmarks on the horizon.
This is a mandatory stop for pictures.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100
This is the oldest church in the city.
Built after the conquest of Lisbon by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147, the cathedral has survived many earthquakes and has been modified, renovated and restored several times.
It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles, having been classified as a National Monument in 1910.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Praca Martim Moniz, Rua de Senhora da Saude, Lisbon 1100
According to the legend, Martim Moniz was a knight participating in the Siege of Lisbon during the Reconquest, led by King D. Afonso Henriques, and sacrificed himself at the castle door, preventing the defenders from fully closing it.
This heroic fact allowed him to have his name given to one of the squares in downtown Lisbon, where a multitude of different world cultures can be found together.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Praca da Figueira, Travessa Nova de Sao Domingos 9 3 Esq., Lisbon 1100
In the 16th century, this square did not exist, with most of its area occupied by the Hospital Real de Todos os Santos, the most important in Lisbon.
After the great earthquake of 1755, which destroyed most of the city, the hospital was greatly damaged and was demolished around 1775.
The large area previously occupied by the hospital was turned into an open market square, and in the late 19th century, a large covered market was built. This market existed until 1949, when it was demolished. Since then, the square has been an open space.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Stop At: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100
Officially named King Pedro the 4th square, Rossio translates as a large gathering space.
It's the heart of the Baixa downtown area, surrounded by late 18th-century buildings from the city reconstruction plan issued by Marquês de Pombal after the 1755 earthquake.
From here, you have access to walking streets towards the Riverside, through RUA Augusta and Praça do Comércio.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100
Commonly known as Terreiro do Paço because it was the location of Paços da Ribeira (the Royal Ribeira Palace) until the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding plan of Marquês de Pombal, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo.
It is actually still one of the biggest city squares in Europe.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Rua Augusta, Rua Augusta, Satna Maria Maior, Lisbon
The main pedestrian boulevard of Lisbon's downtown connects Rossio Square to Praça do Comércio.
Closer to the Riverside, you can see the colossal triumphal Arco da RUA Augusta, built in the 19th century to celebrate the reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Praca dos Restauradores, Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon 1250
Surrounded by 19th and early 20th century buildings, this square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal, december 1st. 1640, after sixty years of Spanish domination.
The obelisk in the middle of the square, from 1886, carries the names and dates of the battles fought during the Portuguese Restoration War after 1640.
From here begins Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon's main central boulevard with large sidewalks decorated by the portuguese "calçada", a traditional art still done by hand piece by piece with light and dark stone cubes.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Pass By: Praca Marques do Pombal, Lisbon
Sebastião José de carvalho e Melo, was the state secretary of King D. José I at the time of the 1755 earthquake.
From many other things, he was the master planner of the Lisbon downtown reconstruction plan. The actual statue, from the 20th century shows the acknoledgement of the city to his work.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Pass By: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070
A public park with an area of 26 hectares near Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal Square.
Its name pays homage to King Edward VII from the United Kingdom who visited Portugal in 1902, to strengthen the relations between the two countries.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200
One of the historic neighborhoods of Lisbon that started with the economic growth of the city after the 16th century
The need to expand due to population growth and commercial development in Lisbon led to the construction of a dense residential and commercial area that still keeps its traditional character these days.
Closer to Bairro Alto, the Chiado area connects to the downtown, becoming a trendy art and fashion business district.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: Basilica da Estrela, Praca da Estrela 12, Lisbon 1200
Ordered to be built by Queen Maria I of Portugal as the fulfillment of a vow, the Basilica is not only a product of the Queen's particularly fervent devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus but remains the most important architectural endeavor of her reign.
The huge church has a giant dome, is located on a hill in what was at the time the western part of Lisbon, and can be viewed from far away.
The style is similar to that of the Mafra National Palace, late baroque and neoclassical, with twin bell towers in front of statues of saints and allegoric figures.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Pass By: 25 de Abril Bridge, Praca 25 de Abril, Almada, Lisbon 1950
The main passage that reunites the south with the center of Portugal.
Finished in 1966, it shares the project concept with the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge and is one of the most popular and photographed monuments in Lisbon.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A, Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800
The best view of Lisbon is from the south side of the Tagus River.
With more than 100 meters of height and finished in 1959, this unique landmark was built to fulfill a vow from the Portuguese episcopate to keep the country in peace during World War II.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio, Belém, Lisbon 1400
The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline architectural style in Lisbon.
It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
The construction began in 1501 and took over 100 years to be finished.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia - Belem, Lisbon 1400
Originally built in 1520, it's one of the most iconic images of Lisbon.
King Manuel I commissioned this fortified tower to be built near the harbor, from where the Portuguese "caravelas" were sailing overseas, to protect the fast-growing city of Lisbon.
This is a mandatory stop for pictures.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia, Belem, Lisbon 1400
Built in 1940 for the Great Exhibition of the Portuguese World in the same year, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discoveries.
In 1960, it was renewed to celebrate the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, the great entrepreneur of the Portuguese expansion overseas.
This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.
What To Expect
- 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: 8 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time:
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Lisbon (All City) Private Tour Belém Cristo Rei
7/1/2018 - 12/25/2025Monday - Sunday : 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Covid - Clean and Safe regulamented Tour
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Protecting you
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operated by a business
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