Private Tour Lisboa

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Praca do comercio
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Rua Augusta
Ruinas do Carmo
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

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8 to 9 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

This is the capital of Portugal, we, Portuguese, love our history and culture, so come with us and discover: 'The city of the seven hills'.

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We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.

Description

Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio, Belém, Lisbon 1400

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Monuments
On the banks of the Tagus is an apogee of Manueline architecture.
In the spot where the Jerónimos Monastery stands today, next to the old Belém beach, was originally a small hermitage dedicated to Santa Maria that had been built by the Infante D. Henrique, in 1452. At the start of the 16th century King Manuel I’s intention to have a large monastery erected there was acknowledged by the Holy See, and which was donated to the Order of the Friars of St. Jerome. The epitome of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the Discoveries, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic ensemble of its time and one of the main European churches.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pastéis de Belém, R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal

Pastéis de Belém
At the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, in Belém, next to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (the Heironymite Monastery) there was a sugar cane refinery attached to a small general store. As a result of the 1820 liberal revolution, all convents and monasteries in Portugal were shut down in 1834, the clergy and labourers expelled.

In an attempt at survival, someone from the monastery offered sweet pastries for sale in the shop; pastries that rapidly became known as ‘Pastéis de Belém’.

At that period the area of Belém was considered far from the city of Lisbon and mainly accessed by steam-boats. At the same time, the grandeur of the monastery and the Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower) attracted visitors who soon grew used to savouring the delicious pastries originated in the monastery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia - Belem, Lisbon 1400

Torre de Belém
Monuments
The harmony and delicate ornamentation of the Tower of Belém suggests a finely cut jewel to all laying eyes on her. a formidable and imposing bastion defending the entrance to the Tagus and capable of combining firepower with the St Sebastian tower on the other bank of the river. Its construction was ordered by king Manuel I (1495-1521) and it was built by Francisco de Arruda between 1514 and 1521. The tower was built on a basalt island that was close to the right bank of the Tagus in front of Restelo beach. However, with the gradual change in the course of the river, the tower has ended practically swallowed up by the bank.
In 1983, the Tower of Belém was classified World Heritage by UNESCO.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia, Belem, Lisbon 1400

Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Monuments
The imposing Monument to the Discoveries stamps its mark on the riverside at Belém. It was designed in 1940 to commemorate the "Exposition of the Portuguese World", promoted by the Salazar government to celebrate the eighth and third centenaries of the founding and restoration of the Portuguese nation (1140 and 1640 respectively). However, it was only built in 1960 for commemorations marking 500 years since the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070

Parque Eduardo VII
Gardens, Parks and Forests

The Eduardo VII Park lies in the north from Avenida da Liberdade, and offers panoramic views over the city. Originally known as Parque da Liberdade, the gardens were rechristened with the name of the British King Edward VII on his visit to Lisbon in 1903.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100

Rossio Square
Reborn out of the wreckage of the 1755 earthquake, this lovely Lisbon square marks the northern reach of the Pombaline Downtown. It stretches out in a quadrilateral form dominated by the neo-classical harmony of the D. Maria II Theatre, built on the site of the former House of the Inquisition.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100

Praça do Comércio
This is one of the most beautiful squares in all Europe, opening southwards onto the huge Tagus estuary.
Until the era of mass aviation, this was Lisbon´s great reception hall for visitors arriving by sea even better able to enjoy its beauty from their vantage points on slowly docking vessels.
It was at the dock here that the Kings and Heads of State would disembark when visiting Portugal.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal

Sé Catedral de Lisboa
Monuments
Dedicated to the Mother of God since 1147.
Dedicated to the Mother of God, Lisbon Cathedral is one of the city's gems and one of the most significant monuments in the country, due to its historical, religious and artistic value. Its construction began in 1147, when the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, reconquered the city from the Moors. It was built on a Muslim mosque - which in turn, as the archaeological excavations confirmed, had been built on a previous Visigothic Christian temple.

Pass By: Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Largo de Santa Luzia, Alfama, Lisbon 1100

The Mirador de Santa Luzia has a wide view over Alfama and the Tagus River. The characteristic points, from left to right, are the dome of Santa Engrácia, the Church of Santo Estêvão and the two white towers of the Church of São Miguel.

The south wall of Santa Luzia has two modern panels of tiles, one of the Praça do Comércio before the earthquake and another with the Christians attacking the castle of St. George by António Quaresma and manufactured at the Lamego Widow Factory.

Here is the Church of Santa Luzia and São Brás, head of the old commendation of St. Brás of the Lisbon term and current national seat of the Assembly of Portuguese Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170

Mirador de Senhora do Monte is located in the parish of São Vicente (Graça), in Lisbon.
The belvedere develops in front of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. From it you can see, to the south, the sea of ​​the Straw, the Castle of São Jorge, part of the Baixa of Lisbon and the estuary of the Tagus river, to the west, from the Bairro Alto to the Forestry Park of Monsanto and to the north , the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis.
Next to this belvedere is the small old Hermitage of Our Lady of Monte (classified as Property of Public Interest), founded in 1147 and consecrated to St. Gens, bishop who second the tradition here was martyred. It was in this ancient Monte de São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques installed the camp to conquer the city.
The belvedere is in the churchyard of the small hermitage and was twice refurbished in the twentieth century. Being located in the highest point of the Graça Quarter, it is one of the places with the best panoramic view of the city, especially on the Mouraria and the Castle of São Jorge

Duration: 1 hour

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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 to 9 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 09:00 AM

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-109813P3

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