Lisbon in One Day Historic Small-Group Tour
Overview
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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What's Included
✓ Included
- Live commentary on-board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food tasting
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
4
Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 6
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. Sample a traditional "Pastel de Belém" custard tart (included).
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Stop 7
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).
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Stop 8
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.
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Stop 9
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.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square.
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End Point
Please meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square.
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Good to Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please contact us for pick-up arrangements at:
- info@aroundlisbon.pt
- +351 934 777 392
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