Lisboa Trip Overview
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We invite you to discover Portugal through our totally unique tours, to go beyond the main attractions and to feel the authentic Portuguese history and way of life. We will not hesitate to take a detour to show you picturesque and interesting places unknown for most visitors. Experiences of passion of local gastronomy: wine tasting, cheeses, sausages, traditional sweets.
The recognized quality of our drivers is the guarantee of your satisfaction. All our drivers are selected for their knowledge, motivations and relational skills. Your driver will take you to discover magnificent places and monuments.
• The only transportation company certified by ACCOR in Portugal.
• Safe & Clean certificate from Tourism of Portugal
• Top of the line luxury vehicles
• Tailor-made experiences
• Bottled water / Wi-Fi on board
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Additional Info
* Duration: 10 to 11 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR TOURS, EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
We invite you to discover Portugal through our totally unique tours, to go beyond the main attractions and to feel the authentic Portuguese history and way of life. We will not hesitate to take a detour to show you picturesque and interesting places unknown for most visitors. Experiences of passion of local gastronomy: wine tasting, cheeses, sausages, traditional sweets.
The recognized quality of our drivers is the guarantee of your satisfaction. All our drivers are selected for their knowledge, motivations and relational skills. Your driver will take you to discover magnificent places and monuments.
• The only transportation company certified by ACCOR in Portugal.
• Safe & Clean certificate from Tourism of Portugal
• Top of the line luxury vehicles
• Tailor-made experiences
• Bottled water / Wi-Fi on board
Surprise yourself with Blue Diamond!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
This private tour was ideally designed to discover Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, also known as the Undefeated City or the Capital of the North. Located on the right bank of the Douro River, Porto is the neurological centre of the northern region of the country, with the highest population density. Its history is mixed with the formation of the Portuguese nationality. In fact, the city gave its name to the country, when, during the Roman period, it was called Portus Cale, becoming the capital of the lands of the Portucalense County, from which Portugal grown.
Porto is known for its wine, the famous Port Wine, which is exported from here to the whole world; its modern architecture, which internationalized different names such as Siza Vieira and Souto de Moura; its historical centre, recognized by UNESCO as world heritage; its gastronomic flavours, appreciated throughout the country; and its friendly people. Porto is undoubtedly a fascinating city that invites us for a visit, having been selected for three times the “Best European Destination”, a distinction awarded annually by the European Consumers Choice.
Stop At: Fonte dos Aliados, Avenida dos Aliados, s/n0, Porto 4000-196 Portugal
In this tour of Porto, we will take you to explore its main attractions, namely the imposing Avenida dos Aliados boulevard, where the people from Porto come to celebrate the most important moments of the city;
Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
The stunning St. Bento Station, built at the beginning of the XX century, whose atrium is lined with twenty thousand tiles that illustrate the evolution of the transports and scenes from Portuguese history and life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
Afterwards, we will show you Porto’s Cathedral, located in the heart of its historical centre, the oldest Romanesque monument in the city, dating from the first half of the XII century, whose terrace offers beautiful views over the Douro River and the other bank, Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Port Wine cellars are located.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cafe Majestic, Rua Caterina, Porto Portugal
You will visit next the emblematic Café Majestic, a luxurious and sophisticated café that opened its doors in 1921, becoming one of the most exclusive cafés in Porto, frequented by the bourgeoisie, artists, writers and other intellectuals.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
Another point included on this tour is the magnificent Lello bookstore, opened in 1906, which was recognized as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, due to its unique historical and artistic value.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
You will find close by the incredible Church and Tower of Clérigos, 75 meters high, the ex-libris of Porto, which is the greatest representation of the Baroque style in the city, built in the XVIII century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Francisco, Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, Porto 4050-297 Portugal
Another mandatory stop on this tour is the outstanding Church of St. Francis, whose humble façade contrasts with the remarkable richness of its interior, in baroque gilded woodwork from the XVIII century;
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Rua Cais da Ribeira Praca Ribeira, Porto 4050-510 Portugal
And lastly, close to the Douro River, you will find the lively Ribeira Square, one of the oldest and most traditional places in the city, with several restaurants and bars, offering a stunning view, where you can see the traditional boats rabelo, which once carried the barrels of Port Wine from the Douro’s countryside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Northern Portugal
However, this tour of Porto won’t be complete if you won’t go to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the famous Port Wine cellars are located. So, after crossing the D. Luis I bridge, one of the six bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, we will take you to visit one of the famous cellars and you will enjoy a superb Port Wine tasting.
The fascinating city of Porto will surely seduce you and we invite you to discover it with us.
Duration: 1 hour
