Lisboa Trip Overview
The journey from the century of Great Geographical Discoveries until nowadays awaits you. Once you start the tour, you will learn how Lisbon became the center of Europe and Portugal one of the greatest colonial cities of the times. How Lisbon survived and revived from a natural disaster and you will encounter all the symbols of the city like Jesus Christ Statue, 25th of April Bridge, Belem Tour. Also, during the tour we will stop by the famous Miroadoures for the amazing views over the city.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
The journey from the century of Great Geographical Discoveries until nowadays awaits you. Once you start the tour, you will learn how Lisbon became the center of Europe and Portugal one of the greatest colonial cities of the times. How Lisbon survived and revived from a natural disaster and you will encounter all the symbols of the city like Jesus Christ Statue, 25th of April Bridge, Belem Tour. Also, during the tour we will stop by the famous Miroadoures for the amazing views over the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal
Is the main cathedral of the Portugal capital that was built in the mid XII century. Here you will find out why the outside facade reminds of a fortress wall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pastéis de Belém, R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Alongside history and tradition, Pastéis de Belém is widely recognised as the patisserie to sample the authentic pastel de nata (custard tart) in Lisbon. In 1837, the tarts started to be produced in new premises by pastry chefs, the only ones to whom the secret monastery recipe was passed on. Since then, the original recipe hasn’t changed, and it’s still a secret today, known by only a few, and kept in what is known as the “secret room”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
52 metres tall, was designed to commemorate the Age of Discoveries in Portugal. It was inaugurated in 1960, on the fifth centenary of one of the country’s great discoverers, Prince Henry the Navigator, who discovered the Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde. The Monument to the Discoveries is made up of a group of sculptures that represent the prow of a caravel (a small sailing ship constructed by the Portuguese to explore the Atlantic Ocean). Leading the ship is Prince Henry the Navigator and behind him are many other great Portuguese discoverers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jerónimos Monastery, Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
The Jerónimos Monastery, also called Hieronymites Monastery, is along with the Tower of Belém, one of the most visited sites in Lisbon. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Built in the sixteenth century to guard the entrance to the harbour, Belém Tower is one of the city’s architectural wonders. It was used as a State prison for several centuries, and today is a symbol of the Portuguese capital.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070-051 Portugal
It is one of the greatest viewpoints over the city. From here you can easily observe the Liberty Avenue and Marquis de Pombal Square – the portuguese minister who ruled the country after the big earthquake of 1755 and who rebuilt the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800-058 Portugal
Is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada. The giant statue in cement was erected to express gratitude because the Portuguese were spared the effects of World War II.
Duration: 10 minutes
