Lisbon Private Layover Tour: Main Must-See Sites with a Friendly Local Guide

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Explore the heart of Europe’s most fascinating city on this 4-hour guided tour. Experience the charm of Portuguese cultural heritage in Alfama district, where you will see famous Fado houses, stroll along the Liberdade Avenue and learn about Lisbon’s history while appreciating views of the ancient Rossio Square. Visit the museum district of Belém where you will see the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as magnificent Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower.

• Discover the essential sights of Lisbon’s in a 4-hour tour during your layover
• Dive into the Portuguese culture while visiting Lisbon’s historical districts of Alfama and Belém
• Sample a Pastéis de Belém, delicious Portuguese custard tart with a century-old recipe
• Make the most of your layover with an experienced guide and your own vehicle

Additional Info

* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours



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Explore the heart of Europe’s most fascinating city on this 4-hour guided tour. Experience the charm of Portuguese cultural heritage in Alfama district, where you will see famous Fado houses, stroll along the Liberdade Avenue and learn about Lisbon’s history while appreciating views of the ancient Rossio Square. Visit the museum district of Belém where you will see the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as magnificent Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower.

• Discover the essential sights of Lisbon’s in a 4-hour tour during your layover
• Dive into the Portuguese culture while visiting Lisbon’s historical districts of Alfama and Belém
• Sample a Pastéis de Belém, delicious Portuguese custard tart with a century-old recipe
• Make the most of your layover with an experienced guide and your own vehicle

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Meet your guide at the Lisboa Airport and head straight to the wonderful adventure in Lisbon. Visit the must-see sites of Alfama area, the cultural center of Lisbon. Wander through Liberdade Avenue, build a bond with a Portuguese culture while enjoying its magic near the Fado houses or immerse into the history on Lisbon at walking at the Rossio Square, while your guide tells you vivid stories about the city and its people.
Continue your journey at the historical district of Belém, a symbol of the greatest things that Lisbon can offer. Be awed by the gorgeous Jerónimos Monastery, the best example of the Manueline architectural style, which was influenced by the discoveries brought from Portuguese naval expeditions of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Find the famous monuments connected to the Age of Discovery, such as Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the monument that represents the Portuguese great explorations, or Belém Tower, the starting point of the numerous naval expeditions. As a grand finale of your adventure taste a Pastéis de Belém, a traditional pastry which hundred years old recipe originates from the Jerónimos Monastery.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lisbon Airport, 1700-008 Lisbon, Portugal

Start your adventure by meeting your guide at the airport and head towards your magnificent time in Lisbon on your private vehicle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Alfama, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal

Alfama district is the must-visit place if you want to find out everything about Lisbon’s history and culture. There you will see the Fado houses, places where traditional Portuguese fado music lives. You will also visit Rossio Square, the place that has been essential for Lisbon’s natives since the Middle Ages. Throughout the history it has been the setting of numerous celebrations and bullfights as well as some of the notable revolts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Venture out to the Belém, area filed with numerous cultural sites. Witness the marvelous Jerónimos Monastery, a perfect example of the Portuguese Late Gothic architecture, which was a home to the monks of the religious order of Hieronymit, before it was abandoned in 1833. See the famous Belém Tower, the symbol of Europe’s Age of Discovery. Almost 500 centuries ago it was a starting place for the Portuguese naval expeditions, that led to huge amount of geographical discoveries, so this place is the true symbol of the Portuguese cultural heritage. Look at the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, a tribute to the brave voyagers who many centuries ago established Portugal’s heritage all over the world.

Duration: 1 hour

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

At the very end of your journey you will be a guest at the Pastéis de Belém, where you will sample a time-honored Portuguese custard tart, which recipe originates from the Jerónimos Monastery, along with a cup of the Lisbon’s finest coffee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lisbon Airport, 1700-008 Lisbon, Portugal

After that you will be transferred back to the airport.

Duration: 30 minutes



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