Lisbon Trip Overview
Take this full-day historic private tour to get a comprehensive overview of Lisbon – a great choice for first-time visitors in Portugal. Cruise the winding and narrow cobbled streets in this private tour and learn about the city’s rich and vibrant history. Visit famous landmarks such as the Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, and many more. Take in the beautiful views and sightseeing spots that the ‘City of Seven Hills’ as to offer.
– See all that Lisbon has to offer with this comprehensive full-day private tour;
– Visit famous landmarks such as Belem Tower and Castelo Sao Jorge;
– Travel comfortably in between dispersed sites in a air-conditioned vehicle;
– Enjoy a personalized and real portuguese and “Lisbon” experience with us;
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations.
Where you will know the best of Portugal!
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Take this full-day historic private tour to get a comprehensive overview of Lisbon – a great choice for first-time visitors in Portugal. Cruise the winding and narrow cobbled streets in this private tour and learn about the city’s rich and vibrant history. Visit famous landmarks such as the Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, and many more. Take in the beautiful views and sightseeing spots that the ‘City of Seven Hills’ as to offer.
– See all that Lisbon has to offer with this comprehensive full-day private tour;
– Visit famous landmarks such as Belem Tower and Castelo Sao Jorge;
– Travel comfortably in between dispersed sites in a air-conditioned vehicle;
– Enjoy a personalized and real portuguese and “Lisbon” experience with us;
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations.
Where you will know the best of Portugal!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170-253 Portugal
Viewpoint Senhora do Monte, located in the Graça district, offers a unique panorama, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon, especially because it is one of the highest points in the city. The half-moon shape gives a broader view of Lisbon, from which you can see the Graça Church, the Tagus estuary and the other bank, São Jorge Castle and the roofs of Mouraria. Further on, the lower Pombaline, the ruins of the Convento do Carmo, the Serra de Monsanto and the Penha de França. These points are marked on a tiled panel in the viewpoint, so that visitors can identify the monuments.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen), Calcada da Graca Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-265 Portugal
Known as Miradouro da Graça, from 2009 adopted the name of one of the most important Portuguese poets of the twentieth century and was renamed Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. This tribute came 5 years after his death, as it was in this place that Sophia spent many of her days admiring Lisbon. This is a privileged place from which you can glimpse the whole city. To get an idea, from the top of Graça Hill you can see São Jorge Castle, Santa Justa Lift, Carmo Convent, 25 de Abril Bridge, São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint, Mouraria, Martim Moniz, Monsanto (the lung of the city), the Mulberry trees, the Eduardo VII Park, the Senhora do Monte Viewpoint, the Tagus … Is the list going long? Believe me that other points of interest are still missing! Better, just seeing. If I can’t do it soon, we will help. You can make a Virtual Visit here. Facing the viewpoint overlooking the city and the Tagus, is the Graça Church and Convent, classified as a National Monument, whose construction dates back to 1271.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosteiro De Sao Vicente De Fora, Largo Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-572 Portugal
The Church of São Vicente de Fora stands as an emblematic image of Philip I’s architectural patronage, after having ascended to the Portuguese throne. The church of São Vicente de Fora originated in a monastery erected in 1147 by D. Afonso Henriques for the veneration of São Vicente, patron of Lisbon. The expression on the outside results from being outside the wall, which then protected the city. It was renovated in 1527 in the reign of King John III. But it was only with D. Filipe I (the first of the Spanish kings in Portugal) that – for the sake of political legitimation – the church and the monastery were refounded, adding to them the function of the royal pantheon. This work was due to Juan de Herrera (author of El Escorial Madrid) and was executed, between 1582 and 1627, by Baltazar Álvares and Filippo Terzi. After the national restoration, D. João V had an imposing Baroque altar added to the main chapel of the church, which highlights eight monumental images of white painted wood.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal
The S. Jorge Castle – National Monument integrates the noble area of the old medieval citadel (alcazaba), consisting of the castle, the remains of the former royal palace and part of a residential area for elites. The first occupation of the hill where today stands the castle of St. George dates from the century. VII A.C .. Of Moorish fortification, the castle became the royal residence after the conquest of the city by D. Afonso Henriques. This remained until the construction of Paço da Ribeira, in Terreiro do Paço, where the royal family moved in 1503. As a military and civil structure, the castle underwent several transformations until the great intervention of 1938-40, which sought to return the character of the old medieval fortification and gave it the look we know of it today. Due to its privileged geographical position, the castle is also one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon, from where we can enjoy a magnificent view of the city. The castle owes its name to the patron saint of the English Crusaders, who helped the first Portuguese king during the conquest of the city from the Moors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Catarina, Rua de Santa Catarina, Lisbon Portugal
The Santa Catarina viewpoint, also known as Adamastor viewpoint, is situated on one of Lisbon’s seven hills and is famous as a viewpoint and observers retreat. Tradition tells that, in the 16th to 18th centuries, the movement of ships was appreciated, one of them being the imposing departure of the Portuguese royal family to Brazil, thus emerging the popular prolocation “see ships from the top of Santa Catarina”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Belém Tower, officially Torre de São Vicente, is located in the parish of Belem, municipality and district of Lisbon, in Portugal. On the right bank of the Tagus River, where Belém beach once existed, it was originally surrounded by water all around its perimeter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
This former Portuguese monastery of the order of S. Jerónimo of the XVII century, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. It is the greatest example of Manueline architecture, also known as the “Portuguese Gothic” and which deserves to highlight the facades, the Church. and the cloisters.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
In a prominent position on the right bank of the Tagus River, the original monument was erected in 1940 on the occasion of the Portuguese World Exposition to honor the historical figures involved in the Portuguese Discoveries. The current concrete and stone replica is later, having been inaugurated in 1960. At 52 meters high, the monument symbolizes a caravel, led by the figure of Infante D. Henrique, followed in procession by 32 historical personalities who contributed to the Age of the Discoveries, such as King D. Afonso V (1432-81), driver of the first discoveries, Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) who discovered the Maritime Way to India, Pedro Álvares Cabral (1467-1520), discoverer of Brazil and Fernão de Magalhães, who crossed the Atlantic in 1520-21, among others. The earth-facing façade is shaped like a cross decorated with the Sword of the Order of Aviz, a major travel financier.
Duration: 30 minutes
