Lisbon City Tour Full day Tour

Lisbon City Tour Itinerary

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  Visit Factory Pasteis Belem

  The rich, creamy custard tarts with slightly crispy dough will be the best you've ever tasted.
  
  This is Lisbon's least well-kept secret recipe, the pastel de nata. These delicious pastries can be found across the country in bakeries and cafes, but the original recipe remains a fiercely guarded secret between three people. It was originally created before the 18th century by Catholic nuns in a bakery in a cloistered order at the Jerónimos Monastery.

  

  Nowadays, the nearby Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém is the only place in the world where you can buy real pastel de Belém, which has a unique and delicious flavor.
  
  Since 1837, locals and curious visitors have been drawn to this constantly developing factory to taste the pastries fresh from the oven and then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon to taste.

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  Visit Jerónimos Monastery

  On the banks of the Tagus, the apogee of Manueline architecture. Our Tour continues to a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture from the 16th century, it is classified as a National Monument and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list (1983).
  
  Discover the historic Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon and find out everything about its history, opening hours, collections and other information about how to visit. The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Europe. Conceived in 1496 by King Dom Manuel I, the construction took more than 90 years to complete and after its inauguration, the Jerónimos Monastery was one of the largest in Portugal.
  
  In 1907, the Jerónimos Monastery received the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is located close to the banks of the Tagus River and is one of the most important and visited tourist attractions in Portugal. As it is located in one of the most touristic regions of Lisbon, it is an essential tourist spot to visit in the city.
  
  

  

  With an imposing architecture, in Manueline style, mixing Gothic and Renaissance elements, it is considered one of the country's great architectural wonders.
  
  The monastery was built on limestone rock and the work took place over a hundred years. The original plan, which was changed over the centuries, included the church, cloister and attached rooms. The structure of the monastery is made up of a church with a Latin cross plan, made up of three naves. The main chapel we see today is not the original, which was demolished in 1571 at the request of D. Catarina, wife of King D. João III. On the main altar, there is a painting by Lourenço de Salzedo with scenes from the Passion of Christ and the Adoration of the Magi.
  
  The church also serves as a pantheon, housing the tombs of the poet Luís Vaz de Camões, the navigator Vasco da Gama, King D. Sebastião, the descendants of King D. João III, among many others

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  Visit Torre Belem

  Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Torre de Belém (or Torre de S. Vicente alongside Belém) is an ex-libris of Portuguese cultural heritage projected throughout the world and one of the architectural elements that punctuates the riverside landscape in the Ajuda-Belém monumental area.
  
  The Belém Tower is one of the monuments that characterize Lisbon's identity. Located on the banks of the Tagus River, the tower is a historical landmark from the Age of Discoveries and portrays the extravagance that was experienced in Portugal at the time when the country was a great power.
  
  The visit begins outside, where it is possible to observe the ornamentations of the monument, which was built in the Manueline style. An interesting detail are the images of S. Miguel and S. Vicente, located above the guardhouses on the right and left side respectively. S. Vicente is the patron saint of Lisbon and this fortification, which has the alternative name Torre de S. Vicente.

  

  The Belém Tower, located in the Tajo estuary, initially served as a defense tower to protect Lisbon. Later, its mission was relegated to a lighthouse and customs center. Upon entering the ground floor, you will find 16 windows with defensive cannons and you can also visit the pits and holes where the prisoners were thrown.
  
  The tower itself has five floors and ends in a terrace. The floors are connected only by a small spiral staircase, which, on crowded days, can have long queues and be a claustrophobic experience. The floors are, from bottom to top: Governor's Room, Kings Room, Audience Room, Chapel and Terrace.
  
  On the west facade of the Belém Tower you will find a curious rhinoceros gargoyle. The first rhino to set foot in Portugal arrived from India in 1513.

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  Visit Christ the King

  Cristo Rei: the best viewpoint for the city of Lisbon. Crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge and visiting Cristo Rei.
  
  A monument inseparable from the image of Almada, Cristo Rei offers families a double experience. In addition to being able to enjoy a “breathtaking” view over Lisbon, it offers visitors a historical-religious “journey”.
  
  It is, therefore, a must-visit spot for children and adults alike.

  

  Built 215 m above sea level and with a total height of 110 m, the Cristo Rei viewpoint offers a 360-degree panoramic view over both banks of the Tagus River.
  
  It is thus an “open window” to Lisbon and its most distinctive monuments: Torre de Belém, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Palácio da Ajuda, Vale de Alcântara, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Castelo de São Jorge, Vasco da Gama Bridge.
  
  You can also admire Serra da Arrábida, Palmela Castle, Seixal Bay and Mar da Palha. If the sky is clear you can still see the Sintra Mountains and the Pena Palace and the Cabo Espichel Sanctuary area, in Sesimbra.

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  Visit Lisbon Viewpoints

  Visits to Lisbon's viewpoints. It is no exaggeration if we say that Lisbon is one of the European cities with the most viewpoints.
  
  All with spectacular views over the city's rooftops, the most imposing monuments, the Tagus, the 25 de Abril Bridge or the other bank. Visiting Lisbon also means seeing it through its viewpoints. Each one in their own way shows the beauty of the capital.
  
  Lisbon is beautiful from every perspective, but from above, it appears even more graceful and imposing. Choosing the best viewpoint in the city is impossible and we didn't dare to choose either. But on our private Lisbon tour we will pass by viewpoints with the most spectacular views of Lisbon

  

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  Visit Baixa Pombalina

  Baixa Pombalina is the nerve center of Lisbon, having been completely rebuilt after the terrible earthquake that devastated the city in 1755.
  
  This was the area that benefited from the intervention of the avant-garde Marquês de Pombal, who designed a grid of anti-seismic buildings in a unique urban style. Baixa Pombalina contains majestic squares, which are interconnected by straight avenues filled with architectural works from the 18th century. The most visited and tourist areas of the city are here. Baixa Pombalina, as well as Chiado, are unmissable destinations for anyone visiting Lisbon.
  
  They concentrate numerous points of tourist interest and have an excellent offer of cultural and gastronomic spaces, sought after both by those from abroad and by Lisbon residents themselves. This is a fascinating and very photogenic place.

  

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  Visit Eduardo VII Park

  The largest green space in the city center was originally called Parque da Liberdade, but was renamed after King Edward VII of England, when he visited Lisbon in 1903.
  
  Lisbon is a city known for its hills full of privileged places to see the city from a unique perspective. Looking for a reward when you reach the top? Our tour to Lisbon also goes to the Parque Eduardo VII viewpoint.
  
  Today it occupies around 25 hectares, the vast majority of which has large green and wooded areas. There you will also find many statues, a viewpoint, a children's playground, picnic areas, the Carlos Lopes Pavilion and the unmissable Estufa Fria.