• Lisbon - Hotel or accommodation pick-up in Lisbon

Enjoy a stress-free journey without the need for public transport or shared tours. Opt for comfort and safety with a personal guide who will collect you from your hotel in a comfortable vehicle, certified with the Clean & Safe seal by the Portuguese Tourism Board.

This tour is perfect for those seeking a departure from traditional tours, offering a more genuine and unique experience.

• Parque Eduardo VII - Begin your sightseeing day at Lisbon’s most monumental viewpoint atop Parque Eduardo VII. Often referred to as Lisbon’s balcony, this spot offers views of the “City of the 7 Hills.” To your left, you’ll see the majestic São Jorge Castle perched on one of the hills.

Ahead lies the stunning Parque Eduardo VII, but the best is yet to come. Look forward to the impressive statue of Marques de Pombal, Liberdade Avenue, and further on, the Tagus River. On clear days, you can see the Arrabida Mountains across the river on the south coast.

Here, you’ll also find a monument honoring the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974, and a massive national flag measuring 240 square meters on a 35-meter mast.

• Praca Marques do Pombal - Situated next to Parque Eduardo VII and in front of Liberdade Avenue, Marquês de Pombal Square is one of Lisbon’s most notable and historic squares. It serves as a central hub for demonstrations and celebrations of significant victories, whether political or sporting, especially in football.

At the square’s center stands a monument dedicated to Sebastião José de Carvalho Melo, the Marquês de Pombal, a statesman crucial to Lisbon’s reconstruction after the 1755 Great Earthquake.

The statue is rich in symbolism, featuring a Lion representing strength, determination, and royalty, the Minerva Statue symbolizing educational reform, the Bow of a Ship indicating the Merchant Navy’s renewal, and a female figure gazing at Liberdade Avenue representing Reconstructed Lisbon.

• Avenida da Liberdade - Strolling along Liberdade Avenue

This is one of Lisbon’s main and most luxurious, elegant, and beautiful avenues, connecting Restauradores Square to Marquês de Pombal Square. Often likened to the Champs-Elysées of Portugal, the avenue is lined with famous brand stores, expansive sidewalks adorned with gardens, statues, and kiosks. Even the pavement is exquisite, crafted with cobblestones featuring geometric or figurative motifs—the traditional Calçada Portuguesa.

• Praca dos Restauradores - Passing through Restauradores Square

At the square’s center stands an obelisk, a monument symbolizing Portugal’s restoration of independence after 60 years under the Spanish kings of the Philippine dynasty, from 1580 to 1640. Surrounding the obelisk, you’ll admire the magnificent Calçada Portuguesa made of black and white stones.

• Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores - Exploring Downtown: Rossio, São Domingos Church, Prata Street, Augusta Street, Commerce Square

Arriving at Rossio, your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the streets of Baixa Pombalina (downtown). Through your guide’s insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Rossio, Largo, São Domingos Church, Augusta Street, and Commerce Square. Take the opportunity to enjoy a ginginha or a codfish pastry at one of the downtown taverns.

• Alfama - Visit the Portas do Sol viewpoint

In the historic Alfama neighborhood, you’ll discover the magnificent Portas do Sol viewpoint, offering a fantastic view over Lisbon. Observe the maze of streets, lanes, alleys, and staircases leading to the Tagus River. Be captivated by Lisbon’s unique light reflecting off the rooftops of houses and medieval churches. Capture photographs worthy of display on your home’s best wall in a beautiful frame. Don’t be surprised if you encounter a bride being photographed next to the iconic Tram 28.

• Parque das Nacoes - Parque das Nações hosted the last great Exhibition of the 20th century—Expo’98, held in Lisbon from May 22 to September 30, 1998, under the theme “The Oceans, A Heritage for the Future.” During its 132 days, the event attracted around 11 million visitors. Gil, the official mascot of Expo’98, was named after a great Portuguese navigator who rounded Cape Bojador in 1434, Gil Eanes.

Expo’98 gave rise to a “new city”—modern and dynamic, retaining some structures created for the event, such as the Lisbon Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Center, Lisbon International Fair, and Atlantic Pavilion. The Vasco da Gama Bridge was also constructed for Expo’98, along with several gardens, a riverside promenade, a cable car, and restaurants with terraces overlooking the Tagus River. Time for lunch.

• Lisbon - After lunch and traversing much of the city, your guide will take you to the Belem area. Prepare to be amazed by Belem’s monumentality, as it transports you back to the Age of the Portuguese Discoveries. It was from here that ships set sail to explore new worlds. King Dom Manuel I wisely used the wealth from this era to enrich Portuguese architecture, giving rise to the Manueline style.
• Torre de Belem - Visit the Belem Tower

Constructed to defend the Tagus River’s entrance from enemy ships, the Belem Tower’s construction began in 1514 and concluded in 1520. Also known as the Tower of São Vicente, in honor of Lisbon’s patron saint, it was built and adorned with elements reminiscent of King Manuel I’s reign and the Age of Discoveries.

• Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Visit the Monument of the Discoveries

The Monument of the Discoveries is one of Lisbon’s iconic landmarks. Initially built in 1940 for the Portuguese World Exhibition, it was reconstructed in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Prince Henry the Navigator’s death.

A stylized caravel appears to set sail, with Henry the Navigator at its prow. The two lateral ramps leading to the symbolic figure of the Prince feature 32 significant figures from the Portuguese overseas expansion and cultural icons from the Age of Discoveries, all depicted with symbols reflecting their identities: navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, missionaries, chroniclers, and artists.

• Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Visit Jerónimos Monastery (Church)

In the Age of Discoveries, the site of the Jerónimos Monastery was a small beach sheltered from strong winds with excellent navigable conditions, known as Restelo beach. It was the safest and most sought-after point for ships entering and leaving Lisbon. Here, King Dom Manuel I built the Jerónimos Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin of Belém, replacing a church dedicated to Santa Maria de Belem.

Construction began on January 6, 1501, and concluded 100 years later. The project’s expenses were covered by a tax imposed by the king, consisting of 5% of all gold from Guinea, as well as spices and precious stones from India.

The monks of the Order of São Jeronimo resided here until 1833.

• Belem - Visit the Pastéis de Belém Factory with time to taste the Pastel de Belém

The original Pastéis de Belém need no introduction! Conclude your day of sightseeing by visiting the “Pastéis de Belém factory since 1837.” Come in, sit down, and savor the delicious and original Pastéis de Belém.

• Lisbon - Return to your Hotel

It has been a wonderful day, and it’s time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We look forward to welcoming you again soon on another visit to Portugal.

You can choose a drop-off location different from the pick-up point, as long as it is in Lisbon. See you soon!

• Private transportation
• Personal accompaniment throughout the day
• Complimentary bottled water
• Free on-board WiFi
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Convenient hotel/accommodation pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
• Knowledgeable Driver/Guide

• Lunch
• Entrance Tickets to Monuments
• Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Lisbon stands as the capital and the most populous city in Portugal. Similar to Rome, Lisbon sprawls over 7 hills: Sant’Ana, Santa Catarina, Castelo, Chagas, São Roque, São Vicente, and Santo André. Its character is defined by its people, cuisine, weather, distinctive neighborhoods, and the ever-present Tagus River.

During your tour of Lisbon’s most significant landmarks, your guide will pause at various places, encouraging you to embark on brief walking tours through the historic districts.

We cordially invite you to partake in this exploration of History, Light, Colors, and Flavors, best described by a Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa: ‘We now extend an invitation to the tourist to join us. Acting as your guide, we will take a leisurely stroll through the capital, showing you the monuments, gardens, most renowned buildings, and museums - essentially, everything worth seeing in the wonderful city of Lisbon.’

• Folding Wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.