• Elevador de Santa Justa - Experience one of Lisbon’s most iconic elevators. This unique structure offers a phenomenal view from the top, making it a must-visit attraction in the city. The Santa Justa elevator is a renowned historical monument in downtown Lisbon.

Originally designed by Mesnier du Ponsard, it was first known as Ascensor Ouro-Carmo. It connects Rua do Ouro to Largo do Carmo with a neo-Gothic style that stands out from other city elevators.

The wooden cabins, elegantly adorned with brass, provide a nostalgic journey through time as they transport visitors to the city’s most exclusive areas.

At the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy one of the city’s best viewpoints, offering a splendid view of Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the impressive ruins of the Igreja do Convento do Carmo. It’s worth the climb to experience the breathtaking landscape that unfolds before you.

• Miradouro das Portas do Sol - Whether climbing from the Sé to the Castelo de São Jorge or vice versa, the Portas do Sol viewpoint is perfectly located for an impromptu break. Visiting this viewpoint is also an opportunity to appreciate Lisbon’s genuine features with a fantastic view of the eastern front of the Alfama district and the Tagus River, extending to the riverbank in a unique maze of streets, staircases, and alleys. From the top, you can also admire the various domes and different architectures of the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora.

Being at the Portas do Sol viewpoint feels like being on a home balcony, thanks to its welcoming and lively atmosphere. Besides the postcard-worthy view of Lisbon, visitors can enjoy an authentic Portuguese coffee at the kiosk, see the famous tram 28 passing by, and visit the statue of São Vicente, Lisbon’s patron saint, holding the boat that symbolizes the capital.

• Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - Once one of the city’s best-kept secrets, it has been discovered by tour guides and couples. It offers a panoramic view of Lisbon, observed by a small image of the Virgin that gives the viewpoint its name. Behind the image is a small 18th-century chapel, usually closed. An old legend says that pregnant women who sit on the stone chair inside will have easier births.

This is one of the highest points in the city, offering views of several monuments identified on a tile panel. The viewpoint is popular at sunset, but during the day, visitors also enjoy the shade of olive trees, cypresses, and stone pines.

To reach it, walk along Rua da Graça from Largo da Graça, and turn left onto Rua da Senhora do Monte.

• Alfama - This medieval neighborhood, once a Jewish quarter and a fishing community, is the oldest district in Europe after El Pópulo in Cádiz. It’s a small village or medina in the heart of the capital, a relic from before the great earthquake of 1755. It survived the disaster thanks to its solid foundations on the city’s highest hill, extending to the Graça district.

It’s a neighborhood to get lost in alleys and squares, guided by the senses: seeing clotheslines on balconies and fantastic views of the Tagus, smelling fish grilling on the corner, hearing Fado from a typical restaurant, tasting traditional dishes, and touching magnificent tile panels. This is Lisbon’s most picturesque neighborhood and the true soul of the city.

Here, life continues as it did centuries ago, but descending to the river brings you back to the 21st century, with old warehouses now converted into some of the city’s trendiest spaces.

• Lisbon Cathedral - The Lisbon Cathedral is located in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon and the Parish of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the latter half of the 12th century, following the city’s conquest from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques, and today it showcases a blend of architectural styles. It has been recognized as a National Monument since 1910.

• Church of St. Anthony - The Church of Santo António is situated in the parish of Santa Maria Maior (Sé), in Lisbon, Portugal. It is believed to be located on the site of Saint Anthony’s birthplace, next to the old Porta do Mar, which existed in the wall leading to medieval Lisbon’s interior, and is considered his sanctuary. Adjacent to it is a small museum dedicated to him.

• Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores - Lisbon’s Baixa was completely rebuilt in the 18th century after its destruction by the 1755 earthquake. It was the largest earthquake ever recorded in Europe, leading to the first neoclassical urban planning and the first large-scale anti-seismic construction in the world.

Streets were designed with specific shapes and measurements, named after various trades and craftsmen of the time (shoemakers, gilders, leatherworkers, gold and silver workers).

In the 20th century, many buildings were occupied by banks and offices, pushing residents to the Avenidas Novas, eventually leaving several buildings abandoned. However, in recent years, the neighborhood has been revitalized as a commercial and tourist center.

Many streets are pedestrianized, connecting a series of monumental squares, from Rossio with its cafes to Praça do Comércio with its triumphal arch, to the elegant Praça do Município.

Currently, there are several projects for the area’s largest rehabilitation since the 18th-century Pombaline reconstruction, with hopes of it being recognized as a World Heritage Site.

• Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - Praça do Comércio, or Commerce Square in English, is Lisbon’s main square. It was built on the site where the old Royal Palace once stood before being destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.

The southern end of the plaza is open and overlooks the Tagus River. The other three sides feature yellow-colored buildings with arcades along the façade. When the square was first constructed, commercial ships would unload their goods directly onto this square, as it was considered the “door” to Lisbon.

• Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The National Sanctuary of Cristo Rei is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above the Tagus River, featuring a portico designed by architect António Lino, standing 75 meters tall, topped by the statue of the Holy Redeemer with open arms facing Lisbon, measuring 28 meters high, crafted by Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal, including the portico, rises to 82 meters in height. The sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei is the main tourist attraction in the municipality of Almada.

This monument offers the best viewpoint overlooking Lisbon, providing a wide view of the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei are featured as the emblem of Almada. It is one of the tallest structures in Portugal, standing at 110 meters high.

• Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The extraordinary carved stone in the cloisters of this monastery glorifies the times when the West and the East met, and the man who brought these worlds closer – Vasco da Gama – is buried inside the church.

• Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Standing prominently on the embankment by the Tagus, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos evokes Portuguese overseas expansion, encapsulates a glorious past, and symbolizes the greatness of Prince Henry the Navigator’s work, the driving force behind the discoveries.

A stylized caravel sets sail, with Prince Henry the Navigator at the bow, accompanied by 32 protagonists of the overseas saga and the culture of the time, including navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers, and artists, each depicted with symbols that individualize them.

A stylized mast, oriented North-South, features two Portuguese shields on each face, with five quinas, surrounded by a band with 12 castles and several fleur-de-lis at the center. On each face, three curved triangular structures give the illusion of sails billowing in the wind.

• Torre de Belem - Lisbon’s ex-libris resembles a small castle from a fairy tale. It is an architectural gem from the Age of Discoveries, now classified as a World Heritage Site.

• Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbon’s version of the Parisian Champs-Elysées. It is a tree-lined avenue paved with Portuguese cobblestones between the squares of Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal, where luxury stores are found, starting at Rua Castilho to the north, then descending the avenue.

This area is also home to theaters and beautiful old buildings, although many were demolished for new constructions in the mid-20th century. However, some notable examples still survive, many of them Valmor Prize winners, with an impressive example at numbers 206-218 in Art Nouveau style, now housing a Prada store.

Climbing the hill on the eastern side (with the help of the Elevador do Lavra) leads to the former parish of Pena, a more typical neighborhood, where the famous fado singer Amália Rodrigues was born, and where a lesser-known viewpoint, the Miradouro do Torel, can be found.

• Private transportation
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Mandatory insurance
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments

• Lunch
• Tickets of the monuments

Explore Lisbon with a comprehensive tour designed for those eager to truly know and appreciate the city and its historical transformations, from the Romans to the Arabs, including the impact of the great earthquake. By the end of the day, the goal is for participants to return to their hotel (or any other accommodation) feeling like a true “alphacinha.” This experience not only covers the most significant landmarks but also provides insight into the contributions of the various civilizations that have shaped the city. Conducted by our company, this tour offers a comfortable and entirely flexible experience.

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