Full Lisbon: Old Town, New Town & Belém (8 hours)

Description

 Start with the New Town at Parque Eduardo VII, you will be able to see the magnificent Lisbon view framed by the Tejo River and understand why Lisbon is known as the city of 7 hills. After this, it’s time to explore Principe Real and São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, the Bairro Alto lookout point, often considered the most romantic in Lisbon. Here you can look over all of downtown towards the castle and the river. 

 Head downtown to discover the most iconic squares of the city and their history behind on the way to explore Largo do Carmo, Elevador de Santa Justa, Chiado, Largo Camões, Mercado da Ribeira and many other monuments on the way.

 After this go towards the Belém monumental area, also known as the Navigation area, this was once the starting point of caravel trips to “the New World” discoveries. You can visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Torre de Belém, also making a short break to taste the delicious and typical Pasteis de Belém.

 Visit one of the last residences of the Portuguese monarchy, Ajuda Palace, and discover how it used to live the Portuguese royal family.

 Have some free time for lunch, and discover some of the most local places of the city.

 After lunch, you will head to explore the beautiful and historical Old Town, start at square Praça do Comércio, also called Terreiro do Paço, which was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown, after the 1755 earthquake. Explore monuments such as the Cathedral, Saint Vicent Outside Monastary, the National Pantheon, and many others. The tour will end with a visit to the typical Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and Tejo river.

Prices:

Private Tour

1 to 3 Persons – 350€
4 to 6 Persons – 450
7 to 8 Persons – 550€

 By choosing a Private tour you will be able to customize your own itinerary with flexible stops duration, living an exclusive experience solely dedicated to you.

Small-Group Tour

70€ per person

 By choosing Small-Group tour you will share the day with a small group and explore the different places along the itinerary.

What’s included in the price?

  • Private guide
  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or apartment in Lisbon
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • All insurances in accordance with Portuguese law

What’s not included in the price?

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to access monuments or other places visited

Itinerary

  • Eduard VII park
  • Príncipe Real
  • Bairro Alto
  • Carmo Convent
  • Santa Justa lift
  • Chiado
  • Cais do Sodré
  • Pink Street
  • Ribeira Market (Time Out Market)
  • Lx Factory
  • Ajuda Palace*
  • Jerónimos Monastery*
  • Pastéis de Belém
  • Belém Tower*
  • Descoveries Pattern*
  • Commerce Square
  • Sé – Lisbon’s Cathedral
  • Alfama

 *In order to visit all sites during the itinerary we only recommend to visit the interior of one of the monuments and experience the others from the outside.