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

Originally designed by Mesnier du Ponsard, it was known as Ascensor Ouro-Carmo. It connects Rua do Ouro to Largo do Carmo, featuring a neo-Gothic style distinct 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, one can enjoy one of the best viewpoints in the city, offering a splendid view of Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the impressive ruins of 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 ascending from the Sé to the Castelo de São Jorge or vice versa, the Portas do Sol viewpoint is perfectly located for an impromptu break along this route. Visiting the 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, one can 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 discover 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, almost always 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, many 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 is a small village or medina in the heart of the capital, a relic from before the great earthquake of 1755. It survived the catastrophe 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 inside 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.

• 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 of the old Royal Palace, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755.

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.

• Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores - Lisbon’s Baixa district 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 large-scale earthquake-resistant 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 largest rehabilitation of the area since the 18th-century Pombaline reconstruction, with hopes of being recognized as a World Heritage Site.

• Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbon’s version of the Parisian Champs-Elysées. It is a tree-lined avenue covered with Portuguese pavement between the Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal squares, home to luxury stores starting from Rua Castilho in the north, then descending the avenue.

This area also features 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 little-known viewpoint, the Miradouro do Torel, can be found.

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

This monument is the best viewpoint with a view of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Christ the King appear as the ex-libris of Almada. It is one of the tallest constructions in Portugal, standing at 110 meters high.

• 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.

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

A stylized caravel sets sail, with Prince Henry the Navigator at the bow, accompanied by some of the protagonists (32) of the overseas saga and the culture of the time, including navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers, and artists, 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 triangular, curved structures give the illusion of sails billowing in the wind.

• 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.

• 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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