Private Lisbon City Tour: Explore the Ancient History and Famous Landmarks
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Lisbon
Discover the ancient history and famous landmarks of Lisbon on this private city tour. Explore neighborhoods, visit historical sites, and indulge in delicious pastries. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - Where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon.
  • Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora - Passage through the Church of S. Vicente de Fora (brief visit to the interior)

Beginning in 1582, the S. Vicente de Fora Church was built to house the relics of the patron saint of the city, St. Vincent, declared patron in 1173.

  • Alfama - Walk through the old neighbourhoods and enjoy the beauty of the ancient alleyways, full of memories.

  • Lisbon Cathedral - The Cathedral dates from the XII and was built on the largest mosque of the city, which, in turn, had already been built on a church of the 16th century. IX. Of fortified aspect, it obeys to the style of the Hispanic Romanesque.

  • Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - One of the largest and most beautiful squares in Europe.

  • Cidade Baixa - Tour the city’s streets, comfortably in one of our vehicles.

We will visit the iconic Baixa, Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, stopping off at two of the city’s most enjoyable belvederes.

  • Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara - From the Belvedere of São Pedro de Alcântara, located in the garden of the same name, we are privileged with one of the most complete and beautiful panoramas of the city of Lisbon.
  • Igreja de Sao Roque - Come with us on a visit to S. Roque Church, where some of Europe’s greatest treasures are kept.
    On Monday mornings, the Church of São Roque is closed and it is not possible to visit it.
  • Chiado - Come down the hill and be charmed by Chiado neighbourhoods.
  • Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon’s ex-libris and the maximum exponent of Europe’s last gothic style.
    (The visit is only to the church).
    On Mondays it is not possible to visit the inside of Jerónimos and the church of São Roque. These monuments are closed on Mondays.

On Monday mornings, the Church of São Roque is closed and it is not possible to visit it.

The Jerónimos Monastery is closed on Mondays, so we cannot visit the inside.

  • Torre de Belem - During the tour, we will offer you a sweet gastronomic wonder, the famous Pastel de Belém.

Finish your tour at Tagus River mouth, next to Torre de Belém, the symbol of the city and Portuguese nationality.
(The Belém Tower will only be seen from the outside).

What's Included
  • Taste the iconic ‘Pastel de Belém’
  • Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off in central Lisbon
  • Full-time driver/guide to lead the trip
  • Comfort pack with fresh waters and cleaning wipes
  • Private tour in an air-conditioned mini van
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase per person
  • On Mondays it is not possible to visit the inside of Jerónimos and the church of São Roque
Additional Information

Embark on a private four-hour city tour of Lisbon’s highlights to explore the depth of ancient history. Traverse the monumental landmarks of Lisbon in a climate-controlled vehicle and listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated guide. Discover historical localities such as Baixa, Alfama, and Chiado.

Explore Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the iconic representation of Lisbon and the ultimate exemplar of the last gothic style in Europe.

During the tour, we will indulge you with the delightful taste of the renowned Pastel de Belém.

Wrap up your journey at the mouth of the Tagus River, beside Torre de Belém, the emblem of the city and Portuguese nationality.

Opt between morning and afternoon trips, with the convenience of pick-up and drop-off at your Lisbon hotel or Lisbon cruise terminal.

Please note, on Mondays, Jerónimos and the church of São Roque are not accessible for visits as these monuments remain closed on this day.

  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
  • Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • Gratuities are not included.
  • No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
  • Please note that on Mondays it is not possible to visit the inside of Jerónimos and the church of São Roque. These monuments are closed on Monday.
Location
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo do Monte,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robert_r
May 20, 2024
Diogo is a great historian and guide. - Diogo conducted a private tour for us. His knowledge of history is amazing and made the tour educational and memorable. He is friendly and listens so that your interests are addressed. A great tour and I could spend more time listening to him.
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598saraf
May 19, 2024
Highly recommend this fun and educational tour of Lisbon with Daniel - We had a wonderful time touring Lisbon with Daniel as our guide. Not only did we get to see and experience a ton of interesting sights, but we learned so much from Daniel about the history and reality of the city and country. He also shared a ton of recommendations for places to eat and things to do in the city. I highly recommend this tour and Daniel especially!
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P5586ubheidir
May 19, 2024
Highlights of Lisbon - Wonderful! - My Dad and I were visiting Lisbon for the first time and wanted to get a feel for the city on our first full day in town. The city has so much history and diverse neighborhoods. Diogo was such a wealth of knowledge of the history of Portugal, Lisbon and was able to answer any and all questions that we asked. We saw many beautiful sights of the city via transport as well as getting out to capture photos and learn more about the specific area. We indulged in the delicious pasteis de Belém as well as ended our tour with a celebratory “ginjinha”. Diogo was a wonderful host and can’t thank him enough for a great introduction to Lisbon!
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Rcf
May 16, 2024
Great guide in Lisbon - Daniel was a great guide and he managed to maneuver through the tight streets to get us to all our stops on the tour. We enjoyed his friendliness and professionalism.
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Edmund_k
May 12, 2024
Great guide - we loved our guide Vasco Loja. he did everything to make the tour a memorable and experience. the tour was put together well and helped us to further plan our stay in Lisbon.
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Jennifer_s
May 11, 2024
Wonderful day with friends - Diogo was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great day with our small group of 6.
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Debra_l
May 10, 2024
Best tour - safe, enjoyable and VERY authentic! - If there were more than a 5-star option we'd use it! Vasco was amazing! The trip around Lisbon was perfection. His knowledge, kindness, and authenticity made every stop a pure joy. We stopped at places we never would have known about and were introduced to locals along the way. What a way to dive into the city sites! Thank you Vasco.
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Stephen
May 7, 2024
Relaxed tour of the city - Fantastic experience, personalized tour of the city. Did not feel rushed and able to get a comprehensive overview of the city. Our guide Daniel was personable and accommodating. A lot of fun.
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Tom_b
May 7, 2024
Fantastic guide - Our guide Vasco was amazing. With just one day to explore Lisbon he made sure we got everything from views in high, tasty treats , tile painting demo, best gem of a coffee shop all interspersed with Portuguese history. A truly great day.
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John_k
May 5, 2024
Fantastic Lisbon Tour - Vasco has a very thorough background in the history of Portugal. He’s a wonderful teacher. He is an excellent communicator and he’s fun. Five stars plus!
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