Tours Lisbon
Experience old Lisbon by visiting St George's Castle, then take a tour of the old quarter of Alfama where a maze of narrow winding streets tumble down the hill, stop for a look at the Cathedral and Saint Anthony's church, and maybe take a trip on the iconic number 28 trolley bus (20 minutes). We can also visit Casa Dos Bicos, a fascinating 16th century palace that used to belong to the Portuguese Viceroy of India. The building now houses the Jose Saramago Foundation, a museum dedicated to the controversial Nobel Prize winning author who died in 2010.
Visit the historic city center with magnificent buildings in baroque style and the famous 'Black Horse Square', before continuing onto the atmospheric Bairro Alto and Chiado districts. Then you might like to stop off at the Parliament building or perhaps visit the home of Fernando Pessoa the world famous Portuguese poet who so eloquently immortalized the Portuguese soul. After that we visit the monastery of St Jerónimo, with a stop en route at the tower of Belém (where we will sample the traditional custard tarts) and the Monument of the Discoveries. If you wish we can stop at the Expo area to visit the aquarium or perhaps a museum such as the Calouste Gulbenkian, the National Museum of Ancient Art or the National Coach Museum.
Lisbon Half Day (4 Hours)
Collection from your hotel reception. Head straight to the Eduardo VII Park (stop), then continue on to the Marquês de Pombal, Rossio, Praça do Comercio, Cathedral (stop), Chapel of St.º António, St George’s Castle and the view point of Sr.ª do Monte (stop). Then we continue on to the Monastery of St. Vicente de Fora, Alfama, Casa dos Bicos (The Saramago Foundation, where the ashes of the writer rest), Largo do Chiado, S. Bento, Basílica da Estrela, Infante Santo, and Bairro de Belém (where we can stop to taste the famous pastries). The final part of the tour takes in the Monastery of Jerónimos, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Arrive back at your hotel.
Lisbon All Day (9 hours)
Collection from your hotel reception. Head straight to the Eduardo VII Park (stop), then continue on to the Marquês de Pombal, Rossio, Praça do Comercio, Cathedral (stop), Chapel of St.º António, St George’s Castle and the view point of Sr.ª do Monte (stop). Then we continue on to the Monastery of St. Vicente de Fora, Alfama, Casa dos Bicos (The Saramago Foundation, where the ashes of the writer rest), Largo do Chiado, S. Bento, Basílica da Estrela, Infante Santo and Bairro de Belém (where we can stop to taste the famous pastries). The final part of the morning takes in the Monastery of Jerónimos, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Take a break for lunch.
Optional Extras:
- - Enjoy the highlights of old Lisbon with a trip on the iconic number 28 trolley bus (20 minutes).
- - Expo 98 Oceanarium.
- - National Tile Museum.
- - Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
- - House of Fernando Pessoa.
- - Artisan Tile Factory (Stant’ Ana).
- - Convent producing Arraiolos carpets.
- - Store where the famous tapestries of Portalegre are made.
- - Art gallery and antiques.
Evening of Fado (4 Hours)
A tour of the city by night followed by dinner and Fado. Return to your hotel at midnight.
Option 1: cost per person including transport and dinner.
Option 2: cost per vehicle without dinner
Lisbon by Night (4 Hours)