FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions worth booking?
FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions is a 8-hour experience in Lisbon, Portugal, from $343 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (14)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $343 per person
We will visit the main tourist sites in the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal and former capital of the Portuguese Empire. We start in the charming area of Baixa Pombalina, so named because it was built by the Marquis of Pombal, following the 1755 earthquake. Here we will admire the monumental Praça do Comércio, located next to the Tagus River, Rossio, Cais do Sodré and Chiado. We continue to the bohemian Bairro Alto, we continue through the Alfama neighborhood, one of the most typical neighborhoods in the capital. We finish in the emblematic area of Belém, where the monuments that mark the golden period of the Portuguese Discoveries stand. The Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), a magnificent example of Manueline art in Portugal, and the Tower of Belém (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), symbolically erected at the former point of departure for ships and caravels to discover the Oceanos, Padrão dos Descobrimentos evokes its mentor Henrique, the Navigator.
What you get
About this experience
We will visit the main tourist sites in the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal and former capital of the Portuguese Empire. We start in the charming area of Baixa Pombalina, so named because it was built by the Marquis of Pombal, following the 1755 earthquake. Here we will admire the monumental Praça do Comércio, located next to the Tagus River, Rossio, Cais do Sodré and Chiado. We continue to the bohemian Bairro Alto, we continue through the Alfama neighborhood, one of the most typical neighborhoods in the capital. We finish in the emblematic area of Belém, where the monuments that mark the golden period of the Portuguese Discoveries stand. The Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), a magnificent example of Manueline art in Portugal, and the Tower of Belém (UNESCO Heritage of the 16th century), symbolically erected at the former point of departure for ships and caravels to discover the Oceanos, Padrão dos Descobrimentos evokes its mentor Henrique, the Navigator.
What's included
Included
- Bottle DE water
- Car with air conditioning, Wifi on board, Connection for charging cell phones, water
Not included
- Entry to the Jeronimos Monastery - €10 per person
- Entrance to the Tower of Belem - €6 per person
- Entrance to Monument to the Discoveries - €10 per person
- Entrance to Cristo Rei - €6 per person
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Praca do Comercio
Praça do Comércio, still commonly referred to by its former name of (the) Terreiro do Paço, is a square in downtown Lisbon located next to the Tagus river, in the area being the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for about two centuries and which today is partially occupied by some government departments. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, measuring around 36,000 m² (180m x 200m). The square is bordered by 79 arches. It is considered a historic symbol of political power and manifestation of capital in Portugal. This symbology is generally associated with state centralism. In 1511, King D. Manuel I transferred his residence from Castelo de São Jorge to this location by the river. The Paço da Ribeira, as well as its library of 70,000 volumes, were destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. In the reconstruction, coordinated by Eugénio dos Santos, the square became a fundamental element of the plan of the Marquês de Pombal.
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Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
The viewpoint is located in front of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte. From it you can see, to the south, the Sea of Palha, the Castle of São Jorge, part of downtown Lisbon and the estuary of the Tagus River, to the west, from Bairro Alto to Parque Florestal de Monsanto and, to the north , the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis. Beside this viewpoint is the small and ancient chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte (classified as a Public Interest Property), founded in 1147 and dedicated to São Gens, the bishop who, according to tradition, was martyred here. It was on this old Mount of São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques set up camp for the conquest of the city. The viewpoint is located in the churchyard of the small chapel and was renovated twice in the 20th century. As it is located at the highest point of Bairro da Graça, it is one of the places with the best panoramic views of the city, especially over Mouraria and São Jorge Castle.
30 minutes here
Ponte 25 de Abril
The 25 de Abril Bridge is a railway suspension bridge over the Tagus River that connects the city of Lisbon (north bank) to the city of Almada (south bank), in Portugal. The bridge crosses the Tagus estuary in the final and narrowest part — the so-called Tagus bottleneck. It is 2,277 meters long. With a free span of 1,013 meters, it is the 33rd longest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck houses 6 roadways, while the lower deck houses two electrified railway lines. Projects for the construction of a bridge over the Tagus estuary have existed since the end of the 19th century; however, it was only in the 1950s that the Portuguese Estado Novo government proceeded with the construction of a bridge to connect the two banks of the Lisbon metropolitan area. Construction began in November 1962 and lasted four years. At least 20 workers lost their lives, much more than announced at the time. It opened on August 6, 1966.
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Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
The National Sanctuary of Christ the King is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus, consisting of a portico designed by the architect António Lino, 75 meters high, topped by the statue of the Blessed Redeemer with open arms facing the city of Lisbon, 28 meters high, the work of the 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 biggest tourist attraction in the municipality of Almada. This monument is the best viewpoint overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and over the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei, Almada's ex-libris, appears. It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, 110 meters high.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
The monument was initially thought of by Cottinelli Telmo as a tribute to Infante D. Henrique, following several projects and competitions for Sagres, carried out over the years without any being built. On the occasion of the Exhibition of the Portuguese World, 1940–of which Cottinelli Telmo was chief architect –, it became the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, celebrating not only the Infante but also his collaborators and followers. Conceived by Cottinelli Telmo and the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida (author of the statuary) for this great exhibition, the initial monument was created in the short space of eight months. Made of perishable materials, it was dismantled in 1958 and rebuilt in the following years, in concrete and lias stone, by decision of Salazar who, on the occasion of the 5th centenary of the Infante, opposed the result of yet another Henrican tender for Sagres (won in 1955 for a remarkable project by a team formed by João Andresen, Barata Feyo and Júlio Resende).
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Torre de Belem
Free visit, no set time
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Jeronimos Monastery
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King D. Manuel I and was entrusted to the Order of São Jerónimo. The culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most notable Portuguese monastic complex of its time and one of the main hall churches in Europe. Its construction began at the beginning of the 16th century and lasted for a hundred years, having been directed by a remarkable group of architects/master builders. The Jerónimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and, in 1983, it was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with the Belém Tower. On the 7th of July 2007 it was chosen as one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Closely linked to the Portuguese Royal House and the epic of the Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery was, from very early on, "interiorized as one of the symbols of the nation".
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Car up to 3 people
Pickup included
Car up to 5 people
Pickup included
Car up to 7 people
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- AP TOURS
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent driver, kind and attentive. We (7) travelled full packed, with elderly mother and aunt and senior relatives.
Driver Fernando picked the best places to visit, to hop on and off, to rest and picnic on a tailor made Portugal tour. We also saw a Lisbon most tourists don't reach.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much, for your nice words.
via Tripadvisor
Go with Fernando!
I have used Fernando’s services several times and am always grateful for his professionalism & expertise. Definitely will use Fernando again. A 5 ⭐️ experience!!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words, I hope to see you again soon
via Tripadvisor
Best in the business
I highly recommend Fernando and AP Tours. Always on time, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, speaks fluent english and he and his staff are safe drivers.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words, I hope to see you again soon
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful time exploring Lisbon
We had a wonderful time with Fernando exploring Lisbon. Not only is he a charming and lovely person - he has a good knowledge and is a good driver. Highly recommend him if you would like to explore Lisbon - it enriches your experience of Lisbon so much more!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words, I hope to see you again soon
via Tripadvisor
The best private tour in Portugal.
We were 5 friends visiting Portugal for 10 days. Fernando picked us up from the airport with a sparkling clean and comfortable car and for 10 days took us to the most beautiful tour through Portugal. Fernando is a lovely person, great driver and was very helpful with all we asked and needed. We warmly recommend his services and wish you to have a great Portugal tour as we did. Ronit & Yehuda, Tel Aviv.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words, I hope to see you again soon
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $343 to $400
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
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FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lisbon.
How much does FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions cost?
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Prices start at $343 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lisbon usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lisbon is not rushed.
Is FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lisbon, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lisbon can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lisbon and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lisbon within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon?
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On Outty we rank every Lisbon experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon, Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience, Escape Hunt Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lisbon?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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Included: Bottle DE water; and Car with air conditioning, Wifi on board, Connection for charging cell phones, water. Not included: Entry to the Jeronimos Monastery - €10 per person; Entrance to the Tower of Belem - €6 per person; Entrance to Monument to the Discoveries - €10 per person; and Entrance to Cristo Rei - €6 per person. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 410 listed pickup locations in and around Lisbon. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Lisbon. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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Across 14 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, organization. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for FULL DAY Private Tour of Lisbon's main tourist attractions?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Car up to 3 people, Car up to 5 people, Car up to 7 people. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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