Full Day Tour to the Heart of Lisbon

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Jeronimos Monastery

   Located in Belém, formerly called Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém and order to build by the king D. Manuel I., the construction started at the beginning of the century XVI and extended for a hundred years. This monastry is the most remarkable portuguese monastic ensemble of it's time and one of main hall-church in Europe. It was classified as a national monument since 1907 and in 1983 a s a world heritage by UNESCO. On July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Linked to the Portuguese Royal House and the epic Discoveries, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos was, from a very early stage, internalized as one of the symbols of the nation. Since 2016 it has the status of national pantheon.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Torre de Belem

   The Belém Tower is located on the right riverside of rio Tejo, where once existed the praia de Belém. It was originally surrounded by water in its entire perimeter. The monument is an architectural icon from the reign of D. Manuel I. Over time, the tower lost its defense function of the Tejo line and began to be used for dungeons. The monument stands out for its implicit nationalism, such characteristics refer to the typical architecture of a time when the country was a global power (at the beginning of the Modern Age). Like the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, it was classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal in 2007.

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Castelo De Sao Jorge

   The Castelo de São Jorge is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior. The castle's first fortresses date back to the 1st century BC, having been rebuilt several times by various peoples and given different names. The current name derives from the castle's devotion to São Jorge, patron saint of knights and crusades, made by order of D. João I in the XIV century. In the first half of the XX century, being already in an advanced state of ruin, in 1940 monumental reconstruction works were carried out. For this reason, contrary to what one might think at first sight, the "medieval character" of this military ensemble is due to this reconstruction campaign, and not to the preservation of the castle's space from the Middle Ages to the present day. It stands in a dominant position on the highest hill in the historic centre, offering visitors one of the most beautiful views over the city and the Tejo river estuary.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Alfama

   Alfama it is the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods in the city of Lisbon. Its name derives from Arabic al-hamma (aã~Jl), which means 'source of warm waters, good waters'. Most of its buildings withstood the 1755 earthquake. It has the most spectacular views from the viewpoints of Portas do Sol, the Torre da Igreja de Santa Cruz do Castelo and the Santa Luzia. Alfama is a very peculiar neighborhood, it resembles an old village not only in appearance but also in having a relatively small and close community.

   30 minutes here

5. Panteao Nacional

   The Panteão Nacional, created by Decree of September 26, 1836, it has been installed in the church of Santa Engrácia, since December 1, 1966. Before the completion of the works (from 1836 to 1966), the Panteão Nacional was installed in the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. It is intended to honor and perpetuate the memory of Portuguese citizens who have distinguished themselves for services rendered to the country, such as in the exercise of high public positions, in high military services, in the expansion of Portuguese culture, in literary, scientific and artistic creation or in defense of the values of civilization. The honors of Panteão can consist in the deposition of the mortal remains of distinguished citizens or in the affixing of a tombstone alluding to their life and work.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

6. Miradouro da Graca

   At the Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen Viewpoint, formerly the Graça Viewpoint, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city. The popular neighborhood of Graça developed at the end of the XIX century. Behind the viewpoint is the aforementioned Augustinian monastery, founded in 1271 and rebuilt after the earthquake.

   20 minutes here

7. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

   The Garden of São Pedro de Alcântara was built in 1864. The original project dates back to the 18th century, where El-Rei D. João V had a 20 meter high wall built with a view to creating a Mother of Water - a monumental deposit that it would extend the Águas Lives Aqueduct to Graça. However, the earthquake of 1755 imposed other priorities and the land began to serve as a dump for dead animals that were thrown from the wall below. Only in 1830 did the Royal Police Guard make the space their "garden". Five years later, Lisbon City Council, following the victory of Liberalism and the recovery of executive powers, converted the space into a public garden. The garden has a small lake and a viewpoint.

   20 minutes here

8. Praca do Comercio

   Praça do Comércio, formerly Terreiro do Paço was the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for about two centuries. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, measuring around 36,000 m2. It is considered a historical symbol of political power and manifestation of capital in Portugal. In 1511, King D. Manuel I transferred his residence from the Castelo de São Jorge to this location by the river. The famous Martinho da Arcada café is located in one of the buildings on the square, the oldest in Lisbon, and one of Fernando Pessoa's favourites. It was for a long time the noblest entrance to Lisbon and, on the marble steps of Cais das Colunas, coming from the river, heads of state and other prominent figures were disembarked and received. In the center of the square, you can see the equestrian statue D. José, erected in 1775 by Joaquim Machado de Castro, the main Portuguese sculptor of the 18th century.

   30 minutes here

9. Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa

   The Casa dos Bicos or Casa de Brás de Albuquerque is one of the centers of the Lisbon Museum. The house was built in 1523, by order of D. Brás de Albuquerque. The facade is clad in stone trimmed in the shape of a diamond tip, the "beaks" showing a clear Italian Renaissance influence. The José Saramago Foundation now operates at Casa dos Bicos, hosting the library of the Nobel Prize-winning writer for Literature, as well as a permanent exhibition on his life and work. The ground floor has been, since July of 2020, the Archaeological Center of the Museum of the City of Lisbon, where you can find a collection that traces the city's history from the Roman occupation to the XVIII century.

   30 minutes here

10. Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II

    The Teatro Nacional Dona Maria I has a capacity for 948 people seated and is located in Praça de D. Pedro IV in Lisbon. It was inaugurated on April 13, 1846, during the celebrations of the 27th anniversary of D. Maria Il, but the history of the D. Maria I National Theater began ten years before its inauguration. In the revolution of September 9, 1836, Passos Manuel assumed the direction of the Government and one of the measures he took that same year was to instruct writer and politician Almeida Garrett to think about Portuguese theater in global terms and present a plan for the foundation and organization of a national theater that contributes to the civilization and moral improvement of the Portuguese nation. The emergence of a national theater was not only a cultural issue but, above all, a political one, and assumed as a matter closely linked to the nation's own independence.

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11. Estacao Do Rossio

    The Praça do Rossio, officially called Praça Dom Pedro IV, it has been one of the city's nerve centers. This lower part of the city was called Valverde, due to a tributary of the Tejo river. On the left side of the National Theater is the Rossio Railway Station with its imposing façade built in 1887. It is one of the main stations in Lisbon.

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12. Parque Eduardo VII

    The Parque Eduardo VII of England is the largest park in the center of Lisbon, being better known only as Parque Eduardo VII. It was baptized in 1903 in honor of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, who had visited Lisbon the previous year to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries. Until then, it was called Parque da Liberdade and was built in the first half of the XX century. The space it occupies extends over about twenty-five hectares.

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13. Palacio Nacional da Ajuda

    The Palácio Nacional da Ajuda or Paço de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda is a Portuguese national monument. Its construction began at the end of the 18th century (1795) to replace the Real Barraca. The initial project, designed by Manuel Caetano de Sousa, underwent a profound change with a new project in 1802. With neoclassical inspiration, by the architects Francisco Xavier Fabri and José da Costa e Silva, the Palace was inhabited with several interruptions, and remained unfinished. It functioned as Royal Palace with king D. Luis I (1838-1889), who settled there permanently from 1861 onwards. In the vestibule, the 47 statues signed by Portuguese artists are worth mentioning. Ended with the establishment of the Republic in 1910, the interior of the Palace was turned into a museum, as of 1968, presenting a relevant collection of furniture, gold, silver and jewelery.

    60 minutes here · Admission not included

14. Royal Treasure Museum

    The Royal Treasury Museum/Crown Jewels is a must-see for lovers of unique pieces. Comprising 11 sections, the museum exhibits a large part of the assets of the former Portuguese Royal House, including jewels from the Crown and private collections of the royal family. Located in the new wing of the Ajuda National Palace, the museum offers a unique experience with inestimable historical, artistic and cultural value.

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Full day Tour to Lisbon-SEDAN

  Transfer included Duration: 8 hours Not included You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 8 hour period. Mercedes Benz E Class Pickup included

• Tour to Lisbon (4H) VAN

  Transfer included Duration: 4 hours Not included You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 4 hour period. Mercedes Benz V Class Pickup included

• Fantastic Tour to Lisbon - VAN

  Transfer included Duration: 8 hours Not included You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 8 hours period. Mercedes Benz V Class Pickup included

• Tour to Lisbon(4H) SEDAN

  Transfer included Duration: 4 hours Not included You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 4 hour period. Mercedes Benz E Class Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

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Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

LR Portugal Tours

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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