LISBON PRIVATE TOUR in a Vintage Jeep with FOOD & DRINK Tastings

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What you'll see and do

1. Construction began in 1934 after a visit to Brazil by the Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon, who was reportedly impressed by the imposing image of Christ the Redeemer on Rio de Janeiro. At 110 meters high, the Cristo-Rei Sanctuary became a historical reference in spirituality during the first half of the 20th century. Currently, the monument is a place of prayer and a beautiful viewpoint over the capital. There are those who say that the statue was built in fulfillment of a vow formulated by the Portuguese Episcopate that asked "to God that Portugal did not participate in the Second World War". The Cardinal affirms, before the crowd, that this monument will forever signify the gratitude of the Portuguese people for the peace that had been offered to them. This monument, is one of the biggest and iconic symbols that enhance and decorate the metropolis. In where we are going to have a drink tasting experience. 10 year Moscatel and 10 years Madeira wine tasting

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Torre de Belem

   The construction of the Portuguese empire required that the entrance to the Tagus be properly protected and ensure a military rhetoric translated into an effective and dissuasive defense system. Its grandeur and importance should have been enough to send a clear signal to the other European powers and their fleets that the river was protected and under control. In this way, under the direction of King D. João II, the defense of the mouth of the Tagus river was organised. The system conceived at the time was intended to ensure coverage of the Tagus bar by artillery fire, which represented a significant technological advance. The place chosen for the building of the main defense of the bar, to the north and south, would have to be located at the precise point where the Tagus is narrowest. Where we are going to make a drink tasting.

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Parque Eduardo VII

   Opened in 1882, this park, originally called Parque da Liberdade, is located opposite Avenida da Liberdade. In 1903, the name was changed in honor of the King of England, who visited Portugal with the aim of strengthening the Luso-British alliance. It has one of the best views over the city. Drink tasting experiences.

   30 minutes here

4. Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte

   The S. Gens site - also known as Monte de S. Gens - is a very ancient place of worship, and it is likely that the little chapel there is of Visigoth origin, if not Paleochristian. Its current formulation dates from 1796, having been reconstructed after the Earthquake. Inside, on the right side of the church, protected by a wooden door that leads to a small cubicle, is the famous chair of St. Gens on which, according to legend, the holy bishop, the first bishop, would have sat. of the city, about 290 A.D. It is a marble monolith, polished and ergonomically shaped, worn by time and where pregnant women usually sit, praying to ask for a good delivery. It is probably the most magnifecent view point of the city. We are going to have were one of the drink tastings. Drink tasting experience.

   30 minutes here

5. Parque das Nações is located in an area of ​​Lisbon that was completely rehabilitated to host the 1998 World Exhibition, dedicated to the theme "The Oceans". Before there was a Parque das Nações or an International Expo in Lisbon, the eastern part of the capital was a completely different scenario. Expo 98 was one of the most important events in the city's history and was even considered by the Bureau International des Expositions itself as the best international exhibition ever. Food Services: Portuguese Cheese Plater wirh Red Sangria and Portuguese Cold Cuts Plater with Rosé Wine

   60 minutes here

6. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

   This will be the best place to enjoy the view over the Castle, Baixa and the Tagus River. We are going to have were one of the drink tastings.

   30 minutes here

7. Ginjal Terrasse

   Cais do Ginjal represents the facade of this Municipality to the heart of Lisbon and the entire metropolitan area. It is one of the main views of Almada over the city of Lisbon. Food Service: Tradiconal Portuguese Fries with Green Wine, Fish dish with White Wine, Meat Dish with Red Wine and Dessert with Ginjinha tasting

   60 minutes here

8. Aqueduto das Aguas Livres

   Natural sources, although abundant especially in the oldest part of Lisbon, were not enough to provide water for the entire population. Concerns about the city's hygiene were growing and, in the reign of King João V, the situation was close to collapse. The population flocked to the old fountains, where disputes continued, sometimes with great violence. The cost of obtaining water, often referred to by foreigners who visited Lisbon, was enormous and the water carriers reached extremes of speculation. In 1731, King D. João V. ordered the construction of the Águas Livres Aqueduct. With the aim of bringing water from Sintra to the Mãe d'Água Reservoir, which stored and distributed it to all the fountains and fountains in the city. Just passing.

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9. Ponte 25 de Abril

   Built with the deck 70 meters high, which houses the road and railway routes, and with the main pillars of the bridge reaching a height of 190 meters, this completely changes the relationship between the two banks. The new bridge has completely changed the territory and the skyline of Lisbon and the Tagus estuary, it is the crown of the city and one of the great symbols of the progress of the city and the country, which are modernizing at its expense.

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10. Jeronimos Monastery

    It was here that Vasco da Gama attended mass before leaving with his fleet to discover the sea route to India. Considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most beautiful and imposing monuments of Manueline architecture in Lisbon. The monument, in lias limestone, was built from 1501 onwards, at the request of King Manuel I, for the members of his dynasty to gather there. Construction was subsidized by revenues from trade in Africa and the East. Just passing by.

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11. Padrao Dos Descobrimentos

    The original building of Padrão dos Descobrimentos was erected in 1940, on the occasion of the Exhibition of the Portuguese World. This monument, dedicated to the Portuguese Discoveries, has the stylized shape of a caravel with 33 figures linked, directly or indirectly, to the Discoveries. The Padrão was erected as part of the commemorations of the 5th centenary of the death of Infante D. Henrique and inaugurated in 1960. Decorating the access yard to this monument, there is a compass rose, in marble, containing the main routes of the Discoveries portuguese.

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12. Praca Luis de Camoes

    Luís Vaz de Camões was an extraordinary poet, becoming one of the most important references of literature in the Portuguese language. He was in India and Macau and was the victim of a shipwreck, during which he lost all his possessions, saving himself by swimming with the manuscript of Os Lusíadas. When he returned to Portugal, in 1569, he prepared the publication of Os Lusíadas, an epic poem dedicated to King D. Sebastião. The Monument to Camões, inaugurated in 1867, is the first monument of urban sculpture to be erected in Lisbon, after the Equestrian Statue in Praça do Comércio.

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13. Praca Marques de Pombal

    Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (1699-1782), who became known by the name Marquês de Pombal, was appointed Minister of the Kingdom by King José I. On November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake devastated the lower part of the city ​​of Lisbon. The Marquês de Pombal took immediate action: he ordered the dead to be buried and the wounded to be helped; he ordered the city to be watched to prevent thefts and commissioned a team of architects to draw up a plan for the reconstruction of the city. This is how, less than a year after the calamity, Lisbon was already partially rebuilt.

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14. Praca Dom Pedro IV

    It is one of the oldest and busiest in Lisbon. This square, where fairs, bullfights, festivals, popular revolutions and uprisings of faith were held, was largely destroyed during the 1755 earthquake. Several buildings disappeared almost completely, resulting in subsequent reconstruction with new Pombaline buildings and a rectangular square. In 1846, construction began on the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, which would embellish the square with an imposing facade in neo-Paladian style. In the center, a statue of D. Pedro IV, the first emperor of independent Brazil, was placed.

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15. Lisbon Cathedral

    Built in 1147, this religious building is the most important in the city Built over a Muslim mosque, after the conquest of Lisbon. Its architecture is inspired by the Romanesque Cathedral of Coimbra, visible on the façade with two bell towers, reminiscent of a kind of fortress, as well as the magnificent rose window in the centre. However, the current cathedral presents a mixture of styles, due to the successive modifications it has undergone over time, Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. The most precious piece is the chest that contains the remains of St. Vincent, patron saint of the city.

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16. Panteao Nacional

    The temple has a plan in the shape of a Greek cross and is topped by a majestic dome. Considered the most beautiful Baroque monument in the city, in 1916 it became the National Pantheon, where some of the great figures of Portuguese history lie. Amália Rodrigues, Eusébio, Sophia de Mello Breyner, Almeida Garrett.

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17. Praca do Comercio

    Terreiro do Paço, current Praça do Comércio was built in 1515, nicknamed as a reference to the Royal Palace that King D. Manuel King of Portugal had built there for the royal residence. Already since the century. During the 15th century, at the time of the discoveries, this was a central point of Lisbon life, where processions, acts of faith, bullfights, markets and festivities took place. Since then it has continued to be one of the most important seats of power in Portugal. In 1775, with the earthquake that devastated the then Terreiro do Paço, this was transformed and gave way to Praça do Comércio, with its rigid and upright geometry that exists today. As part of the reconstruction plan for Baixa de Lisboa, carried out by Marquês de Pombal after the earthquake.

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18. Ribeira das Naus

    In this place, countless vessels will be built over the centuries, including ships that were protagonists in the famous Portuguese maritime discoveries, and that boosted the phenomenon of globalization. Today it is a kind of extension of Terreiro do Paço as it connects it to the Tagus River.

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19. Palacio de Belem

    The palace maintained the role of Royal House until the establishment of the Republic in 1910, when it became the official residence of the Head of State. Although not all presidents reside in the palace, it has been used to receive political and state visits. Whenever the President of the Republic is present, a green flag with the national coat of arms is hoisted.

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20. Altice Arena

    During EXPO'98, the building was designated Pavilhão da Utopia, then Pavilhão Atlântico and now Altice arena after the naming rights were purchased by the telecommunications company. The shape also refers to the horseshoe crab, which represents the oldest animal group that still lives on Earth. The wooden beams that support the roof make the interior look like the hull of a ship, namely that of an inverted 16th century ship.

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21. Oceanario de Lisboa

    Lisbon Oceanarium originally Pavilhão dos Oceanos It was built and inaugurated within the framework of Expo 98, the last world exhibition of the 20th century, with the theme "The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future". It is a reference public aquarium in Lisbon, Portugal and the world, being considered the second largest aquarium in Europe. It annually receives about 1 million visitors, which makes it the most visited cultural facility in Portugal.

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Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• 6 HOURS WITH DRINKS

  Duration: 6 hours DRINK TASTINGS: Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 2 HOURS WITH FOOD & DRINKS

  Duration: 2 hours FOOD & DRINK TASTINGS: Meal - 2 dishs of the tasting menu to share. Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 8 HOURS WITH FOOD & DRINKS

  Duration: 8 hours FOOD AND DRINK TASTINGS: Meal - 2 dishs of the tasting menu to share. Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 2 HOURS WITH DRINKS

  Duration: 2 hours DRINK TASTINGS: Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 8 HOURS WITH DRINKS

  Duration: 8 hours Drink tastings: Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included during the experience. Pickup included

• 6 HOURS WITH FOOD & DRINKS

  Duration: 6 hours FOOD & DRINK TASTINGS: Meal - 2 dishs of the tasting menu to share. Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 3 HOURS WITH FOOD & DRINKS

  Duration: 3 hours FOOD & DRINK TASTINGS: Meal - 2 dishs of the tasting menu to share. Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 4 HOURS WITH DRINKS

  Duration: 4 hours DRINK TASTINGS: Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 3 HOURS WITH DRINKS

  Duration: 3 hours DRINK TASTINGS: Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

• 4 HOURS WITH FOOD & DRINKS

  Duration: 4 hours FOOD & DRINK TASTINGS: Meal - 2 dishs of the tasting menu to share. Drinks - Tastings of a menu of 20 portuguese drinks, water and bear included. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

pt, en, fr, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 7 travelers per booking

Operated by

GoJoe Experiences

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Extra time will be spent explaining the history of the Museum and other monuments inside the Jeep.
• We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

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