Lisbon City Highlights, Half- or Full-Day (private tour)
Overview
Make the most of your time in Lisbon with this enriching half-day tour that covers the city’s top highlights in just a few hours. Designed for travelers with a short stay, this experience takes you through Lisbon’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks — from the charming alleys of Alfama to the grand monuments of Belém. Along the way, enjoy stunning viewpoints, learn about Portugal’s seafaring past, and sample local traditions, all with the insight of a passionate local guide. It’s the perfect introduction to the city’s history, culture, and beauty—without the rush.
Departing from Lisbon, your group only (max 8) in a comfortable minivan
- Pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Guided tour at the exterior of monuments
- Entries to palaces and monuments not included
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off (Lisbon downtown hotels or Port)
- Private, Small group, comfortable 8 seater Van, WI-FI, AC (max 8)
- Local guide, Guided tour at the exterior of monuments
- Lunch Excludes Food & Drinks
- Monument and palaces tickets are not included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup at city centre, from 7h45 at hotels downtown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
What To Expect
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Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alfama
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chiado (pass by)
Bairro Alto (pass by)
Basilica da Estrela (pass by)
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pastéis de Belém
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torre de Belem
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baixa de Lisboa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good to skip lines
- Tour with 1 or 2 languages
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon City Highlights, Half- or Full-Day (private tour)?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup and drop-off (Lisbon downtown hotels or Port).
- Private, Small group, comfortable 8 seater Van, WI-FI, AC (max 8).
- Local guide, Guided tour at the exterior of monuments.
- Lunch. Excludes Food & Drinks.
- Monument and palaces tickets are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lisbon City Highlights, Half- or Full-Day (private tour) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lisbon City Highlights, Half- or Full-Day (private tour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off (Lisbon downtown hotels or Port)
- Private, Small group, comfortable 8 seater Van, WI-FI, AC (max 8)
- Local guide, Guided tour at the exterior of monuments
- LunchExcludes Food & Drinks
- Monument and palaces tickets are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good to skip lines
- Tour with 1 or 2 languages
