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Lisbon in One Day Historic Small-Group Tour

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Lisbon, Portugal
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This unique tour shows you some of the most beautiful views over the city, while taking you into a chronological trip of Lisbon's History.

Journey through ancient history on this 7-hour historic small-group tour of Lisbon, and ride through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods such as Alfama and Castelo.

Hop out to explore landmarks such as Lisbon Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Sample a traditional custard tart from Belém, and enjoy stunning panoramic city views on your intimate eight-person tour.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address.Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.

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Praça dos Restauradores 13
1250-187 Lisboa, Portugal

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

Start your day with an amazing view of Old Lisbon, and learn about the first people that inhabited this region, even before the formation of Portugal.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte

On this second stop, observe the areas where the city grew to and listen to the History of the Christian Reconquer of the city, by our first King Afonso Henriques, in 1147.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

Visit Lisbon Cathedral, built immediately after Christians took Lisbon, in 1147 and admire the church’s intricate stained glass rose window, reconstructed with fragments from the original, while learning about the reconstruction performed just last century.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alfama

Walk down and zigzag through crooked cobblestone streets lined with quaint cafes in Alfama, while breading and feeling the atmosphere of the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Marvel at the stately Jerónimos Monastery, a national architectural treasure and visit its Church, where the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões rest among Kings and Queens and their family.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Belem

Have lunch in Belém, while having enough free time to enjoy the area, where you can shop, visit museums or just enjoy a sunny day.Sample a traditional "Pastel de Belém" custard tart (included).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Torre de Belem

Head riverside to visit Belém Tower’s stone fortress, learning some more about the expansion of the city and the need to defend its entrance from the sea.Photo stop (visit not included).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Padrao dos Descobrimentos

Visit the Monument to the Age of Discoveries, a celebration of this period of Portuguese History, while listening to your guide telling you about the Discoveries process, while admiring the beautiful engraving in the ground facing the monument.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiado & Carmo (pass by)

Finish your tour in the Chiado neighborhood, and learn about Lisbon’s reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1755. Return to your hotel, or acquaint yourself with Lisbon’s nightlife from this prime locale.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon in One Day Historic Small-Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food tasting
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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