Private Lisbon Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide - Alfama, Baixa and Belem

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8 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Offered in: English

Overview

You are welcome! Best of the Lisbon landmarks android sights are at your service during this full-day complete tour. You may choose your route according to your interests and wishes.
Your own guide will tell you about the rich history of this remarkable city. Visit the wonderful Belem – a “must see” place, the old quarters of Alfama and Baixa and Lisbon Cathedral of course. Taste the unique custard tarts – the pride of the city.

• Explore the best Lisbon has to offer on exclusive full-day excursion
• Choose your route according to your interests and wishes
• See famous landmarks - the Lisbon Cathedral and Belem Tower
• Learn about the history of the city from your private guide

What's Included

Snacks Pastel de Belém (traditional custard tarts)
Iconic places for photoshoot
Must see and off the beaten path
Private transportation
Private driving tour
Customizable itinerary
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Personal accidents insurance
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private local guide

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

What To Expect

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Parque das Nacoes

Just 15 days after the end of World Expo-98, the “Parque das Nações” was found in the place of the exhibition. With a help of an urban rehabilitation this dirty and rough area became the noblest one of Lisbon.It takes pride in modern architecture, including cultural and business spaces of the Expo: the Vasco da Gama Tower, the Meo Arena (former Atlantic Pavilion), the Camoes Theater, the Oceanarium and the Lisbon pavilions and the Lisbon International Fair (FIL).The area has a direct connection to the center of the city by Metro and by train. Today this new neighborhood in the eastern part of the city has the youngest population mostly of the upper-middle class with good widespread schooling. A great success, isn’t it?

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Alfama

It’s the oldest Lisbon historical neighborhood, an ancient Medina with narrow streets small rows. Durung the Arabah period from the 8th to the 12th century it was a perfect defensive system.After the Christian reconquest the Morisco population of Alfama moved to the “Mouraria” quarter. Explore mysterious Alfama – the place fulfilled of Portuguese history and authenticity. Thr most specific and charismatic Portuguese music called Fado appeared here, in this pour quarter. It is instinct with this Portuguese melancholy called “saudade».

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Baixa de Lisboa

We must also visit Baixa - Lisbon’s downtown. The architecture if this area allows to understand the influence of the terrible earthquake of 1755. The catastrophe changed the Portuguese set of mind and the way of city planning. Marquis de Pombal is the statesman responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon. Predecing that a catastrophe can happen again new streets and squares were built wider. Some economic and social changes born after the earthquake too.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

The Saint Antony’s church was built in the 12th century by the order of D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal. It is situated near the Lisbon Cathedral at St. Antony’s birthplace. An ancient mosque existed here before the city was conqued by Christians. The church has been endamaged by earthquakes felt in Lisbon and remodeled over the years in order to show itself as it is now.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Torre de Belem

Belem or Bethlehem pleasant area to the west of central Lisbon. It’s a key landmark with historic monuments, amazing museums and lovely gardens. All of this is boarded by the cooling waves of the Tejo river.The place of Lisbon’s harbors and shipyards. Exactly from here Portuguese seamen 15-16th centuries left to explore the sea routes all over the world. This was Portuguese glorious Golden Age, wealth flowed to Lisbon from the colonies.As for the modern traveler, he must visit the “Jerominos” Monastery built in the 16th century. Another famous landmark is Belem tower – an excellent fortress, a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture. And of course we’ll look over the explorers monument on the Tejo Estuary.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Belem

The Pasteis de Belem factory is the century-old pastry, keeping the tradition of cooking wonderful Portuguese sweets. We can’t miss chance, we’ll visit and degust this remarkable culinary delight.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Eduardo VII

At the top of “Parque Eduardo VII” called in honor of English king we can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. The perfect place to understand why Lisbon is called the city of the seven hills and as well as the reason for the name “Baixa” of Lisbon. We’ll stay here to speak about the Portugal / England relationship with all their treaties and alliances, about English influence on the transformation of the Portuguese colony Brazil into a new independent state.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chiado

We’ll finish our tour on another Lisbon hill. We’ve got a date with two districts so similar and also so different. Chiado neighborhood is the place of Muses, of art and culture, where the great majority of theaters in Lisbon are concentrated, as well as the eldest bookstores of the modern world. Bairro Alto is known as the most bohemian quarter of the city. During the weekends its crossroads fill with hundreds of young people coming to enjoy the holiday.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Lisbon Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide – Alfama, Baixa and Belem?

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 (WEST). 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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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Lisbon Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide – Alfama, Baixa and Belem?

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 (WEST).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Snacks. Pastel de Belém (traditional custard tarts).
Iconic places for photoshoot.
Must see and off the beaten path.
Private transportation.
Private driving tour.
Customizable itinerary.
All Fees and Taxes.
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour.
Personal accidents insurance.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Private local guide.

The following is NOT included:

Food and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Gratuities.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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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 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Private Lisbon Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide - Alfama, Baixa and Belem is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Lisbon Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide – Alfama, Baixa and Belem will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

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