Lisbon Private Tour: Discover the Historic Layers of This Spectacular European City
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Lisbon
Embark on a private tour of Lisbon and uncover the historic layers of this spectacular European city. Discover the legacies of different civilizations, experience the innovative urban layout, and indulge in the city's delicacies.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque das Nacoes - Just fifteen days after the end of Expo 98 (World Expo), the “Parque das Nações” with an area of ​​330 hectares was born in the same place.

With an intense urban rehabilitation in the following years, where formerly there were refineries, warehouses, open dumps and slaughterhouses, became the noblest area of ​​Lisbon, with a modern construction, with a direct connection to the train and Metro that greatly simplified the trips to the center of Lisbon.

With the end of the Expo the cultural and business spaces that had been used in the Expo, such as; the Atlantic Pavilion (now the Meo Arena), the Oceanarium, the Vasco da Gama Tower, the Camoes Theater and the Lisbon pavilions and the Lisbon International Fair (FIL), among others.

An authentic success since the eastern part of the city thus gained a new neighborhood with a population mostly of the upper-middle class and, according to the data provided by the municipality, it is also the youngest and with more schooling.

  • Alfama - Alfama, the oldest Lisbon quarter, this old Medina with small rows and alleys, a perfect defensive system during the Arabah period in Portugal from the 8th to the 12th century, after the Christian reconquest the Arab civilization that lived here were moved to the “Mouraria” neighborhood.

Discover Alfama is plunged in the Portuguese authenticity, Fado, the most typical and charismatic Portuguese music, was born in this pour neighborhood in the midst of this melancholy of the Portuguese whom they called “saudade”.

  • Lisbon Cathedral - The Saint Antony’s church, built at the exact place where Saint Antony was born near by theres the Lisbon Cathedral, the construction was responsibility of D. Afonso Henriques (first King of Portugal) in the 12th century when the city was conquered by the Moors.

The site was the site where an ancient mosque already existed. earthquakes felt in Lisbon having been remodeled over the years in order to present itself as it is today.

  • Lisbon Baixa - Continuing our Lisbon Tour we will visit Lisbon’s downtown, “Baixa” and understand the importance of the terrible earthquake of 1755 and what the same did and change the Portuguese minds and even in the Portuguese architecture.

Buildings were built in a completely different way, wider streets and lots of squares, already predicting that something like that could happen again, even with a type of anti-seismic construction of the sec. XVIII, Marquis de Pombal, the statesman responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon as well as all the economic and social changes born after the earthquake.

  • Parque Eduardo VII - At the top of “Parque Eduardo VII” (king of England) we have a wonderful view of the city and we will stay to realize the Portugal / England relationship with several treaties and alliances between, and their effects on the formation of the portuguese colony Brazil into a new independent country.

The perfect place to stay to understand why Lisbon is considered the city of the seven hills and also the reason for the designation “Baixa” of Lisbon.

  • Torre de Belem - Belem or Bethlehem a district to the west of central Lisbon, a must of Lisbon that combines historic monuments, fascinating museums and very attractive gardens, all of which line the cooling waters of the Tejo Estuary.

The place where of Lisbon’s shipyards and harbors, and from here Portuguese 15th century explorers discovered the sea routes to India, Africa and Brazil, commemorating this glorious past, funded by the vast wealth that flowed into Portugal from the colonies. Time to visit the “Jerominos” Monastery from the 16th century, as well as the Belem tower this lovely fortress and the explorers monument.

  • Belem - The visit and degustation into the Pasteis de Belem factory is mandatory, this century-old pastry that didn’t allowed the success change the will of the first members of the family to keep the place unique in the sale of this wonderful Portuguese sweets.
  • Chiado - Time now to “climb” another Lisbon hill and know these two neighborhoods so different and at the same time so similar. Bairro Alto neighborhood, known for its crossroads of streets that over the weekend fill with thousands of young people, come to enjoy of what is known as the most bohemian Lisbon neighborhood, next to it we have the Chiado neighborhood where culture and art live hand in hand, or if it is not here that the great majority of theaters in Lisbon are concentrated, as in the oldest bookstores of the modern world.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Offer Pastel de Belém (famous custard tarts)
  • Personal accidents insurance
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Admission Fees
Additional Information

This excursion is ideal for individuals wishing to familiarize themselves with the city, its evolution, and the remnants of various civilizations ranging from the Romans to the Arabs. The tour also covers the innovative urban design implemented after the devastating earthquake of 1755. Lisbon, often deemed one of the most stunning European destinations, intertwines the aroma of high-end boutiques with the warmth of its inhabitants. Exploring this city with us equates to a comfortable journey through time, with delightful surprises at every turn, including local delicacies such as the supreme Pastel de Belem.

Location
Parque das Nacoes
Avenida Dom Joao II 13B,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joann_o
May 1, 2024
Excellent tour - deep historical knowledge with expert tour guide - Manuel D.S. was our tour guide. He was really fabulous. Immense knowledge of the deep history, city of Lisbon, cultural facts, etc. We had quite an enjoyable and educational day. We both drove and walked parts of the city. We also asked for a recommendation for lunch. He inquired as to our tastes and suggested a wonderful local Portuguese BBQ - not only did he make a wonderful suggestion but he spoke to the restaurant to ensure we had a wonderful dining experience and we certainly did indeed. Highly recommend Manuel and this tour.
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Kingauto
May 26, 2023
Great experience at Lisbon - Great day exploring Lisbon & Sintra with best tour guide Manuel His wealth of knowledge was fantastic Highly recommend Need much more time to explore ancient Roman ruins Absolutely fascinating day
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128bassemm
Nov 5, 2022
Excellent day in Lisboa - George was excellent he was very helpful and knowledgeable. I think he made sure to answer all questions and I think stayed later than initially supposed too.
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Kristen123246
Aug 11, 2022
Wonderful Tour of Lisbon with Elvira - We had an incredible tour with Elvira! Her knowledge of the area, history and her driving skills were all incredible. She was very generous with her time and wanted to make sure that our tour included everything that we wanted to see. The entire family really enjoyed the day with Elvira.
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Lindaa800
Oct 25, 2021
A great day in Lisbon - We had a wonderful day touring Lisbon with Carlos. While we might have hoped for clearer skies, all the other aspects of the day were terrific. Carlos is incredibly knowledgeable about the city and the places that we visited. He did a fantastic job of customizing the tour for us because of mobility issues concerning too many ups and downs. He did a fantastic job. Lisbon is a beautiful fascinating city and we felt as though we knew it much better after our time with Carlos. We also enjoyed learning about Carlos and his family's life in Lisbon. We asked Carlos to pick a restaurant for lunch where he might eat with his family and his choice was excellent. The food was terrific and the price reasonable. When we go to LIsbon again, as we plan to do, we will contact Carlos to learn even more about his home.
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Sharon
Nov 19, 2019
Two Day Private Tour of Aviero, Ilhavo and Lisbon - Wonderful private tour with Bruno!! Bruno was waiting for us as we left the cruise ship in Lisbon. He showed us to a very nice clean comfortable Mercedes sedan. The first day of our tour we drove for about 2.5 hours from the Lisbon cruise port to visit the Via Alegre porcelain museum in Ilhavo. Awesome. We had an excellent lunch in Aviero and took a ride through the canals in Aviero in a traditional Moliceiro boat. That evening we drove back to our cruise ship in Lisbon. We were able to see some of the countryside and learn about Portugal's history and industries. Bruno's English is excellent and we had some very interesting discussions throughout our trip. The second day Bruno took us for a tour of the major sights in Lisbon. In addition to visiting the Mother Church we visited an olive oil shop where we learned about how olive oil is made and got to sample several different types of olive oils. My travel companion is a quilter and we also visited a fabric store to buy some lovely quilting fabrics. Because we did this private tour we were able to do the things we really wanted to do during our short time in Lisbon. I highly recommend this company. They were very easy to deal with by email and everything worked exactly as promised!
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Faymac
Oct 11, 2019
Wonderful day-long private tour with Carlos! - Carlos was a marvelous tour guide, and our family thoroughly enjoyed our day in Lisbon. He took into account that I was getting over a foot injury and had to limit walking. Nonetheless, we saw and experienced much of Lisbon. He picked a great place for our lunch and got us to all the sights we wanted to see. The Mercedes was extremely comfortable as well. I would definitely use Walkborders in the future. They were very professional and easy to book with.
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