DESCRIPTION

 

Come and discover the wonders of lovely Lisbon, 'the white lady by the sea', as you embark on a journey of culture and historic nautical adventures, and absorbe the vibe and colours of this romantic place. 

 

Start your tour by heading towards the waterfront of Belém in the comfort of a state-of-the-art coach, where you will visit the majestic Jeronimos Monastery, with its seaside French gardens, the Tower of Belém and the ´Padrão dos Descobrimentos´: the city's tribute to the 15th and 16th centuries Portuguese maritime explorers, who "gave new worlds to the world". On doing so, please ensure that you have your camera ready to capture the fabulous sights from above of the Tagus Estuary, the city and its surrounding coast. 

 

Still in Belém, walk across the street to sample in first-hand a 'little bit of heaven', by trying one of Lisbon's world-famous delicacies - the original Portuguese custard tart: the 'Pastel de Belém', no less. In fact, this pastry shop keeps its original recipe secret since 1837, the year when one of the monks from the neighbouring monastery decided to make them available to the general public. As such, tasting one (or a dozen) of these wonderful pastries is not just giving your senses a treat but it is also travelling back in time to a regal age, when the delicacy of taste was first and foremost, an art expression.  

 

We will carry on our travel in time by departing from the monastery gardens and leaving Belém behind, heading towards the Castle of São Jorge ('Saint George' in English) watching us from above on one of Lisbon's seven hills.

Upon soaking in the sights over a chilled glass of local wine from yet again another one of the city's many vantage points, we will pass by the Cathedral of Sé - one of Lisbon's most ancient and well-kept landmarks - en-route towards the 'Baixa Pombalina': the downtown area. 

 

As we descend, we'll pass by several romantic gardens and squares, most of them being the product of the genious that was the Marquis of Pombal; King Joseph I Councelour, and who was was single-handedly responsible for the rebuilding of the city upon the tragic and magnanimous earthquake of 1755, which renduced Lisbon to a pile of debris. 

A Romanticist at heart, the Marquis vouched to transform the city into one of the most pleasant capitals of the modern age, and it's vision has indeed endured time until our days. 

        

 

PRICE INCLUDES 

 

Transportation in a state-of-the-art van or mini bus, with air-con, comfortable seats and independent heating system.Fresh, bottled water is available whenever onboard.

Knowledgeable and professional tour guides, who will ensure the high quality of your tour and safety - at all times. 

Entrance to all the sights listed on the tour description.

 

 

BEAR IN MIND

 

MOBILITY ADVICE: Please be aware that Lisbon accesses and landmarks are centuries-old. Therefore, most pedestrian routes, accesses to monuments and other attractions are made of cobblestones, marble, limestone or other types of rocks, so comfortable footwear is a must. Although your tour bus or van may transport you from place-to-place, there is some considerable walking at some points of the tour, especially whilst accessing and/or exploring some of the town's monuments and palaces. We are able to accommodate wheelchairs on this tour, as our buses and vans are fully-equipped to welcome them, as well as most of the attractions on the tour; however, some places are not wheelchair-accessible, which is the case of some accesses to the most ancient structures. For more information on accessibility, please contact by using our mail box below.

Alternatively, you may contact us by using our 24-hours telephone number on this page. Our team will be always happy to hear from you.