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Lisbon CityTour – Alfama, Baixa, Belém with Lisbon Card
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe and there are layers and layers of history so the day stats early with a unique ride on the famous Lisbon tram 28, taking in you to the Castle district area and the famous Alfama district while heading down to the city centre.
Once at downtown you are going to Miradouro da Rua Augusta to enjoy the panoramic view, and next to the Lisbon Story Centre were you can walk trough the history of Lisbon.
After the shaky experience, free time to lunch and get back on the tram 15 heading to the Belém district to see the Torre de Belém sitting at the Tagus riverside, and the imposing Jerónimos Monastery, both elevated to World Heritage by UNESCO that have dominated this landscape for 500 years.
What's Included
- Meeting Point: 09:45 and 13:45 (Rua dos Douradores n.16)
- Professional guide
- Insurance according to Portuguese law.
- 5 FREE self-guided walking tours in the Vox City app
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and German.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips & Other gratuities not mentioned
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Pick-Up & Hotel Drop-Off
- Mobile device
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Rua Augusta
Augusta Street Arch is often thought to represent the grand entryway into the biblical Solomon’s Temple. Standing in a prominent position in Praça do Comércio, all of the symbols on the Arch serve to remember and celebrate the varied history of Portugal while glorifying the rich cultural icons of the land Read more about Lisbon: Old Alfama Quarter Walking Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Alfama-Guided-Walking-Tour/d538-73995P97?mcid=56757
• Admission Ticket Free
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Admire this vast waterfront square and discover the past of this amazing space. Facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South, the city square is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço as it hosted the Paço da Ribeira until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown (Baixa), ordered by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, who was (chief) Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of the Portuguese King José I. From the 19th century onwards, Praça do Comércio became the seat of some of the most important Portuguese state departaments.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
Originally built in 1521 is a great example of the 16th-century architectural style of Lisbon. Today, it is the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation, which is dedicated to the works and message of the only Portuguese author to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature so far.
• Admission Ticket Free
Museu do Fado
The Fado Museum preserves and exhibits the legacy and cultural influence of Fado, the traditional Portuguese guitar-led music style.
• Admission Ticket Free
Alfama
Learn the history of Alfama. Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its medieval alleys and outstanding views. Because its foundation is dense bedrock, it survived the 1755 earthquake, and a walk through this old-fashioned residential neighborhood is now a step back in time.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Panteao Nacional
Set in the alleys of the ancient Alfama district, the building you can admire today took over 280 years to build. It is the resting place of many Portuguese heroes.
• Admission Ticket Free
Feira da Ladra
The Feira da Ladra is a traditional open-air flea market held every Tuesday and Saturday in and around the Campo de Santa Clara for locals and tourists alike.
• Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Viewing point from the old gate in the Cerca Moura (Moorish city wall) from which you can see a series of key Lisbon landmarks. Located roughly at the midpoint of the route between São Jorge Castle above and the cathedral, reputed to be Lisbon’s oldest building.
• Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Viewing point with a church originally built by the Knights of the Order of Malta in the 12th century.
• Admission Ticket Free
Lisbon Cathedral
Commissioned by King Afonso I of Portugal in 1150 and built where a Mosque erected by the Islamic Moors once stood, the cathedral is the most important Catholic building in the city. The long series of collapses and renovation works made today's Cathedral a mixture of styles.
• Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Anthony
Church built on the site of the purported birthplace of Saint Anthony of Lisbon. Being the patron saint of newly-weds and marriage vows, Saint Anthony features in many traditions. In this point of interest, single women might throw a coin to the saint's statue hoping to get married within a year.
• Admission Ticket Free
Sao Vicente
This Monastery proved an example for much subsequent church- building in Portugal and was in use until the abolition of the religious orders in the early 19th century.
• Admission Ticket Free
Largo de Sao Rafael
Is a small plaza within 500 metres of the castle of Sao Jorge
• Admission Ticket Free
Arco de Jesus
It is named "Door of the Sea" because it was one of the main entrances into the city from the beach and harbour when Lisbon was fortified
• Admission Ticket Free
Conserveira de Lisboa
is a well-known family-owned grocery store that specialises in the sale of canned fish
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity to know if it will run. (Weather)
- English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
- Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
- Maximum of 20 persons
- It's a good idea to wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. In summer bring your sunscreen and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
- A Considerable amount of walking is involved.
- In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms.
Operated by Cooltour Lisbon
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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