Lisbon City Private Tour
At a glance
Lisbon City Private Tour is a 8h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by West Portugal Tours (WestPTours). Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $669.98 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Our mission is to guarantee your satisfaction, and let you know the Portugal of the Portuguese people in small group Tours. We have to offer a relaxed and authentic environment, where the change of experiences and knowledge are an essencial part of the whole trip.
We just love what we do and where we live and want to share this passion with those who visits us. At the end of the day, our supreme pleasure, is to realize that our visitors also as fallen in love.
The combo driving plus walking tour we think is a very complete way to visit Lisbon, and have a full idea of the city.
What's included
What's included
- Water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Monument tickets
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We start the tour going to the top of Santa Justa Lift, one of the icons of Lisbon, a beautiful Neogothic style lift built in XIX century by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard. The view from the top allows us to see all Lisbon downtown, the castle and Lisbon Cathedral.
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Stop 2 · 30m
After the lift we pass by chiado and along the river drive to Belém, the imperealist and more monumental part of Lisbon.
We talk about the history of the portuguese discoveries by the sea and the important Navigators, like Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.
At this point we are going to visit the expectacular cathedral of Stª Maria de Belém, one of the most magnificent gothic cathedrals in Portugal. -
Stop 3 · 30m
Now is time to taste the famous portuguese "Pastel de Nata" a coustard tart served warm in this famous coffee shop that produces this product since 1837, following an old recipe from the monks that used to live next door.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Now is time to pass to the river side, by car, and head to Belém tower, another huge icon of Lisbon, and maximum expression of the portuguese arquitechture, the Manueline style
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Stop 5 · 15m
Following, we head to the amazing discoveries monument, a huge statue, built in 1940 to pay tribute to all the people involved in the discoveries era, definitely our golden era.
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Stop 6 · 20m
After leaving Belém, we are also leaving Lisbon for a short period and head to the city of Almada, right there in the south margin of Tagus river. By the 25th of April bridge we arrive to this sanctuary, with the best and more panoramic view upon Lisbon (You can go to the top of the 100 m statue).
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Stop 7 · 1h 30m
Now is time for lunch, we go to Cacilhas, the pier of Almada where you can get the best seafood in Lisbon and around.
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Stop 8
After lunch we return to Lisbon and head to Lisbon old town, along the river, we are passing by Alcântara, Santos neighborhood and Cais do Sodré square with its famous Time Out Market. Before climbing to the top of Graça hill we pass along Comercio Square, the biggest and most magnificent square in Lisbon, just next to the river.
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Stop 9
Leaving the river and going up the castle and Graça hill we pass by the Lisbon Cathedral, a Romanic building that was built on the XII century, becoming the oldest monument in Lisbon, still in use. Following on the way up to Graça, we pass by the sightseeing of Portas do Sol, just under the castle of Lisbon.
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Stop 10 · 15m
When we reach the top of the hill of Graça we stop at Senhora do Monte viewpoint, to take advantage of all the beauty of the city spreading along the hills to the river.
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Stop 11 · 30m
Last but not least, we park the car and take a walk around Alfama neighborhood, the oldest and more authentic in Lisbon. We can fell the authenticity of the place and understand the social context of hundreds of generations that passed and lived in this place. This is the place where Fado music was born.
At the end of the walking we stop at Fado museum and the guide bring the car for the pick up.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Lisbon City Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $669.98 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Water; Air-conditioned vehicle; Driver/Guide.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
