Private Lisbon Tour: Belém, Jerónimos Monastery & Alfama
At a glance
Private Lisbon Tour: Belém, Jerónimos Monastery & Alfama is a 6h – 10h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by SWINGO by Avenidas. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $223.03 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Private tour, Free Wi-Fi.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h – 10h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Lisbon looks easy until you reach Belém. The Jerónimos Monastery queue can swallow two hours, Belém Tower now caps entry at 900 visitors a day, and Belém sits six kilometres from the centre. We pre-book your combined timed-entry tickets and drive you there in comfort, so the capital is the day you pictured, not a line.
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Free Wi-Fi
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch
- São Jorge Castle interior (optional, around €15 per adult, we can pre-buy on request);
- other museum entries.
- Combined Jerónimos and Belém Tower timed entry, pre-booked, guaranteed entry, no queue. Belém Tower reopened in May 2026 with a cap of 900 visitors a day, so a pre-booked slot is the safest way in.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
A monument to the wealth of the Age of Discoveries, it is the pinnacle of Manueline architecture of the period. It was commissioned by King Manuel I around 1501, shortly after Vasco da Gama's return.
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Stop 2 · 20m
Commissioned by King Manuel I, the tower was built from 1515 to 1521 to be a fortress in the middle of the Tagus. The starting point for the Discoveries' navigators, this Manueline jewel became the symbol of Portuguese expansion.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Perched high on the riverbank in Belém, this massive monument was built in 1960 to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.
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Stop 4 · 1h
A fascinating neighbourhood at any time of the day but which comes alive in the early evening when the inhabitants take to the streets and the taverns start to fill up. This is a walking tour passing by Castle S. Jorge, Igreja de Santo Antonio and Cathedral of Lisbon (Sé).
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Stop 5 · 1h
The São Jorge Castle hill for the view and the surrounding neighbourhood
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Stop 6 · 1h
If Full Day option selected
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Stop 7 · 40m
If Full Day option selected
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Stop 8 · 40m
If Full Day option selected
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Stop 9 · 40m
If Full Day option selected
Meeting point
Please enter your pickup address for our offered pickup and drop-off.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Lisbon Tour: Belém, Jerónimos Monastery & Alfama take?
The experience lasts about 6h – 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $223.03 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?
Bottled water; Private tour; Free Wi-Fi; Driver/guide; Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
Where does it start?
Please enter your pickup address for our offered pickup and drop-off.
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, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
