The Essence of the City - Lisbon Compact

Lisbon, Portugal
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Discover the wonders of Lisbon on this private, 3/4-hour private tour.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals. Learn about its extensive history and more, with the help of your guide. Visit must-see attraction like the Alfama neighborhood, Belém Tower, and many more.

Be returned to your ship with plenty of time to enjoy some sun at the deck before the overpriced shore tours return ! Or be returned to your hotel with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Magnificat Tours, Av. Republica 6 - 1ESQ, Lisbon 1050-191 Portugal

Your private Lisbon tour begins after your guide picks you up from your cruise terminal. Strap in to your air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy the sights beyond the window as you receive hear about Lisbon's rich history and culture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

Visit the Alfama district, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, where Saint Anthony's Church is - more well known as Saint Anthony of Padua throughout the Catholic world, at our capital he is obviously, Saint Anthony of Lisbon; as well as the dramatic Lisbon Cathedral (Se de Lisboa).

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Cidade Baixa, Lisbon Portugal

Panoramic driver through Rossio Square and the downtown area - all destroyed with the 1755 earthquake and rebuilt afterwards - we will then enter the city's main avenue towards the sightseeing point of Top of the Park for some great photos!.

Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070-051 Portugal

Enjoy a postcard picture of Lisbon's oldest hills and DownTown area from this sightseeing point

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Aqueduto das Aguas Livres, Calcada da Quintinha 6, Lisbon 1070-225 Portugal

The most spectacular engineering construction in Lisbon, from the 18th century

Stop At: Santa Maria de Belem Church, Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1300 Portugal

Visit the Jerónimos' Monastery as well as some free time for sampling a custard tart - famous North to South of the country, the tarts at this factory have a secret !!

Continuing our tour we will be passin the Tower of Belém, Monument to the Age of Discoveries and start to return to your cruise ship - along the way, the renovated riverfronts as well as one of Europe's most beautiful squares - Commerce Square.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal

Considered the second most beautiful open Square in Europe - it marks the last reconstruction at the city post-hearthquake

Stop At: Magnificat Tours, Av. Republica 6 - 1ESQ, Lisbon 1050-191 Portugal

You will be return to your cruise ship with plenty of time. Trust us: we've been doing this for a long time and during 2016 alone we have Lisbon toured more than 1000 cruise-ship passengers!!!

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tours inside monuments

Additional information

  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Service animals allowed
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Use of mask inside vehicles/closed spaces is compulsory as well as hand sanitation before boarding vehicles. Vehicles cleaned between clients and disinfected with Zoono Microbe Shield. Clean&Safe Co.inspected by Tourism Bureau of Portugal and Safe Travels badge for protocols established by the WT&TC
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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