Lisbon Private Layover Tour: Main Must-See Sites with a Friendly Local Guide

Meet your guide at the Lisboa Airport and head straight to the wonderful adventure in Lisbon. Visit the must-see sites of Alfama area, the cultural center of Lisbon. Wander through Liberdade Avenue, build a bond with a Portuguese culture while enjoying its magic near the Fado houses or immerse into the history on Lisbon at walking at the Rossio Square, while your guide tells you vivid stories about the city and its people.
Continue your journey at the historical district of Belém, a symbol of the greatest things that Lisbon can offer. Be awed by the gorgeous Jerónimos Monastery, the best example of the Manueline architectural style, which was influenced by the discoveries brought from Portuguese naval expeditions of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

Find the famous monuments connected to the Age of Discovery, such as Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the monument that represents the Portuguese great explorations, or Belém Tower, the starting point of the numerous naval expeditions. As a grand finale of your adventure taste a Pastéis de Belém, a traditional pastry which hundred years old recipe originates from the Jerónimos Monastery.

Start your adventure by meeting your guide at the airport and head towards your magnificent time in Lisbon on your private vehicle.

Alfama district is the must-visit place if you want to find out everything about Lisbon’s history and culture. There you will see the Fado houses, places where traditional Portuguese fado music lives. You will also visit Rossio Square, the place that has been essential for Lisbon’s natives since the Middle Ages. Throughout the history it has been the setting of numerous celebrations and bullfights as well as some of the notable revolts.

Venture out to the Belém, area filed with numerous cultural sites. Witness the marvelous Jerónimos Monastery, a perfect example of the Portuguese Late Gothic architecture, which was a home to the monks of the religious order of Hieronymit, before it was abandoned in 1833. See the famous Belém Tower, the symbol of Europe's Age of Discovery. Almost 500 centuries ago it was a starting place for the Portuguese naval expeditions, that led to huge amount of geographical discoveries, so this place is the true symbol of the Portuguese cultural heritage. Look at the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, a tribute to the brave voyagers who many centuries ago established Portugal’s heritage all over the world.

At the very end of your journey you will be a guest at the Pastéis de Belém, where you will sample a time-honored Portuguese custard tart, which recipe originates from the Jerónimos Monastery, along with a cup of the Lisbon’s finest coffee.

After that you will be transferred back to the airport.