Authentic Lisbon: 4h Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon and Belém Secret Gems

Bairro da Graça is one of Lisbon's most traditional neighborhoods and manages to retain its picturesque atmosphere even today. The residents of this neighborhood coexist with tourists, who come to this place in search of the soul and tradition of a typical Lisbon neighborhood

Alfama is one of Lisbon's most genuine neighborhoods. Its architecture has peculiar characteristics of old and colorful buildings that give it a character of joy and tranquility. Strolling through the Alfama district is an invitation to get lost in some extremely charming alleyways. Easy to get lost, even easier to find!
Alfama is one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods and was founded by the Arabs who gave it the name "Al-hama", which means "source of hot waters, good waters". You can't have a genuine experience in Lisbon without getting lost in the alleys and charms of this neighborhood, which is considered the heart of the city. Wandering through Alfama's narrow, cluttered alleyways, you'll feel like you're in a small village and witness conversations between neighbors, hear fado echoing down the staircases and even see the Tagus in another dimension.

The Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) is an imposing monument located in Belém, next to the Tagus River, built to pay homage to the Portuguese navigators of the Age of Discovery. Inaugurated in 1960, on the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator, it takes the form of a caravel stylized with historical figures such as Vasco da Gama, Fernão de Magalhães and other explorers. From the top, there is a breathtaking panoramic view over Lisbon, the river and the surrounding monuments.

Located in Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery is one of Portugal's most important historical monuments and an icon of the Manueline style. Built in the 16th century, it commemorates the Age of Discovery and was commissioned by King Manuel I to honor Vasco da Gama's return from India. With details carved in stone, stunning cloisters and an imposing church, the monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the splendor of Portuguese architecture.

Mouraria is one of Lisbon's most traditional and multicultural neighborhoods and is still a typical Lisbon neighborhood, with its own characteristics, traditions and customs and, above all, its unique people.

The Belém Tower, built at the beginning of the 16th century, is one of Lisbon's most emblematic monuments. Erected on the banks of the River Tagus, combining Manueline and Gothic elements, it was originally designed to defend the entrance to the port of Lisbon. Over the centuries, it served military, customs and even prison functions. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the Portuguese Age of Discovery.

A Capela de Santo Amaro foi construída em 1549, sendo considerada uma joia da arquitetura quinhentista em Lisboa. O interior é riquíssimo: as paredes — e partes da galilé — estão revestidas com azulejos policromos tardo-maneiristas, muitos dos quais retratam cenas ligadas ao padroeiro Santo Amaro (às vezes representadas por braços e pernas, evocando os milagres atribuídos ao santo). A capela está situada no alto de uma colina, no bairro de Alcântara — o que por si só já lhe confere uma vista privilegiada sobre o rio Rio Tejo e a ponte Ponte 25 de Abril.

A Ponte 25 de Abril é uma ponte suspensa que liga a cidade de Lisboa à cidade de Almada, atravessando o rio Tejo. Com cerca de 2 277 metros de comprimento e um vão central superior a um quilómetro, é uma das maiores pontes suspensas da Europa. Inaugurada originalmente em 1966 com o nome de “Ponte Salazar”, foi renomeada após a revolução de 1974 para “Ponte 25 de Abril”, homenagem à data histórica que marcou o fim da ditadura em Portugal. Adopta um tabuleiro duplo — o nível superior para automóveis (seis faixas) e, desde 1999, um nível inferior para comboios — o que permite que a ponte suporte tráfego rodoviário e ferroviário entre norte e sul do Tejo.
Visualmente, a sua estrutura metálica pintada de vermelho-alaranjado e perfil elegante têm muito em comum com a famosa Golden Gate Bridge (São Francisco), o que contribui para o seu estatuto de ícone da cidade.