Lisbon City Private Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
Now is time for lunch, we go to Cacilhas, the pier of Almada where you can get the best seafood in Lisbon and around.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(18)
We had an amazing day exploring Lisbon with Joao! He was punctual, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. What really stood out was how he took us beyond the usual tourist spots — showing us local favorites and hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own. Joao’s passion for Lisbon made the whole experience special, and he tailored the day perfectly to our interests. If you want to truly see the heart of the city and learn from someone who loves it, I can’t recommend Joao enough!
Thank you very much Blake and family, it was a real pleasure to tour you around Portugal. All the best my friend
Our tour of Sintra with Joao was incredible! His knowledge, sense of humor and warmth made the day truly unforgettable! The gorgeous scenery, delicious food and learning the history of this beautiful region was special. We didn’t feel like we were on an “tour” but traveling with a local friend. Our day with Joao was perfection!
Thank you very much, my goal is to my guests to feel that they are visiting with a local friend, learning and visiting in a easygoing and relaxed way. We did Sintra and Lisbon in two different days and it was a pleasure to host you, All the best
Joao was a great host! This was a perfect way to get an overview of the entire city. We hit all the highlights. Recommended.
Thank you very much Linda, it was a pleasure to host you around Lisbon, all the best
Travel can be challenging in general, but traveling with special needs requires additional adaptability and patience. We can be hesitant if not outright skeptical of adventures with my son and (autistic) daughter in unfamiliar places. But Joao changed all that... Over the course of seven days, we toured Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Cabo de Roca, Óbidos, Aveiro, Porto, and a brief excursion to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Over that period, we had an air flight delay (upon arrival), (limited) attraction closures due to the possibility of forest fires, and other uncontrollable circumstances. It didn't matter. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Joao knows Portugal and can pivot with the best of them! He will pay attention as he gets to know his clients, propose adjustments or share his personal insights to not just guide you - but acclimate you to Portugal. His grasp of the country - its culture, economy, history, gastronomy, night life, influence on other countries, etc. - is limitless. We always had a reasonable game plan for the day, but flexibility to adjust based on my daughter's capabilities. It's also important to note that Joao was curious. He (respectfully) asked questions to learn more about my daughter and how she saw things, processed her surroundings, etc. It showed me that he wanted to make this an unforgettable experience for her - and he was going to figure it out! As for my son, they loved quizzing each other on geography, politics, and generally laughing along the way. Joao shared stories of his adventures with his children and we all felt like we were no longer with a tour operator but a family friend. We were traveling with extended family on this trip, and we all had positive, reaffirming moments where Joao took time to connect, to share and to engage. We are so glad that we had this adventure in Portugal, but we are truly grateful that our family had it with Joao.
Thank you from the heart RoseAnn, your words means a lot to me. It was fantastic to learn and see how you masterly managed Amber along our trip was really an inspiration. I loved our trip, you have a wonderfull family and for sure we see again, on this side or that side of the Atlantic. A big hug from Lisbon
My extended family (7 of us) were treated royally by Joao who managed to plan and execute an ambitious 9-day tour of Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Obidos, Evora and Galicia (ES), such that a couple in their golden years were just as entertained as their 13-year-old grandson. Joao is gregarious, engaging and acutely sensitive to the needs of his clients, adapting with grace and facility to contingencies. While the trip was planned to almost every detail, his wit, charm and persistence secured favorable outcomes for us with vendors he knows and does not know (e.g. last-minute tables, tickets, etc.). His encyclopedic knowledge of Portuguese history, culture and international affairs sparked spirited dialogue with mutual respect and learning during our long drives and tours. Most of all, Joao's passion and love for his home country is infectious and left us with a keen interest in returning to explore more (hopefully with him)! Go Green!
Ohh my, what a review. I can't thank you enough for your amazing words. We had a blast all together, it was a fantastic trip with the best company. Thank you very much, looking forward to our next adventures. All the best
We had two great tour days with João. He was very informative, and quickly knew what we liked and how to tailor the day for us. I would highly recommend João to anyone looking for a fantastic, energetic, knowledgeable and fun guide who has tons of experience throughout Portugal.
Thank you very much for your fantastic review, all the best
João was AMAZING!!! His love of Lisbon is incredible; he takes you places you’d never see on your own! Thank you João for 8 hours of sheer delight! We will pass your name on to other Canadians who will visit beautiful Portugal.
Thank you very much for your amazing words Cathy, you were an amazing and very funny group to host around Lisbon.
The tours were excellent. Wonderful, personality and attentiveness to detail . we will highly recommended to others. Communication and knowledge were outstanding. I was entertaining and informative.
Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure to guide you around Lisbon.
Joao was our guide for our Sintra day tour with a lunch stop off in Cascais. He is so knowledgeable and approachable. He made Sintra come to life. We will definitely use João once again for our next trip.
Thank you very mucho for your review Margery, it was plasure to show you the wonders of Sintra. All the best
Joao is amazing! He is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about his work. He was so patient with our group and customized the tour to our liking. I would recommend him to anyone. Please book with him!
Thank you very much for your words. It was a pleasure to host you as well. All the best
