Lisbon Day Trip from the Algarve
Description
Lisbon, the vibrant capital of Portugal, is a city you can't miss! This full-day tour takes you through Lisbon's iconic, history-filled monuments. Crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, we will arrive in Lisbon to begin our exploration of the city’s most emblematic monuments related to the great Portuguese discoveries. Visit the Belém Tower, the stunning Jerónimos Monastery, known as the “jewel” of the Manueline style, and the Monument of the Portuguese Discoveries (entrances are not included). Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour through the riverside area to the vibrant city centre. In the city centre you can visit the typical Alfama neighbourhood, the Castle of São Jorge (entrance is not included), and explore Lisbon’s charm on foot, immersing yourself in its rich history. You will also have free time to shop or explore the town by your own. On our return to the Algarve, we will cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge, Europe’s longest bridge, offering stunning views along the way.
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Itinerary
No visit to Portugal is completed without seeing Lisbon. Admire the unique view of Lisbon while crossing the 25th April suspension bridge spanning Tagus River.
Start the visit in Lisbon to the most emblematic monuments related to the great Portuguese discoveries, such as the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, known as the “jewel” of the Manueline style and the Monument of the Portuguese Discoveries. The guide will provide explanation and free time to explore them
Panoramic visit to the must Belem Tour
We will then take you to Rossio square where after an explanation of the guide you have time to explore, visit and/or shop the main spots of the capital of Portugal on your own. Visit the famous Alfama quarter, St. Georges Castle, the Liberty Avenue, Marquês de Pombal statue and Parque das Nações. Please be aware that lunch and entrance fees to the monuments are not included.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up details will be sent to you by email within 24 hours after receiving the booking. Kindly make sure you have inserted the hotel name or accommodation address in your booking. Not all accommodations are available for pickup at the door. If pickup at your hotel is not available, a nearby location will be provided. The pick up time will depend on guest's hotel location in Algarve, normally between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
This tour was not worth the money at all. We spent around 6–7 hours on the bus just to visit Lisbon for only about 3 hours of so-called “free time.” Most of the initial sightseeing was simply viewing places through the coach window, not like other tours where u can see the structure on foot and spent 10/15min to take pics etc. The coach left Lisbon at 3:00 PM, which was not made clear in the itinerary. Had this been clearly stated, we would not have booked this tour. Overall, the experience was disappointing and did not provide enough time to properly explore Lisbon.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. This excursion combines a guided tour with free time in the city center, and we understand that this format may not suit everyone. Your feedback is truly valuable to us, as it helps us continuously improve our service.
Excellent - delivered all what was on the itinerary along with good humour and great knowledge insight enroute and in the city.
We strive diligently to provide our guests with a rich and meaningful experience. Thank you sincerely for your kind feedback!
Please make sure of pick up times as I was told to be at mine at 05.45 when in actual fact it was 06.45. As a solo traveller I did not like having to wait an hour and fifteen minutes for my coach. The guide was fantastic, very sorry even though it was Viators fault of time mix up. Thanks to her, I had a wonderful trip.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share your experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the trip and that the guide made a great impression. We apologise for the pick-up time confusion, this is not our usual standard and we understand the inconvenience caused. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us improve our service.
Really great brief introduction to Lisbon. I had roughly 3 and a half hours free time which allowed me to see the main sites I wanted to and grab food and visit a bar a friend told me about too! Great day!
We strive diligently to provide our guests with a rich and meaningful experience. Thank you sincerely for your kind feedback!
Great guide and very informative. We were taken to all the best places. The highlight for me being the monument of the explorers on the banks of the Tigress River.
We strive diligently to provide our guests with a rich and meaningful experience. Thank you sincerely for your kind feedback!
A great day for a quick view of Lisbon, and a couple highlights. A long drive to and from, not much room on the bus, but overall worth the trip.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for joining our Lisbon excursion. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and the highlights of the city. We appreciate your comments regarding the travel time and bus space, as they help us continue improving our service. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Very early start from Albufeira. Stressed because we had to get a taxi to our pick up point which seemed a bit far from our hotel and quite isolated in the dark, even our taxi driver was a bit confused when I showed him the map. However, bus arrived on time which was a relief to us as were the only people around! After a comfortable 3 hour journey with a stop, we arrived in stunning Lisbon. Bus took us to main sites for photos etc then to the main square where we had 3 hours free time to wander around, have lunch etc. Lisbon is such a beautiful city. We felt we saw what we needed to see and would definitely like to return for longer. Thanks to our fabulous guide, Montinque (sorry if wrong) and friendly driver, Antonio.
Dear Lorraine, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day in Lisbon and appreciated the comfort of the journey. We understand that early pick-ups can sometimes feel challenging, especially when the location seems unfamiliar. Please note that we always choose the pick-up point as close as possible to your hotel while ensuring it is safe and accessible for the transfer. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll continue working to make this process even smoother. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure soon!
It was perfectly organized. Pick-up and start of the excursion went smoothly. Many explanations by a (also) German speaking tour guide. There were enough breaks on the three-hour round trip. The tour could have gone even longer for us. All in all we are very satisfied, it was a great day. Thank you for this great experience, it was worth every penny.
pros: - very well organized; the schedule ran to the minute - both guide and driver were excellent - a great way to squeeze in a trip to Lisboa when staying in the Algarve - nice cafe breaks to and from the destination, to stretch, grab a snack and visit W.C. cons: - depending on your pick up point, be prepared for a lot of time in busses, but this is only because of the distance of the trip - this trip was full and we were placed at the back of the bus, where the seats themselves do not recline, but the row in front does, leaving little comfort or space for over 8 hours in a bus. As well, we could not hear our guide from back there so we missed out on a lot of good information. This simply should not have happened as the trip advertises a 45 person maximum, and the bus was packed full at 59. I believe this would be false advertising and thus illegal. If I knew beforehand these circumstances I would have made alternate plans.
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the Lisbon Day Trip. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour well-organized and appreciated the professionalism of our guide and driver, as well as the thoughtful cafe breaks along the way. We also truly value your constructive feedback. Your comments highlight areas where we clearly fell short, and we deeply regret that this impacted your experience. The concerns you raised—particularly regarding the number of passengers and the comfort at the back of the bus—are being reviewed with our supplier to ensure this does not happen again. Your insights are incredibly important to us as we strive to improve the quality and transparency of our tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, under better circumstances. Best regards, Customer Care Team
Better than expected. Good driver and tour guide. Collected me on time. Would recommend this company
