Private 4-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour: Alfama, Belém & Lisbon's Hidden Gems
Description
A day of history with a guide who shares his love for Lisbon. In the comfort of a 100% electric and ecological tuk tuk, explore the best of the city with lots of adventure and feel the true connection of Portugal's historical roots. Through the narrow streets of Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, see the effects caused by the powerful earthquake of 1755 and what remains from Roman and Moorish Lisbon. Along the banks of the Tagus River, we'll straight to the Belém neighborhood to taste the delicious and crispy Pastéis de Belém, the famous custard tarts, while visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Belém Tower.
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Itinerary
Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived the powerfull earthquake in 1755.
It is possible to visit the theatre, which consists of Roman ruins discovered under the rubble of the great earthquake of 1755.
This viewpoint is essentially one huge balcony above the ancient Alfama neighborhood.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, (Our Lady of the Hill), looks out over Lisbon and is the city's highest lookout point or miradouro. With such a position it means it offers uninterrupted 250 degree panoramic views across Lisbon from the stunning old quarters and castle to the downtown district of the city and beyond.
The Church or Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, meaning "Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls", is a 17th-century church and monastery in the city of Lisbon
Is a beautiful and unique church that acts as a national pantheon of Portugal and the final burial location for many important portuguese.
Alfama is the oldest and most authentic neighborhood in Lisbon
This is one of the most beautiful squares in all Europe, opening southwards onto the huge Tagus estuary
Is a modern Portuguese food hall located in the historic Mercado da Ribeira in Cais do Sodre.
Pastéis de Belém, is one of Lisbon’s most popular tourist attractions. Slightly crispy on the outside with a semi-sweet creamy inside, it’s no wonder pastéis de nata are Lisbon’s favorite pastries.
The Jerónimos Monastery, also called Hieronymites Monastery, is along with the Tower of Belém, one of the most visited sites in Lisbon. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. This landmark is called Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Portuguese.
The last line of defense of Lisbon's ports is this island fortress that would instill fear in the hearts of pirates and amazement in the hearts of the Portuguese
Launched in October 2016 as part of EDP Foundation’s long-lasting commitment to cultural patronage, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (maat) is an international institution dedicated to fostering critical discourse and creative practice that inspire new understandings of the historical present and an empowering engagement with the common future.
Basilica da Estrela
Príncipe Real is the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood in Lisbon
The São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint is one of the best with superb views from the Barrio Alto district over to Alfama and Lisbon Castle.
Lisbon's most elegant neighborhood is where everyone meets for coffee, shopping, or before a night out in neighboring Bairro Alto.
The ruined Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights. It was its greatest medieval building, but stands as a reminder of the devastating earthquake of 1755 that destroyed most of the city. Its roof collapsed on the congregation as it was attending Mass on that All saints’ Day, and was never rebuilt, but the Gothic arches still stand. Most of the architecture dates back to the 1300s, but Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) windows and other details were added later, in the 16th and 18th centuries.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up and drop-off at hotels and Airbnbs located in Lisbon’s city center. If your accommodation is outside the city center, the meeting point will be: Avenida da Liberdade 3, right across from Hard Rock Café Lisbon. Not sure if your address is within our pick-up area? No problem—just send it to us and we’ll be happy to confirm. ⚠️ Please note: If we don’t receive your pick-up location in advance, the default meeting point will be Avenida da Liberdade 3.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- e'll explore each attraction from the outside, with plenty of time for photos and stories along the way.
- The pick up and drop off is included in a selected area of the city (city center). If you are staying outside of the city center, our guide will meet you at Avenida Liberdade 3. Kindly confirm with us prior to your tour the pick up preferences.
- The suggested itinerary is subject to change in case of any special event in the city such as marathons, public events that make the streets unreachable.
- The tuk tuk fits up to 6 people - however for the highest level of comfort we recommend 4 people per tuktuk.
- People with limited range of motion in their knees might find it hard to get in and out of the tuk tuk
Reviews(35)
Ana, our guide, picked up six of us at our hotel on time. She asked us what we had already seen in Lisbon and what we were interested in. She tailored our tour and was very informative and fun to listen to. She made sure we stopped to see important sites, gave us time for photos and bathroom breaks. The only suggestion is that it would have been a little better if Ana had a microphone since it was sometimes hard to hear her speak over the city noise and bumpy roads. All in all, it was a great day filled with lots of information and laughs…and she was a very careful driver!! Highly recommend booking this tour!
We started our days in Lisbon with a tuk tuk tour with Vini. It was such a pleasure hearing about the history of Lisbon from Vini. I definitely walked away knowing a lot about the history of the great city of Lisboa. Vini took us all around Lisboa - Chiado, Alfama, Belem and more! We tasted the wonderful pastel de belem while with Vini and they were delicious! Vini was a joy to spend time with and offered to take our pictures often (and did a great job!) The tuk tuk tour was a lot of fun and saved our legs from many hills!
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Diego! He made it a FUN experience and was very personable and extremely knowledgeable of Lisbon's history.
Diego was great, informative, friendly and accommodating. The Tuk tuk was clean and comfortable. Recommend this tour with Diego.
This is a great company. We did 2 tours with them and they were really helpful at customizing things for us.
Our guide was excellent and showed us all the insider spots that would have been missed without his guidance. Made the experience memorable even with the rainy weather.
Hi Lisa Thank you for your lovely feedback! I’m so glad hear that you enjoyed, even with the rainy weather. We hope to welcome you back on a sunnier day! Best regards Get Around Portugal
We really enjoyed Patricio and hid tour. He was friendly, funny, and patient. We enjoyed the sights we visited.
Hi Thank you so much! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Patricio made the experience fun and relaxed. Hope to see you again in Lisbon! Best regards Get Around Portugal
We did the Private 4-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour: Alfama, Belém & Lisbon’s Hidden Gems and it was the ideal way to experience Lisbon for the first time. The itinerary covered so much — the winding alleys of Alfama, the majestic sights of Belém, river views and charming tucked-away corners — all in one afternoon. It gave us a wonderful mix of history, culture, panoramic views, and local flavor. But the star of our experience was Diego, our guide. He was phenomenal in every way. He knows Lisbon inside and out and has a way of sharing stories that makes history feel alive. He pointed out details we would never have noticed on our own, answered all of our questions (no matter how random!), and was warm, patient, and fun. He also tailored the tour to our interests, so it felt personal rather than generic. If you’re visiting Lisbon for the first time and want to really see the city — not just check off the big landmarks but feel its soul — this tour is perfect. And if Diego is your guide, you’re in the best hands. 5 stars, no hesitation.
Hi dear, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and that Diego made your experience so special. We’d love to welcome you back to Lisbon anytime! Best regards Get Around Portugal
Vini picked us up at our hotel and asked us what we're interested in seeing. He knows this city ! We loved the trip - you will too !
Dear Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and it was a pleasure showing you around the city. Hope to welcome you back to Portugal someday! Best, Vini
This tuk tuk tour is the way to get around Lisbon! We covered so much territory and saw so much. Lisbon is very hilly and using the tuk tuk is a smart idea! Our driver was very friendly and gave us a lot of information through out the tour. I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the tuk tuk ride and had a fun, informative tour around Lisbon. Hope to see you again someday! 🙌
