Lisbon Historical Downtown + Jewish Highlights + Belem Global Empire Private Tour With Transportation and Private Guide Reservation Required in advance
Private Tour Price: FROM 450EUR P.P. (Group/Family Discounts Available from 15% to 30%) This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais This tour can start from Lisbon Airport This tour can start anytime between 7AM and 12PM With Private Guide and Transportation Duration Flexible up to 8h
Highlights: This is the perfect tour to learn more about the Global Empire of Portugal, including the Lisbon Downtown Historical Tour, plus Jewish Highlights, and Belem, famous during the Discoveries Period, the Golden Age of Portugal, the country who had once one of the biggest and longest world empires ever. Learn from our experienced local guide, the glory from the discoveries period, the navigators, and the kings and queens, back a thousand years ago to our days. You will get an experienced local guide with your tour, providing you with transportation and guiding you around the major sights of Lisbon. The morning period will be focused on the Belem area, where you will learn the history of Belem Tower, Jeronimos and Discoveries Monument. Then we will head to downtown/center, and stop for lunch (1h). We will then start with Sao Domingos, learning the Jewish Heritage of Lisbon, close to Rossio Square. We will then continue to Alfama, passing by Rua Augusta, Praça Comercio. In Alfama, we will visit the Old Jewish Quarter of Alfama (Judiaria), once very important in Lisbon, 500 years ago. Alfama is also famous for the Lisbon Cathedral, and Saint Anthony’s house.
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The Lisbon Historical Downtown + Jewish Highlights + Belem, will provide you an overview of the old city of Lisbon, once one of the most important Empires in the world. We will visit Belem, Downtown Lisbon and Alfama, and places destroyed Lisbon in 1755, by the big earthquake.
Although the itinerary can be adjusted during the day, to make shorter or longer stops, this is the standard itinerary:
Pickup from your hotel in Lisbon (8h00AM)
Start the tour heading to Belem area
Belem is considered of the most famous areas of Lisbon, specially during the Golden Age of Portugal, during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Learn the history of Belem Tower and Discovery Monument.
Overview looking to the Lisbon Bridge (25th April) and the Christ cross (Cristo Rei).
Stop at Jeronimo’s in Belem.
Quick break for a local pastry at the most famous pastry shop in Portugal, Pasteis de Belem, founded in 1834.
Head to Lisbon Downtown/Center
Stop for Lunch (1h)
Pass by Praça da Figueira, the place of the old Lisbon Market with amazing views over the Sao Jorge Castle of Lisbon.
Stop at one of the major squares of the city, Rossio, famous for the old Palacio Estaus and the Portuguese Inquisition Palace (Today, National Theathre D. Maria II).
Arrive at the Jewish Memorial, remembering those who lost their lifes on the Lisbon Pogrom of 1506, the big Jewish Massacre of Lisbon.
Learn from your guide the history behind the establishement of the Jewish communities in Portugal, the escape from Spain and arrival of thousand of Jewish people in Portugal during the 14th and 15th hundreds, and the settlement of the Portuguese Inquisition during the 16th Century.
Visit the Sao Domingos, close to the Jewish Memorial.
Head to Praça do Comercio (Commerce Square), passing by the old merchant streets as Gold Street and Silver Street, stopping at the Santa Justa Elevator, and learning the damage of the earthquake on this part of the city, completely destroying one of the most important Jewish Quarters of the city.
Enter Alfama, de Old Quarter of Lisbon, famous for the Castle and the Cathedral of Lisbon, founded in 1150
Arrive at the Alfama Jewish Quarter (Rua da Judiaria), and check the impact of the big earthquake on this part of the city
Depending where your local is located, finish the tour passing by Park Eduardo VII Viewpoint of Lisbon
Much more smaller sights will be seen during the day, just not listed above
End of the tour
* During the day we will pass by different attractions and stop for pictures. Major visits inside attractions are not included on this tour, instead we will make shorter visits inside to maximize your time and see the most sights possible. * Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since all our tours are private. * Admission fees and lunch/meals are not included.
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Base Price: FROM 450EUR Per Person (Group/Family Discounts Available 15% up to 30%)
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* One guest pays equivalent of two guests traveling
* 3.9% booking fee applicable on all reservations
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Hotel or Accommodation in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport, and included on price.
Pick-up time is scheduled between 7AM and 12PM, although this can be changed per request
Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers and airport pick-ups, please advise before booking.
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Hotel or Accommodation in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport, and included on price.
Drop-off is scheduled after the tour, although it can be changed if you need to get back earlier – please advise before booking.
This tour includes a dedicated Private Guide to assist you during the day.
Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day, and English Fluent.
The guide will assist you during the day, providing all explanations, helping to choose restaurants for lunch, and other important tips, etc
This tour includes Private Transportation, exclusively for you.
We work with a recent fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, that are operating every day for your comfort. In case of need, we have other vehicles or different brands/models, including larger vehicles on request for larger families.
CANCELLATION POLICY (Updated) * We have a flexible worry-free cancellation policy for your comfort – BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
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Tour Language: This tour is available everyday in English. Other languages only per request (French or Spanish.
Notes:
* This is a private tour and prepared exclusively for you. No more guests will join you during the day.
for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * This tour is prepared for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * Most of our tours are done using mercedes-benz small minivans for your comfort (more leg room). For larger families, we have larger vehicles operating on request. Vehicle type, size, brand or color can never be guaranteed on our regular tours. * Price for one of two adults is the same, as our operates with minimum two guests. * Pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais is complimentary (Hotel, AirBnB, Airport, Cruise Terminal) / For Pick-up and drop-off at other locations please inquire, for specific quotation. * We advise to book this tour in advance. For last minute bookings please call +351.30.880.4698 * Check in is recommended at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time * Prices, times and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
Lisbon Historical Downtown + Jewish Highlights + Belem
