Lisbon Historical Downtown + Jewish Highlights + Belem (Global Empire Private Tour)

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.

 icon-checkmark Mercedes-Benz Executive Vehicle
 icon-checkmark Pickup/Drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon
 icon-checkmark English Speaking Private Guide
 icon-checkmark Top Rated Tour
 icon-checkmark Tolls, Fuel and Parking costs
 icon-checkmark Full Insurance mandatory by law
 icon-checkmark Free Cancellation

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Base Price: 275EUR Per Person (Group/Family Discounts Available up to 30%)
1 guest: 550EUR*
2 guests: 275EUR Per Person
3 guests: 233EUR Per Person (15% DISCOUNT)
4 guests: 220EUR Per Person (20% DISCOUNT)
5 guests: 206EUR Per Person (25% DISCOUNT)
+5 guests: 192EUR Per Person (30% DISCOUNT)
* One guest pays equivalent of two guests traveling
* 2.9% booking fee applicable on all tours

• 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:
– We know plans can change and we accept changes to the original booking for another day, if we have availability, without any extra charge.
– Any services can be canceled up to 20 days prior trip start.
– Any amounts paid can be used as credit for future use, to reschedule/postpone your trip up to 5 years time.
– No extra fees are required to change/reschedule any trip booked.

* Cancellations are available up to 20 days prior to the tour starting.
* Cancellation less than 20 days before tour date: not available
* No show: no restitution / payment in full
* Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable
* Hotel reservations are not refundable unless specified.
* Our Guarantee: no amounts will be lost in case of cancellation/postpone, as long as rescheduled for another period.

You can see under this page the current booking terms and conditions: https://portugal-magik.com/booking-terms/
Please check our FAQ, available here: https://lisbonprivatetours.com/faq/

To contact our team, please use the contact page.
You can also call us at +351 21 145 1860, or start planning your trip here: https://go.portugal-magik.com/

You can also schedule a travel planning zoom video call with our team, using the following link: https://calendly.com/portugalmagik/call

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