Discover Lisbon’s medieval architecture, romance, and history with private tours of palaces, monasteries, and churches. Enjoy expert guides, hidden gems, and complimentary treats.
Discover Lisbon’s medieval architecture, romance, and history with private tours of palaces, monasteries, and churches. Enjoy expert guides, hidden gems, and complimentary treats.
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Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira - Guided tour:
The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira, constructed in 1671, originally served as a hunting lodge for Don João de Mascarenhas, the 1st Marquis of Fronteira. The Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna was established by Dom Fernando Mascarenhas (1945-2014), who represented three…
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Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira - Guided tour:
The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira, constructed in 1671, originally served as a hunting lodge for Don João de Mascarenhas, the 1st Marquis of Fronteira. The Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna was established by Dom Fernando Mascarenhas (1945-2014), who represented three significant noble Houses (Fronteira, Alorna, and Távora).
The Fronteira Palace is a privately owned Museum-House.
To ensure a harmonious experience for both residents and visitors, all tours inside the palace are guided. The gardens can be explored independently or with the assistance of audio guides following a pre-designed route. Guided tours of the palace are part of your day trip package. Languages available: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.
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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Self-guided tour:
The Jerónimos Monastery, also known as the Hieronymites Monastery, is a masterpiece of Manueline architecture located on the banks of the Tagus River in the parish of Belém, Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
Originally a church built in 1495, the Jerónimos Monastery was part of the Order of Saint Jerome. It stands as one of the most remarkable examples of Portuguese architecture and is the final resting place for notable figures such as Vasco da Gama, LuÃs de Camões, D. Manuel I, and D. João III of Portugal. Its construction spanned over a century, incorporating Renaissance themes, with contributions from numerous artists.
- Pastéis de Belém - Initially crafted in Belem, Lisbon, the pastel de nata, known as the pastel de Belem, has a sacred and spiritual origin. This pastry, dating back to before the 18th century, was created by Catholic monks residing in the Jeronimos Monastery, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your private day trip includes a visit to the over 150-year-old Fabrica dos Pasteis de Belem, along with a complimentary drink and pastry.
- Torre de Belem Garden - Constructed in the 16th century, the Belem Tower was designed to protect Lisbon from enemy ships. Around 1515, architect Francisco de Arruda crafted this iconic monument, which served as a fortification against raids along the Tagus River and marked the beginning of sailors’ voyages. Includes an exterior visit.
- Igreja de Sao Roque - The Igreja de São Roque is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It was the first Jesuit church in the Portuguese world and among the earliest Jesuit churches globally. The building served as the Society’s main church in Portugal for over 200 years until the Jesuits were expelled. Built in the 16th century, it features several predominantly baroque chapels.
- Museu de Sao Roque - Located in a 17th-century cloister, this museum boasts an extensive collection of Portuguese sacred art.
With over 100 years of history, the São Roque Museum is one of the most exquisite and comprehensive museums of Portuguese religious art.
Guided tours organized by the museum provide visitors with the best way to fully appreciate its rich collection, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, tabernacles, manuscripts, and oriental art. These tours offer a comprehensive view of the São Roque Church and Museum, highlighting the history of art from the 16th to 18th centuries.
- Lisbon - For those seeking retail therapy during their vacation, Lisbon is an ideal destination, known for being one of the most affordable shopping spots in Europe!
17 Uniquely Portuguese Items to Purchase in Lisbon:
Roosters and Sardines (Not the Real Kind)
Portuguese Ceramics
Pastéis de Belém
Gold and Silver Jewelry
Moscatel de Setúbal
Portuguese Decorative Handmade Candles
Azulejos Decorative Tiles
Port Wine, and much more.
The driver can suggest various places to visit, and you simply need to choose one. Alternatively, if you have a preferred shopping area, please let us know.
- Torre de Belem Garden - Belém Tower, officially known as the Tower of Saint Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. This tower symbolizes Portugal’s maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe.

- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel, cruise, train, and private address pickup and drop-off
- 1 free drink and pastry in Belem
- Airport drop-off
- Admissions to the listed sites
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private door-to-door transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel, cruise, train, and private address pickup and drop-off
- 1 free drink and pastry in Belem
- Airport drop-off
- Admissions to the listed sites
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private door-to-door transportation
- Child seats: $23.00 per seat.
- Driver gratuities.
- Child seats: $23.00 per seat.
- Driver gratuities.
This day trip includes private door-to-door transportation, admissions to Palace, Monastery, Church’s, Museum and Gardens. This day trip is designed for those travelers who want to embark on a discovery of medieval architecture, romance, and history of Lisbon.
Our drivers/tour guides are experts on local history, eatery, and hidden gems that you don’t…
This day trip includes private door-to-door transportation, admissions to Palace, Monastery, Church’s, Museum and Gardens. This day trip is designed for those travelers who want to embark on a discovery of medieval architecture, romance, and history of Lisbon.
Our drivers/tour guides are experts on local history, eatery, and hidden gems that you don’t see in other tours. You will be embarked on a journey through the greater Lisbon like you never saw before. This private day trip includes stops at sites such as Palacio do Marquesses da Fronteira, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and church, Torre de Belem, and a also, a stop for a free coffe and pastry at famous over 150 yrs old Fabrica and Caffe dos Pasteis de Belem (Egg tart frabric and Caffe) for a complementary drink and pastry. In addition, you will have the chance to visit one of the oldest churchs in Portugal, and Europe; the Igreja de Sao Roch in Lisbon. Your trip also will include 1 hour to shop at selected Lisbon shopping district.
- Drivers are not allowed to collect payments onboard for the exception of tips. Any cash, or any other form payment made directly with the driver it will be considered tip/gratuities.
- This 9 hours tour/day trip door-to-door service, and includes pickup and drop-off. Tour/day starts at pickup location (Starting time) and ends at the drop-off location (Ending time).
- Guest is responsible to notify us for any delays. After the allocated waiting time, if no contact with the party, tour operator reserves the right to record the trip as a No-Show by the Guest. No-Shows are Not Refundable.
- Guests can customize their day trip by prioritizing their stops. The ability to see all sites on this private guided day trip, depends entirely on the (1) the amount of time spent at each site, and (2) road conditions.
- Due to unforeseen events such but not limited to Road Conditions, Mechanical Failures, Over Bookings, the tour operator reserves the right to hire an Affiliate and or Partner to provide transportation for a scheduled pickup. The service type and cost will be equal or greater from what the Client has paid. In such cases, the information provided to The Affiliate and or Partner it will be limited to the Client’s name and contact phone number, arrival/departure flight information, and pickup/drop off information. In the event the tour operator sees the needs to use one of our Affiliate’s and or Partners to provide a scheduled pick-up, the tour operator it will Not Charge the client any extra fees. These measures have to be in place to ensure that our clients do not get services interruptions or to avoid any unnecessary delays.
- Tour operator is not responsible for any items left in the vehicles; please ensure you have all your belongs upon exiting the vehicles. Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable.
- Collapsible wheelchairs/Scooter with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the Guest(s) is/are accompanied by someone who can assist them, board, disembark and disassemble/assemble the wheelchair/scooter. Please keep in mind that Wheelchairs/Scooters may not fit in a vehicle luggage compartment designated for 1-2 Passengers (Sedan), or 3-4 Passengers (Minivan). Due to the fact that Wheelchairs and or Scoters vary in Size, Shape, and Form. It is the Guest(s) responsibility to ensure that such items can fit on the selected vehicle and or passenger group. Due to liabilities, the driver is not allowed to assist in the disassembly/assembly of the wheelchair/scooter, nor assist the Guest(s) board or off-board the vehicle. Tour operator vehicles are Not equipped to provide Access/ADA services. In the event, that the wheelchair/scooter cannot fit in the baggage compartment, nor the Guest(s) have the ability to board the selected vehicle/service; The tour operator it will do their best to find an alternative service for the Guest(s) at their own costs. The Guest(s) understands that these costs will be in addition to their initial cost for the reservation. The Guest(s) as well understand that in the event that tour operator’s driver cannot accommodate the Guest(s) due to their own ability to board, and/or off-board the vehicle, and or the scooter or wheelchair cannot fit in the baggage compartment, the tour operator reserves the right not to issue a refund for the services.
- Multiple language tour guide and audio available at Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira only.
- Our guests will receive a local contact phone number 24 to 48 hours prior the start of their day trip.
- Please be advised that depending on the day and time your tour takes place some of the Palaces, Monasteries, Museum, Churchs, and any other site maybe closed. If that happens, we will advised the guests, and give them some other equal sites options.
- This tour includes aproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes total driving time (door-to-door).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.