• Elevador de Santa Justa - Experience one of Lisbon’s most iconic elevators. This unique structure offers a phenomenal view from the top, making it a highly sought-after attraction in the city. The Santa Justa elevator is a renowned historical monument in downtown Lisbon.

Designed by Mesnier du Ponsard, it was initially named Ascensor Ouro-Carmo. It connects Rua do Ouro to Largo do Carmo, featuring a neo-Gothic style distinct from other city elevators.

The wooden cabins, elegantly adorned with brass, provide a nostalgic journey through time as they transport visitors to the city’s most exclusive areas.

At the tower’s summit, one of the city’s best viewpoints offers a splendid view of Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the impressive ruins of Igreja do Convento do Carmo. It’s worth ascending to feel the thrill of the breathtaking landscape before you.

• Miradouro das Portas do Sol - The Portas do Sol viewpoint is perfectly situated for an impromptu break during your journey. Visiting this viewpoint is also an opportunity to appreciate Lisbon’s genuine features with a fantastic view of the eastern front of the Alfama district and the Tagus River, extending to the riverbank in a unique maze of streets, staircases, and alleys. From the top, you can admire the various domes and different architectures of the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora.

Being at the Portas do Sol viewpoint feels like being on a home balcony, thanks to its welcoming and lively atmosphere. Besides the postcard-worthy view of Lisbon, you can enjoy an authentic Portuguese coffee at the kiosk, see the famous tram 28 passing by, and visit the statue of São Vicente, Lisbon’s patron saint, holding the boat symbolizing the capital.

• Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - Once one of the city’s best-kept secrets, it has been discovered by tour guides and couples. It offers a panoramic view of Lisbon, observed by a small image of the Virgin that gives the viewpoint its name. Behind the image is a small 18th-century chapel, usually closed. An old legend says that pregnant women who sit on the stone chair inside will have easier births.

This is one of the city’s highest points, offering views of several monuments identified on a tile panel. The viewpoint is popular at sunset, but during the day, visitors also enjoy the shade of olive trees, cypresses, and stone pines.

To reach here, walk along Rua da Graça from Largo da Graça, and turn left onto Rua da Senhora do Monte.

• Alfama - This medieval neighborhood, once a Jewish quarter and fishing community, is the oldest in Europe after El Pópulo in Cádiz. It’s a small village or medina in the capital, a relic from before the great earthquake of 1755. It survived the disaster thanks to its solid foundations on the city’s highest hill, extending to the Graça district.

It’s a neighborhood to get lost in alleys and squares, guided by the senses: seeing clotheslines on balconies and fantastic views of the Tagus, smelling fish grilling on the corner, hearing Fado from a typical restaurant, tasting traditional dishes, and touching magnificent tile panels. This is Lisbon’s most picturesque neighborhood and the city’s true soul.

Here, life continues as it did centuries ago, but descending to the river brings you back to the 21st century, with old warehouses now converted into some of the city’s trendiest spaces.

• Lisbon Cathedral - The Lisbon Cathedral is located in the city of the same name in Portugal. It serves as the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon and the Parish of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the latter half of the 12th century, following the city’s conquest from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques, and today it showcases a blend of architectural styles. It has been a National Monument since 1910.

• Church of St. Anthony - The Church of Santo António is situated in the parish of Santa Maria Maior (Sé), in Lisbon, Portugal. It is believed to be on the site of Saint Anthony’s birthplace, next to the old Porta do Mar, which existed in the wall leading to medieval Lisbon’s interior, and is considered his sanctuary. Adjacent is a small museum dedicated to him.

• Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores - Lisbon’s Baixa was completely rebuilt in the 18th century after its destruction by the 1755 earthquake. It was the largest earthquake ever recorded in Europe, leading to the first neoclassical urban planning and large-scale anti-seismic construction worldwide.

Streets were designed with specific shapes and measurements, named after various trades and craftsmen of the time (shoemakers, gilders, leatherworkers, gold and silver).

In the 20th century, many buildings were occupied by banks and offices, pushing residents to the Avenidas Novas, eventually leaving several buildings abandoned. However, in recent years, the neighborhood has been revitalized as a commercial and tourist center.

Many streets are pedestrianized, connecting a series of monumental squares, from Rossio with its cafes to Praça do Comércio with its triumphal arch, to the elegant Praça do Município.

• Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - Praça do Comércio, or Commerce Square in English, is Lisbon’s main square. It was built on the site of the old Royal Palace, destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.

The southern end of the plaza is open, overlooking the Tagus River. The other three sides feature yellow-colored buildings with arcades along the façade. When first built, commercial ships would unload their goods directly onto this square, considered the “door” to Lisbon.

• Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The National Sanctuary of Cristo Rei is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above the Tagus level, featuring a portico designed by architect António Lino, standing 75 meters tall, topped by the statue of the Holy Redeemer with open arms facing Lisbon, measuring 28 meters high, crafted by Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal, including the portico, rises to 82 meters in height. The sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei are the main tourist attractions in the Almada municipality.

This monument offers the best viewpoint over Lisbon, providing a wide view of the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge. The sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei frequently appear in tourist reports about Lisbon, serving as Almada’s emblem. It is one of Portugal’s tallest structures, standing 110 meters high.

• Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The extraordinary stone carvings in the cloisters of this monastery glorify the times when the West and East met, and the man who brought these worlds closer – Vasco da Gama – is buried inside the church.

• Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Standing prominently on the Tagus riverbank, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos evokes Portuguese overseas expansion, encapsulating a glorious past and symbolizing the greatness of Prince Henry the Navigator, the driving force behind the discoveries.

A stylized caravel sets sail, led by Prince Henry and some of the protagonists (32) of the overseas saga and the culture of the time, including navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers, and artists, depicted with symbols that individualize them.

A stylized mast, oriented North-South, features two Portuguese shields on each face, with five quinas, surrounded by a band with 12 castles and several fleur-de-lis at the center. Each face of the mast is adorned with three curved triangular structures, creating the illusion of sails billowing in the wind.

• Torre de Belem - Lisbon’s ex-libris resembles a small castle from a fairy tale. It is an architectural gem from the Age of Discoveries, now classified as a World Heritage Site.

• Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbon’s version of the Parisian Champs-Elysées. It is a tree-lined avenue covered with Portuguese pavement between the Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal squares, home to luxury stores starting on Rua Castilho to the north, then descending the avenue.

This area also features theaters and beautiful old buildings, although many were demolished for new constructions in the mid-20th century. However, some notable examples still survive, many of them Valmor Prize winners, with an impressive example at numbers 206-218 in Art Nouveau style, now housing a Prada store.

Climbing the hill on the eastern side (with the help of the Elevador do Lavra) leads to the former parish of Pena, a more typical neighborhood, where the famous fado singer Amália Rodrigues was born, and where a lesser-known viewpoint, the Miradouro do Torel, is located.

• Private transportation
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Mandatory insurance
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments

• Lunch
• Tickets of the monuments

Explore Lisbon with a comprehensive tour designed for those eager to truly know and appreciate the city and its historical transformations, from the Romans to the Arabs, including the impact of the great earthquake. By the end of the day, the goal is for participants to return to their hotel (or any other accommodation) feeling like a true “alphacinha.” This experience not only covers the most significant landmarks but also provides insight into the contributions of the various civilizations that have shaped the city. Conducted by our company, this tour offers a comfortable and entirely flexible experience.

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