Lisbon sightseeing: private half day tour by convertible

Price overview

• Lisbon sightseeing tour in a convertible (3h) - a.m. - per group up to 3 persons 180.-€
• Lisbon sightseeing tour in a convertible (3h) - p.m. - per group up to 3 persons 175.-€

Booking option: Half-day sightseeing tour through Lisbon in a convertible

The 3-hour sightseeing tour through Lisbon offers a complete picture of the metropolis on the Tejo. And the city tour in a convertible is fun. From the heart of the city, the tour takes you through the hippest districts to tranquil squares with sea views. In Baixa, the quarter of artists, bohemians and celebrities, the tour starts at the viewpoint Senhora, one of the highest points of the city with a magnificent view, continues via the flea market Campo de Santa Clara to the square of the Comércio, which was the starting point of the reconstruction after the earthquake of 1755 and is one of the most popular meeting places of the city with its privileged location on the river.

This is also true for the historic district of Belém with its World Heritage monuments, parks, gardens and the Tagus River. In this part of Lisbon, there is no getting around the Pastéis de Belém, so we will taste the famous cream tarts and then go to where the original recipe for this speciality was written: the Gothic Jerónimos Monastery. This impressive ensemble is also part of the World Heritage. Continuing towards the river, we will see the Belém Tower, built between 1514 and 1520 on the north bank of the Tagus River and one of Lisbon's architectural jewels. In Cais-do-Sodré we pass clubs, bars, restaurants and the lively Mercado da Ribeira. The end of the sightseeing tour is the Parliament of the Portuguese Republic, located in the former Benedictine monastery of São Bento da Saúde.

Overview

• Capacity: a total of 3 vehicles for 3 guests each (max. 9 persons)
• Duration: ~ 3 hours
• Hours: 8:30 AM, 2:00 PM
• Days: daily
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: English
• Pick-up included in the price from: Lisbon
• Starting points: Lisbon

Included

• Experienced driver, professional guide, snack

Detailed description

Lisbon sightseeing tour in a convertible - unique city tour with personal travel guide

It makes a difference who is at the wheel during a city tour of Lisbon. For the real experience it is not only the knowledge of the place that counts, but also the passion. You will feel how much the heart of our guides beats for city on the Tejo during the Lisbon sightseeing tour in a convertible. They will always try to show you such places and sites that make Lisbon so worth living for many. Get to know and love the metropolis through the eyes of a local. During the 3-hour tour in a legendary VW convertible you will get a good overview of the merits, the charm and the unique things about Lisbon. The Portuguese capital embodies in a unique way the balance between past and present, history and modernity. Hustle and bustle and life in the streets, the charming promenades along the river, the light between the houses, the great impact of the monuments - all this makes the city of the hills such a charming destination.

Accessories for all this are a legendary car with an open top. Our convertible sightseeing tour through Lisbon starts in Baixa. It is the quarter of artists and avant-gardists and we arrive here at the viewpoint Senhora do Monte. With a cherry liqueur we enjoy the wonderful view of this city from there. In the right mood we drive up the river and pass Campo de Santa Clara, the oldest and most famous market of Lisbon. Twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) the square is populated by numerous traders. A prominent point that should not be missing on a city tour of Lisbon is the Plaza des Comércio. It was here that the foundation stone was laid for the reconstruction of the city after the severe earthquake of 1755. Also thanks to its location by the river one of the most popular squares in Europe. On our sightseeing tour through Lisbon we arrived in Belém and thus in the home port of many discoverers. Here we find close together monuments of the World Heritage List, parks, gardens and the river landscape.

Belém is also the origin of what is probably Lisbon's most famous dessert. The recipe for the popular Portuguese tartlets - Pastéis de Belém - was written here. For the tasting we will break our Lisbon sightseeing tour in a convertible for a short moment before we find the Jerónimos Monastery, an impressive monument and one of the best examples of the Portuguese late Gothic architectural style in Lisbon. On the north bank of the Tagus we reach the Belém Tower, a landmark of the city and a monument to the discoveries. The end of the half-day Lisbon city tour is set in the coolest district of Cais-do-Sodré. It is the centre of big clubs, bars, restaurants and home to the city's biggest food market, Mercado da Ribeira.