The capital and most important city of Portugal is rich in culture and architecture. Every corner of this city possesses picture-perfect beauty, especially the iconic yellow trams passing through the cobbled alleys. The furthest western capital of Europe is based on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and River Tagus. The white-domed cathedral structure is also exclusive of this city. The city was once destroyed by an eight-minute long earthquake and a gigantic tsunami in 18th century. The popular Pombaline architecture of the city is one of the first seismically protected structure in Europe. The city hosts several viewpoints locally known as Miradouros, to offer an excellent view of the city with the coast. There are a number of attractions connected to the rich history which is associated with this city. There are various ways to explore this city. A number of options and ways are available to enjoy this city in a day. Check out the top day tours in Lisbon, Portugal to utilize a day in this city to the fullest.
1. Full day out on a cruise (from USD 76.0)
The beautiful city is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. The city is rich in history and you can also take a small river cruise to experience it. The river cruise to Belêm takes through the Tagus River. Along with exploring the famous highlights of the city, taste an authentic Portuguese egg tart in this cruise.
Lisbon Highlights Full Day Tour with a River Ferry Ride
Duration: 8 hours
2. The hop-on, hop-off tour by iconic tram (from USD 27.0)
The small yellow trams are the icon of the capital city of Portugal. So a chance to explore this city through these iconic trams is indeed precious. These trams are to offer you altogether nine stops so you can plan your trips accordingly. It gives a chance of exploring the localities Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, Alfama, and Estrela in detail. Audio guides in 12 languages are also present in the tram.
Lisbon Vintage Tram Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
3. Full day out in a small group (from USD 66.0)
The best way to discover the capital city of Portugal is to take a detailed trip of eight hours. This comprehensive tour gives an excellent view of medieval Lisbon. The ancient castle of St. George’s Castle and Cathedral is the prime attraction of the city. This castle was supposedly built in the era of 1st century BC. This castle had even served as a royal palace from the 12th century. From this historic structure, a visit to the Jerónimo’s Monastery and Belém Tower is a must. After a dose of history, you are to head towards various viewpoints to enjoy a view of the city and the coast.
Lisbon Sightseeing Small-Group Day Tour with Transportation
Duration: 8 hours
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4. A group tour for the entire day (from USD 44.35)
The full-day trip can be best enjoyed while doing it in a small group. You can ask the guide anything and take time in a particular destination arranging it with your small group. The historic sites are the special attractions of the city–you must have a detailed trip of St. George’s Castle and Lisbon Se Cathedral. You are to be picked up from your hotel and also dropped off after a tiring day of exploration. The multilingual guide facilities are also available in demand.
The Most Complete Small Group City Tour in Lisbon, Portugal - Klook India
Duration: 8hrsDuration
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Rita Jardim
Rita has been a tour guide in Portugal since 2015. She is a passionate storyteller and a history buff whose goal is to immerse curious travelers in the beautiful Portuguese tale. Rita creates customized tours, cultural experiences, and food adventures in Lisbon, Belém, Sintra, Évora, and lesser-explored corners of Portugal. If you're looking for a genuine and immersive experience beyond the typ... Read more
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Francisco
Hello!!! My name is Francisco, but my friends call me Chico, so, feel free to call me that! I was born, raised and live in Lisbon, but I am a well travelled person, as I work for almost 30 years in the Tourism Industry. I am a family man, father of 3 grown up boys, and my friends say I am a "Social Animal" as I easily make friends! I love sports ( especially soccer and rugby), walking the st... Read more
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Rui Alves
I offer tours and guide services in Portugal, from North to South, with professionalism and love representing the best hidden gems of our country.
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Marta Côrte Real
I was born in Lisbon and I'm forever in love with it! After my family, guiding is my greatest passion: I love what I do! I have a 5 year degree called Touristic Information, specifically to work as a Tourist Guide, as well as the Certificate of Competence acquired through a qualifying examination, in order to be able to exercise this regulated profession. I own and manage a tour company licens... Read more
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5. Roam around in a GPS-guided Go Car (from USD 24.46)
Roam around in the city of Lisbon on an open-air mini car, guided by GPS. The Go Car gives you a specialized trip around the city for 75 minutes. You can choose a specific route and an automatic GPS audio guide is to help you reach there. In this car, you are to have access to some of the traffic-restricted areas of the city. Thus, you can explore some authentic places which you might not be able to explore in a bus tour. Take a trip to Amalia Rodrigues Museum, National History Museum, Principe Real Garden and many other attractions.
Lisbon: GPS Self-Guided City Exploration by Car
Duration: 1.0 to 3.0 hour
6. Have an authentic surf experience in Lisbon (from USD 54.35)
Lisbon is not only a city of historical beauty; it also has a charming coastline where you can enjoy the water activities. You can surf here according to your heart’s wish, in the area 10 minutes away from the city. In the lap of the Atlantic Ocean, you can choose a surf trip for four hours or eight hours. From the iconic Lisbon Zoo, you are to be picked up and brought to Costa da Caparica. Here, you can surf according to your heart’s wish under the guidance of an experienced guide.
Lisbon Surf Experience
Duration: 4.0 to 8.0 hour
7. Explore the Jewish Quarter (from USD 177.0)
The city of Lisbon is also famous for its lingering Jewish history. To know more about this history, you must take a trip of the Jewish Quarters based on Alfama. The Synagogue of Lisbon is one of the most important parts of this history which also offers an excellent view of the St. Jorge Castle. Dig into the life in the Jewish Quarter and learn about the Jewish Massacre of the year 1506. Lastly, visit Jerónimos Monastery, which also has a rich history.
Lisbon Jewish Private Full Day Tour
Duration: 8 hours
8. Explore Lisbon in a side car (from USD 183.0)
The feel of the vintage era is more likely to hit you on the force as you have booked a full-day trip in the sidecar of a motorbike. In this three-hour private trip, you are to be taken through various attractions of the city. An experienced driver-turned-guide is to take you through the city. Explore various areas of the city, like Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Chiado along with the historic places like Jerónimos Monastery and Tower of Belem. Designed for two, you can take this tour at various times of a day–either morning, afternoon, or night–or you can opt for a full day tour.
Private Tour: Best of Lisbon by Sidecar
9. Day trip in hop-on, hop-off bus (from USD 26.09)
Now, if you are a free-spirited person, and wish to discover Lisbon without the trappings of the group tour, you can try the hop-on, hop-off bus. Like the other tourist cities, the hop-on, hop-off buses have stops in every important attraction of the city. These buses altogether cover four different routes, red, blue, orange and green lines. Each line has stops in specific attractions. Choose which line has maximum attractions of your choice and book accordingly. The on-board audio guide is to offer you guidance in 14 languages.
Lisbon: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Duration: 1.0 to 3.0 day
10. Go on a full-day private tour (from USD 69.65)
If you want a customized version of the full-day tour, you must book a private tour. Here, you can choose your own itinerary and move on your own pace. You are to be picked up from your own hotel and dropped at the same location after the trip. Your trip is most likely to start with Parque Eduardo VII, following Principe Real and Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara, the watchpoint of Bairro Alto, Largo do Carmo, Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Mercado da Ribeira, Elevador de Santa Justa, Largo Camões, and many other attractions.
Lisbon: Full-Day Guided Tour
Duration: 8.0 hour
The to-do list for Lisbon
The city of Lisbon is full of history, but history is not the only element of this city. You must take lots of pictures of yellow trams and get accustomed to their bells. The beauty of the waterfront is also not to be missed. So plan your to-do list very carefully and choose the day trips accordingly.
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