Tour of Lisbon monuments and viewpoints 4 hours

About this tour

1-The Belém Tower is one of the most important places in Lisbon, as well as being an identity symbol, it is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the most famous and frequented attractions in the city, and a great tour option for history lovers

2-The Monument to the Discoveries contains a sculptural group shaped like the tip of a caravel, on which the Infante makes way for various characters who were related to the great discoveries in the history of Portugal.
If you want to have a panoramic view from above, you can admire the Belém monument, the western neighborhoods of the city and, most importantly, a marble mosaic at the foot of the monument and which represents a compass rose in the center. a world map showing the passages of the Portuguese around the world

3-Mosteiro dos Gerônimos, the culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most notable Portuguese monastic complex of its time and one of the main hall churches in Europe. Its construction began at the beginning of the 16th century and lasted for a hundred years.

4-Pasteis de Belém is very popular and unique in the world in terms of specializing in this Portuguese sweets, with conventual inspiration. It was created by monks at the Jerónimos Monastery. The original recipe is called Pastel de Belém, produced exclusively at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon, and is based on ingredients such as egg, milk, sugar, lemon and cinnamon.

5-Visit to Time Out Market
and possible lunch in one of the restaurants inside where you can taste some traditional Portuguese dishes, Mercado da Ribeira was opened in 1892, it was known as Mercado 24 de Julho, but for much of the 20th century it was called Mercado da Ribeira. This is still its official name, but since 2014 it has also been known as Time Out Market

6-Praça do Comércio is one of the most emblematic places in Lisbon, a must-visit that requires an extended stop. Better known to Lisbon residents as Terreiro do Paço, as it was the Paço da Ribeira area until the 1755 earthquake, it is one of the largest squares in Europe. Being the city’s drawing room, it allows access to various points of interest, which you cannot miss, the Cais das Colunas is also a must-visit and climb the Arco da Rua Augusta, where you will be amazed by the symmetry of the streets , the Portuguese sidewalk and the extraordinary view of the Tagus.

7-Patriarchal Cathedral of Lisbon, or Basilica of Santa Maria Maior, is the oldest church in Lisbon located in the Alfama neighborhood, built in the 12th century, and has undergone numerous interventions over time, particularly after the 1755 earthquake. monument of enormous historical, architectural, religious and spiritual value that is worth getting to know better. The visit includes climbing the high choir, from where it is possible to get a privileged view of the interior of the cathedral and admire the large and beautiful rose window.