Lisbon Shore Excursion: Half Day Essential Tour with Port Wine
Overview
Want to see all of the highlights of Lisbon in this half day tour that is one of the most popular with cruise guests. This tour gives you the chance to view the historical and scenic sights of Lisbon and still have free time whilst in port.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Port wine
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Praça do Marquês de Pombal
Lisboa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
See this amazing city in style learning its history and traditions as you see the Monuments of the Portuguese Discoveries, you will journey through the most historic areas of Lisbon and visit the city museum.
At the start of the tour we head to the Belem quarter, here we discover a great selection of monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries. Their is a good option for a photo stop outside the Belem Tower, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also here you will find view the nearby Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos), built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the 'death' of Prince Henry the Navigator.
We move onto a tour of the Church of S. Jerome Monastery, this is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of the Manueline style of architecture. You will then see the Coach Museum (Museu dos Coches), housed in the old Horse Riding Arena of the former Royal Palace, now known for being the official residence of the President of Portugal. Here is a home for some of the most important collections of old carriages in the world.
We then follow along the river to the Alfama, this is an old and traditional district. Here you can wander through its narrow cobblestone streets, and visit a handicraft shop. There you'll have the opportunity to taste an aperitif of the local famous Port wine.
One of the areas that stands out about Lisbon are the squares we journey through all of these in downtown (Baixa) area, the monumental Trade Square (Praca do Comercio ), Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon, and the symbolic Restauradores Square are all included.
You will then be driven along the Liberdade Avenue, the boulevard of Lisbon, and finish at Pombal Square with the statue of the statesman from the 18th century. This popular tour starts and ends at the Marques de Pombal Square which is around 10-15 minutes from the cruise port.
Please Note: On Mondays, the S. Jerome Monastery and the Coach Museum are closed, and will be replaced with a visit to the Ajuda National Palace or the museum Medeiros e Almeida. This tour sells out fast due to it being a popular choice for cruise customers when porting in Lisbon.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- We recommend wearing smart, comfortable, seasonal clothing that is weather appropriate along with comfortable walking shoes. For those wishing to visit any churches, remember that shoulders must be covered.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-9444P69
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Port wine.
- Air conditioned vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lisbon Shore Excursion: Half Day Essential Tour with Port Wine is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lisbon Shore Excursion: Half Day Essential Tour with Port Wine will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Port wine
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- We recommend wearing smart, comfortable, seasonal clothing that is weather appropriate along with comfortable walking shoes. For those wishing to visit any churches, remember that shoulders must be covered.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
