46 activitati in Arroios, Lisbon, Grande Lisboa, Area Metropolitana de Lisboa, PORTUGAL

Older than Rome and according to legend founded by Ulysses himself, Lisbon has seen it all. Once the capital of a global empire that pushed the borders of the known world, risen from the ashes of the most destructive earthquake of the 18th century and a cosmopolitan capital that flourished after 4 decades of dictatorship, Lisbon is now one of the top destinations in Europe. From “Finis Terra” to the other end of the world, the Age of Discovery was a time of exploration, conquest and adventure. Listen to the account of the first dramatic voyages to Africa and the quest of the spice trade from Asia. Even Christopher Columbus lived in Lisbon, where he learned the necessary navigation techniques before heading to the Americas. Then find out how the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, one of the deadliest earthquakes in European History, was the beginning of the end of a thriving empire, and how the city was rebuilt in a monumental style. During this walking tour you will learn about the stranglehold of the longest fascist dictatorship of Europe, and the peaceful Carnation Revolution that ended its oppressive rule. We will make a pitstop at Largo de São Domingos, to learn all about the Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Jewish Massacre that took place here. Then discover Praça do Comércio, the largest square in the city, where all products coming from the entire world were sold straight out of the discovery ships. You will see, taste and know the intimate of this city, that has a surprise waiting behind every corner, waiting to be discovered. You will learn about: *Early history of Lisbon; *Portugal’s Moorish Legacy; *Conquest of Lisbon by the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques; *City of poets, sailors, singers and Fado; *History of the 1755 earthquake and how it shaped the future of Portugal; *Portuguese Inquisition, the Jewish Memorial and the Baixa Pombalina (Lisbon’s Downtown); *Student’s traditions of the black robes that inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts uniforms; *History of the Portuguese discoveries; *Monarchy and The Republic; *City of spies during World War II; *Dictatorship of Salazar and the Carnation peaceful revolution that lead Portugal to the modern days. You will see: *Praça Luís de Camões; *Café Nicola and the Chiado Area; *Bairro Alto, the bohemian side of town; *Largo do Carmo and the Convent; *Elevador de Santa Justa; *Largo do Rossio; *Largo de São Domingos; *Praça do Comércio. Languages English and Portugues

If you have the feeling that Lisbon might not be enough for you, then try a one day trip to Sintra and surroundings. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sintra might be more than you bargained for. The royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including views of the medieval Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace will take you by surprise. What you thought to be a simple one day trip from Lisbon, might hook you for your entire trip. Not to forget is also the most western point of Europe, Cabo da Roca, at the end of the Serra de Sintra mountain. You might not want to leave. You will learn about: *From the Neolithic to the Bronze Age; *Roman Empire and first settlements of the 2nd century b.C.; *Muslim domain and the Moorish castle; *Origins of the name Sintra; *Christian reconquest and the Kingdom of Portugal; *Importance of Sintra in the conquest of Lisbon; *High medieval age; *History of the Royal Palace; *18th and 19th century romanticist influence; *Arrival of European aristocratic elite; *History of King Fernando II and the construction of the Pena National Palace; *Retreat for national and international artists and writers (Eça de Queiroz, Ramalho Ortigão, Henry Fielding, Robert Southey, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron and Isaac Bashevis Singer, to name a few). You will see: *Views of the Palácio da Pena national palace; *Views of the Castelo dos Mouros castle; *Outside view of the National Royal Palace of Sintra; *City Hall (Câmara Municipal); *Valenças Palace (Palácio Valenças); *St. Martin’s Church (Igreja de S. Martinho); *Lord Byron’s Corner House; *Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain). Languages English and Portuguese

Prepare yourselves to immerse your taste buds in our culture. The chosen places are some very good examples of traditional “tascas” and cafés, also including some modern and trendy places with TOP quality. This tour will provide an authentic perspective of the city of Lisbon through its detailed circuit and elected stops, while accompannied by our driver, who will reveal details and curiosities about the history and culture of each highlighted neighbourhoods. In different parts of the circuit, there will be quick stops at specialty shops, bars and cafés where you'll be able to taste typical Portuguese tapas. We’ll visit Alfama which is the oldest neighbourhood in Lisbon, a place full of memories where you can see and feel the presence of its Moorish past and Baixa, which is considered the trendiest area in Lisbon, a meeting point of artists, bohemians and avant-garde personalities and the heart of this European capital. Since we only have 2h30 we’ve chosen only the most traditional and typical top food and wine experiences in these genuine neighbourhoods.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Portuguese capital and explore Portugal's natural beauty. Highlights - Admire the National Palace of Queluz - Fall in love with the natural beauty of Sintra - Wander though the picturesque village of Cascais Start the tour with a stop at the National Palace of Queluz. Initially a rest stop for the nobility, it later became the official residence of Prince John VI. Its beautiful gardens and rococo architecture dazzle visitors with its sumptuousness. Continue on to the center of Sintra, where you can visit the castle or the National Palace. Stroll through the colorful streets of the village, contrasting with the bright green of the mountain. The morning will not end before a stop at the Quinta de Monserrate and Quinta da Regaleira, a fruit mansion imagined by a man in love with the arts. If you choose the lunch option, you can taste one of the best Portuguese dishes. If not, there is plenty of places for you to eat nearby. The afternoon begins with a visit to the most famous and magical palace on this tour, the Pena Palace. Built 500 meters above sea level, it is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe and in the world. Its colorful architectural extravagance with its neo-Moorish elements gives off an exotic character that is accentuated by the lush vegetation of Pena Park. The return to Lisbon passes through the picturesque village of Cascais, where you have free time to sit by the sea, sip a beer with a seafood dish or eat one of the best ice creams in the world. Back on the road, pass the Estoril coast with its vast and beautiful beaches. In Lisbon, you are returned to your hotel, with the certainty of having spent a memorable day in dreamy locations. Languages Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Belem Tower, the most emblematic of all the historical monuments of Lisbon and the Monument to the Discoveries, tribute to all the great figures that put the name of Portugal by the 4 corners of the world. You have time even to visit the Belém Cultural Centre, which houses the Berardo Museum with one of the most important spoils of modern and contemporary art in Portugal. We suggest you do not leave Belém without tasting the famous Pastel de Belém, one of the most famous Portuguese sweets. We went to the center of Lisbon and monumental Trade Plaza with its famous arcades and the Triumphal Arch of Rua Augusta. Our private tour continues to climb to the Chiado, the most cosmopolitan shopping area of the capital where you can meet one of the oldest cafes in the capital, Brazilian, and take a picture with the poet Fernando Pessoa (the statue!). Time to sit at the table and have lunch, we will give you all the tips you need. We continue our visit to the beautiful and luminous Lisbon by Baixa, crossing the Rossio, with its beautiful cobblestone, climbed the chic Avenida da Liberdade, where you will find the shops of the world's biggest names in fashion, skirted the Marquis of Pombal and stopped in Eduardo VII park to enjoy the size of Lisbon. Then we head to the steep, zigzagging streets of the old Lisbon to the impressive Cathedral and the Alfama district, with its quaint houses. The end of the tour approaches, but not before we take him to the Castle of St. George, where you can admire the setting of the sun. And as this tour is made to your needs, you can simply opt for other places to visit, such as the Park of Nations, the Coach Museum, the National Pantheon, the Church of San Antonio, Santa Justa Elevator, Bairro Alto, the viewpoints with the best view, among many other points. Others Jeronimos' Monastery is closed Mondays, the 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May, 13th of June and the 25th of December. Languages Portuguese , English and Spanish.

This is our best-selling tour! In 5 hours, you can visit the most important landmarks of Lisbon aboard an Eco Tuk-Tuk guided by a local Storyteller. The eco-tuk drivers have a natural vocation to tell stories and make people feel at home. This tour option will give you privilege access to almost every sights of this city hard to compare with any other city in the world. Discover the wonderful viewpoints, the rooftops, and museums, typical and unique neighbourhoods such as Mouraria, Alfama and Baixa. We have a list of things that we would like to show you in Lisbon. See if there’s something on this list that you may appreciate: A wide glittering river, limpid skies, steep cobbled streets, palaces, churches, a glorious castle, splendid decorative tiles, fresh seafood to eat outside a tasca (bar) in the sun, an exuberant district called Bairro Alto with more than 250 appealing bars, the world’s best custard cakes, Fado music, the poetry of Fernando Pessoa, surf and ferries, fabulous design, museums, awarded wines, craft beer, 7 cinematic hills, ancient ruins, outstanding architecture, belvederes, the iconic yellow Tram 28, vintage shops, the out of space flea market, and very, very nice people… Are you already convinced? We have even more to show you! * Please bear in mind that this experience is a 5h Tuk Tuk Tour, this means that In the event of traffic or any other restrictions beyond our control, this may lead to changes regarding the planned stops in order to meet the schedule.

At 9h00/14h00 - Meet and greet at your hotel (Lisbon city center) or Meeting at Praça Marquês de Pombal in front of the "Padaria Portuguesa". Your chauffer will take you for a sightseeing tour to Belém and give you general information.We head off to the Praça Marquês of Pombal and then stop at the Eduardo VII Park, a great lookout point of Lisbon. This is the largest park in the centre of Lisbon. It was baptized in 1903 in honor of Edward VII of England, who had visited Lisbon looking to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries. This park extends for about twenty-five acres. After a photostop, we then continue to Belem. During the Discoveries, Lisbon was the heart of international trade, where they exchanged raw materials, spices and other products, taking the River Tejo as the main witness of these events. You will have the opportunity to relive this time and time visiting some of the most beautiful places of the city. The first stop will be at the Belém Tower, considered by UNESCO World Heritage in 1983. This famous fort dates back to the 16th century and had the purpose of being a departure point of the Portuguese caravels. Next to the Tower, lays the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, a monument in the shape of a caravel that marks the importance of this age. We will make a stop at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, built in 1502, this monumento is a wonderful example of the Portuguese Manueline style. Enjoy some free time and go to the famous Belém Pastry shop a stop for a typical Pastel de Belém (not included). We continue the tour crossing the Tagus River through the incredible PONTE 25 April (Bridge.) This bridge separates the banks of the vast river and we go to Almada, a site with a privileged view over Lisbon and with the imposing Statue of Christ the King (Cristo Rei.) The idea of the Christ the King Statue came about in 1934 during the visit of the Cardinal Patriarch, D. Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira. During his visit to the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, he saw the imposing image of the Christ Redeemer of the Corcovado and wanted to carry out the same construction in Lisbon. At 13h00/18h00 - Return to your hotel if in Lisbon city centre or drop off at Restauradores.

The excursion begins with a drive to Palmela, a town known for its natural beauty. Visit the castle and enjoy magnificent views over the plain between the Tagus and Sado rivers. You’ll see the hills of São Francisco and Arrábida and also the Cristo Rei. Next stop is at the gates of the park, on the grounds of Azeitão. Inside Arrábida Natural Park you’ll learn about the protected area and its native plants and wildlife. You’ll also have an opportunity to relax in Portinho Arrábida. In the afternoon you’ll head to Sesimbra, a fishing village, where you’ll enjoy a walk along the coastal way that extends through the village. Visit the castle, now a National Monument. Continue on to Cabo Espichel for stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean and stop for a wine tasting. Languages Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Your private guide will pick you up from your Lisbon hotel, head to Fátima. Visit the Basilica, the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Chapel of Apparitions and the sanctuary of Our Lady Fátima, which is one of the biggest Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. After Fátima, head to rural Batalha to visit the monastery, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the best example of Gothic architecture in Portugal. Next, experience the hospitality of Alcobaça. Visit the tombs of the Alcobaça Monastery, one of the most visited and best-preserved monuments in the country. After lunch (included only if option is chosen; if not, you will enjoy free time on your own), go to the romantic and picturesque town of Óbidos before ending the tour at sunset and heading back to your hotel in Lisbon. Languages Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Begin the tour at Giraldo Square, the living center of Évora, full of architectural styles, from Moorish arches lined up in the Square, to the fountains of the Renaissance and the Gothic church of São Francisco. Enjoy some free time to taste a regional sweet. Then head to one of the major landmarks in Portugal, the Roman temple, also known as the Temple of Diana. Its powerful front with 14 columns in well-preserved granite astonishes those who see it for the first time. Next, you can explore the Bones Chapel if you wish. For some people, it is a dark place, for others a fascinating space consisting of hundreds of skulls and skeletons from about 5000 monks of the sixteenth century. T here are also two intact corpses exposed in the chapel, so it is not a visit for sensitive people. At lunchtime only if you have chosen the option, dine in one of the best Evora restaurants. If not, enjoy free time to spend it on your owen. Then go to the Cathedral of Evora, a Roman-Gothic church from the XIII century where you can climb the tower and get a breathtaking view of the city and the fields surrounding it. With its unique climate conditions, the vineyards of the region produce some of the best Portuguese wines. You will go to a farm where you can taste the best Alentejo has to offer. On the way back to Lisbon stop in Arraiolos and marvel at its magnificent castle wall and the famous carpets of Arraiolos. You can see firsthand how they are manually produced and grab yourself a souvenir. Languages Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Embark on a speedboat with experienced certified crew members. Get to know the most important monuments seen from the river Tagus prespective on a private tour. Feel the 25th of April bridge above you, embrace the monument of Christ the King, get to know the great history of the Belem Tower and the Discoveries Monument as well as the Comerce Square. Thus, you will get to know the great culture of our nation along the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula, rio Tejo. Enjoy the beauty of our city on a speedboat for 12 guests, taste the regional sweet wine. Join us on this adventure! Languages English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian and Portuguese.

Embark on a speedboat with experienced certified crew members. Get to know the most important monuments seen from the river Tagus prespective on a private tour. Feel the 25th of April bridge above you, embrace the monument of Christ the King, get to know the great history of the Belem Tower and the Discoveries Monument as well as the Comerce Square. Thus, you will get to know the great culture of our nation along the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula, rio Tejo. Enjoy the beauty of our city on a speedboat for 12 guests, taste the regional sweet wine. Join us on this adventure! Languages English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese.

The journey begins by crossing the Tagus River through the incredible PONTE 25 April (Bridge) This bridge separates the banks of the vast river and we go to Almada, a site with a privileged view over Lisbon and with the imposing Statue of Christ the King (Cristo Rei). The idea of the Christ the King Statue came about in 1934 during the visit of the Cardinal Patriarch, D. Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira. During his visit to the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, he saw the imposing image of the Christ Redeemer of the Corcovado and wanted to carry out the same construction in Lisbon. After the visit to the Christ the King, the tour continues to Sesimbra with a photostop at Cabo Espichel. Cape Espichel bounded South and West by the Atlantic Ocean. It marks the southwestern tip of the Setúbal Peninsula. Then, once in Sesimbra, we suggest a walk along the promenade, next to the beach, where you will find excellent fish restaurants. You will have the opportunity to see afar, on the hilltops, the imposing castle of Sesimbra, classified as a national monument since 1910. Access to the castle on the hilltop, can only be done by hiking routes. In Sesimbra you will be able to find street art in the old urban center of the villa, made by group of artists in 2014. Lunch at leisure in Sesimbra. After lunch, the tour Setúbal, a city characterized by its important port and commercial area. With a pleasantly guarded historical center, the pedestrian streets lead to a nice Avenue, which offers a huge garden. Located on the sado River, the city offers visitors the best and freshest fish and seafood. Drop off at your hotel at 6pm.

Meeting with your guide at your hotel for a Full Day tour of Évora. Being the most important city in the south of the country, Évora has a lot to offer (it is a UNESCO Heritage site also) and it can all be done walking through its narrow streets, mingling with the locals and watching how day to day is lived here. During this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city of Évora, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. You will have the opportunity to see the city Cathedral, a gothic monument built between the 12th century and 15th century, the Roman Temple of Diana, the ex-libris of the city. Dating from the 1st century and contrary to what its name may indicate, this temple was dedicated to the imperial cult and not to the referred goddess. It was built during the Roman period in honor to Emperor Augustus. From there you will continue to visit the important Cathedral in late romantic/early Gothic style (exterior). We continue to the Church of San Francisco, where the famous “Capela dos Ossos” (Chapel of Bones) is situated -a small chapel inside S. Francisco Church where all the walls and ceiling are covered with skulls and bones... There will also be time to explore the historic city centre with its narrow and typically medieval streets. Guided visit to Quinta da Cartuxa with wine tasting. The Cartuxa brand is the main activity of the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation and the umbrella brand of the Cartuxa Winery, Cartuxa Olive Mill and Cartuxa Wine Tourism. The logo identifies wines such as Vinea, EA, Foral de Évora, Cartuxa, Scala Coeli and the legendary Pêra-Manca, as well as the olive oils Álamos, EA and Cartuxa Gourmet. Lunch at leisure. Then departure to Monte-o -Novo, one of the largest municipalities in Évora and a treasure for you to discover.It is much more than just a small town in Alentejo. You will see its ancient castle ruins. Most likely built over the ruins of a remote Muslim fortification, Montemor-o-Novo Castle was rebuilt throughout the centuries. And it was also the set of some of the greatest moments in the history of Portugal. In 1496, this was the stage for the final plans of the sea crossing to India by Vasco da Gama. Departure to Lisbon at 4:30pm.