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CITY GUIDE LISBON
CITY GUIDE LISBON
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Lisbon is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. To discover it at its best, you can choose several tours that lead you through its picturesque streets, historic districts, the most iconic attractions to be admired even aboard tourist buses, tastings of local delicacies, boat cruises or outdoor bike activities for the more sporty but also day trips to visit the beauty of the surroundings among ancient palaces and castles. All activities provide an unforgettable experience. Avion Tourism Magazine has selected for you a series of tours, in partnership with GetYourGuide, that will allow you to discover the history, culture and beauty of this fascinating city in an immersive way, to guide you on an unforgettable travel experience in Lisbon.
 
 Tours & Excursions in Lisbon
Lisbona Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos    Lisbon Photos: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos  
 
LISBON CARD of 24, 48 or 72 HOURS
Lisboa Card for 24, 48, or 72 hours, offers unlimited and free access to public transport. Free admission to 39 museums, historic buildings and discounts for attractions, vouchers for various shops. The Lisboa Card provides 24, 48 or 72 hours of access to the public transport network (metro, buses, trams and the Carris, Elevador de Santa Justa funiculars, CP trains between Cais do Sodré and Cascais, trains between Oriente, Rossio and Sintra). Skip-the-line entrance to the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, free admission to the National Tile Museum, the Museu Nacional dos Coches, and others. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: Lisbon Card for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
 
tour bus turistico a Lisbona  Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos
 Sightseeing bus tour in Lisbon Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos
 
LISBON SIGHTSEEING - LISBON BUS TOUR from 24, 48 or 72 HOURS
Tourist bus to visit Lisbon. 24, 48 or 72-hour panoramic bus ticket with multilingual audio guide and wi-fi on board. Explore the city and its attractions with different routes: Belém Line (Red Line 20 stops);  Oriente Line (Blue Line 14 stops);  Castello Line (Green Line 11 stops);  Cascais Line (Orange: Lisbon-Cascais 10 stops);  Cascais Line (Yellow: Cascais-Lisbon 6 stops). The tour includes 4 separate routes with stops along the way. Possibility of Boat Tour (depending on option selected). Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations Lisbon Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour.
 
Tour in bus turistico a Lisbona Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos
Sightseeing bus tour in Lisbon Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
YELLOW BUS - LISBON BUS TOUR 24 or 48 HOURS
24 or 48-hour ticket for 1 or 2 tours in Lisbon by double-decker bus. There are two tours and each last 1 hour and 40 minutes: "Lisbon Belém" (16 stops) and "Modern Lisbon" (10 stops). In price during the validity period of the ticket: access to the Carris de Lisboa public trams, elevador de Santa Justa and Lisbon funicular. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Ticket for 1 or 2 tours for 24 or 48 hours. Info and reservations Yellow Bus: Lisbon tour by Hop-on Hop-off bus of 1 or 2 days.
 
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7 HILLS TOUR IN LISBON BY ELECTRIC BIKE
Electric bike tour through the 7 hills of Lisbon starting from Rua Cais de Santarém, near the port, towards the Feira da Ladra flea market, the church of Santa Engrácia, the Panteão Nacional and the monastery of São Vicente de ForaPalácio Belmontenel in the Vila Berta district, the cathedral of Lisbon and the Elevador do Lavra and other places in the city, for example to admire the view from the terrace of Chão do Loureiro, the Miradouro da Graça and the Mirador of Monte Agudo in Penha de França or relax in Campos Mártires da Pátria and the Jardim do Torel. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations:  Tour of the 7 Hills in Lisbon by electric bike.
 
Maat Museo a Lisbona Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
Maat Museum in Lisbon Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
LISBON WALKING TOUR WITH GUIDE
Guided walking tour with a multilingual guide to discover Lisbon and visit: Bairro Alto; the garden of São Pedro de Alcântara with views of the Baixa and the southern bank of the Tagus River; the Church of San Roque; the convent and church of Carmo; the Santa Justa elevator;  tram ride from the castle to the Portas do Sol with the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon. Visit to the Alfama district, with fado houses and the Lisbon Cathedral. Tour for a small group of people. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: Tour walking tour of Lisbon with guidetag. 
 
 
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FOOD WALKING TOUR IN LISBON
3-hour private or group tour of Lisbon's restaurants to taste typical Portuguese dishes with a gastronomy expert guide who offers recommendations on food, wine, petiscos, and fado. The tour includes the tasting of: cod croquettes and Vihno Verde;  tapas and white wine;  Port, jams and cheeses;  Ginjinha (liqueur);  Typical chouriço bread and red wine. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: gastronomic walking tour in Lisbon.
 
Lisbona Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos  
 Lisbon Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos  
 
SUNSET CRUISE ON THE TAGUS 
Cruise on the Tagus River in Lisbon at sunset aboard the Príncipe da Beira boat to admire the city's sights from the river such as the historic buildings of the Alfama district, the Belém Tower or the 25th of April Bridge (the red suspension bridge that connects Lisbon to Almada). Snacks and drinks: red or white wine, beer, water or soft drink, pastel de nata, butter, jams, olives and dried fruit. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: Sunset cruise on the Tagus River in Lisbon.
 
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 Lisbon Photos: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
MORNING OR SUNSET BOAT TOUR WITH DRINK
2-hour sailing cruise on the Tagus River in Lisbon with informative commentary from the crew. You will admire the city's waterfront, historical monuments and iconic attractions: Lisbon's waterways; Monument to the Discoveries; April 25 long weekend; statue of Christ the King; Praça do Comércio; Basilica da Estrela; castle of San Giorgio; MAAT museum and the Belém tower. Possibility to choose either in the morning or at sunset with a welcome drink. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Info and reservations: morning/sunset/evening boat tour and drinks.
 
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Tours and excursions around Lisbon
Palácio da Pena, Sintra Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
Pena Palace, Sintra Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
DAY TOUR FROM LISBON TO PALÁCIO DA PENA, SINTRA, CABO DA ROCA AND CASCAIS
1-day tour departing from Lisbon to visit Pena Palace, Sintra, the cliffs of Cabo da Roca and the coastal town of Cascais with guide. The city of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its romantic architecture, historic villas, royal palaces and castles. The Pena Palace in Sintra has luxurious interiors and beautiful gardens to visit. In Cabo da Roca You can see: the view of the ocean, the rocky cliffs and the beach of Guincho, ideal for surfing. Cascais is a seaside resort on the Portuguese Riviera with a beautiful center, a marina and a fishing port. The tour includes: entrance ticket to the Palácio da Pena (on request); guided tour of the Pena Palace; transfer aboard an air-conditioned vehicle; Hotel pickup and drop-off (on request). You can choose whether to participate in a group or private tour. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: Tour from Lisbon to Palácio da Pena, Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais.
 
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Quinta da Regaleira Photo: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
DAY TOUR FROM LISBON TO QUINTA DA REGALEIRA, SINTRA AND PENA PALÁCIO
Guided day tour from Lisbon to visit Quinta da Regaleira, the Pena Palace of Sintra , and the fishing village of Cascais. The tour includes: round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Lisbon; guide;  entrance ticket to the Pena Palace;  guided tour of the Pena Palace;  guided tour of Quinta da Regaleira;  guided tours of Sintra and Cascais. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Info and reservations: Tours from Lisbon to Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio da Pena and Sintra.
 
Queluz Foto: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
Queluz Photos: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
DAY TOUR FROM LISBON TO MANFRA, ERICEIRA AND QUELUZ
Tour with tour guide from Lisbon to Mafra with the National Palace of Mafra, a World Heritage Site, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, completed in 1735 on commission from King D. João V. In the library of Mafra are kept unique and rare books produced between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries. Continue the tour to the coast to Ericeira, a fishing village with beautiful alleys of the old town, cliffs and the beach of Ericeira. You then reach the National Palace of Queluz (the Portuguese Versailles) of the 18th century, a summer residence with the throne room, the music room, the ambassador's room and the room of D. Quixote. In the gardens there are statues by the English sculptor John Cheere. Free cancellation up to 24h before. Info and reservations: 1 day tour from Lisbon to Mafra, Ericeira and Queluz.
 
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 Fatima Photos: Sisterscom.com, Depositphotos 
 
TOUR TO FATIMA FROM LISBON WITH STOPS IN ÓBIDOS AND NAZARÉ
Day tour to Fátima from Lisbon to discover religious architecture from the Middle Ages and the twentieth century. Depart Lisbon by bus to Óbidos, the "wedding dowry city" that King Dinis gave to Queen Isabella in 1282 (their wedding day) to admire the approximately 13-meter-high walls of the Moorish castle Pousada do Castelo. Lunch break in Nazaré, a Portuguese fishing village, where you can admire the beach and the ocean. The journey continues to the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stained glass windows and the Manueline-style Royal Cloister. Arrival at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a pilgrimage destination. In the Basilica are the tombs of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta, who witnessed the apparition of Mary. The heart of the sanctuary is the Chapel of the Apparitions. If possible, participation in the Holy Mass. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Info and reservations: 1 day tour from Lisbon to Fátima.
 
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City Guide Lisbon 
Supplement to Avion Tourism Magazine N10/2022 
Issue closed in the Editorial Office on 15 June 2023  
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