The Best of Lisbon
Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon's most important landmark is a jewel of Manueline architecture, noted for its richly sculpted stonework. A World Heritage Site, the 500-year-old monastery is an enticing marriage of Moorish and Gothic styles with imposing spires, carvings, tombs and ornate arches. The monastery represents the Golden Age of the Portuguese Discoveries, when the Portuguese caravels set sail in search of new worlds in the 14th through 16th centuries.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Photo ops abound during this full-day tour. The awe-inspiring Monument to the Discoveries, shaped like the prow of a ship, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Photography is allowed inside Jerónimos Monastery, but ensure your flash is turned off. While you're visiting, be sure to focus your lens on the refectory's north wall, which depicts the biblical story of Christ feeding 5,000 people.
SNACK
Savor a Pastel de Nata. Crisp, slightly salty pastry with a molten spiced filling, these custard tarts are a Portuguese classic.
LUNCH
Enjoy free time in Praça Dom Pedro IV, commonly referred to as Rossio, to purchase lunch in a café or "uma bica" as it's known by the locals. Order a "bifana," a traditional Portuguese sandwich made with pork fillets or "amêijoas à bulhão pato," a seafood dish of clams in a sauce of white wine, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and lemon.
SHOPPING
Rossio, the charming pedestrianized street, is Lisbon's central shopping district and you may wish to shop for that perfect souvenir.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The Belem Tower is a stunning example of 16th century Manueline design and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered innovative for its time, the boot-shaped fortress with striking turrets and open balconies is an exotic blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish architecture. Overlooking the city, the 25-meter-high (82-foot-high) Sanctuary of Christ the King monument offers great views across the Sea of Straw to the 12th century castle of St. George, and Black Horse Square named for the bronze statue statue of King José I erected in 1775.
Points of interest
Belem Tower
Monument to the Discoveries
Jeronimos Monastery
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour operates in all weather conditions. Meals are not included. Bring local currency or credit cards. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs.
It has been announced that restoration works with external scaffoldings have commenced at the Belem tower. Works are expected to be completed by early 2026
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Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon's most important landmark is a jewel of Manueline architecture, noted for its richly sculpted stonework. A World Heritage Site, the 500-year-old monastery is an enticing marriage of Moorish and Gothic styles with imposing spires, carvings, tombs and ornate arches. The monastery represents the Golden Age of the Portuguese Discoveries, when the Portuguese caravels set sail in search of new worlds in the 14th through 16th centuries.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Photo ops abound during this full-day tour. The awe-inspiring Monument to the Discoveries, shaped like the prow of a ship, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Photography is allowed inside Jerónimos Monastery, but ensure your flash is turned off. While you're visiting, be sure to focus your lens on the refectory's north wall, which depicts the biblical story of Christ feeding 5,000 people.
SNACK
Savor a Pastel de Nata. Crisp, slightly salty pastry with a molten spiced filling, these custard tarts are a Portuguese classic.
LUNCH
Enjoy free time in Praça Dom Pedro IV, commonly referred to as Rossio, to purchase lunch in a café or "uma bica" as it's known by the locals. Order a "bifana," a traditional Portuguese sandwich made with pork fillets or "amêijoas à bulhão pato," a seafood dish of clams in a sauce of white wine, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and lemon.
SHOPPING
Rossio, the charming pedestrianized street, is Lisbon's central shopping district and you may wish to shop for that perfect souvenir.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The Belem Tower is a stunning example of 16th century Manueline design and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered innovative for its time, the boot-shaped fortress with striking turrets and open balconies is an exotic blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish architecture. Overlooking the city, the 25-meter-high (82-foot-high) Sanctuary of Christ the King monument offers great views across the Sea of Straw to the 12th century castle of St. George, and Black Horse Square named for the bronze statue statue of King José I erected in 1775.
Points of interest
Belem Tower
Monument to the Discoveries
Jeronimos Monastery
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour operates in all weather conditions. Meals are not included. Bring local currency or credit cards. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs.
It has been announced that restoration works with external scaffoldings have commenced at the Belem tower. Works are expected to be completed by early 2026