Lisbon 8-Hour Private Tour with Santa Justa Elevator, Alfama, Christ the King and More
by Kitzel Tours Portugal
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This private day tour in Lisbon lasts about eight hours and covers the city’s main historical and cultural sites with a flexible schedule and private transport. Visitors start by riding the Santa Justa Elevator, a neo-Gothic structure designed by Mesnier du Ponsard that links Rua do Ouro with Largo do Carmo. From the top, there is a view over Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the ruins of Igreja do Convento do Carmo. The tour continues to the Portas do Sol viewpoint overlooking the Alfama district and the Tagus River, where guests can see the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora, and watch the famous tram 28 pass by. The route includes a visit to Alfama itself, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, known for its narrow alleys, traditional restaurants with Fado music, tile panels, and views of the river. Next, the group visits the Senhora do Monte viewpoint, one of Lisbon’s highest points, offering panoramic city views and a small 18th-century chapel. The Church of Santo António is also on the itinerary, said to be built on the birthplace of Saint Anthony and housing a museum dedicated to him. The Lisbon Cathedral follows, a 12th-century building combining several architectural styles and classified as a National Monument. The tour then moves through the Baixa district, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake with neoclassical urban planning, including pedestrian streets and major squares such as Rossio, Commerce, and Municipal Square. Commerce Square, located on the Tagus River, is noted for its yellow arcaded buildings and its historical role as the city’s main commercial dock. A drive along Avenida da Liberdade showcases luxury shops, theaters, and historic buildings, ending near the Lavra Elevator and the Miradouro do Torel viewpoint. The tour crosses the Tagus River to Almada for a 30-minute visit to the National Sanctuary of Christ the King, a monument with a 28-meter statue atop a 75-meter portico, offering views of Lisbon and the 25th of April Bridge. Back in Lisbon, the Monument to the Discoveries is visited for a panoramic view of Portuguese maritime history, featuring sculptures of 32 figures from the Age of Discoveries. The tour includes a visit to the Monastery Church of Jerónimos to see its stonework and Vasco da Gama’s tomb. The last stop is the Belém Tower, a 15th-century fortress and World Heritage Site recognized as an architectural symbol of the Age of Discoveries. All transport is private with onboard WiFi and air conditioning. A private guide accompanies the group at all monuments. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch is not provided but can be arranged independently.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Justa Elevator
Ride the neo-Gothic Santa Justa Elevator, originally named Ascensor Ouro-Carmo and designed by Mesnier du Ponsard. The wooden cabins feature brass decorations and connect Rua do Ouro with Largo do Carmo. From the top, views include Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the ruins of Igreja do Convento do Carmo.
20 min
Portas do Sol Viewpoint
Pause at the Portas do Sol viewpoint to see the eastern side of Alfama and the Tagus River. The view includes the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora. Visitors can watch tram 28 pass by and see the statue of Saint Vincent, the city’s patron saint.
5 min
Alfama Neighborhood
Walk through Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood after El Pópulo in Cádiz. Known as a medieval village, it survived the 1755 earthquake due to solid foundations. The area features narrow alleys, clotheslines, views of the Tagus River, Fado music in restaurants, traditional food, and tile panels. Downriver, old warehouses have been converted into modern venues.
60 min
Senhora do Monte Viewpoint
Visit the Senhora do Monte viewpoint, one of Lisbon’s highest points, with views of city landmarks identified on a tile panel. The spot includes a small 18th-century chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a stone chair linked to a local legend about easier childbirths.
15 min
Church of Santo António
See the Church of Santo António in Santa Maria Maior parish, built on the believed birthplace of Saint Anthony near the old Porta do Mar. The site includes a small museum dedicated to the saint.
15 min
Lisbon Cathedral
Visit the Lisbon Cathedral, seat of the Patriarchate and the Parish of the Cathedral. Construction began in the second half of the 12th century after the city’s conquest. The building shows multiple architectural styles and has been a National Monument since 1910.
10 min
Baixa District
Drive through Baixa, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake with early neoclassical urban planning and earthquake-resistant buildings. Streets are named for trades and artisans. The area links monumental squares like Rossio, Commerce, and Municipal Square, featuring pedestrian zones and cafes.
Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square)
Stop at Commerce Square, built on the old Royal Palace site destroyed in 1755. The open southern side faces the Tagus River, and the other three sides have yellow arcaded buildings. Historically, commercial ships unloaded goods here.
15 min
Avenida da Liberdade
Drive along Avenida da Liberdade, a tree-lined avenue paved with Portuguese cobblestones between Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal squares. It hosts large luxury shops starting on Rua Castilho to the north and descending the avenue. The area includes theaters and historic buildings, some of which won the Valmor Prize, including an Art Nouveau example at numbers 206-218 now housing a Prada store. Climbing the hill on the eastern side via the Lavra Elevator leads to the old parish of Pena, birthplace of fado singer Amália Rodrigues, and the Miradouro do Torel viewpoint.
National Sanctuary of Christ the King
Visit the National Sanctuary of Christ the King in Almada, located 133 meters above the Tagus River. The monument features a 75-meter-high portico designed by António Lino, topped by a 28-meter statue of the Holy Redeemer by Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal and portico together reach 82 meters in height, and the total height of the monument is 110 meters. The site offers extensive views of Lisbon and the 25th of April Bridge.
30 min
Monument to the Discoveries
View the Monument to the Discoveries, which commemorates Portuguese overseas expansion and Prince Henry the Navigator. It depicts a stylized caravel with Prince Henry and 32 figures involved in the discoveries, including navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers, and artists. The mast, oriented North-South, displays on each face two Portuguese shields with five quinas, surrounded by a band with 12 castles and several fleurs-de-lis in the center. Attached to the mast are three curved triangular structures on each face, resembling sails billowing in the wind.
15 min
Monastery Church of Jerónimos
Visit the Monastery Church of Jerónimos, known for its stonework in the cloisters representing the meeting of West and East worlds. The church contains the tomb of Vasco da Gama.
20 min
Belém Tower
Conclude the tour with a panoramic visit to Belém Tower, an architectural monument from the Age of Discoveries classified as a World Heritage Site, resembling a small castle.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lisbon 8-Hour Private Tour with Santa Justa Elevator, Alfama, Christ the King and More
by Kitzel Tours Portugal
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
This private day tour in Lisbon lasts about eight hours and covers the city’s main historical and cultural sites with a flexible schedule and private transport. Visitors start by riding the Santa Justa Elevator, a neo-Gothic structure designed by Mesnier du Ponsard that links Rua do Ouro with Largo do Carmo. From the top, there is a view over Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the ruins of Igreja do Convento do Carmo. The tour continues to the Portas do Sol viewpoint overlooking the Alfama district and the Tagus River, where guests can see the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora, and watch the famous tram 28 pass by. The route includes a visit to Alfama itself, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, known for its narrow alleys, traditional restaurants with Fado music, tile panels, and views of the river. Next, the group visits the Senhora do Monte viewpoint, one of Lisbon’s highest points, offering panoramic city views and a small 18th-century chapel. The Church of Santo António is also on the itinerary, said to be built on the birthplace of Saint Anthony and housing a museum dedicated to him. The Lisbon Cathedral follows, a 12th-century building combining several architectural styles and classified as a National Monument. The tour then moves through the Baixa district, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake with neoclassical urban planning, including pedestrian streets and major squares such as Rossio, Commerce, and Municipal Square. Commerce Square, located on the Tagus River, is noted for its yellow arcaded buildings and its historical role as the city’s main commercial dock. A drive along Avenida da Liberdade showcases luxury shops, theaters, and historic buildings, ending near the Lavra Elevator and the Miradouro do Torel viewpoint. The tour crosses the Tagus River to Almada for a 30-minute visit to the National Sanctuary of Christ the King, a monument with a 28-meter statue atop a 75-meter portico, offering views of Lisbon and the 25th of April Bridge. Back in Lisbon, the Monument to the Discoveries is visited for a panoramic view of Portuguese maritime history, featuring sculptures of 32 figures from the Age of Discoveries. The tour includes a visit to the Monastery Church of Jerónimos to see its stonework and Vasco da Gama’s tomb. The last stop is the Belém Tower, a 15th-century fortress and World Heritage Site recognized as an architectural symbol of the Age of Discoveries. All transport is private with onboard WiFi and air conditioning. A private guide accompanies the group at all monuments. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch is not provided but can be arranged independently.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Justa Elevator
Ride the neo-Gothic Santa Justa Elevator, originally named Ascensor Ouro-Carmo and designed by Mesnier du Ponsard. The wooden cabins feature brass decorations and connect Rua do Ouro with Largo do Carmo. From the top, views include Baixa, the Castle, the Tagus River, and the ruins of Igreja do Convento do Carmo.
20 min
Portas do Sol Viewpoint
Pause at the Portas do Sol viewpoint to see the eastern side of Alfama and the Tagus River. The view includes the churches of Santo Estêvão, São Miguel, and São Vicente de Fora. Visitors can watch tram 28 pass by and see the statue of Saint Vincent, the city’s patron saint.
5 min
Alfama Neighborhood
Walk through Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood after El Pópulo in Cádiz. Known as a medieval village, it survived the 1755 earthquake due to solid foundations. The area features narrow alleys, clotheslines, views of the Tagus River, Fado music in restaurants, traditional food, and tile panels. Downriver, old warehouses have been converted into modern venues.
60 min
Senhora do Monte Viewpoint
Visit the Senhora do Monte viewpoint, one of Lisbon’s highest points, with views of city landmarks identified on a tile panel. The spot includes a small 18th-century chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a stone chair linked to a local legend about easier childbirths.
15 min
Church of Santo António
See the Church of Santo António in Santa Maria Maior parish, built on the believed birthplace of Saint Anthony near the old Porta do Mar. The site includes a small museum dedicated to the saint.
15 min
Lisbon Cathedral
Visit the Lisbon Cathedral, seat of the Patriarchate and the Parish of the Cathedral. Construction began in the second half of the 12th century after the city’s conquest. The building shows multiple architectural styles and has been a National Monument since 1910.
10 min
Baixa District
Drive through Baixa, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake with early neoclassical urban planning and earthquake-resistant buildings. Streets are named for trades and artisans. The area links monumental squares like Rossio, Commerce, and Municipal Square, featuring pedestrian zones and cafes.
Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square)
Stop at Commerce Square, built on the old Royal Palace site destroyed in 1755. The open southern side faces the Tagus River, and the other three sides have yellow arcaded buildings. Historically, commercial ships unloaded goods here.
15 min
Avenida da Liberdade
Drive along Avenida da Liberdade, a tree-lined avenue paved with Portuguese cobblestones between Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal squares. It hosts large luxury shops starting on Rua Castilho to the north and descending the avenue. The area includes theaters and historic buildings, some of which won the Valmor Prize, including an Art Nouveau example at numbers 206-218 now housing a Prada store. Climbing the hill on the eastern side via the Lavra Elevator leads to the old parish of Pena, birthplace of fado singer Amália Rodrigues, and the Miradouro do Torel viewpoint.
National Sanctuary of Christ the King
Visit the National Sanctuary of Christ the King in Almada, located 133 meters above the Tagus River. The monument features a 75-meter-high portico designed by António Lino, topped by a 28-meter statue of the Holy Redeemer by Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal and portico together reach 82 meters in height, and the total height of the monument is 110 meters. The site offers extensive views of Lisbon and the 25th of April Bridge.
30 min
Monument to the Discoveries
View the Monument to the Discoveries, which commemorates Portuguese overseas expansion and Prince Henry the Navigator. It depicts a stylized caravel with Prince Henry and 32 figures involved in the discoveries, including navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers, and artists. The mast, oriented North-South, displays on each face two Portuguese shields with five quinas, surrounded by a band with 12 castles and several fleurs-de-lis in the center. Attached to the mast are three curved triangular structures on each face, resembling sails billowing in the wind.
15 min
Monastery Church of Jerónimos
Visit the Monastery Church of Jerónimos, known for its stonework in the cloisters representing the meeting of West and East worlds. The church contains the tomb of Vasco da Gama.
20 min
Belém Tower
Conclude the tour with a panoramic visit to Belém Tower, an architectural monument from the Age of Discoveries classified as a World Heritage Site, resembling a small castle.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.