Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour: History and Viewpoints, 1-4 Hours
by Eco Tuk Tours Lisboa
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This Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour lasts between one and four hours and covers the city’s history and viewpoints. The tour starts at Praça dos Restauradores, a square that commemorates Portugal’s independence. It continues to Praça Dom Pedro IV, a lively central square, and then to Praça do Comércio, a large riverside square rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. The route includes a visit to Lisbon Cathedral, the city’s oldest medieval church that survived the earthquake. The tour passes through the Alfama neighborhood, known for its medieval streets, and continues through the Chiado and Carmo districts, which feature historic cafés, shops, and Carmo Square with its ruins. Bairro Alto, known for its nightlife, is also included. The one-hour tour involves climbing one of Lisbon’s seven hills to reach viewpoints such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or Miradouro de Santa Catarina, offering panoramic views of the city. Tours lasting two to four hours explore additional neighborhoods like Mouraria, the birthplace of Fado music, and Príncipe Real, known for its gardens and cafés. Three- and four-hour tours may also visit Alcântara-Mar, located below the 25th of April Bridge along the river, and the Belém district. In Belém, the tour passes monuments from the Age of Discovery, including the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. The 25th of April Bridge is also seen during these longer tours. The tour is private and customizable, allowing passengers to choose the pace and stops. It includes a guide-driver, liability and personal accident insurance, blankets, and a rain cover for cooler or wet weather. Hotel pickup is included for tours of two hours or more, with pickup and drop-off also available at Hard Rock Cafe or the Cruise Terminal. The tuk tuk fits up to six people, with booster seats available for children aged seven to twelve or at least 1.35 meters tall. Entry fees to monuments and gratuities are not included. Hotel pickup or drop-off outside the city center requires an additional fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Praca do Comercio
This square was the center of Lisbon’s reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. Located facing the river, it is one of the largest squares in Europe and a popular public space.
15 min
Lisbon Cathedral
The oldest medieval church in Lisbon that survived the 1755 earthquake. Entry fees to the cathedral are not included.
15 min
Alfama
Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood with steep, cobbled streets preserved in their medieval layout. It is considered the historic core of the city.
15 min
Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
One of Lisbon’s main viewpoints offering panoramic views of the city. It is near the top of the Elevador da Glória.
15 min
Praca Da Figueira
Formerly Lisbon’s main marketplace, it once housed a covered market built in 1885 and demolished in the 1950s. Today it features a bronze statue of King João I.
15 min
Praca Dos Restauradores
A lively square celebrating Portugal’s independence and the usual starting point of the tour.
15 min
Praca Dom Pedro IV
A busy and lively square at the heart of Lisbon known for its central location and local activity.
15 min
Panteao Nacional
A large baroque building serving as the burial site for Portugal’s notable figures. Construction took three centuries. Entry fees are not included.
15 min
Chiado & Carmo
An elegant district with historic cafés and shops. The route passes Carmo Square and its ruins.
15 min
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
A well-known viewpoint offering extensive views over Lisbon, popular for photography.
15 min
Bairro Alto
A neighborhood known for its nightlife and bohemian atmosphere.
15 min
Cais do Sodre Train Station
Included on three- or four-hour tours, this area transformed from a disreputable quarter to a lively neighborhood with live music, burlesque shows, and tapas bars.
Alcantara-Mar
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this area lies below the 25th of April Bridge along the river in Alcântara. Baixa and Belém are among the city's most popular places to relax.
15 min
Ponte 25 de Abril
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this steel suspension bridge crosses the Tagus River and is often compared to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Nearby are the Oriente Foundation, Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Electricity Museum, and MAAT.
15 min
Jeronimos Monastery
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this monument in Belém can be seen from the outside or visited inside with a separate ticket. The ticket to enter is not included.
15 min
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this monument is located in the Belém neighborhood, the monumental historic district of the Age of Discovery. The area includes World Heritage monuments, parks, gardens, and views of the Tagus River. Entry to the monument is not included.
15 min
Torre de Belem
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this tower was built between 1514 and 1520 on the northern bank of the Tagus River. It is an architectural jewel from the reign of King Manuel I. Entry fees are not included.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour: History and Viewpoints, 1-4 Hours
by Eco Tuk Tours Lisboa
Choose from 4 available options
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.€32Overview
This Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour lasts between one and four hours and covers the city’s history and viewpoints. The tour starts at Praça dos Restauradores, a square that commemorates Portugal’s independence. It continues to Praça Dom Pedro IV, a lively central square, and then to Praça do Comércio, a large riverside square rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. The route includes a visit to Lisbon Cathedral, the city’s oldest medieval church that survived the earthquake. The tour passes through the Alfama neighborhood, known for its medieval streets, and continues through the Chiado and Carmo districts, which feature historic cafés, shops, and Carmo Square with its ruins. Bairro Alto, known for its nightlife, is also included. The one-hour tour involves climbing one of Lisbon’s seven hills to reach viewpoints such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or Miradouro de Santa Catarina, offering panoramic views of the city. Tours lasting two to four hours explore additional neighborhoods like Mouraria, the birthplace of Fado music, and Príncipe Real, known for its gardens and cafés. Three- and four-hour tours may also visit Alcântara-Mar, located below the 25th of April Bridge along the river, and the Belém district. In Belém, the tour passes monuments from the Age of Discovery, including the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. The 25th of April Bridge is also seen during these longer tours. The tour is private and customizable, allowing passengers to choose the pace and stops. It includes a guide-driver, liability and personal accident insurance, blankets, and a rain cover for cooler or wet weather. Hotel pickup is included for tours of two hours or more, with pickup and drop-off also available at Hard Rock Cafe or the Cruise Terminal. The tuk tuk fits up to six people, with booster seats available for children aged seven to twelve or at least 1.35 meters tall. Entry fees to monuments and gratuities are not included. Hotel pickup or drop-off outside the city center requires an additional fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Praca do Comercio
This square was the center of Lisbon’s reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. Located facing the river, it is one of the largest squares in Europe and a popular public space.
15 min
Lisbon Cathedral
The oldest medieval church in Lisbon that survived the 1755 earthquake. Entry fees to the cathedral are not included.
15 min
Alfama
Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood with steep, cobbled streets preserved in their medieval layout. It is considered the historic core of the city.
15 min
Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
One of Lisbon’s main viewpoints offering panoramic views of the city. It is near the top of the Elevador da Glória.
15 min
Praca Da Figueira
Formerly Lisbon’s main marketplace, it once housed a covered market built in 1885 and demolished in the 1950s. Today it features a bronze statue of King João I.
15 min
Praca Dos Restauradores
A lively square celebrating Portugal’s independence and the usual starting point of the tour.
15 min
Praca Dom Pedro IV
A busy and lively square at the heart of Lisbon known for its central location and local activity.
15 min
Panteao Nacional
A large baroque building serving as the burial site for Portugal’s notable figures. Construction took three centuries. Entry fees are not included.
15 min
Chiado & Carmo
An elegant district with historic cafés and shops. The route passes Carmo Square and its ruins.
15 min
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
A well-known viewpoint offering extensive views over Lisbon, popular for photography.
15 min
Bairro Alto
A neighborhood known for its nightlife and bohemian atmosphere.
15 min
Cais do Sodre Train Station
Included on three- or four-hour tours, this area transformed from a disreputable quarter to a lively neighborhood with live music, burlesque shows, and tapas bars.
Alcantara-Mar
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this area lies below the 25th of April Bridge along the river in Alcântara. Baixa and Belém are among the city's most popular places to relax.
15 min
Ponte 25 de Abril
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this steel suspension bridge crosses the Tagus River and is often compared to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Nearby are the Oriente Foundation, Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Electricity Museum, and MAAT.
15 min
Jeronimos Monastery
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this monument in Belém can be seen from the outside or visited inside with a separate ticket. The ticket to enter is not included.
15 min
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this monument is located in the Belém neighborhood, the monumental historic district of the Age of Discovery. The area includes World Heritage monuments, parks, gardens, and views of the Tagus River. Entry to the monument is not included.
15 min
Torre de Belem
Accessible on the 3- or 4-hours tours, this tower was built between 1514 and 1520 on the northern bank of the Tagus River. It is an architectural jewel from the reign of King Manuel I. Entry fees are not included.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.