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Lisbon Highlights for Newcomers Private Tour

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| Lisbon, Portugal
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Overview

Want to have quick contact with the magic of Lisbon? This Private Tour is perfect for you.
Feel the magic of the city in two hours, walking through the most fascinating and charming quarters of Lisbon: Chiado & Baixa Pombalina.
Explore its squares, its temples, its corners, and passages full of stories. Meet the famous Santa Justa lift to enjoy spectacular views of the city. Discover, with your skip the line tickets, the ruins of the Carmo Convent. Try the most popular liquor in Portugal in one of the most popular places in the city.
Enjoy Lisbon accompanied by your local guide. Get all the insights you need to make the most of this wonderful city.

What's Included

  • A cup of Ginjinha, the traditional Portuguese liquor
  • Skip-the-line Tickets to Carmo Convent
  • Private Tour with a local guide in your language

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Largo do Chiado
    1200-273 Lisboa, Portugal

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Praça do Comércio
    1100-148, Portugal

    What To Expect

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    Praca Luis de Camoes

    Take a walk through the most important square in Chiado, one of Lisbon's lively and historic areas, always alive.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church of Our Lady of the Loreto of the Italians

    Visit the charming chapel that Italian merchants dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto in the sixteenth century
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church of Sao Roque

    Step into the first Jesuit church in the Portuguese empire. A true baroque treasure of the 17th century that must not be missed
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Trindade

    Come and admire the wonderful restaurant with tiles, frescoes and arches, rebuilt from an old monastery.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Elevador de Santa Justa

    Visit the lift, a wonderful engineering work from 1902, now an excellent panoramic point overlooking the Baixa Pombalina district, Alfama hill, and Sao Jorge Castle
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Largo do Carmo

    Take a minute to relax under the shade of the trees and enjoy one of the most charming squares in Lisbon
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carmo Convent

    Discover, with your skip the line ticket, the ruins of the gothic temple destroyed in the earthquake that hit Lisbon in 1755 (Sundays is closed)
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Estacao Do Rossio

    Discover the beautiful train station in Neo-Manueline style
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    R. das Portas de Santo Antão 6

    Taste the Ginjinha, the most typical Portuguese liquor in one of the most traditional places of the city
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja De S Domingos

    Learn about the history of the Lisbon's church, now a National Monument, and the square where tragic events occurred for the city
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Casa do Alentejo

    Admire the historic neo-Moorish and Art Nouveau palace built in the last quarter of the 17th century, which nowadays is one of the most distinctive restaurants in the city
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rua Augusta

    Walk along the elegant Rua Augusta, and get impressed by the imposing monumental arch that leads to Comercio Square
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Praça do Comércio

    Behold the majestic entrance to the city, with its Masonic symbolism, the view of the Tejo River, and the ‘Cais das Colunas,’ the old footbridge for kings and presidents.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Praça Dom Pedro IV

    Visit the famous square dedicated to the first emperor of Brazil and the Portuguese constitutional king.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please note that on Sundays, the Convento do Carmo is closed. Therefore, the guide will take you to a different attraction instead of the convent.

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon Highlights for Newcomers Private Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-110975P64

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon Highlights for Newcomers Private Tour?
    A:
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • A cup of Ginjinha, the traditional Portuguese liquor.
    • Skip-the-line Tickets to Carmo Convent.
    • Private Tour with a local guide in your language.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
    A:

    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Lisbon Highlights for Newcomers Private Tour is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lisbon Highlights for Newcomers Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • A cup of Ginjinha, the traditional Portuguese liquor
    • Skip-the-line Tickets to Carmo Convent
    • Private Tour with a local guide in your language

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please note that on Sundays, the Convento do Carmo is closed. Therefore, the guide will take you to a different attraction instead of the convent.

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