Explore Lisbon City on a private half-day tour in a van
Overview
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5 hours
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Join us for an unforgettable 5-hour tour of Lisbon. Experience stunning views from the city known as the "City of Seven Hills." We will drive through the narrow streets of historic neighborhoods, including Baixa, Bairro Alto, and Alfama, making stops at the best viewpoints along the way.
Travel back to the 16th century in Belem, where you'll learn about the adventurous journeys of the brave Portuguese navigators who explored the world. Don't miss the opportunity to taste the famous Pastéis de Belém—the original custard tart recipe known only to six people, created in a historic bakery dating back to 1837.
And you will cross the 25th of April Bridge, often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge, and take in breathtaking views of Lisbon from the Christ the King Statue, a replica of the one in Rio de Janeiro.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring at least a light jacket, as the weather can be highly variable
What To Expect
Largo do Carmo
Largo do Carmo is one of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon. Here, you can learn about the 1755 earthquake, as the Carmo Church has remained a ruin since that time. You can also explore the aqueduct system, as well as the many fountains and galleries throughout the city. Additionally, this square is significant for the 1974 democratic revolution, where the last Portuguese dictator was arrested. Don’t miss the chance to visit the neo-gothic Elevador de Santa Justa, built in 1902, and enjoy the stunning views it offers.
Elevador de Santa Justa
The neo-Gothic Santa Justa Elevator is the most popular viewpoint in downtown Lisbon. It is the only vertical street lift in the city, built in 1902. Designed by Raul Mésnier, an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, it showcases stunning architecture.
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Explore Lisbon City on a private half-day tour in a van
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide and driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pastéis de Belém (1 per person)
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience and great way to get and orientated and the history of Lisbon
Dreamer10254161012,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour and our guide, Tania, really was enjoyable. We went all over the town and got to see some nice sites, and learn about the city and its history. Even though we were with Tania for a long time her charm made it seem short. And she had a comfy van. I highly recommend this tour
Great tour of Lisbon’s highlights
Robert V,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a family of seven, ranging from ages 25 to 88. The entire family enjoyed this tour, we got to see the most important highlights of Lisbon in a few hours, stopping at the most important places. Lily our tour guide was extremely Knowledgeable and she was amazing!
Great tour with an amazing guide!
Seema S,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour. Miguel was very friendly and very knowledgable about history, architecture, etc. We had a really good time. Door-to -door pickup was a hit with our kids LOL
Great Way to See Lisbon
Susan W,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous private tour of Lisbon with our incredibly knowledgeable guide Tania. She was an excellent story teller and truly showed off Lisboa and the surrounding area with love. She showed us all the highlights and even took great photos of us as we explored the beautiful city. One of the highlights was the Pastrais de Belem tour and pastries with the secret recipe handed down through the centuries from the nearby monastery. Delicious and a taste of Lisboa!
Spring Break 2025 - Lisbon and Sintra Private Tour
jitendrap603,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interaction with Lisbon Riders Since we were going to have a very short stay in Lisbon, we were looking for a reliable and knowledgeable local tour operator who can help us cover the most of Lisbon and Sintra. After reading positive reviews from Google and Rick Steve’s blog, we decided to go with Lisbon Riders and booked a private tour for both Lisbon and Sintra. Initial communication with them was via email and Manuel was very quick with response. Their Lisbon private tour usually starts in the morning but because of our flight timings, Manual accommodated us for an afternoon tour. At any point during our email communications, there was never any pressure from them regarding payment and they were flexible enough with our needs. Interaction with Ricardo (our tour guide) Our tour guide Ricardo arrived promptly at our hotel for pickup. After initial introductions and greeting each other in Portuguese (with help from our guide), we started our Lisbon tour. Within an hour we could see that he was very informative, knowledgeable based on the historical facts that he was providing and all the unique photo spots along the way making sure all-important landmarks are covered as described in the tour itinerary. We never felt rushed. Safety was always his top priority based the way he was navigating the roads (including narrow alleys). In fact, all the members in our group liked him so much that we requested Lisbon Riders to have Ricardo as our tour guide for Sintra as well. Weather was not a little cooperative and boy he was prepared with umbrellas for all of us during the entire trip. He also recommended us local shops in Lisbon and Sintra well known for their pastries. He pointed out a common and popular Lisbon souvenir made from bark of the cork oak tree which is a prominent local resource in Portugal and helped us with a price estimate when buying from local vendors making sure we are getting our money's worth. We were all vegetarians and his food/restaurant recommendations (Timeout square marketplace, Honest Greens and few in Chiado area etc.) really help us a lot. Thank You Lisbon Riders and Ricardo for making our Portugal tip a memorable one. Patel family - Jitendra, Hetal, Ved Shah family - Jigar, Dimple, Jash, Jiya
Wonderful tour
Trek750187,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Kat showed us the many highlights of Lisboa. Also saves a lot of climbing the hills to see the major sites!
Ricardo was the best. Fun, personable and knowledgeable
pamwV686WO,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for an amazing tour of your beautiful city. Your knowledge of history and ability to answer all our questions made the day a pure joy. Thank you for your flexibility. It made it possible for us to see and do everything we had hoped to do. It also helped us to stay dry 😁.
Excellent tour and highly recommend.
davidtR3037II,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo, our guide, was knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. He was determined to show us everything that is great about Lisbon and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We would not hesitate to book with Lisbon Riders on our next visit and ask for Ricardo as our guide! Thank you so much
Great Intro to Lisbon
Shannon P,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day with Tania & Miguel. They were so friendly and a lot of fun. It was great to learn about the history behind the beautiful sights we got to see.
Best way to see the real Lisbon.
gloria b,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The perfect way to see Lisbon thanks to our very knowledgable driver Fernando. Well organised for stops and photos and minimal crowds. The rich history of Lisbon told by Fernando enabled us to experience a real appreciation of Lisbon.
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