Lisbon tour from the Algarve with free time
Excursions & day trips

Lisbon tour from the Algarve with free time

4.1/5

Great
126 reviews
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£77.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Your tour takes in Lisbon's ancient old town and elegant, 18th -century Baixa Pombalina district
  • An insightful bus tour of landmarks will help you plan where to spend your free time in the city
  • You'll see the iconic Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries by the shores of the River Tagus
  • You'll stop at Brasileira, one of the most famous cafés in Lisbon, opened over 100 years ago
  • Your local guide is an expert on the ancient history and thriving culture of Lisbon
What to expect

Few capitals are as diverse as Lisbon. From the tightly packed alleys of the old town to the elegant boulevards of Baixa Pombalina, it's a city bursting with charm and life – and classic yellow trams. Gonçalo, one of our expert local guides, says, "Much of Lisbon was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake, and was then rebuilt under the Marquis of Pombal's guidance into the first city with innovative earthquake-resistant designs – hence today's name for the district: Baixa Pombalina."

Things kick off reasonably early, allowing you to reach Lisbon in good time. Get ready for spectacular views over the city as you cross the Golden Gate-like 25th April Bridge over the River Tagus to the seafront district of Belém. You'll get to see Belém Tower, the Monument of Discoveries and much more. Gonçalo says, 'Belém Tower was built in the early 16th century and is an iconic symbol of Portugal's Age of Discoveries. It once stood on a small island near the riverbank, but as the river's course changed, it now sits near the shore. Over the years, it's served as a defence point, a lighthouse, a customs house, and even a prison.'

Next, pass by the Basilica Estrela among other sights. Your guide will then point out the best areas of the city to check out during your free time – whether you prefer to shop, dine or simply stroll streets lined with impressive buildings from Portugal's imperial days. You'll return to the Algarve via the Vasco da Gama Bridge – the longest in Europe.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Lunch and refreshments not included
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1 /5

Based on 126 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    Joan stimpson

    Verified booking

    5

    28 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Cant fault anything from hotel,staff , food , trips overall a excellent holiday would highly recommend And return for another holiday.

  • D

    Dawn gillick

    Verified booking

    3.8

    22 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Day was to long otherwise good

  • L

    Lucy Padgett

    Verified booking

    5

    14 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Wonderful day out

  • B

    Beauty Muskwe

    Verified booking

    4.6

    10 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    The guide was good, knows ger staff

  • P

    P&M

    Verified booking

    3.8

    13 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    It was a very long day and we weren’t advised that. Would have rather had longer in the main city than visiting a monastery and monument as the queue was enormous, so we didn’t get in monastery, perhaps time slots would be better. Only 3 hours in main area of city was not long enough to go on hop on/hop off bus etc, that was disappointing as a beautiful area full of culture, shops and apparently views that we didn’t get to see.

  • R

    Reisender Gast

    Verified booking

    4.6

    3 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Die direkte Touristenführung war unzureichend, nicht so wie beschrieben. Mit ein paar Verbesserungen kann man die Tour weiterempfehlen.

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