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

Lisbon tour from the Algarve with free time

4.1/5

Great
139 reviews
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£75.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Tuesday and Friday
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's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where
Meeting point:
- Make sure to select your pick-up location at the moment of reservation - The specific pick-up time will be provided once selected the pick-up location - At the time of booking, you'll be asked to insert your hotel name. If you do not know in which hotel you are going to stay or your hotel is not on the list you can select a general meeting point among those offered - The specific pick-up time will be provided once selected the pick-up location
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 139 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    Joan stimpson

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    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

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    3.8

    22 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Day was to long otherwise good

  • L

    Lucy Padgett

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    5

    14 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Wonderful day out

  • B

    Beauty Muskwe

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    4.6

    10 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    The guide was good, knows ger staff

  • D

    D WCM

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    5

    10 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    This trip was absolutely fantastic. Our guide Ana looked after us so well and during the guided tour was a wealth of information regarding Lisbon and the surrounding regions she was really funny and friendly. Lisbon is an amazing city and we got to see so much of it as well as having over 3 hours of free time to explore. Ana gave us some great sightseeing tips and showed us the best places. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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    Alan

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    4.2

    22 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    There were two issues with this tour both, unfortunately, difficult to fix. Firstly, the distance travelled is probably at the extremity of a reasonable day trip - well over six hours of travel for just over five hours of “visit”. Secondly, the cruise liner market dominates the local attractions - too many people trying to access too few facilities.