Private Lisbon Shore Excursion: Belém, Alfama & Bairro Alto

See Lisbon on your own terms, not a tour bus schedule

A private sightseeing tour of Lisbon with a local guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and port pickup and drop-off timed to your ship's schedule. You choose how long to stay in each neighborhood, from the historic Belém district with its tower and monastery to the winding alleys of Alfama and the boutique-filled streets of Bairro Alto. The itinerary is flexible, so you spend more time on what interests you most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Rossio Square30m
2. Bairro Alto30m
3. Alfama1h
4. Jerónimos Monastery30m
5. Campo de Ourique Market10m
6. Belém Towerpassing by
7. Monument to the Discoveriespassing by

Explore Lisbon's main sights

• Visit popular Lisbon sights by car and walking
• Visit Rossio Square
• Visit Bairro Alto neighborhood
• Discover Alfama's narrow streets on foot
• Visit Jerónimos Monastery
• Try the best pastry at Campo de Ourique Market
• Pass by Belém Tower
• Pass by Monument to the Discoveries

The experience

Your guide meets you at the port and drives you through Lisbon in an air-conditioned vehicle, covering ground you couldn't walk in the time you have. The route combines car travel with walking: you'll see Rossio Square and pass through Bairro Alto's narrow lanes, then descend into Alfama on foot to explore its steep, winding streets. The guide knows which corners are worth stopping at and can adjust the pace if a particular sight holds your attention.

Belém is the anchor of most itineraries: Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery sit on the riverbank and anchor Portugal's age of exploration. The Monument to the Discoveries stands nearby. If you have time and appetite, Campo de Ourique Market is where locals buy the best pastry in Portugal, and it's a working market, not a tourist setup. Your guide can steer you toward what matters to you: more history, more neighborhoods, more food, or simply sitting longer in one place.

You choose between a half-day or full-day tour, and the guide speaks English, Portuguese or French. Port pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to or from the ship. The guarantee covers your shore excursion. If your ship is delayed, the tour adjusts or you get your money back.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a local guide who speaks English, Portuguese or French.
• transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• and port pickup and drop-off timed to your ship's departure. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

Options for this experience

6 options

HalfminivanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeHalf-day tour in a mini van, includes pickup

FullminivanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeFull-day tour in a mini van, includes pickup

HalfminiUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeHalf-day tour in a standard car, pickup is included

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Half-ExecutiveUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeHalf-day tour in a luxury car, pickup is included

Full-ExecutiveUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeFull-day tour in a luxury car, pickup is included

FullminiUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeFull-day tour in a standard car, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 4h–7h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 138.70 per person, with a live guide in English, French and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by My Lisbon Holidays

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day tour if your ship is in port for just an afternoon and you want to see the highlights without rushing. Pick the full-day option if you have more time and want to explore neighborhoods at a slower pace. Because the itinerary is private and flexible, you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group's pace. You set the rhythm.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Portuguese.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day Lisbon tours?

The half-day tour covers the main sights in a shorter window. The full-day tour lets you linger longer in each neighborhood and see more of the city. Both are private and flexible: your guide adjusts based on what you want to see.

Will I have time to get back to the ship if I book a shore excursion?

Port pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour is timed to your ship's schedule. The guarantee protects you if the ship runs late: the tour adjusts or you receive a refund.

What is Alfama like to walk through?

Alfama is a maze of steep, narrow streets climbing the hillside above the Tagus River. Your guide leads you into these alleys on foot, pointing out the corners locals know. It's the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon and feels very different from the wider plazas and boulevards elsewhere in the city.

Can I skip a stop if I'd rather spend more time somewhere else?

Yes. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is flexible. You and your guide decide together where to linger and which sights to prioritize based on your interests.

Is entry to Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery included?

Entry fees are not included in the tour price. Your guide can take you to both sites and explain what you're seeing from outside, or you can choose to purchase entry if you want to go inside. The choice is yours.