Lisbon Must-See: Viewpoints, Azulejos Museum & Ocean Wonders

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Discover Lisbon’s highlights in one private tour: panoramic viewpoints, the Azulejo Museum, Carmo Archaeological Museum, and the Oceanário de Lisboa. A day full of culture, history, and ocean wonders.

Highlights

  • Marvel at panoramic views from Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte
  • Admire stunning tile art at the National Tile Museum (Azulejo)
  • Explore the ruins and history at the Carmo Archaeological Museum
  • Discover marine life at the Oceanário de Lisboa, one of Europe’s largest aquariums
  • Enjoy a private tour designed to give you a full day of discovery and beauty

Description

Step back through Lisbon’s history on a private day tour that brings the city’s past to life. Begin at Santa Luzia Viewpoint, where the city unfolds beneath you like a living map. From here, you can almost hear the echoes of the 12th-century reconquest and the rise of Lisbon as a maritime powerhouse. Continue to Senhora do Monte, one of the city’s highest points, where you can imagine the early defenders watching the river for approaching fleets during the Age of Discoveries (15th–16th centuries). Next, walk into the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, founded in 1965 but preserving tile art dating back to the 15th century. These glazed ceramic tiles, or azulejos, were once used to decorate churches, palaces, and monasteries—telling stories of faith, power, and everyday life through color and pattern. Each panel is a chapter of Portugal’s artistic legacy, from Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque and Rococo. Then, enter the haunting ruins of the Carmo Archaeological Museum, a powerful reminder of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake that devastated the city. The Gothic church, once a grand symbol of medieval Lisbon, now stands as a dramatic open-air ruin—preserved in its tragic beauty and filled with artifacts that reveal the city’s resilience. Finally, end your day at the Oceanário de Lisboa, opened in 1998 for Expo ‘98. This modern aquarium reflects Portugal’s deep connection to the sea and the explorers who set sail from Lisbon centuries ago. Here, you’ll meet ocean life from around the world, and feel the continuing spirit of discovery that shaped Portugal’s history.

Includes

Private & Flexible Driver/Guide Round Trip Transport in Latest Vehicles Entrance tickets to Museums and Oceanário de Lisboa (if option Selcted) WiFi Water

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