In a nutshell

An enjoyable excursion that introduces us to the two faces of the city of Lisbon: the historic face of landmarks and monuments, the fruit of a thousand years of history and a glorious past, and the modern, futuristic face of a capital that looks to the future.

Main stops

Lisbon: panoramic tour
Baixa district
Rossio (Dom Pedro IV Square), free time
Parque das Nações
Oceanarium

The programme

We begin with a panoramic coach tour that introduces us to some of the most interesting parts of Lisbon, after which we travel to the Baixa district, which was entirely rebuilt under the supervision of the Marquess of Pombal following the earthquake of 1755.

Having arrived in the city we stop at the Rossio, the name commonly given to Dom Pedro IV Square, the beating heart of the city from where all the main streets fan out. Here we have a guided walk and will be able to admire the elegant historic buildings that line the square.

Returning to the coach, we travel along the River Tago until we arrive at the Parque das Nações, the area built to host the Universal Exhibition in 1998. We'll be fascinated by the beauty of the park with its highly modern buildings, masterpieces by some of the greatest names in contemporary architecture.

We head for the Oceanarium, home to over 10,000 animal species and more than 350 plant varieties. The visit is fun and fascinating for kids and adults alike, an opportunity to learn more about the various marine ecosystems faithfully reproduced here. The central tank, which presents the various life forms that populate all the oceans of the planet in over 5,000 m3 of water, is truly unmissable. At the end of the visit we'll have a walk along the banks of the Tagus river.

Good to know

Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.