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The Jerónimos Monastery, also called Hieronymites Monastery, one of the most visited sites in Lisbon. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. This landmark is called Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Portuguese. The religious building was designed by the Portuguese architect Diogo de Boitaca to commemorate the return of Vasco da Gama from India. The construction began on 6 January 1501 and wasn’t completed until the seventeenth century. The building is predominantly Manueline style (Portuguese late Gothic). Curiously, the monastery was built on the site of the former Ermida do Restelo, the chapel where Vasco da Gama and the rest of the sailors prayed before setting sail down the African coast to India.
The Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) was built between 1514 and 1520 in a Manuelino style by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Francisco de Arruda. It was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. Constructed on the northern bank of the Tagus River, this tower was used to defend the city. Years later, it was transformed into a lighthouse and customs house
Rossio Square or Praça do Rossio, officially called Praça de D. Pedro IV, is Lisbon’s nerve centre. The square is situated in the city’s Baixa neighbourhood, on the northern end of Rua Augusta, very close to Restauradores Square. Praça do Rossio is the liveliest area in the capital of Portugal and where many locals and tourists meet up. The square and its surrounding streets are packed with some of the city’s most famous restaurants, bars and shops.
Alfama is one of Lisbon’s most genuine neighborhoods – its architecture presents the unique characteristics of old and colorful buildings that give it a joyful character and tranquility. A symbol of Portuguese identity, the National Pantheon is an emblematic monument that welcomes and honors the great men and women to whom the country owes its recognition. A memory that perpetuates and symbolizes the highest posthumous honor granted in Portugal. Let's discover it?
São Jorge Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is one of Lisbon’s most emblematic landmarks. The silhouette of the Castle stands out both by day and when illuminated at night, located on the summit of São Jorge hill, the highest in Lisbon. The hillside also houses two of the city’s neighbourhoods called Alfama and Castelo. A small fortress was built by the Visigoths during the fifth century. It was modified and enlarged by the Moors in the mid-eleventh century and during the reign of Afonso I of Portugal (1109 – 1185), it was altered and in later years transformed into a Royal Palace. Finally, it was completely restored in 1938
The Cathedral's construction dates from the twelfth century and is predominantly Romanesque in style. Its official name is Santa Maria Maior. Surprisingly, it has survived several natural disasters, like the great earthquake of 1755, which left part of the religious edifice in ruins. Throughout the centuries, the Cathedral has been renovated and rebuilt on various occasions.
Praça do Comércio, Commerce Square in English, is Lisbon’s main square. It was built on the site where the old Royal Palace used to exist before it was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. The southern end of the plaza is open and looks out onto the Tagus River. The other three sides have yellow-coloured buildings with arcades all along the façade. When the square was first built, the commercial ships would unload their goods directly onto this square, as it was considered the “door” to Lisbon. On the river bank, near the square, is the Cais de Sodré ferry terminal from which several ferries depart down the Tagus River.
The Church and Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is one of the historic buildings of the Portuguese capital, in honor of the city's patron saint since 1173: São Vicente. The origins of the Monastery of São Vicente are very old (here the troops of D. Afonso Henriques would have been camped when the important take of Lisbon to the Moors, in 1147), however the present building was built between 1582 and 1629,
The 25th April Bridge, also known as 25 de Abril Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril in Portuguese) is the longest suspension bridge in Europe. It has two levels, the top level is for cars and the lower, which was added in 1999 is for trains. The overpass took 45 months to build. It was inaugurated on the 6 August 1966 and was named Salazar Bridge, after António de Oliveira Salazar, dictator of Portugal until 1974. After the Carnation Revolution that took place on the 25 April 1974 and Salazar’s regime was overturned, the Bridge was given the name of 25th of April. It was designed by the American Bridge Company, also responsible for the San Francisco Bridge, and this is why it looks like it and why they are often compared.
Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills, and that´s because is full of viewpoints with fantastic views. The Senhora do Monte Viewpoint, located in the Graça neighborhood, it offers a unique panoramic, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon, especially for being one of the highest points of the city.
Chiado and Bairro Alto Tour is the best way to explore these two very bohemian neighborhoods in Lisbon. With plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and theaters, this part of the city have an interesting past, full of history. Get amazed by the São Roque Church, enjoy the view from a stunning viewpoint and witness the remains of the greatest earthquake in the history of modern Europe.
Great day, following the GPS is easy & enjoyable. Parking is no issue & stop where you wish to visit or eat etc. The operation of car was explained well & other tips by the really friendly operator. Seen all of Lisbon & visited the places we wished to.
Cool way to scoot around Lisbon for the day. Guided GPS tour was excellent. I highly recommend this tour.
I highly recommend this tour! Zipping around in the provided car was incredibly fun and convenient. The tour guide was amazing in every way, clearly explaining the route and tips and tricks to see some of the more popular sites. 10/10 experience for sure!
The Twizy is a fun little "car". Unfortunately for us it was a rainy day but we stayed dry in our little electric car. It is equipped more like a motorcycle (no glass in the windows, no heater, no door locks) so nothing valuable can be left inside when you park and walk to see an attraction. But, that was not an issue. The GPS guide was easy to follow and informative. The only significant issue is that Lisbon's cobbled streets are not exactly made for wheeled vehicles. The ride can be a bit rough in the Old Town.
Last year my grandmother and I went together to Lisboa. She can't walk well and this tour was amazing for her. We saw a lot without any rush. Even now this is what she remembers the most. Up and down the narrow streets of the city, she totally loved it! Thanks for the operator for they kindness, I was a little worried but she explained everything!
I cant recommend this enough! Great way to see the city and hear about its history. We did the 6 hour tour and went off on our own, stopping off at our own pace for lunch etc. 100% recommend!
These little cars are a great way to explore, if you want to step out of your comfort zone. Rented cars with another couple. Lost them initially, but reconnected soon. Lots of traffic in Lisbon, so you have to keep an eye on traffic and pay attention to the GPS if you want to stay on track with the programmed route. The couple that owns the business are GREAT to work with.
We had a great day, it went so quick, we rented from 12 until 6 with a couple hours stop in Belem for lunch and walking. We arrived late to pick our car but this was no problem. We had booked about a week in advance. In the whole day we did the moors, downtown and Belem tours. We were not particularly conservative on the battery/ driving style and we still had half a battery left! Overall it was a lot of fun and we saw a lot. And we would fully recommend and even consider another tour (there will be new tours soon including one to the tall Cristo Rei statue). I was also very pleasantly surprised to find that the local drivers were very forgiving! Some tips to future travellers: If you are up for an adventure, freedom of where and when to go and privacy this is for you not to mention a more environmental friendly way to show off the potential of electrical cars! If you want an absolutely stress free tour perhaps one with a guide is best for you. If you go for the full day go as early as possible because if you run out of time you can stay extra and if your battery runs you can change for another car (pending availability). Familiarise yourself with putting the hand break on and off on a hill if you want to conserve battery if you encounter traffic on a hill or you need to park in a hill. Take a big enough bag so that you don't have to carry the GPS unit by hand. Some suggestions for improvements for eco tours: For the price I was expecting the GPS tech to be more up to date, there seems to be a lot of change in Lisbon in terms of streets, for example we could not complete the moors tours because a road was closed off by police. When we pressed in the GPS to go home back to the shop it took us in a one way street the wrong way. Luckily the locals told us not to go as we had missed the no go sign. If Garmin can not be up to date then perhaps another company is better. Incomplete moors tour due to road closure- we were warned that if the card that opens the restricted street did not work that we should go back. But we didn't manage to even reach that point because another road was closed off due to roadworks. Please add another moors tour with an alternative way that people can select or at least give a paper map explaining where we can go. Power to the GPS unit kept being disconnected at both points, cable to the unit and plug to the cigar plug.
As Lisbon is a very hilly city this is a fantastic way to visit it. We had a great 6 hour trip and really enjoyed ourselves. The Renault Twizy electric car is easy to drive and easy to park almost anywhere. Even in the busiest areas we could park it and take our photos without problems. The couple who run this business are very helpful and really take the time to explain everything to make the trip even better.
We stumbled across this little gem by accident.We have a fantastic day we did the 3hr tour and were able to fit so much in and see so much,parking was no issue and it was very easy to drive,the sat nav was excellent and idiot prove plus you feel like a celebrity with people taking pictures and asking questions of the car which I felt just added some more fun to the experience while enjoying it from the comfort or our little 2 seater sports car 😂😂😂
We found the Twizy tour a brilliant solution for seeing the very hilly city with children in tow. We wanted: to get an introduction to Lisbon and sense of the historic city as a whole, to see major landmarks and sights, to customise the pace of our explorations to suit our whim for stops, a glass of something cold etc. They (9 and 7 yrs) wanted: thrills, independence, novelty, custard tarts, castles. The staff were really welcoming and friendly, and ran through instructions clearly. (They were also great for dinner recommendations afterwards!) Paperwork didn't take too long, and before we knew it we were off, cruising up the historic streets of Lisbon with the wind in our hair. The running audioguide allowed us to get a sense of what we were passing through, although I have to admit for the first 20 mins I was concentrating more on the busy traffic and roads than what was around me. That said, central Lisbon traffic is a lot more forgiving and generous towards bonkers tourist vehicles than London traffic, and we felt safe and entertained throughout. Parking for quick stops as and when we wished was no problem. Highlights of our tour were Belem tower at sunset and the hilly little streets of the Alfama district. If you only have a short time to experience Lisbon, this is a great option and I recommend it. As my 9 year old said "it's actually a lot better to be on a twizy looking at the outside of tram 28 than to be on the inside of tram 28"
What a wonderful way to discover Lisbon! We were helped by the enthusiastic gelding who gave us an explanation of the route we could drive and how the Twizzy works. And then on the road, with a clear navigation that also tells a thing or two about the city. Stop and look around wherever you want, at your own pace. and veering off the route is no problem either! You can park anywhere and we ourselves were also a sight, many people wanted to take a look and thought it was a funny vehicle. We enjoyed that day.
We came as a couple to discover Lisbon on the occasion of the New Year. The city is magical... But at a rate of 10km on foot per day we had to find an alternative. Forget buses, TukTuk and other options! With the Twizy we go everywhere... Really everywhere! Easy to park with a specific pass. The audio guide in French was very well detailed. It is really the perfect way to discover the city... Want to stop to snack?... There's no pressure since the guide is you! In addition the managers are super friendly and flexible! Do it again!
I love the freedom that Twizy can give, and Lisbon is a perfect city to appreciate its qualities! go and park wherever you want, easy to use, fun and nice in its almost silent going ..Also the staff was really and kind, very considerate in giving you a thousand tips for the continuation of my beautiful Portuguese holiday, thanks again guys! all the best, Fabio and Olivia
The best way to discover Lisbon with 2. Perfectly adapted vehicle: easy, easy to handle, fast, offering a good view to both occupants and which parks in a pocket handkerchief. GPS guidance and audio commentary perfectly tuned. Kindness and excellent advice from the owners. Set aside 8 hours. To do without hesitation.
We had become aware of this individual possibility of the city tour via a flyer of the tourist information. By phone call we reserved a vehicle for 30 minutes later. When we got to the office there, it was raining and thundering in torrents. Since the vehicles have a roof, but no side windows, I was already considering whether this was really a good idea... But the two operators were very nice and tried. They consulted a weather forecast on the Internet and after that it should improve. We were also given rain capes, just in case. But we wouldn't have needed them at all, because it didn't actually rain (except for a maybe 5-minute shower) until evening. Due to the bad weather, the operators offered us to get the vehicle not only for one round trip, but also for a second (so 2 for the price of 1). We were happy to accept that. While it was still raining outside we were briefed and got many useful tips. We were curious... The vehicle is funny and very small, you sit one behind the other. It’s tight, so if you’re a little more voluminous, you might want to sit in for a test. You also have to be a bit flexible for getting in and out. The side doors are folded upwards, then the backer (in our case I was the "backer woman") has to get in. To do this, the driver's seat must be pushed forward. Once you have sat down and buckled up, the driver can post himself. Then it started! The vehicles are very manoeuvrable, attract quickly (this is probably typical for electric vehicles) and we drove it up to 80 km/h. So in city traffic you can easily keep up. The route is programmed into the built-in Garmin Navigation (when you leave the vehicle, you should take it with you; otherwise it can be stolen through the missing side window). The device knows where you are right now via GPS. You can then learn about the sights located there via loudspeakers. The explanations were made in English, there was no offer in German. Wasn't bad though, worked out so well too. The advantage of the vehicle is that due to the small size you can get a parking space almost anywhere and use some zones reserved for tourist vehicles. You can stop at any time, enjoy viewpoints, eat something or stroll around. We went through the two tours over 5 hours and felt that there are few opportunities to get to know Lisbon more individually, faster and more pleasantly. So highly recommended!
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