
Lisbon can best be seen by strolling through the typical neighbourhoods of Alfama or Bairro Alto, hopping on board a tram, taking a boat along the river, or even by using Lisbon's underground, with its decorative stations, many of which are true works of art by well-known Portuguese artists.
Apart from the vast choice of museums throughout the city, a visit to Belém - west of the city - is an absolute must, with its gardens, the Torre de Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery, both classified by UNESCO as world heritage sites.
East of the city, the brand new Parque das Nações (ex-Expo'98) with a variety of leisure attractions, including the Oceanarium, widely considered to be one of the best in the world.
Some potential tours include:
PANORAMA LISBON
See Lisbon from a new perspective. Visit the city's impressive monumental area and travel in Portugal's most modern form of transport.
CHARMS OF LISBON
A half day tour, to visit the Oceanarium, both bridges spanning the River Tagus and the monumental area of Belém.
CRUISES ALONG THE TAGUS
Lisbon is a true city of the river and sea and the best way to see her is on a boat trip along the Tagus. Lisbon's history and Lisbon's life are there before you.
VIEWPOINTS
Lisbon's seven hills, the endless neighbourhoods and the unique Southern light, have captivated writers, photographers and painters for many years.
Travel information
From the north or from Lisbon International Airport:
Take the Av. Marechal Craveiro Lopes (2ª Circular).
Take the exit Campo Grande, entering the Alameda do Campo Grande.
Pass under Av. da República tunnels, until you reach the Praça Duque de Saldanha.
Carry on straight ahead, along the Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, and enter the large roundabout at Marquês de Pombal.
On the roundabout you should take the second exit, immediately entering the side lane, which runs parallel to the Av. da Liberdade.
Having passed the large Tivoli Lisboa, which is on your right, turn into the first street on your right. You then have to go left and the ramp to Tivoli Jardim's parking lot is on your right hand side.
From the Vasco da Gama bridge:
Follow the directions to the Av. Marechal Craveiro Lopes (2ª Circular) and then continue as indicated above, for Lisbon International Airport.
From the south (A2) Algarve via the 25 de Abril Bridge:
Take the exit when you see the sign for Town Centre, towards the Marquês de Pombal roundabout.
Go straight ahead, up a hill and down again until you reach Rua Joaquim António de Aguiar (descending after a tunnel) until the last set of traffic lights, before the Marquês de Pombal roundabout.
Having passed the large Tivoli Lisboa, which is on your right, turn first right.
You then have to go left and the ramp to Tivoli Jardim's parking lot is on your right hand side.