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The historical lifts of Lisbon
Joined 2022
Lisbon has typical means of transport that date back to the 19th century, such as elevators and funiculars that help us climb the city's hills. Of the 9 lifts, 4 are still in use today and have been considered national monuments since 2002. Experience a unique feature of Lisbon and an inner-city means of transport of a special kind: lifts that connect the parts of the city located on different levels.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or in front of Time Out Market
Time out Market in Cais do Sodré
Start with a ride in the Bica funicular, built in 1892, which connects the Ribeira Market neighborhood with the 16th century Bairro Alto, the center of the nightlife.
Elevator Santa Justa
Afterward, cross Camões Square with its beautiful cobblestones and go to the Elevator of Santa Justa, a neogothic construction from 1902, with a terrace, which offers you a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
São Roque church
Then visit the magnificent 16. century Jesuit church - Igreja de São Roque, decorated with tiles, with the holy chapel São João Baptista, a masterpiece of the baroque style, fully covered with gilded woodcarvings.
S. Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint
Behind the church is the viewpoint of S. Pedro de Alcantara in Bairro Alto, the upper town. Since Lisbon is the town of 7 hills, here you have a chance to see the northern districts.
Funicular Gloria
The funicular Gloria, the second oldest, inaugurated in 1885 is one that will take you to Restauradores square at the city center near the main square Rossio and at the beginning of the elegant Liberty Avenue
Ending Point
Rossio Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
The lifts ticket
Tour Important Information
Bring comfortable shoes
On Monday the S. Roque church is closed in the morning
Important message from the supplier
I don´t guide during the night
I can guide you in Coimbra, Fatima, Evora, Obidos, Alcobaça, and Batalha if you pay my transportation fee
On Monday the Monastery, Belem Tower, and S. Roque church are closed
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Rute M.
My name is Rute and I am a qualified tour guide since 1992. I completed my training at the "Instituto Novas Profissões" in Lisbon in 1992 and I am officially registered under the number 01/114. For 11 years I have been guiding groups in English, German, and Italian all over Portugal but since 2003 I do sightseeing tours in Lisbon and its surroundings like Sintra, the Estoril Coast, Mafra and Arrábida mountain. In the last two years, I specialized in gardens, native and exotic plants in Portugal.
I guide groups or I do private tours through historical districts in Lisbon, visits of palaces, churches, museums, and other tourist attractions. I offer a variety of tours with different themes according to your specific needs.
$183/ per group
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