Lisbon Hop on Hop off (Boat & Belem & Oriente & Castle)

Supplied by: Grayline Portugal

Overview

Itinerary
Join us by boat or sightseeing bus and discover Lisbon, a city packed with charm, tradition and modernity. A place of culture, tradition and modernism, Lisbon is a special city and now you have the opportunity to explore it at your own pace, by boat or by bus. In Belém, wander along the spot from where Portugal’s navigators set off in search of seas never before navigated; In the district of Castelo, you will see where Lisbon was conquered from the Moors; In the Eastern area of Oriente, you will be dazzled by the most modern part of the city. You can get on and off at any of our stops or at one of the docks where the boat stops, at any time.

BELÉM LINE
The Belém Line, also known as the “Portuguese Discoveries Line”, takes you to unforgettable places in our city. Actually, it was from the riverside beaches of Belém that the Portuguese ships of navigator Vasco da Gama left to discover the sea route to India. Along this route, you can visit the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries and the National Coach museum and feel and breathe in the grandiosity of Portugal’s former empire. Belém has one of the most delicious surprises waiting for you, the famous Pastéis de Belém, a typical Lisbon pastry.
Culture, architecture and history: discover the secrets kept by Lisbon’s most beautiful monuments on this tour of the nation’s capital. Hop off at the many stops on the route and enjoy a stroll along the promenades available in the area.

ORIENTE LINE
The Oriente Line is the perfect route for anyone looking for fun. It starts in the heart of Lisbon (the Marquês de Pombal square) and travels along the birthplace of the city — an area that has a wealth of museums, fashion, art and antique shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as viewpoints —the traditional neighbourhood of Alfama. This route will take you to Parque das Nações, a modern area where the World Fair was hosted in 1998 and where you can visit the beautiful Lisbon Oceanarium or shop at the Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre. The route ends at the Lisbon Zoo, a place for the whole family to take a fun ride and see around 2,000 animals, many of which are endangered species.

CASTLE LINE
The Castelo Line is very special. It is especially sought out because it passes St. George’s Castle and makes it possible to visit this Lisbon icon that takes us back in time to the Moorish occupation of Lisbon. Along this route you’ll get the chance to visit Lisbon’s traditional neighbourhoods and to enjoy our city’s traditions: Fado music, the low houses and narrow streets. Don’t miss out on visiting the Portas do Sol viewpoint which offers an unparalleled view over the city.