Lisbon by Air, by Sea, and by Land

Be it for its vibrant culture, its immaculate historic remnants, the openness of its people, or its cuisine which is a true delight for the palate, Lisbon is the perfect destination for an escapade. But dare to make a unique adventure out of your trip by seeing the Portuguese capital from other vantage points, touring it by air, by sea, and by land. A very special way to go sightseeing in Lisbon.

 

Lisbon by Air

The sharp contrast between the large avenues downtown and the labyrinth-like side streets that also form part of this picturesque town give this capital a special charm. And said charm intensifies if you are lucky enough to see, from up in the air, how the city becomes tiny with its buildings shrinking until they look like they’re straight out of a model. Because there’s nothing quite like beholding the city of the seven hills from up high.

For unrivaled aerial views over the capital, your best option is a helicopter tour of Lisbon. It will allow you to fly over whichever areas you are most interested in, and the pilot, your own private guide, will help you discover the city from the heights. It’s probably easy enough to find a company offering helicopter tours of Lisbon, but we’d like to recommend this one.

 

Lisbon by Sea

In this particular case, we’re actually talking about a river, because there’s no better way to make your trip to this Portuguese town brilliant, than by soaking in the magic that surrounds the Tagus River. You’ve probably already visited the popular Cristo Rei Statue, and admired the city’s beauty from high on the hill. But don’t kid yourself; there are no better views of the city than those from the Tagus River itself.

The city knows how to use the river as a tourist magnet, so don’t be surprised by the large number of companies offering touristic services in this area. Simpler tours tend to include the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the 25 de Abril Bridge; though there are also tours that include some of the cities nods to the modern era, like the Vasco da Gama Bridge, or the area around the Expo. But for a memorable stay, nothing better than a night tour of the city’s coastline. The most romantic end to a long day of sightseeing before getting back to your apartment in Lisbon.

If you’ve also decided to go on a boat tour of Lisbon, we suggest you embark on any of these and hoist the sails!

 

Lisbon by Land

Exploring Lisbon by land does not necessarily have to mean doing so on foot. What if we told you that you can see the city with little effort? Yes, Segway is the right word. It’s time to give this new way of sightseeing a go. With this modern mode of transport you are bound to find the perfect route that meets all your needs from among the endless possibilities the city has to offer. We recommend you book a Segway tour of the area around Castelo Sao Jorge, which being one of the steepest areas in the city, will certainly be a lot more easily done from this  scooter of sorts. Besides, you can always get off your Segway and rest (no, we can’t suggest you do the same while on the helicopter or boat).  That way you’ll have plenty of time to take a break at any of Lisbon’s most charming cafeterias.

Discover the city from within, and don’t leave any corners unturned. Book your Segway tour right here.