Lisbon Gocar and Beetle Tours
Lisbon GoCar and Beetle tours are the one of the most unusual and fun ways to see the city! Looking for adventure? Hire a Gocar for a fun self driving experience! Looking for something a bit more special? Hire a chauffeer driven 70s convertible VW Beetle! You can explore the streets of Lisbon at your own pace, go where tour buses can’t and discover fascinating corners of the city and the stories behind them. You can stop for photos, take detours, grab a coffee or a leisurely lunch.
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| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Lisbon | |
| DEPARTURE TIME | From 9:00am to 5:00pm | |
| RETURN TIME | Dependent on the tour selected | |
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| NOT INCLUDED | Security deposit of 250 euros per car |
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Zip around Lisbon in these cute little electric cars! You can follow one of the pre-planned Lisbon GoCar tours below or you can blaze your own trail and explore the city streets, neighborhoods and parks on your own- you’re in control and everything happens at your own pace! The most popular Lisbon GoCar tours are as follows:
Full Day Tour (4hrs) – 110eur
With this special deal, you get to keep the GoCar all day long, from when we open to when we close our store. You can have the GoCar for as long as you like, just make sure to bring it back to our shop by 6pm at the latest! This tour includes all the options that we have available!
By taking this tour you will have access to amazing viewpoints, museums, authentic/non-touristic neighbourhoods like Alfama, Graça, Mouraria and Lapa, but also the most breathtaking urban layouts, winding streets and plazas in Baixa and Alfama. You can cruise through Bairro Alto, the most bohemian area of Lisbon and Chiado, the trendiest.
You can also drive along the city’s shoreline until you get to the area of Belem. Belém is linked to Portuguese Great Age of Discoveries. This district was the site where the famous navigators used to set sail, before they discovered half of the world and started globalization. Belem nowadays is full of amazing parks and monuments that are well worth a visit. Amongst Belém’s Tour attractions there is Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument of Discoveries, Belém’s Tower , Belém Cultural Centre and the world-famous custard tarts of Belem!
Alfama, Belem and City Center Tour (240min) – 95eur
This tour allows you to pick from our different itineraries to make your own 4-hour journey.
During these 4 hours you’ll to be able to see the main landmarks of the city center as well as the monumental quarter of Belém, if you wish so.
If you prefer to venture by yourself (without a pre-defined circuit) you can also explore the modernity of Parque das Nações, the new area of Lisbon where EXPO 98 took place.
OUR CIRCUITS
· BELÉM TOUR – GREEN ROUTE
This journey along the river till the monumentality of Belém lasts approximately 2 hours. The area of Belém is famous for being linked to the Discoveries history, honoring the stoic navigators of all times, brave portuguese men. For centuries Portugal was one of the biggest nations in the world and this neighbourhood will always be remembered and praised as the sea port of the Golden Era.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places including: the National Museum of Ancient Art, the “Fundação Oriente”, “Cordoaria Nacional”, the Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Electricity Museum, the MAAT and the superb Comércio Square.
· ALFAMA TOUR – BLUE ROUTE
If you wish to follow one of our routes instead of roaming freely through town, the blue one is the best suited for a 1 hour tour. This route highlights the historical neighbourhood of Alfama, the oldest in town, full of Fado houses and known for its narrow and labyrinthine streets, colourful houses with irregular geometry, clothes drying on the windows and with some of the most beautiful viewpoints of the capital. This quarter is a journey through time…
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Casa dos Bicos – José Saramago Foundation, the Fado Museum, the National Pantheon, the flea market area (which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday), the Graça Church and Convent (and its viewpoint), the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints and the Lisbon Cathedral.
· CENTER TOUR – RED ROUTE
The Red Route lasts 1h / 1h30 and covers the entire area of downtown Lisbon.
Baixa, in the heart of the Portuguese capital, is also known as “Baixa Pombalina” because it was rebuilt after the destruction caused by the terrible earthquake of 1755, by order of the Marquis of Pombal (Marquês de Pombal). This is the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood in the city, where tradition blends in with the boldness of modernity, an area full of commerce and emblematic buildings and with great cultural diversity.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Santa Justa lift, the Rossio Square, the Dona Maria II National Theatre, the Carmo Church and Convent, the Camões Square and S. Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Príncipe Real Garden, the Amália Rodrigues House Museum and Cais do Sodré area along the riverside.
This tour’s length may vary due to circumstances such as departure time and location, traffic and your itinerary.
If you do take additional rental time, this will be charged in 15-minute increments at our retail rates. You may visit all or some the tour’s highlights. If you are unsure of which tour to book, just book according to the amount of time you think you’d like to spend. We can suggest what tour options to take with the sights you want to include, when you come into our shop.
Historic Tour (3hrs)– 80eur
This tour allows you to pick from our different itineraries to make your own 3-hour journey.
During these 3 hours you are going to be able to see the main landmarks of the city center or Belém.
BELÉM TOUR – GREEN ROUTE
This journey along the river till the monumentality of Belém lasts approximately 2 hours. The area of Belém is famous for being linked to the Discoveries history, honoring the stoic navigators of all times, brave portuguese men. For centuries Portugal was one of the biggest nations in the world and this neighbourhood will always be remembered and praised as the sea port of the Golden Era.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places including: the National Museum of Ancient Art, the “Fundação Oriente”, “Cordoaria Nacional”, the Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Electricity Museum, the MAAT and the superb Comércio Square.
ALFAMA TOUR – BLUE ROUTE
If you wish to follow one of our routes instead of roaming freely through town, the blue one is the best suited for a 1 hour tour. This route highlights the historical neighbourhood of Alfama, the oldest in town, full of Fado houses and known for its narrow and labyrinthine streets, colourful houses with irregular geometry, clothes drying on the windows and with some of the most beautiful viewpoints of the capital. This quarter is a journey through time…
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Casa dos Bicos – José Saramago Foundation, the Fado Museum, the National Pantheon, the flea market area (which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday), the Graça Church and Convent (and its viewpoint), the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints and the Lisbon Cathedral.
CENTER TOUR – RED ROUTE
The Red Route lasts 1h / 1h30 and covers the entire area of downtown Lisbon.
Baixa, in the heart of the Portuguese capital, is also known as “Baixa Pombalina” because it was rebuilt after the destruction caused by the terrible earthquake of 1755, by order of the Marquis of Pombal (Marquês de Pombal). This is the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood in the city, where tradition blends in with the boldness of modernity, an area full of commerce and emblematic buildings and with great cultural diversity.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Santa Justa lift, the Rossio Square, the Dona Maria II National Theatre, the Carmo Church and Convent, the Camões Square and S. Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Príncipe Real Garden, the Amália Rodrigues House Museum and Cais do Sodré area along the riverside.
This tour’s length may vary due to circumstances such as departure time and location, traffic and your itinerary.
If you do take additional rental time, this will be charged in 15-minute increments at our retail rates. You may visit all or some the tour’s highlights. If you are unsure of which tour to book, just book according to the amount of time you think you’d like to spend. We can suggest what tour options to take with the sights you want to include, when you come into our shop.
In 2 hours there is a lot to explore in the breathtaking Portuguese capital.
This tour has three reasonable circuit options: Alfama Tour (Blue Route), Center Tour (Red Route) and Belém Tour (Green Route).
· ALFAMA TOUR – BLUE ROUTE
If you wish to follow one of our routes instead of roaming freely through town, the blue one is the best suited for a 1 hour tour. This route highlights the historical neighbourhood of Alfama, the oldest in town, full of Fado houses and known for its narrow and labyrinthine streets, colourful houses with irregular geometry, clothes drying on the windows and with some of the most beautiful viewpoints of the capital. This quarter is a journey through time…
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Casa dos Bicos – José Saramago Foundation, the Fado Museum, the National Pantheon, the flea market area (which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday), the Graça Church and Convent (and its viewpoint), the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints and the Lisbon Cathedral.
· CENTER TOUR – RED ROUTE
The Red Route lasts 1h / 1h30 and covers the entire area of Lisbon downtown.
Baixa, in the heart of the Portuguese capital, is also known as “Baixa Pombalina” because it was rebuilt after the destruction caused by the terrible earthquake of 1755, by order of the Marquis of Pombal (Marquês de Pombal). This is the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood in the city, where tradition blends in with the boldness of modernity, an area full of commerce and emblematic buildings and with great cultural diversity.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Santa Justa lift, the Rossio Square, the Dona Maria II National Theatre, the Carmo Church and Convent, the Camões Square and S. Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Príncipe Real Garden, the Amália Rodrigues House Museum and the Cais do Sodré area along the riverside.
· BELÉM TOUR – GREEN ROUTE
This journey along the river till the monumentality of Belém lasts approximately 2 hours. The area of Belém is famous for being linked to the Discoveries history, honoring the stoic navigators of all times, brave portuguese men. For centuries Portugal was one of the biggest nations in the world and this neighbourhood will always be remembered and praised as the sea port of the Golden Era.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places including: the National Museum of Ancient Art, the “Fundação Oriente”, “Cordoaria Nacional”, the Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Electricity Museum, the MAAT and the superb Comércio Square.
This tour’s length may vary due to circumstances such as departure time and location, traffic and your itinerary.
If you do take additional rental time, this will be charged in 15-minute increments at our retail rates. You may visit all or some the tour’s highlights. If you are unsure of which tour to book, just book according to the amount of time you think you’d like to spend. We can suggest what tour options to take with the sights you want to include, when you come into our shop.
City Center Medieval Tour (1 hour) – 40eur
Drive the streets of Lisbon on a 1-hour GPS guided tour. The fun yellow convertibles will help you to get to the most magnificent landmarks of Lisbon on the west side of the city!
Discover the sights of Lisbon from a new perspective on an amusing 1-hour GPS tour!
These yellow and cool convertibles have an advanced navigational system that provides friendly directions and historical explanations so you can relax and enjoy an easy-going tour in Lisbon, one of the most charming cities in Europe.
Rent a GoCar and you’ll find your way to places that few visitors get to see!
· ALFAMA TOUR – BLUE ROUTE
If you wish to follow one of our routes instead of roaming freely through town, the blue one is the best suited for a 1 hour tour. This route highlights the historical neighbourhood of Alfama, the oldest in town, full of Fado houses and known for its narrow and labyrinthine streets, colourful houses with irregular geometry, clothes drying on the windows and with some of the most beautiful viewpoints of the capital. This quarter is a journey through time…
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Casa dos Bicos – José Saramago Foundation, the Fado Museum, the National Pantheon, the flea market area (which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday), the Graça Church and Convent (and its viewpoint), the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints and the Lisbon Cathedral.
Happy Hour Gocar Tour (1hr30min)– 35eur
Enjoy Lisbon’s happy hour all week long! A special offer to add some excitement to your afternoon in one of the coolest cities in Europe. The regular price for renting a GoCar for just 1h would be €40,00, but if you pick up the yellow car during the afternoon at either 15h30 or 16h30 you’ll be lucky enough to enjoy the special price of €35,00, just as long as you bring it back to our store by 17h30 at the latest!
By far, the funniest way to explore Lisbon’s landmarks is by GoCar. As soon as you start the engine, you’ll understand the joy of driving these eccentric yellow vehicles through Lisbon hills and narrow streets. The vehicles have GPS incorporated and a recorded narrator, so you won’t have to think twice about which turn you need to take. You’ll be able to discover Lisbon’s highlights, historical facts and funny curiosities. You just need to choose from 3 of our different itineraries and tour lengths!
OUR CIRCUITS
ALFAMA TOUR – BLUE ROUTE
If you wish to follow one of our routes instead of roaming freely through town, the blue one is the best suited for a 1h
tour.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Casa dos Bicos – José
Saramago Foundation, the Fado Museum, the National Pantheon, the flea market area (which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday), the Graça Church and Convent (and its viewpoint), the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints and the Lisbon Cathedral.
CENTER TOUR – RED ROUTE
The Red Route lasts 1h / 1h30 and covers the entire area of Lisbon downtown.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places in town, including: Santa Justa lift, the Rossio Square, the Dona Maria II National Theatre, the Carmo Church and Convent, the Camões Square and S. Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Príncipe Real Garden, the Amália Rodrigues House Museum and Cais do Sodré area along the riverside.
BELÉM TOUR – GREEN ROUTE
This journey along the river untill the monumentality of Belém lasts approximately 2 hours.
This tour takes you through some of the most emblematic monuments and places including: The National Museum of Ancient Art, the “Fundação Oriente”, “Cordoaria Nacional”, the Jerónimos Monastery, Champalimaud Foundation, the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Electricity Museum, the MAAT and the superb Comércio Square.
NOTE: This tour’s length may vary due to circumstances such as departure time and location, traffic and your itinerary.
If you are unsure of which tour to book, just book according to the amount of time you think you’d like to spend. We can suggest what tour options to take with the sights you want to include when you come into our shop.
If you don’t manage to bring the GoCar back by 17h30 don’t worry, as it’s not the end of the world! You will simply be charged the regular rate instead of the special rate.
*To enjoy the 2h GoCar rent you should start your experience at 3.30pm. If you start at 4.30pm, you will only have 1h of fun. For both departure times, is mandatory to deliver the GoCar at 5.30pm otherwise you will be charged the regular rate instead of the special rate.
This can be combined with food and wine tasting and other activities. Beetles can be booked individually or groups of up to 32 people can be catered for.
Half-day Lisbon Ride by Beetle (4hrs) 190eur
Lisbon is a great city to visit, with a mix of traditional and modern and what better way to see it than in a fun convertible VW Beetle? Let our experienced drivers show you around some of Lisbon’s best spots including: Baixa, Mouraria, Senhora do Monte Viewpoint (Ginjinha tasting), Campo de Santa Clara (Tuesdays and Saturdays – Flea Market Feira da Ladra), Panteão Nacional, Casa dos Bicos, Praça do Comercio, Ribeira das Naus, Cordoaria Nacional, Belém, Jerónimos Church, Pastéis de Belém – tasting , Torre de Belém, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Cais-do-Sodré, Largo de Camões, Elevador da Bica, National Assembly, Estrela Park, Marquês de Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade
Included: pick-up and drop-off in the city centre. The Itinerary can be completely customized upon request, so if you have a specific set of monuments or sites that you would like to visit feel free to share with us!
Full-day Sintra Ride by Beetle (8hrs) 275eur
Travel back in time to an era of kings and castles! A visit to Sintra is something you do not want to miss!
Highlights include: São Pedro de Sintra | Fonte Mourisca Centro Histórico de Sintra | Paço Real | Palácio da Vila | Igreja de São Martinho de Sintra | Serra de Sintra | Piriquita | Travesseiro or Queijada de Sintra Tasting | Quinta da Regaleira | Palácio de Seteais | Palácio de Monserrate | Azenhas do Mar | Cabo da Roca | Ginginha (Espinheira) and Porto Wine (Offley)Tasting | Guincho’s Beach | Boca do Inferno | Farol e Forte de Santa Marta | Casa de Santa Marta | Marina de Cascais | Cidadela de Cascais | Câmara Municipal de Cascais | Avenida Marginal | Estoril | Carcavelos’s Beach | Forte São Julião da Barra | Forte São João dos Maias | Av. Marginal back Lisbon
Included: pick-up and drop-off in the city centre. The itinerary can be completely tailored to your specific request, so please let us know if there is something we have missed!
What When Wine (7hrs) 325eur
If you are a wine lover, this is the tour for you! Throughout this tour you will taste a variety of wines and pastries, with amazing viewpoints along the way!
Highlights include: São Pedro de Sintra | Fonte Mourisca Centro Histórico de Sintra | Palácio da Vila | Piriquita – Tasting of Queijada or Travesseiro | Quinta da Regaleira | Palácio de Seteais | Palácio de Monserrate | Adega de Colares – visit to the vineyards, visit to the cellar – wine tasting | Avenida Marginal
Included: pick-up and drop-off in the city centre. Itineraries can be tailored to your specific request, so please let us know if there is more you would like to see!
Eat Like a King (6hrs) 325eur
We’ll first head towards the picturesque Sintra adorned with exquisite palaces, mansions and romanticism. Sintra is a World Heritage area that is a treasure for its natural attractions, monuments and unexplainable magic. You’ll see the most important landmarks in a blessing experience by Beetle while the landscape will change from mountain, to wild and rugged beaches, and city life. Sintra’s gastronomy is varied and rich and will make this experience unforgettable. If we talk about sweets we must inevitably highlight the “Queijadas de Sintra”’ (Sintra tartlets), an ancient sweet which dates back to the Middle Ages. But there are others that should be tasted: ‘”Travesseiros” or ”Fofos de Belas” in addition to jam produced according to traditional preparation methods. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to taste some of these. See the westernmost point in Europe (Cabo da Roca) and taste the flavors of Sintra before heading down the coast to Cascais, the village with the best hot dog trailer and the best views in the city. Following the coastline, you’ll watch as the ocean becomes a river, you’ll taste the special flavors of Belém, and you’ll finish off your tour with a traditional bifana (a yummy pork sandwich).
*Included: Liquor and Portuguese pastry, traditional tapas, drinks.
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