LX Factory

Rainy-day activities

Get on board MagicSail and get ready for a unique experience. Get ready to discover Lisbon in a magical way. For two hours, be amazed by the beauty of Lisbon's main monuments. We will have to tell you stories about the Torre de Belém, the pattern of discoveries, the 25 de Abril bridge, Praça do Comércio, Cristo Rei, among many other stories! Finally, enjoy the fantastic sunset over the Atlantic Ocean, a moment you will definitely want to photograph. Choose between a shared or private guided experience and learn more about the city. With ambient music and a refreshing drink, these two hours will seem like 5 minutes. An experience that you will certainly want to repeat on every trip to Lisbon!

Lisbon has become a cosmopolitan city over time. From the time of the caravels departing for the discovery of new worlds until today, the city has reinvented itself so that tradition and modernity live together today in unique harmony. Urban art and intervention took over the streets and avenues giving color and brightness to the city showing a modern and vanguard side of one of the oldest cities in Europe. This is a tour designed especially for all those who want to unveil a bit of street art scattered throughout the streets of Lisbon. A surprise at every corner by the hands and the creativity of well-known artists and others that remain anonymous. Also appreciate the more traditional corners of the city such as the neighborhoods of Castelo, Graça, Alfama and Bairro Alto. Enjoy the views from some of the best viewpoints and of course, do not forget to bring your camera. 

We will start our activity with a small safety briefing on board. Then we leave for Rio, and we have fantastic monuments to see, take pictures, and even if you want, listen to a brief explanation about them from the fantastic tower of Belém, to the famous Alfama area. On the way back, take the opportunity to relax, listen to music, or even experience a sailing boat at its highest point of navigation! Grab the helm, and enjoy driving our sailboat like a true Portuguese navigator! At the end, be dazzled by the fantastic sunset over Lisbon! The ideal time to toast! This experience is fantastic for activities such as marriage proposals or any other celebration for two.

Discover the other side of Lisbon on a private or group tour by van. This tour focuses on the Tagus River, its banks, the stories behind the riverside buildings, and the views. It also focuses on the less told and less visited history of Lisbon. See Belém through the eyes of a local, the 25 de Abril Bridge's incredible structure up close, taste a traditional pastel de Belém, enjoy incredible viewpoints, walk through the cultural center of the LxFactory, and more. Start the day with the Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in Lisbon. Marvel at the views from the garden, including the Estufa Fria greenhouse, the Pombalina quarter, the Tagus River, and the rolling hills dotted with buildings. Continue to the top of the Águas Livres Aqueduct: a complex system of capture, supply, and water distribution in Lisbon. The Aqueduct was built in the 18th century and progressively reinforced and expanded. It even resisted the 1755 earthquake unscathed. At the Aqueduct, you will be able to cross the structure with a length of 900 meters and about 80 meters above the Alcantara Valley. Next, make the most of your free time and lunch hour by exploring a former industrial district, now converted into a place of culture and gastronomy: LxFactory. Then, explore Belém, a quarter full of stories and history. The Belém Tower, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument, the Jerónimos Monastery, the tasty and traditional pastel de Belém, among other points of interest, make this corner of Lisbon a mandatory stop. In Belem, you will have time to walk outside of every monument, enjoy the history and contemplate the architecture. Crossing to the south bank with a drive to the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge, connecting the north and south banks of the Tagus River. The bridge leads to the Sanctuary of Christ the King, overlooking the city. Stop at this viewpoint for breathtaking views of the north bank. Complete your day with a ferry ride from the south to the north bank of Lisbon, back to the meeting point.

Escape from the bustling Lisbon on this Private Day Tour and visit the beautiful neighborhood of Belém. Visit the Belem Tower, the Monastery dos Jerónimos, and taste an authentic Portuguese lunch. Jump on board a modern train together with your guide and explore the most emblematic places of Belém. Learn about its history, its delicious gastronomy, and its most important buildings. Get to know the Monastery dos Jerónimos, declared a World Heritage Site. Admire the impressive Belém Tower, built in the beautiful Manueline style of Lisbon. After making a stop at the oldest cafeteria in Belém, discover the secret history of its delicious cream cakes. Meet the Monument to the Discoverers, a huge monolith in honor of discovering sailors. A delicious Portuguese lunch is waiting for you to relax and eat while having a glass of Portuguese wine. Afterward, take the tram and visit one of the oldest and most traditional tile factories. Conclude the tour in an old newspaper factory converted into an art and design laboratory, the most underground place in Lisbon.

In our eco-friendly and fun Tuk Tuks, you'll take a guided tour through the heart of Lisbon, where the streets are never narrow enough for all the history they carry. So, yes, this is one of the best ways to do your sightseeing! But, of course, this experience won't be good enough if you don't have the tour guide you deserve. We are experts in sightseeing and our local guides are all you need to be able to discover all that Lisbon has to offer. Book now, your private Tour with our 100% electric tuk, where knowledge and fun is guaranteed!

Visiting Belem is getting to know a little about discoveries. First and first taste the famous Pastel de nata is a popular Portuguese sweets specialty , inspired by convents . It was created by monks at the Jerónimos Monastery and has certified origin. The original recipe is called Pastel de Belém.Marvel at the grandeur of Jerónimos Monastery and beautiful church. Admire the Belem Tower, built on the spot where the Portuguese caravels departed in 1500 on a voyage that led to the discovery of Brazil.see the discovery of monument, which is the monument dedicated to the main figure who played a major role in the Portuguese discoveries. See the other sight of great interest such as the 25th April bridge,Maat museum and take few more to replenish your energy.

Discover the neighborhood of Belem, which represents Portugal's era of discovery, on a tuk-tuk tour. Travel back to the 15th century and imagine a busy port in the middle of a popular area, where ships and caravels left for great trips in the Atlantic. Wherever you look, where you walk, the past comes to you. As you visit the neighborhood's historical cultural heritage, the more fascinated you become because the facts become intertwined. The history of the Jerónimos Monastery is intertwined with that of the Torre de Belém, which overlaps that of the Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém and many other stories of the neighborhood. See the Belém Tower, declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, which was initially named after the city's patron saint, São Vicente, and is one of the greatest symbols of the neighborhood and the city. Planned by D. Manuel and built by Francisco de Arruda in 1521, was to protect the entrance to the Tagus River.

Experience everyday life in Lisbon on a guided walking tour and venture beyond the usual tourist sites with a local guide. Go to neighborhoods where only the locals go and chat about life in the city.    Visit the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a stop at the Basilica de Estrela. Continue to the old Campo de Ourique area and discover the former home of the writer, Fernando Pessoa.  Discover upscale areas and hipster neighborhoods of small streets, boutiques and cafes. End at the LX Factory and feel the creative energy of the art scene.   

Explore Lisbon's historic Belem district in an eco-friendly way with this electric tuk-tuk tour. Find out how explorers like Vasco da Gama departed for their voyages from Belem's waterfront during Portugal's Age of Discovery. Discover sights like a cafe that dates back almost 2 centuries.  Meet your guide outside the 'Time Out Market' and hop aboard to begin your sightseeing adventure. Cruise along and enjoy the sensational architecture UNESCO sites like of the Tower of Belem and Jerónimos Monastery. See monuments that are adorned and embellished with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone. Cruise by the National Coaches Museum which is filled with royal vehicles and the Berardo Museum which showcases a world-class collection of international contemporary art.  View a famous pastry shop which the oldest in the district, but still popular today, Pastéis de Belém (Belém pastries). Here you can find Lisbon's famous custard tarts which originated at this shop by a secret recipe that was developed by monks.