EXPO 98 walking tour with cable car trip
Lisbon, Portugal
3 hours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
In 1998 Lisbon was finally ready to receive over 11 million people to visit the EXPO'98 World Fair.
It all started 5 years before, when a small group of personalities from Portuguese society came up with the idea to create a large-scale event for the celebration the 500 years of Discoveries by hosting a World Fair in Lisbon subordinated to the theme of the Oceans.
Meet your EXPO'98 Guide and take a journey back to the future in this 4 hour tour.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Cable car one-way ticket
- Guide
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to museums and aquarium
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point is in front the Jeronymo Coffee Shop
1
Estacao do Oriente
30 minutes
"Welcome to the EXPO'98 World Fair" this is the greeting that will welcome you when you meet your guide at the "Gare do Oriente" Train Station. This train, subway and bus station is part of the EXPO'98 architectural legacy. Designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava it received in 1998 the Brunel Award which is assigned to railway companies for its outstanding design in the field of architecture among other categories. Small presentation of the history of universal exhibitions and the course of the Portuguese candidacy for the EXPO'98.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Estrela d'Alva Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Portuguese
- Guide - English