Christ the King Statue in Lisbon

Cristo Rei sits across the river in Almada, and the easiest way to see it is a guided tour from Lisbon. The draw is the viewpoint at the foot of the statue, where you look straight back at the city and the bridge. Booking a Cristo Rei tour from Lisbon means the river crossing, the parking and a driver-guide are handled, so you skip the logistics and just take in the view.

Most tours to Cristo Rei don't stop there alone, and that's a good thing. We'd look for a day trip that pairs it with the Arrábida coast and the Azeitão wineries, since the three sit close together and make a full day worth doing. Make sure your itinerary includes the cliff road over Serra da Arrábida and a tasting stop at one of the Azeitão estates. A private tour lets you set the pace and skip what doesn't interest you; small-group options keep the price down.

1 Cristo Rei tours from €105. Private and small-group day trips from Lisbon, often with hotel pickup and free cancellation - easy to compare and book online.