Lisbon: Baixa Chiado Quarter Walking Tour

It is the oldest and longest operating bookstore in the world. It was founded in 1732 by French entrepreneur Pierre Bertrand and has been serving the Chiado neighbourhood in its original location since then.

The charming Luís de Camões Square is a pleasant open space embellished with trees and stone benches, featuring grounds adorned with traditional Portuguese paving stones. Sitting at the centre of the square is the Camões Monument, a dignified bronze statue of the famed poet from whom the plaza takes its name.

The Bica elevator consists of an electrified funicular railway which winds up along the steep ridges of Lisbon. To give you an idea of the journey, In some points the slopes reach an inclination of around 12 degrees!

The streets of Bairro Alto buzz with cultural activities, workshops and boutiques. Street art works combine with historical architectures, offering an unusual and engaging mix. At night, amidst the orthogonal streets and the narrow lanes, you can stop in one of the many tascas: family-owned taverns.

Devastated by the 1755 earthquake, the majestic Carmo Convent was home to an influential Carmelite congregation. What was once the largest church in Lisbon was never fully rebuilt and now stands as the roofless remains of stone arches and walls.

The Queen Maria II National Theatre is one of Portugal’s most prestigious historical venues. Built in 1450, it was the headquarters of the Portuguese Inquisition and a lodging destination for foreign noblemen visiting the city.

The origins of Rossio extend beyond the 1755 earthquake to the 13th-century. It was formerly the central area that was accessible to all people, despite their social status or wealth. During this era, the square was home to bullfights, public shows and royal declarations alongside representing the stage for public executions during the Inquisition era.

The elevator, opened on 190, is one of the most visited buildings of the city. The engineer was inspired by the model of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In the early years of activity, it was a steam engine operated elevator, later converted to an electrical motor.

Reconstructed after the earthquake of 1755 by Marquês de Pombal, the Baixa Pombalina neighbourhood represents the main shopping and banking district of Lisbon stretching from the riverfront to the main avenue (Avenida da Liberdade).

Walking the city on foot can be tiring because of the continued ups and downs. From the Baixa area to the hills of Carmo, you can take the santa Justa elevator: a unique attraction.

Located in Rossio square, is one of the Portugal's most prestigious historical venues.

Located in the Chiado neighborhood, is one of the oldest theatres still open in the city as it had been built in the mid-19th century.

Is the earliest catholic Church estabilished in Portugal and run by Jesuits, a powerful congregation well known for its contribution in education.