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Lisbon, PT

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Experience the heart and soul of Lisbon on the Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle. This captivating tour takes you on a journey through the city's history, architecture, and gastronomy, all while providing practical tips from a local guide. Discover the charming neighborhoods of Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa Pombalina, and Alfama, each with its own unique atmosphere and story to tell. From the vibrant Bairro Alto to the stunning views at Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara, you'll be captivated by Lisbon's beauty at every turn. Explore historical landmarks such as the Igreja de Sao Roque and Igreja do Carmo, and take in breathtaking views from the Santa Justa elevator. Not to mention, you'll get to enjoy a tram ride and indulge in coffee with pastry at a local café. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience in Lisbon.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
3 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Discover the captivating and picturesque city of Lisbon
Learn about the history and evolution of the city
Enjoy stunning panoramic views from Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Visit the beautiful church and museum of Igreja de Sao Roque
Experience the traditional neighborhood of Alfama

Included

Coffee and cake break
Professional guide
Tram trip
Liability and personal accident insurance
Personal protection equipment (ppe) - mask and desinfectant gel

Not included

Gratuities
Other food and beverages
Transfers to/from the meeting point

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More about this experience

Introduction

Welcome to the Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle! This captivating tour takes you on a journey through the behind-the-scenes of Lisbon, revealing its rich history and culture. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, you'll explore the city's most important landmarks and hidden gems, gaining valuable insights and practical tips along the way. This unique experience combines sightseeing, storytelling, and local recommendations to provide you with an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the ancient city.

What to expect?

During this 180-minute tour, you can expect to immerse yourself in the fascinating history, architecture, and gastronomy of Lisbon. From the charming neighborhood of Bairro Alto to the picturesque Alfama district, you'll discover the city's most captivating and panoramic spots. Along the way, you'll enjoy a tram ride and indulge in a delightful coffee with pastry in a local café. This tour promises to be an enriching and fun experience filled with captivating stories and breathtaking views.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to delve into the vibrant culture and history of Lisbon. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a food lover, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful scenery, this walking tour caters to all interests and preferences. From solo travelers to couples, families to friends, this tour welcomes everyone who wants to explore the heart of Lisbon and gain an insider's perspective on the city.

Why book this?

Booking this tour is an opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Lisbon while receiving insider tips from a local guide. Not only will you learn about the city's captivating history, but you'll also gain insights into the best shops, restaurants, and nightlife spots. The combination of sightseeing, storytelling, and impactful recommendations sets this tour apart, making it a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in Lisbon's fascinating past and present, and leave with a newfound appreciation for this enchanting city.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll visit iconic landmarks such as Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Igreja de Sao Roque, Igreja do Carmo, Elevador de Santa Justa, Praca da Figueira, Alfama, and Lisbon Cathedral. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera to capture the stunning views throughout the journey. The tour includes a tram ride and a delightful coffee with pastry in a local café, ensuring you have a truly immersive experience.

Reviews

Travelers who have taken this tour rave about the knowledgeable guides and the unique perspective they provided. They appreciated the tour's combination of history, storytelling, and practical tips, which allowed them to connect with Lisbon on a deeper level. Many mentioned that the tour exceeded their expectations, with the stunning viewpoints and hidden gems being major highlights. Overall, customers were highly satisfied with the experience and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lisbon.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point

For the tour with an English-speaking guide, the meeting point is at Café "A Brasileira". The guide will be at the entrance door to welcome all the participants for the tour.

R. Garrett 120, R. Garrett 120, 1200-443 Lisboa, PT

End point

Your Itinerary

Bairro Alto

Discover one of Europe's most captivating and picturesque capitals, built on a series of hills and offering panoramic views from countless spots. You’ll explore the city for 3 hours with a knowledgeable local guide who will make sure that you have an interesting and fun experience. Your tour begins in the 5-centuries-old Bairro Alto, where you’ll learn about the evolution of the city. After the earthquake of 1755 this space attracted families from the Baixa and Bairro districts, who began the process of renewal.

Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

Pass through the garden of São Pedro de Alcântara and enjoy stunning views of the Baixa and the south bank of the Tagus River

Igreja de Sao Roque

Visit the church and museum of San Roque, built by the Jesuits. San Roque was one of the first Jesuit churches in Portugal and in fact, one of the first worldwide. The church has an austere façade, but an interior that features gilding, tiles, and paintings that make it a wonderful museum of Mannerist and Baroque style.

Igreja do Carmo

Heading down the hill, you’ll come to the Carmo convent and church, fine examples of the city’s Gothic architecture. This is a site of historical importance as it was here that the Carnation Revolution began in 1974, putting an end to nearly 5 decades of dictatorship.

Elevador de Santa Justa

A little further on, you’ll arrive at the Santa Justa elevator, an imposing monument built in the Gothic Revival style, that provides one of the best viewpoints in the city.

Admission Not Included

Lisbon Baixa

Coffee with pastry in a local café

Admission Included

Praca da Figueira

You’ll see a number of attractions in Baixa, in the heart of the city. After a short break, you’ll take a ride on the tram, going up from the castle to the Portas do Sol.

Admission Included

Alfama

At the Portas do Sol you’ll see the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon, and the Alfama district that spans several narrow streets to the River Tagus. Alfama is one of the oldest and most traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon, known for its fado houses, and the popular festivals of saints, particularly St. Anthony.

Lisbon Cathedral

(Pass by)

The tour ends at Lisbon Cathedral, built in 1150, 3 years after the city was taken back from the Moors. Over time it has been subject to various architectural changes, becoming a mixture of different styles.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking

Reviews

(234)

4.8 (234)

Jadyn_C

This is a great tour for people who want to get a feel for the city. You do hike some big hills but have time to sit and relax with a pastry and some nata. Ricardo was our guide and he did an excellent job.

Renosue

Beatrice was brilliant! Walking tour was fun and informative, and learnt some shortcuts around city. I would reccomend for first time in Lisbon.

Susan_W

Beatrice was an amazing fun tour guide. I would highly recommend to see the highlights of Lisbon in 3 hours by walking and learn some interesting hostory. Thank you!!

Tom_R

The walk was the perfect distance and just the right amount of time. The guide was very knowledgeable concerning the history of Portugal. I especially enjoyed learning the history of Fado.

Perry_Z

We had a great time on this walking tour of Lisbon. There were so many things that I don't think we would have seen or known had we tried it ourselves. Highly recommend it.

jane_w

We started meeting at a nice plaza called the largo do Chiado and then walked to get on the the famous scenic tram 28 ride. The tram was good as when we rode on the tram at 5pm we could get seats. We stopped off at the highest viewpoint of the city Miradouro da Senhora do Monteand then made our way downhill through the old part of the city Alfama, to the next viewpoint Santa Maria Maior then past the cathedral and back down to Baixa district to the Praça do Comércio, the large, harbour-facing plaza. We the walked through the Rua Augusta arch along a pedestrianised Main Street with passing view of the Santa Justa Lift, and the stopped for a custard tart and coffee before the tour ended. The whole tour was enjoyable and interesting, the tour could be improved by the use of headsets so we could all heat the guide speaking and by the guide offering more information on the city.

Nadine_F

We enjoyed the tour given by Joau. However it seemed a bit long. Three hours is long enough! The part about fado could have been shortened.

leonard_G

Great guide who took a lot of extra time to ensure we were provided with extensive information and history. More than worth it! Thanks

cynthia b

Paulo was an excellent guide. We had a small group, which made it even better, more personal. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. While there are lots of hills in Lisboa, we took a cable car to the top and then most of our walk was going down or flat surfaces, which made it very comfortable.

iand974

A walking tour is always a great introduction to a new city. Ricardo was well informed, entertaining (“I know no-one was expecting the Portuguese Inquisition!”), warm, engaging, and generous with his knowledge and recommendations. Highly recommended tour and Ricardo is an outstanding guide.

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2024-06-26 15:33