Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Would you like to get to know behind-the-scenes of Lisbon?

The walking tours reveal Lisbon’s history along with the best sightseeing locations, whilst giving stories and practical tips to provide everyone with a unique experience.

Learn about the most important facts (history, architecture, gastronomy…) in the heart of the ancient city.

Our local guide will also provide tips about shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Enjoy a tram ride as well as coffee with pastry in a local café. All included in the tour!

The tour will take you to the following areas: Chiado | Bairro Alto | Baixa Pombalina | Alfama

Options

Lisbonne Essentielle -French

Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived? This tour will give you the history of Lisbon with practical tips to help you really enjoy your stay.
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisboa Esencial - ESP

Lisboa Esencial - ESP manha: Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived? This tour will give you the history of Lisbon with practical tips to help you really enjoy your stay.
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

Lissabon Das Essentielle -Ger

Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived? This tour will give you the history of Lisbon with practical tips to help you really enjoy your stay.
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbon Essential Tour - ENG

Lisbon Essential Tour ENG: Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived?
Starting point:
Centro, R. Garrett 120, 1200-443 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbona Nascosta - Italian -

Lisbona Nascosta -Italian: Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived?
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisboa Essencial - português

Venha descobrir a Lisboa Autêntica a pé. Inclui viagem de eléctrico e paragem para degustação de pastel de nata e café.Todos os dias ás 10 h.
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

What's included

Coffee and cake break
Professional guide
Tram trip
Liability and personal accident insurance

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

What to expect

Bairro Alto
15m

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
15m

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
20m

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
20m

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
15m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Baixa de Lisboa
15m · Admission ticket included

Coffee with pastry in a local café
Praca Da Figueira
15m · Admission ticket included

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.
Alfama
20m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the tour with a Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish and German-speaking guide, the meeting point is at Praça Luís de Camões. The guide will welcome all the participants at the square, behind the statue next to kiosk "Lisboa".

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.

End point

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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