A Self Guided Walk through Lisbon's Baxia and Barrio Alto

5.0 (1 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration2h - 3h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Lisbon tested its buildings against earthquakes by having troops march around miniature wooden models. The city you'll walk through today was rebuilt on what they learned. This self-guided audio tour through Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto neighborhoods gives you such stories most guided groups rush past.

You'll hear why a monk's cherry liqueur recipe became a hit, visit a church whose painted ceiling fools your eyes, and learn how Portugal's tram system has American roots. Along the way, you will get a taste of local culture with insights into Fado music, Port wine, and mosaic pavements.

This Lisbon walking tour works on your schedule with no fixed start time or group to keep up with. Pause for a pastel de nata, linger at a viewpoint, or take the funicular instead of the climb. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience Lisbon at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio tours, and they come with a full refund guarantee.

What's included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location
  • No transport or tickets to funicular

What to expect

  1. Praca do Comercio
    10m
    Search the pedestal for a hidden elephant and see the man who rebuilt a city from rubble.
  2. Rua Augusta
    30m
    Pass beneath a triumphal arch where river gods hold clues to Portugal's most famous export and walk the grid a prime minister drew over the ruins of an earthquake
  3. Praca Dom Pedro IV
    15m
    Spot the railway station designed as a temple and trace the battle names carved into an obelisk
  4. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    15m
    Make your way to this famous viewpoint by taking the Gloria funicular (tickets must be purchased separately) or by walking up. Pause at a panoramic balcony.
  5. Bairro Alto
    20m
    Wander quiet daytime streets that transform nightly into one of Lisbon's loudest neighborhoods. Hear about Fado music and port wine
  6. Igreja de Sao Roque
    10m
    Step inside a plain-faced church hiding an ornate chapel that was built in Rome then shipped here
  7. Convento do Carmo
    Pass by
    Look up through a roofless nave where a congregation never finished its prayer.
  8. Elevador de Santa Justa
    Pass by
    Look up at ironwork shaped by a man who trained under the architect of the Eiffel Tower.
  9. Largo de Sao Domingos
    10m
    Stand where the Inquisition held court, then step into a tiny bar selling a monk's medicinal experiment.
  10. Chiado
    10m
    Find a tiled façade hiding mythological figures and the Eye of Providence, steps from the world's oldest bookstore.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends near Carmo Convent in the Chiado neighborhood

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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