Lisbon Highlights Guided Walking Tour

4.9 (74 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Discover the wonders of Lisbon on this guided walking tour. See the city’s most iconic sights, learn about Lisbon’s impressive history, immerse yourself in Portuguese culture, and uncover hidden gems.

You'll learn a bit more about the rich history of Portugal, the end of the monarchy, the change of the capital to a foreign country, the Jewish massacre, the longest dictatorship in Europe, the revolution that changed the country and the many aspects of the Portuguese culture.

From our meeting point at Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square), you’ll see place like the City Hall of Lisbon, Augusta Street and its famous Arch, Santa Justa Elevator, Rossio Square, São Domingos Church, the Jewish memorial, the Square and Monastery of Carmo, Camões Square and much more.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuites

What to expect

  1. Praca do Comercio
    10m
    We'll see Praça do Comércio, the biggest square in Lisbon and learn about the Great Earthquake of Lisbon that destroyed about 80% of the city.
  2. Arco do Triunfo
    5m
    You'll hear the history of the imposing Augusta Street Arch, one of the most famous landmarks in Lisbon and what it represents to the city.
  3. Municipal Square
    10m
    We'll visit the Municipal Square, where the City Hall is located and learn about the end of Portugal's Monarchy.
  4. Rua Augusta
    15m
    We'll walk by Augusta Street, the most important street in Lisbon and learn why the area was built as a grid.
  5. Elevador de Santa Justa
    7m
    We'll see the famous Santa Justa Elevator, the only elevator of the kind in Portugal and learn its the connection to the Eiffel Tour.
  6. Praca Dom Pedro IV
    15m
    We'll visit Rossio Square, the oldest square in Lisbon, which has been around since the XIII century and lear about the Portuguese Stones and the escape of the Portuguese Royal family to a foreign country.
  7. Igreja De S Domingos
    10m
    We'll see the São Domingo Church, one of the most unique churches in the world and learn about one of the saddest episodes in Lisbon's history behind it.
  8. A Ginjinha
    10m
    You'll learn about "ginjinha", the most famous liquor in Lisbon and why this shop became an institution in the city.
  9. Casa do Alentejo
    10m
    You'll see one of the most unique buildings in the city, Casa do Alentejo and discover about the moorish influence in Portugal's history.
  10. Avenida da Liberdade
    5m
    We'll see Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon's Champs Elysees and discover when it was built.
  11. Estacao Do Rossio
    10m
    You'll learn the history behind Rossio Station, the first central Station in Lisbon and its magnificent architecture style that is just found in Portugal.
  12. Museu Arqueologico do Carmo
    15m
    As we reach Chiado area, we'll see the charming Carmo Square and the reason why the church is unfinished. You'll also learn about the Portuguese dictatorship and the revolution that put an end to it.
  13. Praca Luis de Camoes
    10m
    As we walk around Chiado area, you'll see the fancy shops from the area, the famous Café A Brasileira, a meeting point for the writers and poets in the XX century and also see Luis de Camões Square, one of the most important meeting points in Lisbon and hear about the most famous Portuguese poet.
  14. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    10m
    We'll end the tour with the amazing view of São Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint and enjoy the nicest view of the city from here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look out for the guides with an orange umbrella at Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in front of the big arch.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this plataform.

End point

The tour ends at Praça Luis de Camões, next to the monument.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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