About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional guide
- Coffee and cake break
- One language
- Tram trip
- Liability and personal accident insurance
Not included
- Other food and beverages
- Transfers to/from the meeting point
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Pass through the garden of São Pedro de Alcântara and enjoy stunning views of the Baixa and the south bank of the Tagus River
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.
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.
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.
Coffee with pastry in a local café
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.
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.
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 information
- 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".
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lisboa Autêntica
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If you want to do the tour alone you can but the value will be the same as for 2 people.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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