Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle

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Lisbon, Portugal
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3 hours (Approx.)
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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

What's Included

  • Coffee and cake break
  • Professional guide
  • Tram trip
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Other food and beverages
  • Transfers to/from the meeting point
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Meeting Location

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Lisbon, Portugal

What To Expect

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Baixa

Coffee with pastry in a local café
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Additional Info

  • 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
  • Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-17498P1

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