Stop At: Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1250
Pass through the garden of São Pedro de Alcântara and enjoy stunning views of the Baixa and the south bank of the Tagus River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Igreja do Carmo, Rua Carmo, Porto 4050
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Elevador de Santa Justa, Rua do Ouro, Lisbon 150
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lisbon Baixa, Lisbon
Coffee with pastry in a local café
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Figueira, Travessa Nova de Sao Domingos 9 3 Esq., Lisbon 1100
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100
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.
