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Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Overview

With this ticket you have access to our fantastic FREE WALKING TOUR around Baixa and Chiado, The downtown area of Lisbon.

This is not an ordinary tour: passionate local guides will take you out of the beaten track and show you the real Lisbon, give recommendations and a very good insight of its history, culture and curiosities.

Our guides are free to give their personal touch to the tour and share their love for Lisbon according to the needs and interests of each group.

Below you find some information related to our tour:

PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT-CONCEPT
Our tour is on a pay what you want concept so everyone is able to join. There is only a small online booking fee.

EVERYONE'S WELCOME
Be prepared to meet all different kinds of people, that's the way pay-what-you-want tours are known for.

MEETING POINT
Look out for the guides with ORANGE UMBRELLA at PRAÇA DO COMÉRCIO, between the big arch and the statue in the middle.

What's Included

  • Local guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    1100-148 Lisbon
    Portugal

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    End point

    Largo Luís de Camões
    1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

    Tour ends around Camões Square.

    What To Expect

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    Statue Of D. Jose I

    With this ticket you have access to one of the free walking tours we offer. They're not ordinary tours: passionate local guides will take you around Baixa and Chiado, the downtown area of Lisbon and give give you a good insight of the city's history, culture and curiosities. Look out for our guide with an orange umbrella at Praça do Comércio, between the big arch and the statue in the middle.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

    The biggest square in Lisbon
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Municipal Square

    The Square where the city hall is located
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Elevador de Santa Justa

    One of the most famous landmarks in Europe.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Praca Dom Pedro IV

    The oldest square in Lisbon
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rua Augusta

    The most important street in Lisbon.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506

    A memorial in honor of the thousands of Jewish victims of the massacre in 1506.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja De S Domingos

    One of the most impressive churches in Europe.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Avenida da Liberdade

    Lisbon's most fancy avenue
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Casa do Alentejo

    One of the most charming houses in Lisbon
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Largo do Carmo

    The place where the Carnation Revolution took place.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Estacao Do Rossio

    The old centra station of Lisbon
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja de Sao Roque

    One of the only churches in Lisbon to survive the Earthquake in 1755.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Praca Luis de Camoes

    One of the most iconic squares of Lisbon
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bairro Alto

    The famous nightlife area of Lisbon
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon Walking Tour – The Perfect Introduction to the City?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-69739P11

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