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Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Lisbon with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Lisbon on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Lisbon at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Praça do Comércio, Bairro Alto, Church of São Roque and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best!

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Lisbon: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience
  • 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
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Meeting Location

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Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara
1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal

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Lisbon
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We will finish the tour at the city center of Lisbon

What To Expect

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Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

This is Lisbon's main square, and it sits on the old sight of the royal palace before it was destoyed by the 1755 earthquake.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto is a picturesque quarter dating from the 1500s, that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alfama

The streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas, are lined with viewpoints over the city, shops selling traditional crafts and unique local cafes.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon

Depending on the tour, by Vespa or foot, you will visit a lot of different locations of the city center of Lisbon, discover hidden gems and hear a lot of local stories from your local host.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Sao Roque (pass by)

The church space was originally a shrine dedicated to St. Sebastian. Later on, it housed artifacts in memory of São Roque. He became a saint thanks to his work in healing victims of the plague that raged through Europe.
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Church of St. Dominic (pass by)

Church of St. Dominic is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.
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Rua Augusta (pass by)

One of the most crowded and busy streets of Lisbon. We will pass it by going from one neighbourhood of Lisbon to another one.
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Elevador de Santa Justa (pass by)

The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Justa, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal.
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A Ginjinha (pass by)

Historic open-fronted bar for a pip-spitting crowd sipping local ginjinha cherry-like liqueur.
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Lisbon Cathedral (pass by)

The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.
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Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol (pass by)

Scenic viewpoint with panoramic city views of traditional Alfama houses with red roofs & churches.
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Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte (pass by)

Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
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Carmo Convent (pass by)

The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems?

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). 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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  • Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience
  • 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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