Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle
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
Options
Lisboa Esencial - ESP
Lisboa Esencial - ESP manha: Would you like to know how the inhabitants of Lisbon really lived? This tour will give you the history of Lisbon with practical tips to help you really enjoy your stay.
Starting point:
Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal
What's included in Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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
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.
Inclusions
- Coffee and cake break
- Professional guide
- Tram trip
- Liability and personal accident insurance
- Other food and beverages
- Transfers to/from the meeting point
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Departure times vary by season, please refer to tour option selected. If booking afternoon tour, departure is at 3pm Oct. 1 - March 31 and 5pm April 1 - Sept. 30. All morning tours run at 10am.
