Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour
Discover Portugal’s capital city at your own pace and agenda, during this private 5-hour sightseeing tour. Accompany your guide through the city, to famous landmarks and locations that usually are not visited. Explore the historic São Jorge Castle; wander through Lisbon’s Cathedral; the mysterious commerce Square and many other sites. Learn about Olisipo, the “Roman Lisbon” and in the old sector of Alfama, the Moorish influence. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
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Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour
What's included in Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
The downtown of Lisbon, called “Baixa Pombalina” area is the heart of Lisbon and was completely rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake. Covering an area of about 255 hectares, it contains magnificent squares, which are interconnected by straight avenues filled with grand 18th century architecture.
The Rua Augusta was considered the opening of Lisbon to the world. It´s to symbolise a “portal” to the city of mysteries. By passing the arch, you go from darkness and ignorance, to the light and wisdom that Lisbon provides. Be enlightened with its histories.
Lisbon Cathedral
This church was build built in the 12th century, when we conquered the Moorish city and made it Christian. On the same place was a mosque, that was destroyed, and this church build on t´s place. It´s the only Church in Portugal that has a “Holy Door”, and one of the few in the Christian World. Why? Come and find out...
Inclusions
- Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
- Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/locations to explain its history;
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines (fast-pass) to the Saint Jorge Castle (ticket not included);
- Experience will be adjusted to your own personal interests, talk to your guide;
- Guide will help you giving tips for the rest of your stay in Lisbon, just ask;
- Tour is focused in Lisbon´s historic old town, not Belém neighbourhood.
- Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks;
- Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
- Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
- This tour does not include entrance fees so that participants can decide what sites to visit.
- National monuments close on public holidays or on special occasions, without notice;
- The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to customer’s will or due to weather conditions.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will be waiting for you under the Rua Augusta Arch with a sign having your name on it (or another description that you would like) and our logo (TakingUThere).
