Private Guided Walking Tour Visit to Lisbon
Admire the born-from-destruction beauty of Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal. Devastated by a tragic earthquake in the 18th century, the Old Town of Portugal’s administrative and trade centre is a spectacular blend of solemn ruins, resilient surviving monuments, and magnificent new constructions that are etched with rich history and vital spirit, including the remains of Carmo Convent perching on one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Dom Pedro IV Square – the silent witness of dramatic historical events, the majestic Augusta Road Arch marking the rising of the new city after the disaster, and the riverfront Commerce Square symbolizing Portugal’s maritime might.
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Private Guided Walking Tour Visit to Lisbon
What's included in Private Guided Walking Tour Visit to Lisbon
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Praca Dom Pedro IV
Start the tour at Dom Pedro IV Square (lovingly known as Rossio), the very heart around which the activities in the city resolve, from political uprisings in the past to lively gatherings. Vibrant at any time of the day, the main meeting point has many things to offer: the photogenic Column of Pedro IV of Portugal, the prestigious National Theatre, the 17th-century Rossio Railway Station, and the unique wave-patterned mosaic pavement - a reminder of Portugal’s glorious maritime past.
Convento do Carmo
Then, step uphill to the colossal Carmo Convent. Losing the ceiling during the devastating 1755 earthquake, the ruins of imposing arches and columns are prominent figures in Lisbon’s skyline and a solemn testimony of the city's resilience.
Elevador de Santa Justa
To the right of the site is a path leading up to the Santa Justa Elevator. The 18th-century Neo-Gothic lift is attractive in its own right with ornate iron-wrought decorations and an observation deck providing panoramic views sweeping across the city.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the South fountain of Rossio, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
End Points
- At Martinho da Arcada.
