Lisbon Downtown & Alfama with a guide Walking tour
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe and there are layers and layers of history so the day stats early with a unique ride on the famous Lisbon tram 28, taking in you to the Castle district area and the famous Alfama district while heading down to the city centre. Once at downtown you are going to Miradouro da Rua Augusta to enjoy the panoramic view, and next to the Lisbon Story Centre were you can walk trough the history of Lisbon. After the shaky experience, free time to lunch and get back on the tram 15 heading to the Belém district to see the Torre de Belém sitting at the Tagus riverside, and the imposing Jerónimos Monastery, both elevated to World Heritage by UNESCO that have dominated this landscape for 500 years.
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Alfama & Baixa
What's included in Lisbon Downtown & Alfama with a guide Walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rua AugustaPass-by Only
Augusta Street Arch is often thought to represent the grand entryway into the biblical Solomon’s Temple. Standing in a prominent position in Praça do Comércio, all of the symbols on the Arch serve to remember and celebrate the varied history of Portugal while glorifying the rich cultural icons of the land Read more about Lisbon: Old Alfama Quarter Walking Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Alfama-Guided-Walking-Tour/d538-73995P97?mcid=56757
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Admire this vast waterfront square and discover the past of this amazing space. Facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South, the city square is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço as it hosted the Paço da Ribeira until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown (Baixa), ordered by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, who was (chief) Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of the Portuguese King José I. From the 19th century onwards, Praça do Comércio became the seat of some of the most important Portuguese state departaments.
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de LisboaPass-by Only
Originally built in 1521 is a great example of the 16th-century architectural style of Lisbon. Today, it is the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation, which is dedicated to the works and message of the only Portuguese author to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature so far.
Inclusions
- Meeting Point: 09:45 and 13:45 (Rua dos Douradores n.16)
- Professional guide
- Insurance according to Portuguese law.
- 5 FREE self-guided walking tours in the Vox City app
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and German.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips & Other gratuities not mentioned
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Pick-Up & Hotel Drop-Off
- Mobile device
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity to know if it will run. (Weather)
- English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
- Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
- Maximum of 20 persons
- It's a good idea to wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. In summer bring your sunscreen and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
- A Considerable amount of walking is involved.
- In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 09:45 & 132:45
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point • Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira • Drop off (done in only two locations: Restauradores square or Marquês de Pombal). • Please note that you may have to walk from your accommodation to be picked up. • Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages). • Please note that infants and children occupy a seat (available on request if advised at time of booking). • Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult. • It's a good idea to bring comfortable footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. • Please note, this tour may be conducted in two languages. • English and Portuguese are available all year round. • A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. • In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms. • We are not responsible for any traffic congestion in the city, resulting from cultural, sport and religious events, or even demonstrations / strikes, etc. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
