Lisbon Half-Day City Tour | History, Heritage & Local Culture

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Avenida da Liberdade

  This boulevard was widely inspired in the Champs Elysées in Paris. We will learn why

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Praca Dos Restauradores

  Praça dos Restauradores - This place has this specific name has the Obelisk in the center of the square was erected to commemorate the restauration of Portugal's Independence.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Located in Restauradores Square, Eden Teatro was a national Theater located in the hearth of the city.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  We will see a monument paying hommage to the pavers (calceteiros) of Portugal.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Estacao Do Rossio

  Rossio Train Station is one of the oldest operating train stations in Portugal. We will see its ornate façade, made in neomanueline arquitecture.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Located in D. Pedro IV square, King Peter the 4th was an important figure to Portugal as well as Brazil.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II

  We will be able to see one of the most significant theaters in Lisbon, comissioned by the queen Mary the 2nd.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506

  Portugal was one of the cores of the Inquisition - We will be able to see a monument erected to pay hommage to the victims of the Inquisition in 2006 by the townhall of Lisbon.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Igreja De S Domingos

  A church that has suffered throughout the ages with natural catastrophes, being the last one of them a huge fire in 1959.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  King John the first was the first king of the second dynasty in Portugal. The first and only time a bastard took the throne and was the favorite next in line for it.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Praca Da Figueira

  Figueira Square was where the local markets were located in Portugal. We can still see some flea markets during the weekend, although most of its commercial importance has faded away

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Elevador de Santa Justa

  Santa Justa Lift was an important way of commuting from the lowest part of the city to the highest. Made by the Eiffel Company (Compagnie des Établissements Eiffel) the nowadays famoust lift was one of the most polemic constructions in Lisbon

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Rua Augusta (Pass by)

  Rua Augusta (Augusta street) is one of the main commercial streets in Portugal. Here you will see how old shops and boutiques blend in with the new ones.

  Admission ticket free
• 13
  Church of St. Anthony

  As we move up, we will enter the church of St. Anthony, who's the unofficial patron of the city of Lisbon. Here we will get to know a little bit of St. Anthony's story, and why he became such an important member for the community, being even the most celebrated in Portugal.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Lisbon Cathedral

  As we continue to move up, we will see Lisbon's Cathedral. The first church to be constructed in Lisbon is an important catholic mark for the Lisbon population. We will see the beautiful romanesque façade that will take us back to the 12th century.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Museu do Aljube - Resistencia e Liberdade (Pass by)

  We will pass by the Aljube museum, which was a political prison during the fascist regime in Portugal. It's still visible that it used to be a prison, even though now it has became a museum which shows you the change from the dictatorship to nowadays.

  Admission ticket free
• 15
  Miradouro de Santa Luzia

  Here we will be able to see one of the key viewpoints of the city of hills - Lisbon

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16

  We will see the statue of Saint Vincent - the official patron of the city of Lisbon. Here we will talk a little bit about St. Vincent and his history, and how it is connected with Lisbon.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17
  Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

  Another key viewpoint of the city of Lisbon, where we will be able to see from afar the monastery of Saint Vincent of Outside, alongside the national Pantheon.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Alfama (Pass by)

  As we start descending, we will pass by one of the most traditional neighbourhoods in Portugal - Alfama.

  Admission ticket free
• 18
  Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa

  Casa dos Bicos, Saramago Foundation is a museum dedicated to the portuguese nobel prize of literature - José Saramago. We will see its façade.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha

  We will pass by the Olf Church of Our Lady of Conception, whereas its façade survived the earthquake of 1755. Its façade displays the marvelous display of Manueline arquitecture.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

  The commerce square was the center of commercial life in the city of Lisbon. Where ships from the Age of the Discoveries used to dock fulfilled with spices, silks and slaves that would be then commercialized to local retailers. It was also where the national palace was located before its destruction in 1755, caused by the immense earthquake that hit Lisbon.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Statue Of D. Jose I

  We can find the equestrian statue of King Joseph the first at the center of the commerce square. This statue represents victory over the 1755 earthquake. On the statue itself we are also able to view a small bronze bust o his henchman - the Marquis of Pombal - one of the most significant figures of the country.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  Arco do Triunfo

  The triumphal arch is located at the end o Augusta Street, right at the entrance to the Commerce Square. This arch is also a symbol of victory over the devastating 1755 earthquake. In it we can also see some of the most illustrious figures in Portuguese history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Camara Municipal de Lisboa (Pass by)

  Close to the end of the tour we will be able to pass by the Townhall of Lisbon, alongside its pillory.

  Admission ticket free
• Pink Street (Pass by)

  Just before ending the tour, we will be able to see the popularly known Pink Street - this street is one of the cores for bohemian and night life in Lisbon.

  Admission ticket free
• 23
  Time Out Market Lisboa

  To conclude, the dropoff point will be at Time Out Market. During the day, part of it is known for being a farmers market, and the other part for being a food court. During the evening, only the food court is operational. Nevertheless, the perfect place to conclude, as you can indulge in portuguese gastronomy, wether its inside the Time Out Market or outside it, where you have restaurants such as "Sala de Corte" or "Brilhante", which are high-end incredible restaurants.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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

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