Full day Small Group Tour of Historical Lisbon

4.9
(15 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Lisbon, the "City of Light" and "Queen of the Sea", on a 8-hour narrated walking tour. Begin the tour by the Church of Saint Roch and then proceed with your guide to explore some of the main historical neighborhoods of Lisbon.

Next on the list are Bairro Alto, Chiado and Baixa, where you will have the opportunity to visit attractions like the Carmo Square, the Santa Justa Elevator and the world’s oldest bookstore. We will also discuss a variety of topics ranging from current events in Portugal to rich culinary traditions and much more.

After lunch, your guide will take you to Alfama, Lisbon’s medieval quarter famous for its Fado culture and narrow maze-like streets and alleyways. Here you will learn about the history and folk traditions of the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.

What's Included

Professional guide
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the statue of the priest located next to the church of Saint Roque

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Igreja de Sao Roque

    Travelers will receive a guided tour of one of the city's finnest churches. The Saint Roque Mission is a testmant to the skill of Portugal's artists, and one of the best examples of Barroque art in Portugal.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bairro Alto

    Navigate the streets of one of Lisbon's oldest and eccentric neighbourhoods with your guide and discover old Lisbon.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Travelers will get to know one of the most peculiar restaurants in Lisbon and learn about its connection to catholic worship, beer and freemasonry.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Largo do Carmo

    Participants will visit one of the most idyllic squares in historical Lisbon, where the Gothic ruins of the Carmelite Convent stand as a reminder of the earthquake of 1755.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Travelers will get the opportunity to visit Lisbon's iconic Santa Justa Elevator and get a birds eye view of city and the River Tagus.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Chiado

    Travelers will get acquainted with the largest concentration of traditional stores and businesses.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Praca Dom Pedro IV

    Travelers will visit one of the quintessential squares in Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina district, and admire its main attractions, such as the Queen Mary National Theater and Opera house, the Tabacaria Mónaco, and other local businesses.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Located at the heart of the city’s center, this late 19th century train station is a fine example of Neo-Manueline architecture that travelers will get the opportunity to admire.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Largo de Sao Domingos

    Travelers will learn about the Jewish Massacre of 1506 that took place in one of the city's oldest squares and contemplate the memorial that honors the memory of the victims of religious persecution.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Travelers will get the chance to visit one of Lisbon's most unique places of worship and admire the church's interior.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Admire one of Lisbon's historical city squares and visit some historical business in the vicinity.

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

    Stroll along one of the main pedestrian streets in Lisbon’s downtown, flanked by Santa Justa Elevator, coffee shops and historical businesses.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen)

    Enjoy the view of Lisbon’s downtown, with the Castle of Saint George, the historical district of Mouraria, and the Tagus river as background scenery.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Travelers will get the chance to admire one of Lisbon's oldest churches and Convents, home to the Augustinian monks until 1834.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit one of the most charming little streets in Lisbon, lined with houses with large terraces decorated with buganvilia and other delightful flowers.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the history of trade union activism in Lisbon.

    Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora

    Travelers will learn about the historical significance of the church of Saint Vincent the Deacon, dedicated to Lisbon's patron saint.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Feira Da Ladra (campo De Santa Clara)

    Travelers will be acquainted with one of the oldest flea markets in Lisbon and get to enjoy its unique atmosphere on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    National Pantheon

    Travel will receive an exterior visit to the attraction and admire the monumental scope of Portugal's National Pantheon, a mausoleum to some of the greatest Portuguese men and women.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Alfama (Pass by)

    Travelers will get acquainted with the Alfama neighborhood and the everyday life of its inhabitants.

    Admission ticket free
  • 16

    Enjoy Alfama’s best viewpoint and its picturesque tiny streets that characterize this historical neighborhood of Lisbon.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travelers will receive an exterior visit of the building and learn about Alfama's connection to Fado music.

    Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Travelers will receive an exterior visit to one of the Churches that survived the earthquake of 1755.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Lisbon Cathedral

    Travelers will get the opportunity to visit Lisbon's cathedral and receive a detailed tour of the interior.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Travelers will learn about how this former political prison was converted to house a museum for the memory of people persecuted under the Salazar regime.

    Admission ticket free
  • 19

    Enjoy a unique viewpoint of Alfama and the Tagus river, and learn about Lisbon as a religious battleground during the Reconquista.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

    Travelers will get to experience a breathtaking view of Lisbon.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travelers can see the famous "Spiked House" and admire a rare example of 16th century palatial architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

    Travelers will end the tour at the famous Commercial Square or "Praça do Comércio" and learn about its connection with Portuguese historical figures such as the Marquis of Pombal and the regicide of 1908.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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