The City of the Seven Hills: Private Tour of Lisbon Highlights

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Known as The City of The Seven Hills, Lisbon is a city of contrasts, with winding streets, colourful buildings, hilly terrain and a history as rich as it is fascinating. Lisbon is also famous for its rich culture, year-round sunshine, hilly terrain, breathtaking vistas, surprising delicacies, and historical yellow trams.

On this half-day private walking tour, your guide will give you an overview of the city's history from its foundation to the present day. You will visit the famous São Jorge Castle, which dates back to the 11th century with breathtaking views over the city, as well as the Se' Cathedral and the historic downtown area of Baixa where you can find many of the city's most famous landmarks: Rossio Square, the Elevador de Santa Justa, Rua Augusta, and of course, the majestic Praça do Comércio, the riverfront commercial hub of the city.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to São Jorge Castle
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Food and drink
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the Castelo Sao Jorge ticket office and main entrance.

End point
Rossio Square

Finish point will be at Rossio Square, Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-193 Lisboa, Portugal.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Castelo De Sao Jorge

    Enjoy a fully guided tour of Lisbon Castle, the highest point of Lisbon city, the site of some of its earliest 8th century BC settlements and a fortress that for centuries played a key part in the history of the city. Learn of Lisbon's tumultuous past, take in the spectacular views over the city and walk the walls of the medieval fortress, and stop at one of Lisbon's most beautiful viewpoints, the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, decorated with magnificent tiles, this is a favourite spot for lovers and local street musicians.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lisbon Cathedral

    See the Sé Cathedral, often just known as Sé—one of the city’s oldest and most well-known sites, which has withstood several natural disasters, including the 9.0 earthquake of 1755.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

    Enjoy time in the old harbour and Praça do Comércio, where the royal palace stood for over two hundred years until 1755, and today one of the city’s most recognisable squares.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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