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- Portuguese
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This is an essential tour for those who want to experience the true essence of Lisbon in a smart way. Designed for travelers staying in the Cidade Universitária/Entrecampos area or taking part in activities there, the tour starts at the University of Lisbon, making logistics easier. You will enter the city like a local, using the metro to reach and explore Lisbon’s historic center.
Along the route, squares, streets, and buildings gain historical, political, and social context. Rather than listing monuments, the tour connects events and explains how Lisbon rebuilt itself after the 1755 earthquake and emerged as the world’s first modern city.
Baixa, Chiado, the Tagus River, and Cais do Sodré are presented through clear and engaging storytelling. In small groups, guided by experienced locals, the tour offers depth without fatigue and is ideal for those seeking memorable photos and a true understanding of Lisbon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Take the Metro Line Amarela (Yellow) and get off at the Cidade Universitária station.
The excursion ends at Time Out Market, a gastronomic space with a vast offer of bars and restaurants, located next to the Tejo River.
Itinerary
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1
Metro Trip (Cidade Universitária to Restauradores): We begin by taking the metro from our meeting point in Cidade Universitária to Restauradores Square.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Praca Dos Restauradores
Restauradores Square (Praça dos Restauradores): A site where the spirit of Portuguese independence comes to life through its streets and monuments.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Lisboa Rossio
Rossio Train Station: We will explore this 19th-century architectural and engineering marvel, heading upstairs to enjoy the views from its viewpoint.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Pedro IV Square (Rossio): The commercial and nerve center of the city, symbolizing Lisbon's rebirth after the 1755 earthquake.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Praca Da Figueira
We continue to this emblematic square (formerly the city's main marketplace), a central and strategic landmark.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Baixa de Lisboa
Baixa Pombalina (Downtown): We will walk through the streets of Baixa, the area rebuilt with a grid layout following the 1755 disaster.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Arco da Rua Augusta
Augusta Arch: Marvel at this imposing triumphal arch that celebrates the reconstruction of Lisbon
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Commerce Square: We arrive at this square, a silent witness to Lisbon's greatest tragedy and the historic gateway for royalty and maritime trade. We will also observe the equestrian statue of King José I, which presides over the center of the square.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Lisbon City Hall (Câmara Municipal): We will visit the current seat of civil power, a 19th-century building where the Portuguese Republic was famously proclaimed
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Chiado
We head up to the elegant and cosmopolitan district famous for its cafes, shops, bookstores, and theaters. We will learn the history of two iconic Lisbon sites: Bertrand Bookstore (the oldest operating bookstore in the world, founded in 1732) and A Brasileira Café (one of the city’s most important social and cultural hubs since 1905).
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Pink Street
Pink Street (Rua Nova do Carvalho): A walk down to the famous Pink Street, an icon of urban renovation and Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Time Out Market Lisboa
Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market): Finally, we walk toward the Ribeira Market to see its fabulous renovation, now a world-renowned gastronomic and commercial epicenter.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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