Lisbon Essentials: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake

4.9
(180 reviews)
Lisbon, Portugal

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the elegant heart of the city with our Baixa and Chiado Walking Tour, ideal for visitors looking for a Lisbon city center tour.

Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake as one of Europe's first earthquake-resistant urban plans, Baixa is a masterpiece of 18th century architecture. Chiado, its neighboring district, became Lisbon's cultural and intelectual hub, gathering writers, poets and artists.

On this Lisbon guided tour, you will learn about:

The fall of the Portuguese monarchy
The Jewish tragedy in Lisbon
The longest dictatorship in Europe
The carnation Revolution

Baixa and Chiado Tour highlights

Praça do Comércio (meeting point)
Lisbon City Hall
Rua Augusta and Augusta St. Arch
Santa Justa Elevator
Rossio Square
São Domingos Church
Jewish Memorial
Carmo Square and Carmo Monastery
Casa do Alentejo

What's Included

Professional guide
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Praça do Comércio

Look our for the guide with an orange umbrella, between the big arch and the statue in the middle.

End point
Praça Luís de Camões

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We'll start our tour from the emblematic Commerce Square, the biggest and most famous Square in Lisbon.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arco do Triunfo

    One of the most beautiful landmarks in Lisbon

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Municipal Square

    The place of the charming city hall of Lisbon

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Rua Augusta

    The most famous street in Lisbon

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Elevador de Santa Justa

    The charming elevator, which is one of the most famous in Portugal.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Praca Dom Pedro IV

    The oldest square in Lisbon

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Igreja De S Domingos

    One of the most emblematic churches in Lisbon.

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

    The memorial built to remember the victims of the Massacre in 1506

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Casa do Alentejo

    One of the hidden gems of Lisbon.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Estacao Do Rossio

    One of the most beautiful stations in the World

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Largo do Carmo

    One of the most important event in Lisbon took part in this charming and peaceful square.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Chiado

    One of the nicest neighbourhoods in Lisbon.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Praca Luis de Camoes

    The last stop of the tour

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hi Lisbon Walking Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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