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Discover the wonders of Lisbon on this guided walking tour. See the city’s most iconic sights, learn about Lisbon’s impressive history, immerse yourself in Portuguese culture, and uncover hidden gems.
You'll learn a bit more about the rich history of Portugal, the end of the monarchy, the change of the capital to a foreign country, the Jewish massacre, the longest dictatorship in Europe, the revolution that changed the country and the many aspects of the Portuguese culture.
From our meeting point at Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square), you’ll see place like the City Hall of Lisbon, Augusta Street and its famous Arch, Santa Justa Elevator, Rossio Square, São Domingos Church, the Jewish memorial, the Square and Monastery of Carmo, Camões Square and much more.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look out for the guides with an orange umbrella at Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in front of the big arch. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this plataform.
The tour ends at Praça Luis de Camões, next to the monument.
Itinerary
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1Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
We'll see Praça do Comércio, the biggest square in Lisbon and learn about the Great Earthquake of Lisbon that destroyed about 80% of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You'll hear the history of the imposing Augusta Street Arch, one of the most famous landmarks in Lisbon and what it represents to the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We'll visit the Municipal Square, where the City Hall is located and learn about the end of Portugal's Monarchy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rua Augusta
We'll walk by Augusta Street, the most important street in Lisbon and learn why the area was built as a grid.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We'll see the famous Santa Justa Elevator, the only elevator of the kind in Portugal and learn its the connection to the Eiffel Tour.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Praca Dom Pedro IV
We'll visit Rossio Square, the oldest square in Lisbon, which has been around since the XIII century and lear about the Portuguese Stones and the escape of the Portuguese Royal family to a foreign country.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We'll see the São Domingo Church, one of the most unique churches in the world and learn about one of the saddest episodes in Lisbon's history behind it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
You'll learn about "ginjinha", the most famous liquor in Lisbon and why this shop became an institution in the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
You'll see one of the most unique buildings in the city, Casa do Alentejo and discover about the moorish influence in Portugal's history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Avenida da Liberdade
We'll see Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon's Champs Elysees and discover when it was built.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You'll learn the history behind Rossio Station, the first central Station in Lisbon and its magnificent architecture style that is just found in Portugal.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Museu Arqueologico do Carmo
As we reach Chiado area, we'll see the charming Carmo Square and the reason why the church is unfinished. You'll also learn about the Portuguese dictatorship and the revolution that put an end to it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
As we walk around Chiado area, you'll see the fancy shops from the area, the famous Café A Brasileira, a meeting point for the writers and poets in the XX century and also see Luis de Camões Square, one of the most important meeting points in Lisbon and hear about the most famous Portuguese poet.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
We'll end the tour with the amazing view of São Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint and enjoy the nicest view of the city from here.
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
- 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.
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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.
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