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Best of Lisbon Walking Tour: Rossio, Chiado, Alfama and More - Small Group

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily   

  • Duration

    3 hours 

  • Start time

    All Year – Daily at 9:30am

    From May to October - Daily at 2:30pm
  • Meeting Point

    In front of D. Pedro IV statue at Rossio square, Praça D. Pedro IV - Metro Stop: Rossio

    Please Arrive 10min before to avoid delays.

  • Ending Point

    The tour ends at the Praça do Comércio

Key Highlights

  • See Lisbon′s remarkable history written in its many fine buildings
  • Wander winding lanes in the old city where time stands still
  • Visit the birthplace of traditional Fado music
  • View magnificent monuments including a 12th century church
  • Learn about Lisbon′s lifestyle, history and culture from an expert local guide
  • Small group ensures a personalized experience

Overview

This walking tour is the perfect introduction to the compelling mix of religion, politics and culture that have shaped modern-day Lisbon.

Explore the city’s lovely squares such as Rossio – the heart of both old and new Lisbon. Learn how the old city of Lisbon was destroyed in the 18th century by an earthquake at 8.7 on the Richter scale – one of the largest ever recorded in Europe. Many important structures were lost and then totally rebuilt to become the city of today.

In the middle of Restauradores Square, view the Obelisk that commemorates Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish rule. From here, also admire the Liberdade Avenue; the Éden Theatre, one of the best examples of Portuguese Art Deco; and the Foz Palace, from the 18th Century.

Next, you’ll visit the beautiful Carmo Square, the spot where Portugal’s old dictatorial regime fell in 1974 after ruling for 48 years. From revolution and religion, you turn to the very chic Chiado neighbourhood, with its old cafés, boutiques, theatres and bookstores. Try a typical Portuguese pastry (the famous Pastel de Nata) here.

In contrast to Chiado, the Moorish Alfama area offers you the chance to wander through a maze of small squares, twisting streets and blind alleys where the roofs almost touch each other to afford protection from the hot sun. This is the birthplace of Fado, the haunting and mysterious musical genre that celebrates love, desire and loss.

After this secular interlude, you can visit Lisbon’s Cathedral, Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa (or Sé de Lisboa) the city’s oldest church. End your tour in Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square). For centuries the Praça do Comércio was the great reception hall for visitors arriving by sea and was one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful squares.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Tour in English
  • Pastel de Nata (custard tart pastry)
  • Tapas & Wine tasting

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Guided Visit inside the monuments
  • Gratuities
  • Vintage Cable Car Tram Ticket
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Group Size:

Maximum 14 people

Always keep a photo ID handy for security checks.

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

Not wheelchair accessible.

Customer Reviews

  • Kerry Smith

    tour guide Joanna was delightful informative and provided many insights into the history and culture of Lisbon and Portugal....

    Canada
  • Joanne Augustyn
    highly suggested tour

    A highly suggested tour to learn about Lisbon and to get to know where to go, and what to do for people who have never travelled to Lisbon before.....

    Canada
  • Irene gilchriest
    Excellent! Were only in Lisbon for a couple of days and need to find out as much as we could about the city in that

    We were only in Lisbon for a couple of days and need to find out as much as we could about the city in that time. The tour was well planned and we were a small group from around...

    United Kingdom

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