Lisbon Walking Tour
LISBON WALKING TOUR | Welcome to the beautiful Capital of Portugal since 1256
Old Town & Downtown
1 - There is no better way to start your visit to Portugal than exploring its charming capital at a leisurely pace. With a year-round mild climate with, 260 sunny days, and numerous leisure activities, Lisbon is nowadays one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
After leaving your luggage in one of the many hotels or tourist apartments, meet your licensed guide, and follow your licensed guide to enjoy the most out of your travel to Lisbon! Go deep into an exciting visit throughout the city of the seven hills, and explore the hidden gems and stories of this 3600-year-old-town city plenty of world-class monuments and amazing viewpoints.
In this tour, you will walk through the Old Town, where Lisbon was founded, towards the traditional neighbourhoods of Mouraria, Castelo, and Alfama. Along the way, you'll be surprised by unexpected sightseeing sites and buildings of historic interest in every corner, while listening to your guide talks about the country and city's history, the local way of life, the gastronomy, and the religious traditions when visiting the Church of Saint Anthony located in front of Lisbon's Cathedral. Later on, and already in the Downtown area which was rebuilt after the Earthquake of 1755, glimpse into the 16th Century when Lisbon became the World Capital for the Trade of Spices as you arrive at the Commerce Square. To finish the tour, we will walk in the Portuguese "las ramblas", the Augusta Street always filled with life, until we reach the heart of the town, the Rossio Square.
Belém
2 - If you rather prefer to visit the Oldtown by yourself, we can also do the Belém Walking Tour to immerse ourselves in the period of the Discoveries, when Portugal ruled half of the world, having fortresses, and colonies in so many places that you have never imaniged before. Our Tour will start in the Afonso de Albuquerque Square in front of the Presidential Palace and the National Coach Museum, the oldest portuguese Museum that holds the best collection of this type of vehicles in the whole world. (Optional Visit).
After a short walk we'll stop in the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, a world-wide famous pastry where you can taste the custart tarts.
Next, we'll reach the masterpiece of the manueline style architecture. The former monastery is a must-see in the european capital and is a national Pantheon for the greatest Portuguease. Its cloister is considered amongst one of the most beautiful one's in the world and it was inside of it where the documents to enter in the european union were signed
Monument to the Discoveries
Belém tower
Museum Tours
If you are an art or museum lover, choose a thematic tour instead, after all Lisbon has world-class museums such as Gulbenkian Museum considered one of the 7 best small museums of the world, the National Tile Museum, the National Museum of Ancient Art amongst others.
Dificulty Level: Moderate
Prices
Up to 15 Adults: 185€
Extra Adult: On Request
Extra Child: Free
Price includes:
* 3 Hours Private Walking Tour
* Licensed Tour Guide
Price does not include:
* Any Entrance fee, in case you decide you decide to visit a monument
Further Information:
* Lisbon is a pedestrian town so comfortable shoes are a must.
** The Walking Tour is available every day in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German and Italian.
*** Meeting Point and Start Time to be announced during the booking procedure (advanced booking required)
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Avoid illegal and unqualified tour guides; always choose a licensed tourist guide to accompany your group!
Contact | Filipe Alves
WhatsApp: (00351) 912548960
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