Lisbon Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
We'll visit the Municipal Square, where the City Hall is located and learn about the end of Portugal's Monarchy.
We'll walk by Augusta Street, the most important street in Lisbon and learn why the area was built as a grid.
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.
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.
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.
You'll learn about "ginjinha", the most famous liquor in Lisbon and why this shop became an institution in the city.
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.
We'll see Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon's Champs Elysees and discover when it was built.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(72)
We did a city walk under the guidance of Kate. Kate was friendly and involved. She has a lot of knowledge and tells animated and engaging. She has spirit and humor. We really enjoyed it! We also had dinner that night at one of her recommendations. She has shared some very useful files that you can continue with yourself.
Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Kate so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Tiago was a wonderful guide. We learned so much and had a perfect walk.
Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Great tour and Kate is an experienced tour guide. The tour was easy to schedule and meeting point easy to find. We learned a lot about the history of Lisbon!
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Kate so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
A really interesting, informative walking tour.
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Our guide Walter was the BEST EVER His energy and all the information he provided was excellent I would want him to be my tour guide in all my travels
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Walter so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Walter was a captivating storyteller and an excellent guide. From the beginning of the tour to the end he used his knowledge (and imagination) to describe the importance of particular moments in the city’s history. Some of the history I didn’t know, for example hearing of the Jewish massacre was very moving and the sight of the Igreja de São Domingos an indelible memory. I may have felt a particular affinity with this tour because my own city was affected by a devastating earthquake a few years ago - nothing like Lisbon in the 18th century - but tragic all the same. I simply cannot speak highly enough of this tour and Walter. Right up there with the best.
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Walter so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Very informative but had a very large group. At the end of the tour he gave an email link for local restaurants to try which was very helpful.
Thank you very much for the lovely review Cindy. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Claudia was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. She was also accommodating in her speed to the different fitness levels present on the tour. Very transparent about the injustices & colonialism Portugal has been involved in and how it is important to recognize this past while taking concrete steps to make the country more welcoming to all people. Also appreciated the local recommendations catered to the group’s needs.
Thank you for the lovely review Codie. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Claudia so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Walter was our tour guide today. He was truly one of the best I've ever had. Very knowledgeable, and he didn't repeat himself. I learned a lot about Lisbon's history something I hoped to gain from the walking tour. I'll say for me one of the most thoughtful Parts at the end was how to get up to Chiado using escalators part of the way meaning I didn't have to climb a bunch of stairs. His tour goes in a nice pace and he even was nice enough to message me before the tour. Ask for Walter for a great tour.
Thank you very much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Walter so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Tiago was super knowledgeable and passionate given Lisbon is his hometown and his education in history. We learned so much about Lisbon in two and half hours. The bonus was all the tips he gave us to have a great experience in Lisbon. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
