Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Description
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Lisbon with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Lisbon on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Lisbon at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Praça do Comércio, Bairro Alto, Church of São Roque and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best! Highlights & Hidden Gems of Lisbon: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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This is Lisbon's main square, and it sits on the old sight of the royal palace before it was destoyed by the 1755 earthquake.
Bairro Alto is a picturesque quarter dating from the 1500s, that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.
The streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas, are lined with viewpoints over the city, shops selling traditional crafts and unique local cafes.
Depending on the tour, by Vespa or foot, you will visit a lot of different locations of the city center of Lisbon, discover hidden gems and hear a lot of local stories from your local host.
The church space was originally a shrine dedicated to St. Sebastian. Later on, it housed artifacts in memory of São Roque. He became a saint thanks to his work in healing victims of the plague that raged through Europe.
Church of St. Dominic is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.
One of the most crowded and busy streets of Lisbon. We will pass it by going from one neighbourhood of Lisbon to another one.
The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Justa, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal.
Historic open-fronted bar for a pip-spitting crowd sipping local ginjinha cherry-like liqueur.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.
Scenic viewpoint with panoramic city views of traditional Alfama houses with red roofs & churches.
Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
Reviews(1,147)
Angelo moved heavens to make our tour happen. I was stuck in the island due to the storm and he rescheduled or moved our tour so I could join my friends. He was detailed and thorough. Very generous with recommendations which we took heed for a lot of things. The very important thing I got from him was the trick that only a few tourists know- the way to avoid climbing the hills!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you, Angelo! My friends and I enjoyed our time with you in the rain!!!
We could not be happier or more impressed with our time with Angelo. Communication leading up to our tour was clear, responsive and very helpful. He really went out of his way to make sure we would make the most of our time and see & taste the priority items on our list to get the best overview of Lisbon. Ângelo speaks English very clearly, so we had no trouble understanding him. Bob uses trekking poles due to back issues and Ângelo was very considerate about pointing out possible tripping hazards, showing us shortcuts to avoid climbing stairs/walking up hills, or wasting time getting from place to place. His knowledge of the history, culture, political significance, people, events, etc., was encyclopedic and he was a very interesting teacher. Knowing that we had plans to attend a fado show that night, he made a point to show us the best way get to the restaurant and where to have the taxi drop us off. He was a wealth of information about what we might try to see or do on our own the next day, even sending us a lengthy text with links to different places, restaurants, menu recommendations to try, etc. He graciously spent extra time with us to squeeze as much into our day as possible and we walked almost 14,000 steps on our tour! You will be very glad you booked your tour with Angelo. We started the day with a very nice man and said goodbye at the end to a friend.
Antonio is an excellent city guide, well informed about Lisbon's history and culture which he conveyed in a compelling manner. We can not speak more highly of our experience.
Ângelo was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Lisbon’s culture and history. If you are a history lover, he is the guide for you. He also gave us some extremely useful tips for navigating between hills that saved us quite a few steps in the coming days. We also appreciated his flexibility (and/or the booking company’s flexibility) to move our tour last minute when our flight was canceled. Highly recommend!
Jorge was an excellent guide. His tour exceeded our expectations in terms of both quality and time. His enthusiasm and knowledge made our guided tour great. We took many steps as we followed them, starting from the western hills and walking through the valley in the center to the eastern hills, which had great views of the setting sun. We learned a lot about Lisbon and its history in the afternoon. Jorge gave us lots of tips for the rest of our vacation and for souvenir shopping.
We took a private tour of the city. It was well worth our time. Our guide was very knowledgeable. He explained everything around the city. He took us to all the places he thought was important, keeping in mind the questions and suggestions that we had made. We enjoyed this trip greatly. Thank you.
Our guide, Joao Bento was amazing!! The depth of knowledge, warm personality, and ability to know what we were looking for in our experience, made the tour quite special.
Antonio was an amazing guide. He was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and he did a great job of showing us the city. I highly recommend doing this at the beginning of your trip because he really got us comfortable navigating Lisbon on our own and showed us tips and tricks on how to get places (without walking up and down all of the hills). This was a highlight of our time in Lisbon and we learned so much about the history and culture.
Lisbon is a beautiful old city full of art and culture with a bohemian twist . It is gritty with its murals and graffiti on many walls. Its streets are old cobblestones just wide enough for cars because most of the city was levelled in the earthquake of 1750s . Alfama being the highest point and built on stone escaped the destruction and so today is the oldest in tact neighbourhood in Lisbon, famous for its fado taverns and restaurants . Lisbon is a walking city, the neighbourhoods are small enough with distinct identities to be discovered on foot, please do yourself a favour and take your time to discover all the little streets and native shops . Good food is plentiful and not expensive . Better even their wines and ports are outstanding . Do try green wine . The taste is fresh and light , very good for summer . There is so much discover in Lisbon , to enjoy it spend about 5-6 days at a leisurely pace with side trips . Sintra is a must visit fairy tale town less than 1 hour by train out of Lisbon .
Marisa was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. We learned a lot about Lisbon during the time we spent with her. Would definitely recommend this tour and Marisa!
