Walk Lisbon Like a Local: Bairro Alto & Downtown Experience
Description
Learn about the history of Portugal as you explore the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto in Lisbon. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the unique blend of traditional and contemporary culture that defines Bairro Alto. As you wander through the winding streets, you'll encounter an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes, each offering their own distinct character and charm. The Bairro Alto tour is not just about sightseeing; it's also an opportunity to indulge in Lisbon's culinary delights. The neighborhood is filled with excellent restaurants and traditional eateries serving mouthwatering Portuguese cuisine. From fresh seafood dishes to delectable pastries, you can savor the authentic flavors of the city. Overall, the Bairro Alto tour in Lisbon offers a captivating journey through history, culture, nightlife, and gastronomy. It's a perfect way to experience the vibrant soul of the city and create lasting memories of your visit to Lisbon.
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National poet, author of the epic poem OS LUSIADAS which describes Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the sea route to India. It is said the he lost one eye in a battle in Ceuta. The influence of his masterpiece is so profound that Portuguese language is sometimes called ‘language of Camões.
In the late 15th century, Lisbon was packed with people from all over the world, d PSp ue to the discovery time. There was a need of enlarging the centre and the place we know as Camões square today, used to be one of the entrances to the city. Earlier, we had the fernandine wall and the door of Santa Catarina at the place where today, after the earthquake, we have 2 churches (Encarnação and Loreto). On the other side of the wall there were areas that belonged to rich noble families and also, on the top of the hill a cemetery of the victims of black plague. In 1506 King Manuel I. requested a relic of Saint Roque from Venice and placed it in a hermitage near the cemetery. Due to the demographic increase and the arrival of the black plague in the city, the less fortunate and the sick ended up moving to this area to be closer to the church. Meanwhile, an urban plan was developed to receive these people.
The church and convent were built in 1389 after Nuno Álvares Pereira - a general who was helping king John repel the Castilian troops - vowed to build the world's most beautiful church if he would defeat the Castilians in 1385 at the battle of Aljubarrota. The Portuguese came out victorious and the general kept his word: he funded the construction of a Carmelite church and convent. After its completion in 1423 he joined the Carmelite order and spent the rest of his life in the convent.
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(27)
Nice short tour to learn about an area I never would have reached on my trip. Views were beautiful and information provided by the guide was interesting
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Loved Leonardo’s enthusiasm! I enjoyed the tour very much! Also, it’s a great way to discover the city :)
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It was my second tour with "discovering Lisbon" and I am now convinced that these tours can give a meaning to what you see around in Lisbon everyday. I did the tour with Jade who Is studying archeology which Is a plus and when he knew about my interest in architecture made the tour mainly related to this, involving my attention despite the hot weather :P THIS TOUR IS GOOD IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CITY NIGHTLIFE AND HISTORY TOO. For me It was interesting to be guided by a Brazilian guide because he could give me an "Intercontinental" point of view About portugues culture when asked. Jade is also very Happy to help you in practicing portugues and taking pictures of you in the best spots of the Town! RECOMMENDED.
A very nice tour in which Mann learns a lot about Portuguese culture and gets to know the hot spots of the city. Our tour guide Leonardo was very great at explaining, friendly and explained and everything very good ! Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic tour with Jade. He knows everything pretty well and he was extremely friendly and knows how to make tour interesring :)
The tour was great, I learned a lot about the area. Our guide, Jade, was fun and informative. Highly recommend the tour.
We were with Eva, walking through Barrio Alto and Chiado. Excellent guide!!! Encouraged, with a taste for what she does and that conveys interest and enthusiasm.
Estimado 533naim_s, nos gustaría agradecerle por su comentario. Estamos muy contentos de que la experiencia haya sido de su agrado. Nuestro equipo seguramente se quedará muy contento con su review. Discover Lisbon trabaja mucho para lograr el más alto nivel de satisfacción de sus clientes y su comentario confirma que estamos en el camino correcto. ¡Esperamos verlo en el futuro cercano!
Pedro was very enthusiastic and helped me have a good introduction to Lisbon. Gave lots of good tips and recommendations in the city. Very good tour, made good memories from it.
thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to know about your comment. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in a near future!
Discovering the lesser known streets and the history of an area as told by our expert guides on two separate tours, Pedro and Gabriel (Alfama tour), is a great way to get a feel for Lisbon - without any fear of getting hopelessly lost! As can be expected in Lisbon, there is some climbing and descending on stairs and narrow cobble-paved streets, but the pace is easy. Good walking shoes are suggested. Meet in Rossio square daily to choose one of several tours, no prior reservations required. Pay for the tour at the end as you see fit for the quality of tour provided - no risk! Recommend.
Dear Scott, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to know about your comment. Discover Lisbon works very hard to reach the highest level of customer satisfaction, so your review is a confirmation that we are on the right track. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in a near future!
Performing the Tour with Eva was a pleasure. Besides being a lovely woman she is a great professional at her job. At all times he was watching the whole group. His explanations are a poem and what he tells and how he tells it is very enjoyable, which makes it more interesting and that you imbue yourself more with the essence of the city. Fully recommended, enjoy your company and your explanations. Cheers!!!!
Estimado 73yolandado, nos gustaría agradecerle por su comentario. Estamos muy contentos de que la experiencia haya sido de su agrado. Nuestro equipo seguramente se quedará muy contento con su review. Discover Lisbon trabaja mucho para lograr el más alto nivel de satisfacción de sus clientes y su comentario confirma que estamos en el camino correcto. ¡Esperamos verlo en el futuro cercano!
