Lisbon City Tour: Explore Alfama, Baixa, Chiado

Tour recommended for those who want to have a global view of the center of Lisbon. Come to Lisbon? Want to get a first impression of the city? Do you want to know where Alfama, Baixa or Chiado are, the main characteristics of these areas and and how to “navigate” between them? This tour was made with you in mind.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - Santa Luzia viewpoint is the most Instagramable spot of Lisbon. Built on the old wall, offers a privileged view over Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, over the Tagus and the south bank.

The view from this viewpoint is exactly the same as the one you get from the nearby Portas do Sol viewpoint, but the place itself is much more pleasant, with the setting given by the bougainvillea and the live music.

  • Alfama - No one can say they know the capital of Portugal without getting lost in Alfama, where Lisbon was born.

During the first millennium BC. the great civilizations of the Mediterranean established permanent occupation in Alfama (which was not yet called that) as a support base for their navigations.

In century VIII, long after the departure of the Romans, the Moors (Islamic populations of North Africa) dominated the city but were not happy to live in a Roman city and built a madina in the image of the cities of Casablanca, Marrakech or Tanger in Morocco.

During the 2nd Crusade (1147), knights from almost all of Europe, including French, German, Dutch, Italian, English and Scots carried out a siege that resulted in the fall of Lisbon to Christendom.

The area between churches of St Michael and St Stephan is the most picturesque in Alfama. The visitor who decides to join this tour in Alfama will find an opportunity to take a picture in every alley and wherever they turn.

  • Lisbon Baixa - Baixa, the city of Pombal, is the flat area of Lisbon that starts at Squares of Rossio and Figueira to the north and extends south to Square of Commerce where the city opens onto Tagus river.

On November 1, 1755, the city of Lisbon was hit by a major earthquake, followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted several days. No neighborhood in Lisbon was hit as hard as Baixa. Simultaneously with the tragedy, the historic opportunity also arose to build a modern city in the center of Lisbon.

The general plan for Baixa was drawn up in just 5 months. The royal palace of Ribeira was removed from Palace Courtyard, which was renamed Square of Commerce. The main street of Baixa became Rua Augusta, which starts at Rossio and ends at Arco Triunfal of Square of Commerce.

  • Chiado - It’s a fine church and monastery (16th-17th century), The church visit is free but there is a fee to visit the whole monastery. Saint Vincent is the burial place of Braganza dynasty including Catherine of Braganza who married Charles II of England. The monastery offers a vast collection of tiles and in the Church’s roof top it’s possible to see a magnificent view over the river and the old town..
What's Included
  • guide fee
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Location
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Largo Portas do Sol
Porta do Sol viewpoint by St Vincent statue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carloakleaf
Jul 31, 2024
Above and beyond - We asked a lot of questions, so the tour ended up taking a lot longer than three hours. We also made him walk a lot longer than the normal tour.
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499vivianp
Jul 3, 2024
Exploring Lisbon with Joao! An engaging experience! - Exploring Lisbon with Joao on his historical walking tour was fantastic! He's incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and culture. The tour was well-paced, covering both main attractions and hidden gems. Joao also gave great tips for local spots to check out afterward. If you're visiting Lisbon, I highly recommend Joao’s tour for an insightful and enjoyable experience!"
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T9474pakated
May 29, 2024
O Tuk do João was a fabulous tour guide for us in Lisbon! - João was extremely knowledgable and very pleasant to be with. He showed us great sites on our 3- hour walking tour. Highly recommend!!
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603ralucap
May 1, 2024
Great tour! - We had an excellent walking tour as a large group of friends, well guided by Joao, our friendly tour guide who showed us the best of Lisbon. It truly felt that we were being taken around by a knowledgeable local who wanted to share anecdotes, history highlights and best addresses for restaurants and shopping!
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Mfbparis
Apr 30, 2024
Relaxed walking tour with friendly guide - We loved this personal and friendly tour. Our guide was very pleasant & shared some interesting cultural anecdotes and personal reflections about Lisbon’s fascinating history.
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Inspire53256395738
Sep 10, 2023
Surprised by Lisbon street art! - Jaoa was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable of the Lisbon neighborhoods. He had a special insight on street art which was fascinating!
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Montsemy8194yj
Aug 14, 2023
A lover sees Lisbon - Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city, he explained the street art to us and took us to the emblematic sites
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V1153bxmartinf
May 14, 2023
Fantastic & Informative tour of Lisbon - An excellent way to explore Lisbon with the expert knowledge of Joao. He clearly loves his job and is proud of his beautiful city. Would highly recommend using his services.
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Discover50224521580
Apr 25, 2023
So kind - The best tutuk driver in town. So kind and nice! ! !!!!!!Took us through a beautiful streets. And stoped when we wanted to take a pictures
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O993rmalexs
Aug 5, 2023
Super Tuk Tuk - Great tour of old Lisbon with Joao and his very good French who gave us a great overview.
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