Lisbon City Tour: Explore Historic and Modern Districts

Embark on a thrilling 1.5-hour tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon’s Seven Hills City. Discover historic landmarks, breathtaking views, and the cultural influences that shaped this ancient European city.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Praça Dom Pedro IV - Pedro IV Square, better known by its former name of Rossio, is a square located in the Baixa, the nerve center of Lisbon for several centuries. It was the site of trials, shows, festivals, military parades and autos de fe during the Inquisition. In Roman times there was a circus.
  • Baixa de Lisboa - Baixa is the historical and commercial center of Lisbon. The neoclassical style buildings, built after the 1755 earthquake, surround the Comercio and Rossio squares. Traditional seafood restaurants and souvenir stores abound in the busy pedestrian streets. The National Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the elegant Chiado district, traces Portuguese art from the mid-18th century to the present day. The Santa Justa Elevator offers spectacular views of the city.
  • Lisbon Cathedral - Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore of Lisbon or Sé de Lisboa is the metropolitan cathedral and patriarchal seat of the city of Lisbon in Portugal. Its construction began in 1148, a year after Alfonso Enriques conquered the city. It is considered the oldest church in Lisbon.
  • Miradouro das Portas do Sol - Spectacular viewpoint with panoramic views of the traditional houses of Alfama, the red roofs and churches of the city.
  • Graça - Graça was a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Lisbon, district of Lisboa.
  • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - The Senhora do Monte Viewpoint is one of the most important historical landmarks in Lisbon. It is one of the quietest viewpoints of the city, despite its exceptional panoramic view. Near the viewpoint of Graça, its stage shape is a privileged platform to observe the capital. To the left is the church of Graça, the houses of the Castle and the majestic castle of St. George, guardian of the city. In the background the sea and the Tagus estuary illuminate the rooftops of Baixa, the ruins of Carmo, the green of Monsanto and the pastel colors of Avenidas Novas. All this in the place where the first King of Portugal set up camp for the conquest of Lisbon. Nine centuries later it is the Senhora do Monte, with its Hermitage, founded in 1147, that will conquer you.
  • Mosteiro de Sao Vicente de Fora - The church or monastery of San Vicente de Fora is a church in Lisbon dedicated to St. Vincent, proclaimed patron saint of the city in 1173, when his relics were transferred from the Algarve to a church outside the city walls.

Designed by the Italian architect Filippo Terzi and the Spaniard Juan de Herrera and completed in 1627, the church presents a monumental, sober and symmetrical facade, with towers on each side and the statues of Saints Augustine, Sebastian and Vincent above the entrance. Inside, the baroque baldachin by Machado de Castro stands out above the altar, flanked by life-size wooden statues.

  • National Pantheon - The National Pantheon of Portugal (Panteão Nacional, in Portuguese) is located in the parish of São Vicente de Fora, in Lisbon, specifically in the Church of Santa Engracia (Igreja de Santa Engrácia). The present building is on the site where a church had already been erected in 1568, by order of Infanta D. Maria, daughter of King D. Manuel I, on the occasion of the creation of the parish of Santa Engrácia.
  • Fado Museum - The Fado Museum was inaugurated on September 25, 1998 and is a museum dedicated to the world of Fado and the Portuguese guitar. The museum is located in the Alfama district of the city of Lisbon, Portugal. The museum building was once the water pumping station of the Praia district.
  • Alfama - Alfama is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon. Its steep streets are lined with cafes and stores selling traditional handicrafts. The historic streetcar No. 28, brimming with passengers, winds its way through Alfama to the 11th-century castle of São Jorge. The terrace of the Gracia belvedere offers views across the city to the Tagus. In the evenings, melancholy fados can be heard in some of the area’s well-established restaurants.
  • Chiado - The Chiado neighborhood, Lisbon’s commercial and theatrical core, is home to Rua Garrett Avenue, with upscale boutiques and restaurants, and the 18th-century Bertrand Bookstore. Residents often gather by the statues of Portuguese literary greats in the lively Praça Luís de Camões. Nearby are the Church of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação and the Church of Nossa Senhora de Loreto, with ornate marble interiors, and the 18th-century Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, which features Rococo-style décor.
  • Chiado - The Chiado neighborhood, Lisbon’s commercial and theatrical core, is home to Rua Garrett Avenue, with upscale boutiques and restaurants, and the 18th-century Bertrand Bookstore. Residents often gather by the statues of Portuguese literary greats in the lively Praça Luís de Camões. Nearby are the Church of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação and the Church of Nossa Senhora de Loreto, with ornate marble interiors, and the 18th-century Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, which features Rococo-style décor.
  • Largo do Carmo - Largo do Carmo is a square located in Lisbon.

Nestled in the Chiado area is Largo do Carmo, with its jacaranda trees. The ruins of the Carmo Convent, built in the 14th century, still stand in this square, where the Carmo Archaeological Museum is currently located.

Opposite the convent is the Carmo Fountain (1771), supplied by the Águas Livres Aqueduct through the Loreto Gallery.

  • Bairro Alto - Bohemian Bairro Alto has steep cobblestone streets that tourists pass through to take the Elevador da Bica, visit the ornate São Roque church and take in views of the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Many of the neighborhood’s centuries-old houses are decorated with cheerful street art. After sunset, crowds of all kinds fill the quirky, trendy bars, and the evocative sound of fado wafts from traditional restaurants.
  • Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara - The Garden of São Pedro de Alcântara is a garden located in Lisbon, in the parish of Misericórdia. It was built in 1864, on two terraces and has an area of 0.6 ha. It is located on Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, near the Bairro Alto.
  • Principe Real - Príncipe Real is an exclusive area known for its 19th century mansions, gay bars and fashionable stores. The Moorish-style Embaixada palace is an important shopping destination where you can find local designer fashions and concept stores. This neighborhood also has many small art galleries and antique stores. There are some quiet places like the Royal Prince’s garden, with benches shaded by a huge cedar tree that looks like an umbrella.
What's Included
  • Local Driver/Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Eco Tuk Tuk offers you a 120 minutes tour around the city of Lisbon. A contact with the capital of Portugal in which you can see the most important areas of the city and discover its secrets.

See iconic monuments and get breathtaking views from the top of some of the city’s famous Seven Hills. Learn about the history and culture of one of the oldest capital cities in Europe and be seduced at the same time by its modernity and trendy places.

Our gentle and knowledgeable guide will take you through the narrow and cobbled typical neighborhoods of Alfama, Graça, Mouraria and also the more contemporary districts of Chiado and Bairro Alto.

It is a perfect way to get a broad idea of everything you can enjoy in the city during your travel days.

You will fall in love with Lisbon!

  • Minimum age three (3) years
  • No babies allowed
  • In winter, the tuk tuks have protective layers against rain and wind, and blankets to keep you warm.
  • In case of client’s delay, the activity will be reduced according to the time lost, which may cause a change in the fixed route. The activity will be cancelled if the delay is more than 15 minutes and the amount paid will not be refunded.
  • Tour itinerary may vary due to street closures or demonstrations on the day of the tour.
  • Tuk tuks are booked privately, and the price is fixed according to the number of tuk tuks required for the group, the legal maximum being 6 passengers per tuk tuk.
  • Tuk tuks do not have a trunk, so it is not possible to carry child seats, wheelchairs, suitcases or large packages.
  • For security reasons, no pets or animals are allowed.
  • Tours are conducted in rain or heat and can only be cancelled under extreme conditions.
  • Tours are designed to take the indicated route, and make a series of stop/s already preset, depending on the duration of the selected tour, to take photos.
  • Tours cannot be modified, and neither can the photo stops. These stops will be made at the preset locations.
  • Vehicles are suitable for seniors, and our drivers will help you get on if necessary.
Location
Praça Dom Pedro IV
Cancellation Policy

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

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Trip52409839468
Jul 21, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - Miguel is a very knowledgeable and considerate guide - not only did he tell me a lot about the history of Lisbon, but also he took pictures of me, helped me charge my phone, and dropped me off at the place I needed. Highly recommended!
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Alina
Jul 15, 2024
Great Tuk Tuk Service - Amazing tuck tuck service, our driver Ricardo was very professional also with a lot knowledge of the city and the history. I did another tuck tuck before last year and I was not able to learn much. I recommend this company for a great Tuk Tuk servir. Thank you.
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Explore17519842499
Jul 9, 2024
Exceptional - Sophia was welcoming, cheerful, accommodating and attentive. His explanations were detailed and clear. We recommend!
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Evangj1992cn
Jul 6, 2024
Incredible Tour, Even Better Tour Guide! - This tour was outstanding, and more specifically our tour guide Miguel was incredible. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and non-stop entertaining on the entire 2 hour tour. His casual and inviting demeanor made his extensive understanding of the history and culture of Lisbon, without a doubt, one of the best parts of our trip to Portugal. His tour featured some of the best views of Lisbon, along with stops at fascinating cultural sites and great recommendations after the tour was completed. He even gave his personal number if we had any more questions about anything regarding the tour or Portuguese history in general! I would HIGHLY recommend doing a driving tour of Lisbon, and ask for Miguel, he will make the experience well worth the price!
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B5101glmaya
Jul 5, 2024
Fun Tuk Tuk Tour - Andre is a fantastic guide! Wonderful way to discover the various neighborhoods in the Old Town and learn the history. The stops picked by Andre along the way were all excellent choices. What a wonderful way to start our visit to Lisbon! Highly recommended!
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Lynnetteh2019
Jul 1, 2024
Great way to see the Old Town - I booked the tour for a friend and myself as I had read many reviews on various tours and found this to be the best way to see the Old Town. I am writing this review a month later and cannot recall the name of our guide but he was excellent. He share a lot of history in a fun and informative way. He gave us plenty of time to look around and also told us where to go for dinner and ice-cream. It was a lot of fun and much better than being stuck on a hot bus! I highly recommend it.
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K_k
Jun 30, 2024
Great way to tour Lisbon - Lisbon has so many hills, up climbs and cobblestone walkway that walking is difficult. So grateful for our tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and gracious to take pictures as we toured Lisbon. Highly recommend this tour.
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Adam_l
Jun 27, 2024
Great tour! Great guide! - Mario D. was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent tuk tuk driver. Our family of four (with two young kids, 8 and 6) loved that he adjusted the tour based on our interests and had interesting facts to share about every site we visited. So glad we did this! My only regret is that we did this toward the end of our trip. If doing things over, I’d start with this tuk tuk tour to get an overview of some of the main parts of the city and ideas of where to head for the rest of our travels. Overall, though, we thought this was a great tour that was definitely worth doing whenever you can find the time!
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Jenraeder
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent tour - knowledgeable tour guide - Excellent tour! Richardo was so knowledgeable of the city and stopped at some amazing sites. Because his next tour cancelled he also did us a huge favor and took us to the train station to buy some tickets. This is a great think to do early in your stay to get a lay of the land!
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Dean_s
Jun 19, 2024
Miguel Rocked! - Miguel was amazing! Highly recommend this tour as a great first step to get to know Lisbon. He was highly knowledgeable, personable and both my kids, my wife and I enjoyed it immensely.
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