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Lisbon Walking Tour: Discover 3,000 Years of History
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17 Ratings
Lisboa
Explore Lisbon’s 3,000-year history on a captivating walking tour. Discover ancient origins, epic battles, and the city’s artistic charm.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rossio Square - We start our journey in Rossio Square, or officially called Praça Dom Pedro IV, where you’ll learn about the first inhabitants who established in the city 3.000 years ago whilst marveling at the intricate floor works of the square.
- Praca da Figueira - Our next stop is in fig tree square, where once stood the largest public hospital destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. Here you’ll learn about the critical battles fought over the crown between Portugal and its neighbors.
- Cidade Baixa - Walk downtown city through Rua Augusta, an emblematic street and Lisbon’s main artery. Learn how the age of Enlightenment heavily influenced its architecture.
- Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - City main square that for millennia has served as the entry point to the city. Listen to the fascinating stories of the Age of Discovery, the 1755 earthquake and the city rebuild efforts and heroes.
- Chiado - Lisbon’s art district, bustling with life in cafes, theaters, bookshops (including the oldest in the world), and a nightlife meeting point for many. You will learn the stories of our proclaimed poets and writers. Also have a chance to visit the oldest bookshop in the world.
- Largo do Carmo - This square hosts Convento do Carmo the second oldest building in the city, having barely resisted to the devastating 1755 earthquake, it has been a common place for the most emblematic social events in the countries history, including the 1974 Carnation Revolution, deemed the coolest coup in the world.
- Elevador de Santa Justa - Have a break and enjoy a birds-eye view of Lisbon’s downtown. Take note of the most relevant local tips for you to make the most of your stay in Lisbon, from local food to viewpoints.
What's Included
- Hand-picked suggestions to enjoy Lisbon
- Professional and passionate Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join our passionate guides on a captivating walking tour through the heart of Lisbon, learning all about the 3.000 year history of this magnificent city.
Learn all about the city’s ancient origins and why many of the civilizations of the time came here for safe harbor. Revive the battles fought by the Portuguese Kings and the military genius of its Generals. How the Portuguese and the Lisbon melting pot ignited the Age of Discoveries, leading to the first global empires that shaped our world. Revive the terror of the 1755 Earthquake and how the city resurrected. Visit the art district which for centuries has enchanted poets, artists, and lover of the Bohemian.
By the end, we hope everyone from adventure seekers to history enthusiasts will have enjoyed exploring Lisbon with us as much as we loved sharing it with you.
Location
Rossio Square
Meet right at the center of Rossio Square, near the main statue, look for a rectangular vibrant blue umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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T2527rerodrigon
Aug 2, 2024
Best way to know the city. - The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of every visited place. More than sightseeing, we went to the past and had a contextualized explanation of everything. At the same time the guide was very friendly and made the tour very enjoyable.
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Sharonanderic
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing - Tomas was our guide yesterday and he was terrific. He is friendly, knowledgeable and personable. His love for his city was very evident as he shared Lisbon's history.
It was a very hot and sweaty afternoon, but we learned and enjoyed him so much that we braved the heat to spend three hours with him.
He deserves 10 stars ( out of 5!!!! )
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Moniquep623
Jul 29, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour with Asha! - I highly recommend this tour! Asha was a fantastic guide, bringing the history of Lisbon to life with her informative storytelling at each stop. It was the perfect start to my time in Lisbon!
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A9188nzjimmys
Jul 27, 2024
Asha: the world's greatest tour guide - Great tour of Lisbon, discovering the beauty and history of the city. Asha was an amazing tour guide and gave really good recommendations!
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Joo_d
Jun 29, 2024
A must do in Lisbon to understand the city - When my father booked me this I was a bit sceptic, but the tour was the highlight of my days in Lisbon so far. Really helped me appreciate the history and culture of this amazing city. The guide was great and time flew by. Too bad the weather didn’t help
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U1356vhpaulh
Jun 25, 2024
Wonderful tour experience with incredibly knowledgable and involving guides and interactive content - I had an incredible tour with Asha; I've lived in Lisbon for over a year and never did a full tour as of now! I've learned a lot and really happy with the experience.
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Juliette_l
Jun 23, 2024
Fabulous walking tour - Maria was a wonderful guide and gave us an extremely informative and interesting tour of Lisbon. She took us places we didn’t see on the conventional bus tour and we learnt so much more. She always made sure we were comfortable, finding shade if necessary and stopping for a drink. We enjoyed it immensely and would definitely recommend. Thank you Maria :)
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Ronac_g
Jun 19, 2024
Super storytelling. Must try! - Fantastic tour, super storytelling. Loved the details shared with the app. Guide super fun and knowledgeable
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