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History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)

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Lisbon, Portugal

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour is a spicy Portugal history tour, where we will touch some points of local timeline with a special focus towards mysterious figure of Marques de Pombal (the 'Enlightened despot' during whose reign happened Lisbon's Earthquake), his undergrounds, and ties with local freemasonry. What was his 'hidden knowledge' ? Did he sell out his soul to the devil? Or was a worker of good? Take this tour and stroll around mysterious heart of Lisbon, which was decision making center of the Empire.

Ever heard of Knights Templars? Jesuits? How all this fits-in together in Lisbon in this story?..

Our goal is to enveil curtain of superficial facts, and connect the dots between different layers of facts and points of view! Looking forward to see you on this tour!

The tour is "customizable" meaning is possible modify slightly the route and share more stories, if guests wish (that is why duration time is specified as "approximate 3" hours)

What's Included

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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Avenida da Liberdade
    1250-217 Lisboa, Portugal

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Praça Dom Pedro IV
    1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal

    What To Expect

    Alfredo Keil Garden

    Starting point of our tour, under branches of majestic ceiba trees. We start with the root of the story - who lived here before the territory became Portugal, what did they believe in?
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jardim do Principe Real

    Charming English style garden with an old cedar and underground reservatoir. Discover about Aqueduct of Lisbon, predating earthquake of 1755, and mystery of it's branched system of underground passegaways
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chafariz da Rua do Seculo

    Mysterious fountain in front of the house where Marques de Pombal was born. What is the supreme secret of "secret societies" and how are they connected to the indigenous tribes, and this character, who shaped modern Lisbon as well as influence history timeline of Portugal and South America
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bairro Alto

    On our way we pass Bairro Alto neighborhood, superficially famous about it's bars. We stop in fron of Masonic Lodge to learn about it's influence in Portugal of past and present.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

    Special viewpoint of the center, overlooking Avenida de Liberdade and Restoration square. Learn about coat of arms of Lisbon and foundation myths
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rossio Train Station

    Beautiful manuelin-style masterpiece suburban train station, departing point for discovering Sintra. Let's talk here a bit about the speciality of this town, where famous people of different countries, for some reason, want to posses a bit of land.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rossio Square

    We will discover stories of various buildings in southern part of the square. Final point of the tour is psychological picture of royal family of times of D.Pedro IV, and connection to Rio de Janeiro
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Largo do Carmo

    Charming square with ruins of Carmo monastery, which is now a museum and house of National Guard ( with 1975 revolution's musuem ). Was it romantic revolution, or coup-d-etat? What are similarities between Salazar's Portugal and life in Soviet Union?
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please be aware that Lisbon's center is full of hills to climb!

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-388682P1

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please be aware that Lisbon's center is full of hills to climb!

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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