Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

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Overview

Discover Portugal’s capital city at your own pace and agenda, during this private 5-hour sightseeing tour. Accompany your guide through the city, to famous landmarks and locations that usually are not visited. Explore the historic São Jorge Castle; wander through Lisbon’s Cathedral; the mysterious commerce Square and many other sites. Learn about Olisipo, the “Roman Lisbon” and in the old sector of Alfama, the Moorish influence.
Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.

What's Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines (fast-pass) to the Saint Jorge Castle (ticket not included);
Tour is focused in Lisbon´s historic old town, not Belém neighbourhood.
Guide will help you giving tips for the rest of your stay in Lisbon, just ask;
Experience will be adjusted to your own personal interests, talk to your guide;
Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/locations to explain its history;
Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;

Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks;
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rua Augusta
1100-053 Lisboa, Portugal

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

End point

Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara
1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal

What To Expect

Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores

The downtown of Lisbon, called “Baixa Pombalina” area is the heart of Lisbon and was completely rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake. Covering an area of about 255 hectares, it contains magnificent squares, which are interconnected by straight avenues filled with grand 18th century architecture.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Terreiro do Paço

The Rua Augusta was considered the opening of Lisbon to the world. It´s to symbolise a “portal” to the city of mysteries. By passing the arch, you go from darkness and ignorance, to the light and wisdom that Lisbon provides. Be enlightened with its histories.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

This church was build built in the 12th century, when we conquered the Moorish city and made it Christian. On the same place was a mosque, that was destroyed, and this church build on t´s place. It´s the only Church in Portugal that has a “Holy Door”, and one of the few in the Christian World. Why? Come and find out...

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano

Explore the Roman Theatre that was built in the first century, in the time of the Roman emperor Augustus. The roman city was called Felicitas Iulia Olisipo. Augustus gave the name to the existing settlement on the occasion of its ennoblement between 31 and 27BC. With the conquest of Hispania, peace is decreed in the empire, promoting the establishment of intense commercial relationships with several roman provinces. The wealth of Olisipo, mainly piscicultural, and its privileged geographical position transformed the city in the maritime capital of Lusitania. Abandoned in the fourth century, it was only discovered 1798, after the 1755 earthquake, while Lisbon was being rebuild.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelo de S. Jorge

View the S. Jorge Castle, located in the old medieval citadel, which was inhabited by the Moors who fortified it for their defence. When D. Afonso Henriques (Portugal´s founding King), took the castle in 1147, after besieging it for 3 months, expelled the Muslims and opened the castle doors to Christianity.In case you want to visit the castle inside, you have the possibility to ask your guide to buy the tickets for you (not included), as he has the “fast track” possibility. In this way, you don´t have to wait in the long lines to get your ticket.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

At the Viewpoint of Santa Luzia (one of the nicest in Lisbon), you can see the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon, Alfama. See the mountain range in the horizon (when good weather), the Arrabida Natural Reserve, 50 kilometres south of Lisbon. The church in this small square is the “National Headquarters of Portuguese Knights of Malta”. What is their mystery?

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alfama

Walk up (and down) Alfama, the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. Its name derives from the Moorish al-hamma, meaning baths or fountains.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bairro Alto

"Climb" to this part of the city to get an idea of what you are able to do in Lisbon for the rest of your stay.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo do Carmo

Surrounded by the Chiado area, is Largo do Carmo with its historical jacaranda trees. In this square, still "resist" the ruins of the Convento do Carmo, built in the 14th century, where the Archaeology Museum and the Carmo Museum is currently installed .

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elevador de Santa Justa

From the top of this neo-Gothic structure (built 1902) you can have another view over Lisbon and the Rossio Square. The engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was responsible for the design, contrary to the popular belief that there is a connection to Gustave Eiffel. It is well known that Ponsard applied to this lift some of the techniques and materials already used in France.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rossio Square (Pass By)

Discover the "darker" part of this square in Lisbon´s history...

Rossio Square

Sadly this square has a very dark history, as it was the centre of the Holy Inquisition in Portugal. Most public punishments, tortures and killings where done here. If you would be summoned to Rossio, it would never be a good thing… Discover it´s histories. Here is also the point where the tour ends.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
This tour does not include entrance fees so that participants can decide what sites to visit.
National monuments close on public holidays or on special occasions, without notice;
The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to customer’s will or due to weather conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?

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). Read more Apr 2025