Spies, earthquakes, poets and revolutions: the heart of Lisbon told by someone who lives here, with a ginjinha along the way. Book for €1.50 and decide at the end what it was worth.
Wussten Sie schon? In 1755 an earthquake, a tsunami and a fire flattened Lisbon in a single day: the Baixa you'll walk through rose from those ashes.
Highlights
- Uncover the Lisbon of WWII spies
- Views from the Santa Justa Lift and the Carmo ruins
- Bohemian Bairro Alto and elegant Chiado
- Raise a glass of ginjinha, Lisbon's favourite liqueur
- A picture-perfect finale at Praça do Comércio
Vollständige Beschreibung
Lisbon isn't a city you just see: it's a city you listen to. For almost three hours, a local guide walks you from the buzz of Rossio up to the hills of Chiado, telling you the stories no guidebook bothers with: how Lisbon became a nest of spies during the Second World War, why the Portuguese are still waiting for a king who vanished in 1578, and how the 1755 earthquake changed everything, from the streets under your feet to European philosophy. You'll climb to the haunting ruins of the Carmo Convent, feel the bohemian pulse of Bairro Alto, say hello to Camões and Pessoa in Chiado and knock back a ginjinha, the sour cherry liqueur locals drink in one go. The finale, in the vast Praça do Comércio facing the river, is one for your camera roll and your memory. How does it work? The €1.50 you pay when booking is just a booking fee: it saves your spot in the group, but it doesn't go to the guide. The tour itself is pay-what-you-want: at the end, you give your guide whatever you feel they've earned. Most people leave €15–20 per person, but here your smile sets the price, not a rate card.
Route
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
- Treffpunkt
Zu Fuß
1Restauradores Square
Führung · 10 Min.
Meeting point: the monument to Portugal's 1640 independence
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
2Rossio Railway Station
Führung · 10 Min.
Neo-Manueline façade, a lost king and Lisbon's WWII spies
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
3São Domingos Church & Jewish Memorial
Führung · 15 Min.
The untold story of the 1506 massacre
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
4Rossio Square
Führung · 10 Min.
Pedro IV, King of Portugal and first Emperor of Brazil
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
5Ginjinha stop
Freizeit · 10 Min.
Lisbon's famous sour cherry liqueur (drink not included)
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
6Santa Justa Lift
Fotostopp · 10 Min.
Views over the Baixa
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
7Carmo Convent
Führung · 15 Min.
Ruins of the 1755 earthquake and the Carnation Revolution
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
8Bairro Alto & São Roque Church
Führung · 15 Min.
The bohemian quarter and Portugal's first Jesuit church
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
9Largo de Camões (Chiado)
Führung · 15 Min.
Camões, Pessoa and the São Carlos opera house
Zu Fuß (8 Min.)
10Rua Augusta
Vorbeifahrt · 10 Min.
The Baixa rebuilt by the Marquis of Pombal
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
11Praça do Comércio
Führung · 15 Min.
Grand finale under the Rua Augusta Arch
Nur zur Orientierung: Route und Zeiten können sich am Tag ändern.
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
Geteilte Gruppe
Bis zu 6 Personen
Guide / Fahrer spricht
Englisch
Enthalten
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nicht enthalten
The pay-what-you-want contribution to the guide, at the end (average €15–20 per person)
Food and drinks (including the ginjinha)
Entrance fees and transport
Treffpunkt
Lisboa, Portugal
Der genaue Treffpunkt wird in der Buchungsbestätigung mitgeteilt.
Wichtige Informationen
Nicht geeignet für
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Mitbringen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Nicht erlaubt
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Gut zu wissen
- Look for the blue umbrella with yellow "Free Tour" letters
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- The tour runs rain or shine
- At the end, tip what you think is fair, in cash
Stornierungsbedingungen
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Allgemeine Bedingungen des AnbietersAnzeigenAusblenden
Pay-what-you-want free tour: the €1.50 paid when booking is a booking fee and does not include payment for the guide. At the end, each person gives the guide what they feel is fair, cash only, in euros (the average is €15–20 per person). Maximum 6 people per booking: we do not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. More of you? For larger groups we ask for a prepayment of €12 per adult and €5 per child, or you can book a private tour. Drinks, food, entrance fees and transport not included. Stops may vary depending on the guide, the weather or events in the city. Free cancellation up to the start time.
Häufige Fragen
Wo ist die Abholung?
Am Hotel, der Unterkunft oder Adresse, die Sie angeben. Der Anbieter bestätigt Ort und Uhrzeit.
Kann ich Kinder mitnehmen?
Ja. Kinder zählen zur Personenzahl. Für Kindersitze oder anderes schreiben Sie dem Anbieter über die Buchungsnachrichten.
Können wir anhalten, wo wir wollen?
Bei einem privaten Service gehört das Fahrzeug nur Ihrer Gruppe: Stopps mit dem Fahrer absprechen, innerhalb der Dauer.
Kann ich stornieren?
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Wie bezahle ich?
Online per Karte, Apple Pay oder Google Pay. Die Bestätigung kommt sofort per E-Mail.
Und bei weiteren Fragen?
Nach der Buchung über die Buchungsnachrichten mit dem Anbieter. Vorher schreiben Sie uns an [email protected].
