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.
Curiosità: 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.
Punti salienti
- 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
Descrizione completa
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.
Itinerario
Durata: 2 h 40 min
- Punto d'incontro
A piedi
1Restauradores Square
Visita guidata · 10 min
Meeting point: the monument to Portugal's 1640 independence
A piedi (2 min)
2Rossio Railway Station
Visita guidata · 10 min
Neo-Manueline façade, a lost king and Lisbon's WWII spies
A piedi (3 min)
3São Domingos Church & Jewish Memorial
Visita guidata · 15 min
The untold story of the 1506 massacre
A piedi (2 min)
4Rossio Square
Visita guidata · 10 min
Pedro IV, King of Portugal and first Emperor of Brazil
A piedi (2 min)
5Ginjinha stop
Tempo libero · 10 min
Lisbon's famous sour cherry liqueur (drink not included)
A piedi (5 min)
6Santa Justa Lift
Sosta fotografica · 10 min
Views over the Baixa
A piedi (5 min)
7Carmo Convent
Visita guidata · 15 min
Ruins of the 1755 earthquake and the Carnation Revolution
A piedi (5 min)
8Bairro Alto & São Roque Church
Visita guidata · 15 min
The bohemian quarter and Portugal's first Jesuit church
A piedi (5 min)
9Largo de Camões (Chiado)
Visita guidata · 15 min
Camões, Pessoa and the São Carlos opera house
A piedi (8 min)
10Rua Augusta
Passaggio · 10 min
The Baixa rebuilt by the Marquis of Pombal
A piedi (3 min)
11Praça do Comércio
Visita guidata · 15 min
Grand finale under the Rua Augusta Arch
Solo indicativo: percorso e orari possono cambiare il giorno stesso.
Durata: 2 h 40 min
Gruppo condiviso
Fino a 6 persone
La guida / l'autista parla
Inglese
Cosa è incluso
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Non incluso
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
Punto d'incontro
Lisboa, Portugal
Il punto d'incontro esatto è indicato nella conferma della prenotazione.
Informazioni importanti
Non adatto a
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Cosa portare
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Non consentito
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Buono a sapersi
- 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
Condizioni di cancellazione
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.
Condizioni generali dell'aziendaMostraNascondi
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.
Domande e risposte
Dove avviene il ritiro?
Presso l'hotel, l'alloggio o l'indirizzo che indica al momento della prenotazione. L'azienda conferma il punto esatto e l'orario.
Posso portare dei bambini?
Sì. Includa i bambini nel numero di persone. Per seggiolini o altre esigenze, scriva all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione.
Possiamo fermarci dove vogliamo?
Nel servizio privato il veicolo è riservato solo al Suo gruppo: concordi le soste con l'autista, entro la durata del servizio.
Posso annullare?
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.
Come posso pagare?
Online, con carta, Apple Pay o Google Pay. Riceve subito la conferma via e-mail.
E se ho altre domande?
Dopo la prenotazione, si rivolga all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione. Prima, ci scriva a [email protected].
