Lisbon with a Local: Full-Day Tour

Immerse yourself in Lisbon’s heritage on our full-day tour. Explore the city’s oldest quarter, Alfama, get to know the history behind its famous monuments and squares, and pass through the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Baixa.

Duration 7 hours

Private tour pricing from 55 EUR per person

Group tour available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese

My family and I took two tours with Miguel and we were consistently pleased with the tour. I was a bit concerned with how the tour might turn out—I’ve been in Portugal a couple of times, a long time ago. However my wife and teenage son had not. Miguel was extremely attentive and adapted the tour to both what we told him specifically and what he was able to discern from our interest. It was only the three of us and Miguel spent the entire day with us (arriving a few minutes early and ending time was when all locations were covered). The first day of the tour was of Lisbon (including Belem). We did a combination of walking and car. Though I’d been in Lisbon previously, I had never seen the diversity of locations. We also occasionally stopped for a snack and coffee (and he made suggestions, offering us to choose where to stop). The second day was Sintra and Cascais: Again, the diversity of locations and how Miguel sequenced what we saw was perfect for what we were looking for. I have no reservations about recommending Miguel.

Highlights

Get to know the history of medieval Lisbon in Alfama

Discover the neighbourhoods of Chiado and Bairro Alto

Pass by St George's Castle

Enjoy panoramic views over the city

Description

The tour begins with a visit to the Eduardo VII Park and the São Pedro de Alcântara terrace for panoramic views from several perspectives.

Afterwards, we’ll discover the history of medieval Lisbon by visiting the Cathedral, Alfama, and the Nossa Senhora do Monte viewing platform.

We’ll then make our way to downtown Lisbon to visit Liberdade Avenue, Restauradores Square, and Rossio Square.

Next, you’ll learn more about the Age of Discovery with a visit to Belém, including stops at a pastry factory, the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Discoveries Monument. You’ll have some free time to indulge in the local delicacies.

In the afternoon, pass by Comércio Square, the Triumphal Arch, a rooftop terrace, and St George's Castle as your guide shares mysterious secrets about the rebuilding of Lisbon.

Finally, take a scenic cable car ride in the Park of Nations and see modern Lisbon.

Join us for a delightful tour!