Lisbon: City of Spies Guided Walking Tour Private Tour

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ID: GYG404717-O-734724
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Country: Portugal

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover Lisbon and its history as the city of spies on this guided walking tour. Learn about double agents, escape routes, the spy network, and more.
Learn about Portuguese politics, major challenges, and the juiciest spy stories on this guided walking tour in Lisbon. Step back in time to the ambiance of WWII and discover how it turned the city into a hot nest of spies, profiteers, and escapees.
Find out all about the game of shadows’ best players and more as you explore the city. Choose between a private or non-private tour.
As you walk the streets of Lisbon, hear about double agents, refugees, Nazi gold, royal families in exile, Portuguese neutrality, Salazar’s dictatorship, escape routes, and famous movie stars.
Discover the lonely fight of the Portuguese consul in Brussels, the spy network on Allied ship convoys, and the RAF and Luftwaffe battles on the coast of Portugal.
At the time of WWII, neutral Lisbon hosted the most crafty spies and double agents of the war, inspiring writers like Ian Flemming and Graham Green.
Besides spies and anonymous refugees, Lisbon hosted European royalty and famous artists, writers, and socialites en route to the U.S. The city also became probably the only place in war-torn Europe where all sides were able to meet on equal grounds.

Highlights

  • Hear about Lisbon's history of spies, double agents, and royals
  • Discover the inspirations behind the stories of James Bond
  • Learn about the Garbo story and Nazi gold in Portugal

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
The guide will be under the big Triumph Arch. Look for an orange backpack that says "Lisbon Walker - Let's Walk." Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.