Best of Lisbon Walking Tour: Rossio, Chiado & Alfama Best Walking Tour of Lisbon: In English

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ID: GYG600-600
Category: Sight Seeing
Country: Portugal

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Take a 3-hour guided tour of Lisbon’s monumental icons, such as Rossio Square and Lisbon Cathedral. Then get a closer look at the city's day-to-day life in the elegant Chiado and Moorish Alfama neighborhoods.
Explore Lisbon on this 3-hour walking tour, getting in-depth knowledge about the Portuguese capital from an experienced local guide. Start the tour in Rossio Square, the heart of both new and old Lisbon, keeping an eye out for the intricate neo-Manueline architecture at Rossio Central Station.

In the middle of Restauradores Square, you will see the obelisk that commemorates the restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain. At Carmo Square, learn about the Carnation Revolution of 1974 that ended 48 years of dictatorship.

In addition to the city's greatest monuments, you will also get an intimate introduction to some of Lisbon's best neighborhoods. Visit the elegant Chiado district and see old cafés, boutiques, theatres, and quaint bookstores.

Try a typical Portuguese pastry (the famous Pastel de Nata).

Continue to the Moorish Alfama neighborhood and get an up-close encounter with the art of Fado, Lisbon’s unique musical genre.
A highlight of the excursion is a visit to Lisbon’s cathedral, built in 1147, and the city’s oldest church. End this fascinating tour of Lisbon’s best neighborhoods at Praça do Comércio, and see the former entrance hall of the city.

Highlights

  • See central Lisbon's major sites on a 3-hour walking tour
  • Stroll through the city's unique neighborhoods, including Chiado and Alfama
  • Learn about Lisbon's revolutionary past in Restauradores Square
  • Get an expert commentary from a knowledgeable and friendly guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at Rossio Square (close to the statue of D. Pedro IV)
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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.