Top Lisbon Crime Tours in 2026

On the 1st of November 1755, at 9:40 in the morning, the ground beneath Lisbon moved. What followed in the next six minutes — and the six hours after that — remains one of the most catastrophic events in European history. This tour tells that story. The real one. Lisbon's Dark History Tour takes you through the streets of the Baixa — the downtown district destroyed by the 1755 earthquake Lisbon still bears the mark of today. All stops are outdoor public spaces — no entry fees, no queues. You'll walk the same ground where tens of thousands of people died in a single morning. Where a king never slept indoors again. Where bodies were loaded onto barges and sunk in the river to prevent disease. And where a ruthless genius named Pombal — the Marquis of Pombal — used the chaos to seize power and reinvent a city, and crush anyone who stood in his way. This tour also visits Europe's most quietly haunted ruin: the Carmo Convent.

This is a unique opportunity to visit the center of Lisbon, guided by a local Lisbon City Runners runner with over 10 years of experience. It combines physical activity and tourism and is recommended for the first morning of your stay in the city. In just 1h30 you will quickly get a very good idea of the city, which will make your orientation easier for the rest of your stay. Furthermore, you will discover places and stories that only a place can provide you with and that you will not find in any tourist guide.