Top Lisbon Ghost Tours

Go beyond typical guidebook information and uncover the darker history of Lisbon on this private walking tour. Join your guide for a stroll through the city center and learn about Marques de Pombal, dubbed the “enlightened despot,” who ruled over Portugal during its most devastating time. Learn how he rebuilt the city after the 1755 earthquake, his ties to the Free Masons, ties to the Knights Templar, and more.

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.

Lisbon is known for its fabulous food scene, but only insiders know the best spots to sample beloved local specialties. Skip the guesswork and savor the city's top delicacies on this guided food and wine tour of Lisbon. Taste cheese, Chouriço, bifana, and traditional rice, washed down with port, beer, and wine from Alentejo. Pick up tips on the city’s best eats from your guide and enjoy the personalized experience of a small-group tour.

Explore Lisbon’s hills with ease on this electric bike tour. Glide through the charming neighborhoods of Chiado, Alfama, and Bairro Alto without breaking a sweat. Stop at major landmarks including Sé Cathedral, São Vicente Monastery, and St. George’s Castle. Enjoy panoramic views from scenic overlooks and soak up the city’s rich history and vibrant culture along the way. Listen to interesting stories from your local guide as you go.

Spend a night out in Lisbon and meet local residents and fellow travelers on this pub crawl that introduces you to one of the best nightlife neighborhoods in the city. Visit three venues: two with welcome shots and one with an hour of unlimited sangria and beer or an upgrade option for gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey. Then, finish the tour at a club with VIP entrance included.

Maximize your time in Lisbon with a hop-on hop-off bus tour from Lisbon to the historic area of Belem. It’s the ideal choice for independent travelers, with the flexibility to visit the UNESCO-listed sights at your own pace and on-board commentary to ensure you don’t miss anything. Best of all: enjoy unlimited 24-hour access to the Carris Lisbon public trams.

What sets this tour apart is the combination of a genuine small group (maximum 7 people) with a deep History-Mystery walking tour led by a passionate local guide. Instead of the usual rushed checklist, we start with a storytelling walk through the heart of Sintra focused on legends, secret societies, Templars and the mystical atmosphere of the town. The walking tour passess by Sintra's town hall, we enter garden's of Sintra's National Palace (this is free of charge), and we finish the walk next to Regaleira. Afterwards you get real free time to explore Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee is included), followed by a relaxed coastal stop ( Cabo da Roca or Azenhas do Mar). Comfortable hotel pickup, intimate atmosphere, and stories you won’t hear on the big group tours.