Largo do Carmo Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Carmo Square (Largo do Carmo). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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• Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

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Carmo Square is a public square, and there's no fee to visit. However, many Lisbon city tours pass through or stop at the square. Tour prices vary considerably depending on what they cover and whether they are private. Small-group tours start at around US$20 per person.

Carmo Square preserves the ruins of the Carmo Convent, a 14th-century structure mostly destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. The square was also the location of the Republican National Guard headquarters during the country's Carnation Revolution, which was ultimately seized on April 25, 1974, effectively ending the decades-long Estado Novo dictatorship.

The best time of day to visit Carmo Square is in the evening, when it's at its busiest (especially in spring and summer, when jacaranda is in bloom). If you want to take photos without the crowds, come first thing in the morning or late at night.

You can get to Carmo Square on foot from areas around central Lisbon. Rossio Square is a short downhill walk away, while the Baixa-Chiado metro station (on the blue and green line) takes roughly five minutes to reach on foot. You can also take the tram to the Chiado area.

Yes, there are many attractions near Carmo Square. Popular attractions include the Santa Justa Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa), a great option for views of the city, and Rossio Square (Praça Dom Pedro IV), a popular hangout spot with a massive fountain at its center.