Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
For those who are new to Lisbon, this downtown tour is the perfect way to orient yourself. Meet your guide and group in the city center and walk along the ancient streets to uncover Lisbon’s rich history. This free walking tour covers the areas of Baixa and Chiado, covering both hidden gems and significant landmarks.
- Get a comprehensive overview of downtown Lisbon
- See the Santa Justa Elevator and Carmo Church ruins
- Learn about the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755
- Pay your guide whatever you see fit at the end of the tour
What's Included
- Local guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça do Comércio1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal
Our guide will have an orange umbrella and will be between the big arch and the statue in the middle
End point
- Praça Luís de CamõesLargo Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal
Tour ends around Camões Square.
Itinerary
1
Statue Of D. Jose I
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Praca do Comercio
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Municipal Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Elevador de Santa Justa
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Praca Dom Pedro IV
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Rua Augusta
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Igreja De S Domingos
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Avenida da Liberdade
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Casa do Alentejo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Largo do Carmo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Estacao Do Rossio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Igreja de Sao Roque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Praca Luis de Camoes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Bairro Alto
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 628 reviews
Cailin_H, May 2026
Very informative walking tour with lots of history and recommendations for restaurants etc. The guide walked at a great pace, not too fast which was needed with how hilly Lisbon is.
Eileen_B, May 2026
It was a wonderful introduction to the city and it was fascinating to get our local guide’s perspective. Definitely would recommend it to anyone who wants to see a lot of the city but is short on time.
Karen_J, May 2026
The tour is a great way to learn a little history about Lisbon. Jose was passionate, friendly, insightful and comical. Excellent guide. He shared some great tips with us too. Thanks for a great tour! It greatly added to my Lisbon experience!!
Carrie_O, May 2026
Jose (Giai) was an awesome guide! Took us on a wonderful history tour of Lisbon. He also gave us some local tips, tricks and hints to navigating the city like a local. Highly recommend this tour.
Alexandra_K, May 2026
Tiago was an excellent guide. He is packed full of knowledge and historical information, and shares it with passion and in an engaging way. We really enjoyed our tour with him!
Marilyn_C, May 2026
Tiago was very knowledgeable, dynamic, and very energetic. I learned a lot of things and this was a great introduction to Lisbon. I recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for the kind review Marilyn. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Alice_W, May 2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly host! Jose was fabulous 😊. He explained a lot of the history of the area as well as giving recommendations for great things to see and do
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for the kind review Alice. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Jose so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Abe_D, May 2026
This was a great walking tour. Jose was knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend touring with Jose.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Jose so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Jeff_W, Apr 2026
Enjoyed the tour. My only critique is there was too much information about how to be a tourist in Lisbon (where/how to buy train tickets, where to eat).
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review Jeff. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Andrea_Z, Apr 2026
Kate's tour was fantastic! Even my kiddos were engaged and could keep up. Got a great sense of Lisbon's history and saw some hidden gems!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review Andrea. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Kate so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Jean_L, Apr 2026
Two major issues: 1. we paid Viator full price as it should be on booking , but at the end,, the guide asked for $10 EU for each person for the tour. I did not see anywhere on Viator indicated that we need pay extra to the guide, not even tips. It’s a very unpleasant surprise. 2. The guide told us tour would start at 10:05, we took a picture at the same area, but when we turned back at 10:06, could not find the group. I wish the guide could keep her orange umbrella open for a little longer. She should have known someone was missing from her group. Even though the group was still around the area, but with so many tourists it’s hard to identify where the group at without any obvious object.
Response from Host, May 2026
First of all, it is described on the description of the tour that this is a PAY AS YOU WISH TOUR.
At the beginning of the tour, our guides explain to the group how does it work and give an idea of the recommended tip. It surprises me that you are complaining for paying 1 euro, perhaps you are in favour of modern slavery.
Second, you met the guide and did not come back.
The group was big so it's hard for the guide to tell if you are there or not. Everybody else was there, which means other people were very clear about the instructions to be back on time.
Sarah_F, Apr 2026
We did this tour on the day we arrived to Lisbon. It was a great way to get a lay of the land and learn history. It was a great 2 hour tour. Kate was wonderful!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Sarah. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Kate so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Jody_S, Apr 2026
Great tour! Very informative. It’s a good tour for your first day and he have lots of good tips for the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Jody. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Fidel_c, Apr 2026
This was my first walking tour - it's a brilliant way to explore when visiting a new country. Walter was brilliant, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Walter so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
JaniceChiu, Apr 2026
A tour with lots of stories and history about Lisbon. We absolutely enjoyed it. Walter is our guide and we will definitely recommend this tour and Walter!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Janice. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Walter so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Karen_S, Apr 2026
Kate was a great tour guide. This was a nice intro to Lisbon. We learned and saw a lot but it was not overwhelming.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Karen. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Kate so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Ana_R, Mar 2026
He was a great guide, mixing history with tips and hacks to get to know the city.
He also left some restaurant information in a QR code
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Ana. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Mark_T, Mar 2026
Tiago was an exceptional guide who brought the history, culture and love for his city to life for all of us in his tour group. He went the extra yards to show us some absolutely hidden gems, shared with us knowledge only available to locals and we were all greatly enriched because of his wonderful sharing nature. I would highly recommend that if you want to get to know Lisbon Tiago is the guide you need.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Mark. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Courtney_H, Feb 2026
My husband and I really enjoyed this 2+ hour walking tour of Lisbon. Our guide, Claudia, was informative and engaging as she took us through the main neighborhoods of the city. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Courtey. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Claudia so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Richard_J, Feb 2026
Our guide Claudia was amazing on this tour. We started in the tour in the Praca de Comercio square. Be weary there were other tour guides operating at the meeting point with orange umbrellas, but as we booked on Viator, Claudia had our names on her list to confirm we were with her when we approached. The tour lasted 2.5 hours and took us from the square to Rossio and Baxia-Chaido. We visited a number of places and stopped frequently whilst Claudia explained the history and interesting insights of Lisbon. We visited a church, saw the fountains, stopped up for a traditional cherry liquor called ginjinha - so don't forget to take some euros with you. The principle of the tour is that it's free, but you do tip the guide in cash at the end as they have given up their time to take you around and having that local knowledge early on in your stay is so beneficial for your visit. We definitely re-visited a few places after the tour. Overall we enjoyed this tour and would definitely do something like this again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Richard. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Claudia so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Kyriakos_K, Feb 2026
Great introduction to the history of the city by visiting key sites and monuments. Very nice experience
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
CindyPadre, Jan 2026
The tour was amazing, so informative. Tiabo, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and engaging in his storytelling. He was so animated and passionate about his history and descriptions of the earthquake, the cursed church, and the Carnation Revolution. I definitely recommend this tour and Tiabo. I learned so much.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for the kind review Cindy. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Pierre_B, Dec 2025
We enjoyed our guide and all the historical context on portugal …………………………………………………………………………………………..
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review Pierre. We're glad you enjoyed our tour.
Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours!
Sepideh_R, Dec 2025
Our tour guide was like a university lecturer full of knowledge and enthusiasm. She was fun and a great teacher
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Nathan_I, Dec 2025
Our guide Natalia was very charming, she gave us a lot of tips for good inexpensive placed. Her explanation of Portuguese history made the city come to life.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Nathan. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Natalia so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
michael_z, Dec 2025
Great introduction to Lisbon with a lot of historical information Guide willing to share and answer any questions and still keep us moving forward . The only concern we had was that our guide spoke too quickly and we missed out on some information.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Michael. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Chin_D, Nov 2025
Good walking tour to know Lisbon old town, knowing the history and culture behind it and we enjoyed the 2 hour of exploring this charming city even it is pouring 50% of the time.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Chin. We're glad you enjoyed our tour so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Christina_W, Nov 2025
This was an awesome tour and well worth the experience. Tiago was an amazing guide who clearly loves his city and is knowledgeable about its history and culture. He was clear and thorough throughout, even offering secrets and shortcuts. His list of restaurant and viewpoint recommendations was perfect- the two I’ve taken advantage of so far have been amazing. I feel fortunate to have had him as a guide!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Christine. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Tiago so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Gerry_J, Nov 2025
It was a good tour but he talked way too fast and when I told him three times he didn’t change it. Combined with his accent it was hard to understand him. I had to keep asking him what he just said. I liked what I could understand and see. If he slowed down it would be much better.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Gerry. We're glad you enjoyed our tour. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
Laura_A, Nov 2025
10/10! I learned so much about Lisbon from this tour. A great experience! Our guide Jose was so knowledgeable and his love for the city was infectious.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for the kind review Laura. We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Jose so much. Best regards from Hi Lisbon Walking Tours Team!
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