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3-Hour Second World War Refugees and Spies Walking Tour in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Lisbon played a unique role in WWII, serving as a “neutral” city and welcoming thousands of refugees, but it was also known as a base for British, American, and German spies. On this walking tour, learn about the Portuguese dictatorship under António Oliveira Salazar during WWII and hear the fascinating real-life stories of spies, soldiers, and refugees in Lisbon as you visit historic sites like the Praca Dom Pedro IV, Rua do Carmo, and the Chiado district.
  • This tour is ideal for history buffs and anyone with an interest in WWII
  • Learn the little-known history of Lisbon during WWII
  • Price per group: bring up to five people with you on this private tour
  • Choose between a morning or afternoon tour departure

What's Included

  • Guide fee
  • Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pç do Marquês de Pombal 12, 1250-162 Lisboa, Portugal

    In front of the Café "A Padaria Portuguesa"

End point

  • Cais Sodré
    1200-161 Lisbon, Portugal

    We will end the tour nearby the river, close to the subway station and at a walking distance from the Timeout market.

Itinerary

1

Marques Do Pombal

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Avenida da Liberdade

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Praca Dos Restauradores

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Estacao Do Rossio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Rua do Carmo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Cais do Sodre Train Station

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Chiado

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Praca Dom Pedro IV

20 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
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If you love history, this is the tour for you.

Mary_G, Feb 2026
Excellent tour with lots of interesting facts about the intriguing role neutral Portugal played in WWII.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the Tour! All the best!

A Highlight of our Trip

Andrew_B, Jan 2025
This was a very personal tour for us, as one of our group of four is the daughter of one of the refugees who fled from Lisbon in 1940. It ended up being a highlight of our trip. Leonor was absolutely fantastic - knowledgeable, prepared, extremely interesting, and fun to talk to. We covered a lot of ground physically and historically - and learned a lot. Leonor enriches the sites on the tour with wonderful pictures and passages from memoirs of the people involved in the events mentioned - we later found out that a description written about boarding the ship to America was about the exact same crossing that our family member took. She also went beyond the topic to point out some sites from the Carnation Revolution as we walked by. If you're interested in a tour that really tackles history - and on a remarkably deep level in only three hours - I can't recommend this highly enough.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words I'm happy you enjoyed the tour. Wishing you all the best, and stay safe!

not many photos as i was rapt with Leonor's discussion and knowledge of the subject - she was a fabulous guide

Nancy_M, Sep 2023
the stories Leonor interweaved with each location - brought them to life even after 60+ years - i would recommend this tour and Leonor unreservedly - several of my tour-mates were wishing they could join had they not been stuck in Porto. It is a fascinating subject -

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much. It was lovely to show you the city and the history of this period.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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