4-Hour Lisbon Downtown Walking Tour with Tram Ride and Tastings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the former Moorish quarter of Alfama
• 02 Stroll through Carmo Square, well known for its terraces
• 03 Taste a typical custard tart and renowned Ginginha cherry liqueur
• 04 Ride on Lisbon's typical local tram

Get an excellent overview of Lisbon's historic downtown in 4 hours. See the old districts, the old Jewish quarter, the impact of the 1755 earthquake, Carmo Square, Lisbon's reconstruction, and more as you walk through the streets of the city. Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about Lisbon's history while interacting with its inhabitants, feeling the city's atmosphere and unique light, and strolling by the Tagus River from breathtaking viewpoints.

Walk through the narrow alleys of Lisbon's oldest district - the former Moorish quarter of Alfama - as well as the old Jewish quarter, passing by the famous Fado music restaurants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lisbon

Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Downtown Lisbon Walk Through History and Flavours

• Meet at Rossio Square, or at your hotel if it is located in the centre of Lisbon.
• Stroll through the elegant neighbourhood of Chiado, with its trendy shops and cultural atmosphere.
• Head towards Carmo Square, where the Democratic Revolution of 1974 came to an end.
• Ride on the typical tram used by the locals.
• Walk through the narrow alleys of Lisbon's oldest district - the former Moorish quarter of Alfama - as well as the old Jewish quarter, passing by the famous Fado music restaurants.
• Taste a typical custard tart and the renowned Ginginha cherry liqueur.
• End the tour at Commerce Square, one of Europe's largest and most beautiful squares.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lisbon English-speaking tour guide

• Tram ticket

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks - custard tart and cherry liqueur

• Entrance tickets to monuments (if applicable)

Know before you go

• Highlights of the tour:
  • Rossio Square and Station
  • Figueira Square
  • Restoration Square
  • Liberty Avenue
  • Portas de Santo Antão Street - Lisbon's Broadway
  • The Carmo ruins
  • Iron Lift viewpoint
  • Chiado - Poets and shopping
  • Bairro Alto - the bohemian district
  • Tram ride to Portas do Sol Square viewpoint
  • Alfama quarter - the oldest of Lisbon
  • Cathedral - the oldest church
  • Commerce Square - the symbol of Portuguese political power
• The tour starts at 9:30 am and 14:00 and should take approximately 3.30 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rossio Square, Lisbon, Portugal

Tour start

Praça do Rossio, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.