Portugal · Walking Tours

3-Hour Walking Tour of Lisbon with Funicular Glória and Alfama

3 Hours Round trip from Lisbon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the ride on Funicular Glória to S. Pedro de Alcântara
02 Experience the bustling nightlife of Bairro Alto
03 Walk through Carmo Square and the elegant district of Chiado
04 Visit Rossio Square to learn about the 1755 earthquake
05 Explore Lisbon Cathedral and St. Antony's Church

Head to Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and explore the city's history and nightlife on this enchanting 3-hour tour. Ride the Funicular Glória uphill to S. Pedro de Alcântara for lovely panoramic views over downtown Lisbon and the Castle, then walk through the trendy Bairro Alto, elegant Chiado, and historic squares that reveal how the 1755 earthquake transformed the city. Relive Lisbon's past in the old town, admire the scenic view from Largo Portas do Sol, and make your way through the labyrinth-like Alfama to Lisbon Cathedral and St. Antony's Church.

Ride the Funicular Glória to S. Pedro de Alcântara, where you will enjoy the lovely view of downtown Lisbon and the Castle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lisbon

Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Lisbon and Bairro Alto Walk

Start the tour after meeting your Lisbon tour guide in Restauradores.
Ride the Funicular Glória to S. Pedro de Alcântara, where you will enjoy the lovely view of downtown Lisbon and the Castle.
Walk along the trendy Bairro Alto to glimpse one of the traditional nightlife spots in the city.
Stroll down to Carmo Square, passing Santa Justa through the elegant district of Chiado, and discover interesting shops, historical cafes, and old bookstores.
Head over to Rossio Square through Praça da Figueira and Baixa (Downtown) to learn how the earthquake of 1755 transformed the city.
Visit the old part of town to enjoy the scenic view of Largo Portas do Sol, then walk through the labyrinth-like Alfama to arrive at the Cathedral and Saint Antony's Church.

End your tour at Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) and enjoy the view of the Tagus River.