4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Lisbon with Chiado and Alfama

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Wander across Baixa Downtown, the heart of Lisbon
• 02 Tour the famous Chiado district
• 03 Witness majestic views of Castle Hill from the Santa Justa Lift
• 04 Stroll down the streets of Alfama or Mouraria
• 05 Enjoy a comfort stop with a traditional custard tart and coffee

Sign up for a historical excursion to discover Lisbon's wonderful sightseeing points, traditional neighbourhoods, winding streets, and cultural heritage. Explore the major highlights of the city, including Baixa Downtown, the heart of the town, the Chiado district, and the Santa Justa Elevator, which offers exclusive city views, before walking down the streets of Alfama or Mouraria.

Enjoy the fantastic view over the castle from the Santa Justa Elevator, and then head down to the oldest hill of the city, where you can choose whether to walk through the streets of Alfama or the streets of Mouraria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Lisbon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historic Lisbon Walk through Baixa, Chiado and Alfama

• Connect with your tour guide at Rossio Square to start the program.
• Begin by exploring the downtown.
• After that, head to Chiado to discover this lively district that was once the hotspot for writers and intellectuals.
• Enjoy the fantastic view over the castle from the Santa Justa Elevator, and then head down to the oldest hill of the city, where you can choose whether to walk through the streets of Alfama or the streets of Mouraria.

During the tour, enjoy a comfortable stop to taste a traditional custard tart with a cup of coffee in one of the guide's favourite cafes.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Portuguese tour guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks
• Public transportation (you may take a public funicular or tram during the tour, payable locally at about 3,00€ per person)
• A comfort stop mid-tour for coffee and custard tarts at a local bakery is suggested (about 3,00 € per person)

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• A bottle of water and a hat if it is warm

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rossio Square, Lisboa, Portugal

Tour start

Praça do Rossio, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.