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Lisbon: Alfama & Downtown Walking Tour

1. Lisbon: Alfama & Downtown Walking Tour

Discover Lisbon’s unbeatable mix of heritage, art, culture, and food on a walking tour through Alfama, Bairro Alto, Rua Augusta, downtown, and more. Use the included app to access multiple audio-guided walking routes to see more of Lisbon after your tour. Lisbon is such a multifaceted city that there's always something more to be explored. On this guided walking tour through lively Lisbon, delve into iconic neighbourhoods and find the best places to get Lisbon's famous Portuguese custard tarts (not included). See some of Lisbon's most historic and famous sights while walking through the Alfama Quarter, then head downtown to visit some of the hippest spots in the city. After the tour, download the Vox City app (included in your tour) to discover more of Lisbon and its incredible history with curated audio-guided routes through the main quarters. Alfama and downtown walking tour: • Arco Rua Augusta • Praca do Comercio • Lisbon Cathedral • Casa dos Bicos • Alfama Tower • Sao Rafael Square • Church of Santa Engracia • Sao Vicente Monastery • Portas do Sol • Santa Luzia Church • Tram 28 • Sao Vicente Statue • Church of Saint Estevao • Bairro Alto • Bica Elevator • Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara • Gloria Elevator • Carmo Covent • Lisbon City Hall • Chiado • Rossio Square • National Theatre D. Maria II • Augusta Street App-based audio-guided routes: • Jeronimos Monastery • Belem Tower • Cacilheiro • Pink Street • Dom Luis Garden • Ribeira Market • Basilica de Estrela • Principe Real Garden • Luis de Camoes Square • Assembly of the Republic Palace • Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology

Lisbon: Electric Tuk Tuk Private Tour of the Seven Hills

2. Lisbon: Electric Tuk Tuk Private Tour of the Seven Hills

On this electric tuk tuk tour, we will go to the main viewpoints: Castelo, Bairro Alto and Parque Eduardo VII in a comfortable and fun way. We will discover how the city was born, where it grew, the origin of the symbol of Lisbon, how the Castle was conquered from the Moors and we will pass by the church where Santo António was born and grew up, by the square where democracy began and the monument of the 25th of April. The electric tuk tuk is the best way to get around the narrow streets of the city. In fact, it's the only way we can park in the main places without having to walk. It is environmentally friendly – it makes no noise and emits no exhaust fumes. Not having glass, it allows you to take pictures of the places you pass. Enjoy your day! Don't get tired and don't waste time looking for what to visit. We have everything prepared for you to enjoy our beautiful city to the fullest. Itinerary: Our tour will start at Restauradores, where the Obelisk and the famous Elevador da Glória are located. Continuing through the historic center of the city – Rossio – and walking along the Portuguese pavement through its narrow streets, we will reach the highest point in Lisbon. On this way, you will find out where the legendary 7 hills are located. The sights are many, and we won't miss any: Teatro D. Maria II, Statue of D. Pedro IV, Elevador de Santa Justa, Rua Augusta Triumphal Arch, Church of Santo António (place where Santo António was born and lived ), Lisbon Cathedral, Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol. At Portas do Sol we will stop to admire one of the most beautiful views of the city. You will also be able to see São Vicente (holding the symbol of Lisbon), Alfama (the second oldest neighborhood in Europe) and admire the unique tiles of the Church of Santa Luzia. As we continue, we will pass by the paving stones, on which the face of the famous fado singer, Amália Rodrigues, is drawn. After passing through Villa Sousa and the Igreja da Graça, we will reach the highest point in the city, where we will make a stop at the Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte, the main viewpoint in the city. Other points we will pass by are: the Church of São Vicente de Fora, Feira da Ladra, the Church of Santa Engrácia (National Pantheon), the Fado Museum, the narrowest street in Lisbon, the Chafariz D'El Rei, Casa dos Bicos , Cristiano Ronaldo Hotel, Largo do Carmo, Ruins of the Church and the Church of São Roque. We stop at São Pedro de Alcântara to enjoy the view across the city. We continue through Príncipe Real and stop again at Parque Eduardo VII where we can see one of the most beautiful views of the city. We continue to Basilica da Estrela, Parliament, Elevador da Bica, Largo de Camões, Largo do Chiado, Teatro S. Carlos, Teatro S. Luiz, Praça da Figueira. We will end our tour where we started, at Restauradores.

The historical funiculars of the 7 hills of Lisbon

3. The historical funiculars of the 7 hills of Lisbon

Discover a unique feature of Lisbon and a special mode of inner-city transport: the funiculars that connect different parts of the city on various levels. You will get the chance to ride on the interesting cable railways, as well as the trams from the 19th century. Start with a ride on the “Elevador da Bica” from 1892, which connects Mercado da Ribeiro with Bairro Alto, which is now the center of the nightlife in the city. Afterwards you will cross Praça Camões with its beautiful cobbled streets and ride the “Elevador de Santa Justa”, the only vertical elevator in Lisbon that also offers a fantastic panoramic view over the city. You will then visit the magnificent Jesuit church, Igreja de São Roque, with the holy chapel of São João Baptista. Behind the church you will find the viewpoint of São Pedro de Alantara, where you will have the opportunity to capture excellent photos. You will then descend on the “Elevador da Gloria” to Praça dos Restauradores in the heart of the city.

Lisbon: Private Guided Tour of Historical Center by Tuk Tuk

4. Lisbon: Private Guided Tour of Historical Center by Tuk Tuk

This tuk tuk tour is a new way of seeing and experiencing the life of Lisbon, riding in an eco-friendly, 100 per cent electric vehicle. A professional trained in the area of leisure and tourism and with in-depth knowledge of the history, culture, art, and architecture of Lisbon will take you on a 2.5-hour tour that’s priced for up to 3 passengers. The City of Hills Tour takes you to the city's most iconic sites, and you can customize the itinerary to your interests. Some of the many possibilities include: • Praça do Comércio • Praça do Município • Chiado • Teatro São Carlos • Teatro São Luiz • Largo de Camões • Igreja de São Roque • Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara • Elevador da Glória • Jardim do Príncipe Real • Largo do Rato • Rua de São Bento (Casa Museu Amália Rodrigues) or Basílica da Estrela (Calçada da Estrela) • Assembleia da República • Poço dos Negros • Calçada do Combro • Miradouro de Santa Catarina • Elevador da Bica • Convento do Carmo • Estação do Rossio • Elevador de Santa Justa • Igreja de Santo António • Sé de Lisboa • Miradouro de Santa Luzia • Castelo de São Jorge • Teatro Romano • Miradouro Portas do Sol • Miradouro da Graça • Igreja da Graça • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte • Igreja de São Vicente de Fora • Feira da Ladra • Panteão Nacional • Alfama • Casa dos Bicos • Praça do Comércio 

Lisbon: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

5. Lisbon: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

The tour begins at Praça do Comércio and heads towards Alfama, walking through some of the city’s oldest and narrowest streets. Wander past local bars and restaurants, and feel the vibrant culture of Lisbon all around you as you stop at the Casa dos Bicos, Sé Cathedral, and Igreja de Santo Antonio. Continue to the Portas do Sol viewpoint and admire the stunning vista while soaking up the glorious Lisbon sunshine. Visit São Jorge Castle next and listen to your guide share stories, tales, and anecdotes about Lisbon. After the castle, walk down to the Baixa district to explore Augusta Street, Rossio Square, São Domingos Church, and the Jewish Memorial. Later, stop at Casa do Alentejo, the Restauradores Square, and Rossio Station, before heading onto Carmo Square to see the National Guard Museum and the stunning Carmo Church. Nearing the end of the tour, visit the Santa Justa Elevator and the São Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint to marvel at the breathtaking landscape below. The final leg of the tour takes you towards Bairro Alto and the Bohemian district, finishing up at Praça Camões.

Lisbon: Downtown Neighborhood Guided Walking Tour

6. Lisbon: Downtown Neighborhood Guided Walking Tour

Learn about the history of Portugal as you explore the neighborhoods of Alfama in Lisbon. Alfama is not only one of the oldest and most picturesque districts in Lisbon, but also was one of the only neighbourhoods, which was not destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. And so, the city still has kept its quaint familial charm. In fact, the moniker of this neighbourhood comes from the Arabic ‘Al-hamma’ meaning ‘hot fountains’ or ‘baths’. Decorated in beautiful ‘azulejos’, the steep winding alleys of this neighbourhood give way to breath-taking views of a sea of terracotta roofs and the Tagus River. The aromas of traditional Portuguese cuisine, the echoes of Fado tunes, and the elderly Portuguese locals chattering, all make this neighbourhood one of the most authentic in Lisbon! Our tour begins in Rossio and passes some key areas before heading into the heart of Alfama where you will also make a stop at the Miradouro Portas do Sol, before ending the tour at the cathedral.

Lisbon: Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Trams, and Elevators

7. Lisbon: Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Trams, and Elevators

Visit Lisbon's historic neighborhoods on a guided walking tour and take a boat ride on the Tagus River. Start your tour at Praça Martim Moniz in Lisbon. Walk through the city streets and take in the city's unique atmosphere. Take the tram to the highest point in the city, the the Graça neighborhood. From there, walk to the labyrinthine Alfama, followed by the Baixa, and the lively Ribeira. Discover Lisbon's Romanesque cathedral, the Jeronimos Monastery and the Belem Tower. Admire the Renaissance architecture of the San Vicente Monastery and the Baroque style of the National Pantheon. After this, find out about the first anti-seismic buildings in Europe in the Baixa. Then, travel by boat to Belém to see the best examples of current architecture in the city such as the MAAT, the Cultural Center of Belém or the Museu dos Coches. We will finish in Belém, in the famous Pastéis de Belém. We also give you a 24 hours transport pass

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What people are saying about Elevador da Bica

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 120 reviews

Our tour guides - Rhian and Annie - were excellent. They were very knowledgeable about the city and answered a lot of questions that we had. They gave us really good recommendations for places to visit after the tour. For the second tour we had a train to catch so Annie customized the walk to make sure we got the best experience in the time we had. I would highly recommend this tour if they are the tour guides. For the company that operates the tours, we wish they gave them better uniforms. Their uniforms looked really old and dull. I’m not sure if speakers are allowed in Lisbon but for some spots it’s hard to hear them in the city noise. Other than that, a wonderful experience.

Annie was in incredible tour guide, providing memorable historical information and taking us to and through notable viewpoints and experiences. It was great hearing a bit of her personal experience in Portugal and she was quite knowledgeable on sustainability efforts which we are very interested in. She was punctual yet flexible. We loved our tour and highly recommend Annie as a guide!

It was our first booking through Getyourguide. Our guide Nuno expertly guided us through the streets of Alfama, in English, with a lot of knowledge about the history of Lisbon. It was a very interesting and relaxing walk through narrow streets and past many churches. At the end the tip where the tastiest pasteis de nata are available…. He was right. We recommend the tour unreservedly.

The communication with Rute was great. She asked where we would like to meet her and as we did not know Lisbon we suggested the hotel we were staying at which she readily agreed to. She was early for our arranged time and spent extra time with us in order to take us back to our hotel. We would thoroughly recommend her as a guide.

We have Rui as our guide for the downtown tour. He is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, we thoroughly enjoyed his company and will certainly happy to recommend him.