Historical Walking Tour of Lisbon

We start our journey in Rossio Square, or officially called Praça Dom Pedro IV, where you'll learn about the first inhabitants who established in the city 3.000 years ago whilst marveling at the intricate floor works of the square.

Our next stop is in fig tree square, where once stood the largest public hospital destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. Here you'll learn about the critical battles fought over the crown between Portugal and its neighbors.

Walk downtown city through Rua Augusta, an emblematic street and Lisbon's main artery. Learn how the age of Enlightenment heavily influenced its architecture.

City main square that for millennia has served as the entry point to the city. Listen to the fascinating stories of the Age of Discovery, the 1755 earthquake and the city rebuild efforts and heroes.

Lisbon's art district, bustling with life in cafes, theaters, bookshops (including the oldest in the world), and a nightlife meeting point for many. You will learn the stories of our proclaimed poets and writers. Also have a chance to visit the oldest bookshop in the world.

This square hosts Convento do Carmo the second oldest building in the city, having barely resisted to the devastating 1755 earthquake, it has been a common place for the most emblematic social events in the countries history, including the 1974 Carnation Revolution, deemed the coolest coup in the world.

Have a break and enjoy a birds-eye view of Lisbon's downtown. Take note of the most relevant local tips for you to make the most of your stay in Lisbon, from local food to viewpoints.