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Experience Lisbon Walk

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Highlights:

• Visit some of Lisbon’s famously elegant squares
• Snack on delicious Portuguese pastries
• Explore vibrant, multicultural neighbourhoods
• Learn about Lisbon’s heroes and history-makers
• Cross the River Tagus on a ferry
• Savour local wine and fresh seafood

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Walking & Orientation, History & Heritage, Local Food
Inclusion:

Transport as indicated, coffee & pastries, cheese & marmalade tasting, local green wine & sea food tasting, English speaking guide

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 3 - 4 hours
• Pickup location:

  The Obelisk monument at the middle of Restauradores Square

   

   

• Pickup Time: 10.30 AM
• Drop off location:

  Tourism Office – Restauradores Square

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Lisbon Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

See and taste your way through the city on this adventure packed Lisbon tour. With historic highlights, culinary delights and local interaction, its a unique insight into the heart of this amazing place. Meet an informative, local guide at historic Restauradores Square where a striking obelisk commemorates the restoration of Portugal’s independence back in 1640, after decades of Spanish rule.

 

Walk past the beautiful gothic-style Rossio train station, then visit Rossio (Lisbon’s main square) and find out how much the city has changed since the devastating earthquake of 1755.

 

Continue on to explore the magnetic neighbourhood of Mouraria – a melting pot of cultures from far and wide, and a place you wont see on other Lisbon tours! Portugal’s seafaring past has allowed many different cultural influences to contribute to the richness of modern-day Lisbon. Pass small churches, mosques and shops selling goods from far-flung places.

 

Learn about Fado (Lisbon’s unique music) and walk past the birthplace of the legendary Maria Severa, Fado’s first superstar who used to sing in Lisbon’s taverns many years ago. Our Lisbon tour then satisfies your appetite by stopping at a small, hidden bakery where traditional pastries and espresso coffee will provide a tasty pick-me-up and another insight into the local way of life.

 

Soak up some Lisbon sightseeing highlights and history while visiting churches and taverns then stop to taste Portuguese cheese and authentic, locally made marmalade.

 

Explore the highlights of the cultural and bohemian districts of Chiado, Bairro Alto and Bica. 

 

Afterwards, take a short trip to the Tagus River, the subject of many Portuguese songs and poems. Board a ferry and journey to the picturesque Cacilhas, where Portuguese green wine and freshly-caught seafood awaits! Enjoy magnificent views from the South Bank then return to Lisbon.

 

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Traveller Feedback:

Mr. michelle P.
France ~ 17 Feb 2013[back to top]

Dommage que je ne parle pas suffisamment l'anglais, mais c'était une matinée trés intéressante

 

Mr. Glen B.
Australia ~ 04 Feb 2013[back to top]

This tour was simply off-the-scale. It's difficult to express quite how exceptional Paolo was. His intention from the start was to give those following the tour a true Lisboner's view of their city and he didn't seem to leave anything about its history, culture, food, drink, architecture and current affairs out of the picture. A real privilege to have his company on this superb tour and to see a professional at work!

You could easily charge four times the amount for this tour (in London or New York people do, but for poorer equivalents....)

Please pass on my compliments once again.

Best regards
Glen

 

Mr. Karl z.
Germany ~ 07 Nov 2012[back to top]

An excellent experience with a very lively tour guide. With great pleasure, we would do this again.

 

Ms. Taylor E.
USA ~ 24 Sep 2012[back to top]

Pedro was our guide for the Experience Lisbon tour, and he could not have been more helpful, friendly, informative, or generally great. My friend and I were the only two people on the tour, which allowed us to get a much more in-depth understanding of Lisbon's history and the way that people now live in Lisbon. Pedro was more than willing to answer the (many!) questions we had. Our tour wound up taking much longer than the allotted 4 hours, and my friend and I were so appreciative of the fact that Pedro spent more time with us. We loved all of the food tastings, and because we were especially interested in learning more about Portuguese wines, Pedro gave us a very helpful and interesting explanation that he otherwise would not have devoted time to. By the end of the tour, we felt as though we had spent an enjoyable afternoon with a friend rather than a few hours with a city tour guide. Truly excellent experience!

 

Mr. Robert B.
Australia ~ 06 Jul 2012[back to top]

Took your Lisbon Walking tour with Paulo.
Fantastic, lots of information imparted in a most enjoyable way, plenty of walking, make sure you wear good shoes.
Tried a few Portuguese specialities most enjoyable.
Tour started at 10:30 and full on til about 4:30, much more than expected.
Thanks again Paulo, you are the best

 

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.