Tour recommended for those who want to have a global view of the center of Lisbon. Come to Lisbon? Want to get a first impression of the city? Do you want to know where Alfama, Baixa or Chiado are, the main characteristics of these areas and and how to “navigate” between them? This tour was made with you in mind.
Tour recommended for those who want to have a global view of the center of Lisbon. Come to Lisbon? Want to get a first impression of the city? Do you want to know where Alfama, Baixa or Chiado are, the main characteristics of these areas and and how to “navigate” between them? This tour was made with you in mind.
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Miradouro de Santa Luzia - Santa Luzia viewpoint is the most Instagramable spot of Lisbon. Built on the old wall, offers a privileged view over Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, over the Tagus and the south bank.
The view from this viewpoint is exactly the same as the one you get from the nearby Portas do Sol viewpoint, but the place…
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia - Santa Luzia viewpoint is the most Instagramable spot of Lisbon. Built on the old wall, offers a privileged view over Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, over the Tagus and the south bank.
The view from this viewpoint is exactly the same as the one you get from the nearby Portas do Sol viewpoint, but the place itself is much more pleasant, with the setting given by the bougainvillea and the live music.
- Alfama - No one can say they know the capital of Portugal without getting lost in Alfama, where Lisbon was born.
During the first millennium BC. the great civilizations of the Mediterranean established permanent occupation in Alfama (which was not yet called that) as a support base for their navigations.
In century VIII, long after the departure of the Romans, the Moors (Islamic populations of North Africa) dominated the city but were not happy to live in a Roman city and built a madina in the image of the cities of Casablanca, Marrakech or Tanger in Morocco.
During the 2nd Crusade (1147), knights from almost all of Europe, including French, German, Dutch, Italian, English and Scots carried out a siege that resulted in the fall of Lisbon to Christendom.
The area between churches of St Michael and St Stephan is the most picturesque in Alfama. The visitor who decides to join this tour in Alfama will find an opportunity to take a picture in every alley and wherever they turn.
- Lisbon Baixa - Baixa, the city of Pombal, is the flat area of Lisbon that starts at Squares of Rossio and Figueira to the north and extends south to Square of Commerce where the city opens onto Tagus river.
On November 1, 1755, the city of Lisbon was hit by a major earthquake, followed by a tsunami and a fire that lasted several days. No neighborhood in Lisbon was hit as hard as Baixa. Simultaneously with the tragedy, the historic opportunity also arose to build a modern city in the center of Lisbon.
The general plan for Baixa was drawn up in just 5 months. The royal palace of Ribeira was removed from Palace Courtyard, which was renamed Square of Commerce. The main street of Baixa became Rua Augusta, which starts at Rossio and ends at Arco Triunfal of Square of Commerce.
- Chiado - It’s a fine church and monastery (16th-17th century), The church visit is free but there is a fee to visit the whole monastery. Saint Vincent is the burial place of Braganza dynasty including Catherine of Braganza who married Charles II of England. The monastery offers a vast collection of tiles and in the Church’s roof top it’s possible to see a magnificent view over the river and the old town..
- guide fee
- guide fee
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.