Downtown and Bairro Alto Free Tour: History versus Modern Facts

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Lisbon
Available in: English

About the guru Live History

Live History is a 100% Portuguese registered trademark and a licensed company by the tourism bureau of Portugal. Learn the history and legends of the old town most representative neighborhoods, told by real local guides (sometimes impersonating Portuguese historical figures), getting a truly personal and insightful view on Lisbon, walking through the city's narrow alleys up and downhill, lost in time on a genuine "back to the past" entertaining and informal guided tour where history, stories, and fun facts combine together. :) For the best tours in Lisbon, look for our white umbrellas at Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio. ;) Live History - Live Lisbon

About the tour

Cross the downtown of the city and discover its most representative neighborhoods, Baixa, Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Bica, Bairro Alto, all brought up during the discoveries era and risen from the ashes into glory in the romantic period with the reconstruction made after the big earthquake in 1755. Learn all about the discoveries, the romantic period, the end of monarchy and the dictatorship and revolution periods. :)

Learn the history and legends of the old town most representative neighborhoods, told by real local guides, getting a truly personal and insightful view on Lisbon, walking through the city's narrow alleys up and downhill, lost in time on a genuine "back to the past" tour. :)

Along the way, we will be visiting points of interest in the historic center of the city on an entertaining and informal guided tour where history, stories, and fun facts combine together. :)

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How to find me: at the center of Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio, our team is easy to identify wearing white t-shirts and also with white umbrellas with our company branding Live History Walking Tours

Tour duration: 3 hours

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	What's the price? A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give €10 per person, some people give US‎$ 50, you choose the price. For organizational purposes, it is mandatory to book the tour. Booking is completely free, fast and easy. Book your guruwalk now!