The most interesting neighborhoods of Lisbon: Baixa, Chiado, and Alfama

Our walk covers the neighborhoods of downtown Lisbon with different atmospheres and styles. We get to know the elegant Baixa, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. We will visit the bohemian Chiado district and then end our walk in the old Alfama. We also use secret shortcuts to see the most with the least climbing.

Among other things:

we will visit a hidden palace
we'll save you from a queue at one of the city's best viewpoints
we get to know the characteristics of urban architecture before and after the earthquake
we will find out why orange trees grow in the old town
we understand the role of strange urban wells
while visiting the three neighborhoods, we use shortcuts known only to the locals

The tour lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes

Guide: Attila

Tours since 2023

There are lucky ones who were born and grew up in Portugal, and there are those who chose this amazing country later as their home. I still consider myself lucky to be the latter one. I'm sure there are a lot of things that I see differently from a deep-rooted local, just as there are certain things that I notice and appreciate so that I can tell you about cultural differences and show you those little things that local people could take for granted but are indeed a valuable part of their lives. I have been working as a tour guide and guidebook writer for more than 15 years. I have always had a passion to explore cities and landscapes and then show the most interesting parts of the world to others.

14 stops

3.2 km walking

2 hours and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Praça Dom Pedro IV 5, 1100-581 Lisboa, PortugalThe meeting place is at the south end of Rossio Square, under the Arco do Bandeira (Bandeira Arch), on the corner of the square and Rua dos Sapateiros. The Arco do Bandeira is a yellow and white building that is also a gateway. The statue in the middle of the square is looking right at it. I will wear a green baseball cap and a badge that says "Attila".Open in Google Maps →

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Outside visit

Rossio Square

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Outside visit

Elevador de Santa Justa

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Outside visit

Baixa de Lisboa

14 stops

3.2 km walking

2 hours and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Praça Dom Pedro IV 5, 1100-581 Lisboa, PortugalThe meeting place is at the south end of Rossio Square, under the Arco do Bandeira (Bandeira Arch), on the corner of the square and Rua dos Sapateiros. The Arco do Bandeira is a yellow and white building that is also a gateway. The statue in the middle of the square is looking right at it. I will wear a green baseball cap and a badge that says "Attila".Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Rossio Square

2

Outside visit

Elevador de Santa Justa

3

Outside visit

Baixa de Lisboa

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.