Dark Arts of Lisbon (secret societies and black arts)

This tour is a spicy Portugal history tour, where we will touch some points of local timeline with a special focus towards mysterious figure of Marques de Pombal (the 'Enlightened despot' during whose reign happened Lisbon's Earthquake), his undergrounds, and ties with local freemasonry. What was his 'hidden knowledge' ? Did he sell out his soul to the devil? Or was a worker of good? Take this tour and stroll around mysterious heart of Lisbon, which was decision making center of the Empire.

Ever heard of Knights Templars? Jesuits? How all this fits-in together in Lisbon in this story?..

Our goal is to enveil curtain of superficial facts, and connect the dots between different layers of facts and points of view! Looking forward to see you on this tour!

NOTE: This is not a tour for children neither just "spooky stories"

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Slava

PRO

Guiding since 2023

Professional tour guide with guiding experience in Norway and Portugal. My tours are based on my own investigation and gathering of facts (widely accepted and not! :P).. Trying to deliver different points of view and awaken curiosity on the past, local traditions and beliefs. Love mysteries and indigenous traditions topics. Developing my own tour brand RagnarokTour ! Originally born in Kyiv, during "soviet times", while living a big part of my life in Lisbon. Besides that lived in Belgium, Norway and Colombia http://walkinportugal.com

7 stops

2.2 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Av. da Liberdade 75, 1250-217 Lisboa, Portugal"Banana Cafe 3", on Avenida da Liberdade. I usually wait at bench, closest to kiosk, on the side closer to river-like fountain. "Banana Cafe 3" is on intersection of "Avenida da Liberdade" with "rua das Pretas", side of avenue leading to "Praça da Alegria". NOTE: there are different cafes with similar name, confirm your location with gps https://maps.app.goo.gl/5SRBBRPCyD555j3f8 Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Avenida da Liberdade

Outside visit

Joy Square

Outside visit

Principe Real garden

7 stops

2.2 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Outside visit

Avenida da Liberdade

Outside visit

Joy Square

Outside visit

Principe Real garden

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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

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 3 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.