Join a guided tour of the Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon with tickets included. Learn about its history, walk along its pathways, and enjoy a glass of Port wine at the end.
Meet your guide, who studied during his Master the Aqueduct, at the entrance of the garden, just after the iron gate of the Museu da Água.
Begin your journey with a walk along the walkways of the Aqueduto das Águas Livres, a remarkable feat of Portuguese hydraulic engineering that withstood the devastating earthquake of 1755.
Learn how King D. João V commissioned the aqueduct in 1731 to address Lisbon's water needs. Discover how its main section, completed in 1744, ends at the Mãe de Água Reservoir in the Jardim das Amoreiras and branches into various underground galleries, supplying fountains throughout the city.
As you walk, hear about the aqueduct's role in Lisbon's water supply until the 1960s and why it was necessary despite the city's proximity to the Tagus River. Listen to stories about the infamous serial killer Diogo Alves, who threw his victims off the aqueduct between 1836 and 1839.
Walk the aqueduct's 941-meter length, see how water once flowed through its interior, and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape, including a unique perspective of the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Conclude your tour with a great glass of Port wine, celebrating the connection between Porto and Lisbon.
