Lisbon Half-Day City Tour | History, Heritage & Local Culture

Praça dos Restauradores - This place has this specific name has the Obelisk in the center of the square was erected to commemorate the restauration of Portugal's Independence.

10 min

Located in Restauradores Square, Eden Teatro was a national Theater located in the hearth of the city.

5 min

We will see a monument paying hommage to the pavers (calceteiros) of Portugal.

5 min

Rossio Train Station is one of the oldest operating train stations in Portugal. We will see its ornate façade, made in neomanueline arquitecture.

5 min

Located in D. Pedro IV square, King Peter the 4th was an important figure to Portugal as well as Brazil.

10 min

We will be able to see one of the most significant theaters in Lisbon, comissioned by the queen Mary the 2nd.

5 min

Portugal was one of the cores of the Inquisition - We will be able to see a monument erected to pay hommage to the victims of the Inquisition in 2006 by the townhall of Lisbon.

10 min

A church that has suffered throughout the ages with natural catastrophes, being the last one of them a huge fire in 1959.

10 min

King John the first was the first king of the second dynasty in Portugal. The first and only time a bastard took the throne and was the favorite next in line for it.

10 min

Figueira Square was where the local markets were located in Portugal. We can still see some flea markets during the weekend, although most of its commercial importance has faded away

5 min

Santa Justa Lift was an important way of commuting from the lowest part of the city to the highest. Made by the Eiffel Company (Compagnie des Établissements Eiffel) the nowadays famoust lift was one of the most polemic constructions in Lisbon

5 min

Rua Augusta (Augusta street) is one of the main commercial streets in Portugal. Here you will see how old shops and boutiques blend in with the new ones.

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As we move up, we will enter the church of St. Anthony, who's the unofficial patron of the city of Lisbon. Here we will get to know a little bit of St. Anthony's story, and why he became such an important member for the community, being even the most celebrated in Portugal.

15 min

As we continue to move up, we will see Lisbon's Cathedral. The first church to be constructed in Lisbon is an important catholic mark for the Lisbon population. We will see the beautiful romanesque façade that will take us back to the 12th century.

5 min

We will pass by the Aljube museum, which was a political prison during the fascist regime in Portugal. It's still visible that it used to be a prison, even though now it has became a museum which shows you the change from the dictatorship to nowadays.

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Here we will be able to see one of the key viewpoints of the city of hills - Lisbon

5 min

We will see the statue of Saint Vincent - the official patron of the city of Lisbon.

Here we will talk a little bit about St. Vincent and his history, and how it is connected with Lisbon.

5 min

Another key viewpoint of the city of Lisbon, where we will be able to see from afar the monastery of Saint Vincent of Outside, alongside the national Pantheon.

5 min

As we start descending, we will pass by one of the most traditional neighbourhoods in Portugal - Alfama.

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Casa dos Bicos, Saramago Foundation is a museum dedicated to the portuguese nobel prize of literature - José Saramago. We will see its façade.

5 min

We will pass by the Olf Church of Our Lady of Conception, whereas its façade survived the earthquake of 1755. Its façade displays the marvelous display of Manueline arquitecture.

5 min

The commerce square was the center of commercial life in the city of Lisbon. Where ships from the Age of the Discoveries used to dock fulfilled with spices, silks and slaves that would be then commercialized to local retailers.

It was also where the national palace was located before its destruction in 1755, caused by the immense earthquake that hit Lisbon.

10 min

We can find the equestrian statue of King Joseph the first at the center of the commerce square. This statue represents victory over the 1755 earthquake. On the statue itself we are also able to view a small bronze bust o his henchman - the Marquis of Pombal - one of the most significant figures of the country.

10 min

The triumphal arch is located at the end o Augusta Street, right at the entrance to the Commerce Square. This arch is also a symbol of victory over the devastating 1755 earthquake. In it we can also see some of the most illustrious figures in Portuguese history.

10 min

Close to the end of the tour we will be able to pass by the Townhall of Lisbon, alongside its pillory.

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Just before ending the tour, we will be able to see the popularly known Pink Street - this street is one of the cores for bohemian and night life in Lisbon.

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To conclude, the dropoff point will be at Time Out Market. During the day, part of it is known for being a farmers market, and the other part for being a food court. During the evening, only the food court is operational. Nevertheless, the perfect place to conclude, as you can indulge in portuguese gastronomy, wether its inside the Time Out Market or outside it, where you have restaurants such as "Sala de Corte" or "Brilhante", which are high-end incredible restaurants.

10 min