Free tour

The spirit of Lisbon: Stories, Sights and Fun facts

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Excellent (185 ratings)

Lisbon

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: English, Italian and Portuguese

Guru: Vibrant City Tours

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Registered on 26 February 2022

Welcome to Lisbon! Our team of passionate local guides are on a mission to make you fall in love with Lisbon. Our free walking tour takes you through the unmissable places in the heart of Lisbon and breathtaking view spots all whilst hearing to the stories that built this millennia old city. Find us in Rossio under a Vibrant blue umbrella.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Come along on a captivating walking tour through the heart of Lisbon, learning all about the 3.000-year history of this magnificent city.

Discover the fascinating stories of:
* City's origins and why many of the ancient civilizations came here for safe harbor
* The Moorish era, when mosques dominated the skyline
* Learn about Portugal's founding king and when Lisbon came under siege
* How Henry the Navigator ignited the Age of Discoveries, leading to the first global empire
* The most devastating earthquake in European history and the heroes immortalized in the iconic Rua Augusta Arch
* The Carnation Revolution, dubbed the "coolest coup in the world", which overthrew Europe's longest dictatorship
* Rich literary history of our poets, before concluding the tour with the breathtaking view from the Santa Justa lift

Along the way, we will share valuable tips for you to make the most of your day to day in the city, from hidden gems to visit, to the best places to experience food and lifestyle of this vibrant city.

By the end, we hope you become enchanted with Lisbon, just as we did.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Praça do Rossio, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal

Our meeting point is in the center of Rossio Square, located in downtown Lisbon and within walking distance from the main city spots. Find us on the shaded side of the main statue in the square under a vibrant orange umbrella.

Outside visit

Rossio Square

We start our journey right at the city center, at the magnificent Rossio square, once home to chariot races, royal palaces, and now showcasing intricate mosaics

Outside visit

Figueira Square

Enjoy panoramic views of the Moorish Quarter and iconic São Jorge Castle, and learn about the heroic battles fought for the foundation and independence of Portugal

Outside visit

Baixa de Lisboa

Learn and admire the architecture of the Lisbon downtown rebuilt after the great earthquake, while we stroll through the iconic Rua Augusta

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).