History of Lisbon - Half Day Walking Tour

On this tour, we'll venture into the old quarter of the city, Alfama. Later, from the top of one of Lisbon's 7 hills, we'll grasp how a small roman town called Olisipo, has transformed into such a picturesque yet, vibrant city. When walking down from the castle we will see the cathedral dating back to the 12th century, a century marked by the implementation of the Portuguese monarchy, and the time when the first king of Portugal expelled the Moors from Lisbon. Once we get to Baixa, we'll be surrounded by 18th century buildings, which faced the consequences of the 1755 earthquake that brought destruction upon the city. Therefore, Lisbon, just like a phoenix, had to rise from the ashes. When in Chiado, we'llsee Lisbon's historic shops and cafes, mostly dating to the 19th & 20th centuries. In a full circle moment reachi Bairro Alto, a quarter known for its bustling nightlife yet a serene district during the day, we'll be able to see the castle from where we started this journey through the centuries.

·We will start the tour at the Castle of St. Jorge, in Alfama. After taking advantage of our priority entry by avoiding the queue, we will have the best view over the city of Lisbon, which will enables us to understand how the city developed over the centuries. ·Afterwards, we'll walk down to the roman theatre dating to the 1st AD, and a few meters down the hill, we will see Lisbon's cathedral, a 12th century building. ·Then, we will stroll through the streets of the downtown area, focusing on the most impressive square and Lisbon's triumphal arch (Commerce square and Augusta's arch). ·We'll later take a "comfort" break at a coffee shop, where you'll be able to taste the famously tasty Pastel de Nata. ·After that we'll reach Chiado, where we'll see Santa Justa's elevator, as well as historic shops such as the oldest operating bookstore in the world! ·We will end the tour at a viewpoint in Bairro Alto, across from the Castle, where we started. This itinerary could be customized upon request.