Lisboa Trip Overview
The tour performs the magic of changing visitors into locals (hopefully not too much) in just 75 minutes. You just have to sit down, listen to me saying the hocus-pocus words and when you leave the tuk tuk you’re completely versed about Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and Crusaders who shaped Alis-Ubbo in the last 30 centuries, the main influences of each one and the must-see attractions in old town.
After the tour, my clients can enjoy at least one full day of quality time by themselves, exploring my leads.
The tour includes the visit of several works of some contemporary leading street artists (Vhils, Fairey) and many picturesque details of Alfama, Mouraria and Graça districts.
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* Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
The tour performs the magic of changing visitors into locals (hopefully not too much) in just 75 minutes. You just have to sit down, listen to me saying the hocus-pocus words and when you leave the tuk tuk you’re completely versed about Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and Crusaders who shaped Alis-Ubbo in the last 30 centuries, the main influences of each one and the must-see attractions in old town.
After the tour, my clients can enjoy at least one full day of quality time by themselves, exploring my leads.
The tour includes the visit of several works of some contemporary leading street artists (Vhils, Fairey) and many picturesque details of Alfama, Mouraria and Graça districts.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100-026 Portugal
Rossio square is the main town in Lisbon since the Roman Empire. You’ll be able to see Rossio station (trains to Sintra), the Statue of king Pedro the 4th, the ruins of Carmo church, Baixa (the grid section of city), Augusta st, the National Theatre and Ginginha store where you should return by the end of the tour to sip the best Cherry Liquor in town
Pass By: Shepard Fairey x Vhils, Senhora Da Gracia 39, Lisbon 1170-350 Portugal
Many see this attraction as the tour’s highlight. American street artist Sheppard Fairey (obeygiant) and Portuguese Vhils (vhils) joint ventured to produce a work where the whole is clearly bigger than the sum of its parts.
Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170-253 Portugal
This is the highest point in town. From here you can have a comprehensive view of the Moorish castle, the old town and the ferries crossing the river. Mouraria is at your feet, Baixa a little further, Chiado and Bairro Alto in the confronting hill. Down the river you can see 25th April bridge (the twin sister of Golden Gate) and in the south bank the statue of Christ redeemer.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Mosteiro De Sao Vicente De Fora, Largo Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-572 Portugal
It’s a fine church and monastery (16th-17th century), The church visit is free but there is a fee to visit the whole monastery. Saint Vincent is the burial place of Braganza dynasty including Catherine of Braganza who married Charles II of England. The monastery offers a vast collection of tiles and in the Church’s roof top it’s possible to see a magnificent view over the river and the old town..
Pass By: Panteao Nacional Campo de Santa Clara, Lisbon 1100-471 Portugal
Saint Engracia’s Church (17th-20th century) is the burial place of distinguished figures of Portuguese society since the middle of 20th century onward. The most known “residents” are Eusebio the football player and Amalia, the fado singer. The roof of Pantheon offers a 360 degrees view over old Lisbon.
Stop At: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
This viewpoint is the center of the old town. Down to the river there is Alfama, the original settlement of Lisbon. Within a radius of 10 minutes walking there is the Castle, the viewpoint of Santa Luzia, Alfama, Saint Vincent Monastery and the National Pantheon. Miradouro Portas do Sol is the place where the traces of Moorish occupation are more visible.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Se de Lisboa, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal
Cathedral of Lisbon is the oldest functional building in town. It’s construction begun in 1147 when the 1st king of Portugal took the city and ended about a century later. Cathedral’s architectonic basic style is Romanesque but today is a patchwork of different styles. In the same site there was once the Roman temple and the mosque, making it the cultural and religious center of Lisbon since the Romans.
Duration: 10 minutes
