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A Self Guided Walk through Lisbon's Baxia and Barrio Alto

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About this activity

Lisbon tested its buildings against earthquakes by having troops march around miniature wooden models. The city you'll walk through today was rebuilt on what they learned. This self-guided audio tour through Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto neighborhoods gives you such stories most guided groups rush past. You'll hear why a monk's cherry liqueur recipe became a hit, visit a church whose painted ceiling fools your eyes, and learn how Portugal's tram system has American roots. Along the way, you will get a taste of local culture with insights into Fado music, Port wine, and mosaic pavements. This Lisbon walking tour works on your schedule with no fixed start time or group to keep up with. Pause for a pastel de nata, linger at a viewpoint, or take the funicular instead of the climb. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience Lisbon at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio tours, and they come with a full refund guarantee.

Highlights

    What's included

    • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
    • Audio and written guide included
    • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
    • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
    • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
    • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

    Not included

    • Any physical devices or headphones
    • Human tour guide at location
    • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

    Itinerary

    1. Commerce Square

      Search the pedestal for a hidden elephant and see the man who rebuilt a city from rubble.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Pass beneath a triumphal arch where river gods hold clues to Portugal's most famous export and walk the grid a prime minister drew over the ruins of an earthquake

      30 minutesAdmission free

    3. Rossio Square

      Spot the railway station designed as a temple and trace the battle names carved into an obelisk

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

      Make your way to this famous viewpoint by taking the Gloria funicular (tickets must be purchased separately) or by walking up. Pause at a panoramic balcony.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Bairro Alto

      Wander quiet daytime streets that transform nightly into one of Lisbon's loudest neighborhoods. Hear about Fado music and port wine

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Church of São Roque

      Step inside a plain-faced church hiding an ornate chapel that was built in Rome then shipped here

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Look up through a roofless nave where a congregation never finished its prayer.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    8. Santa Justa Lift

      Look up at ironwork shaped by a man who trained under the architect of the Eiffel Tower.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    9. Stand where the Inquisition held court, then step into a tiny bar selling a monk's medicinal experiment.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    10. Chiado

      Find a tiled façade hiding mythological figures and the Eye of Providence, steps from the world's oldest bookstore.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • The tour ends near Carmo Convent in the Chiado neighborhood

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Know before you go : •⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store •⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour. •⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder. •⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected] •⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour. •⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience •⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point •⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Tourific
    Product code
    472599P62

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