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Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems

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About this activity

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Lisbon with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Lisbon on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Lisbon at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Praça do Comércio, Bairro Alto, Church of São Roque and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best! Highlights & Hidden Gems of Lisbon: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience
    • PRIVATE multilingual local guide
    • 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book
    • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
    • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside

    Itinerary

    1. Commerce Square

      This is Lisbon's main square, and it sits on the old sight of the royal palace before it was destoyed by the 1755 earthquake.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Bairro Alto

      Bairro Alto is a picturesque quarter dating from the 1500s, that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Alfama

      The streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas,

      The streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas, are lined with viewpoints over the city, shops selling traditional crafts and unique local cafes.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Campo de Ourique Market

      Depending on the tour, by Vespa or foot, you will visit a lot of different locations of the city center of Lisbon, discover hidden gems and hear a lot of local stories from your local host.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Campo de Ourique Market

      The church space was originally a shrine dedicated to St. Sebastian. Later on, it housed artifacts in memory of São Roque. He became a saint thanks to his work in healing victims of the plague that raged through Europe.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    6. Campo de Ourique Market

      Church of St. Dominic

      Church of St. Dominic is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    7. One of the most crowded and busy streets of Lisbon. We will pass it by going from one neighbourhood of Lisbon to another one.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    8. Santa Justa Lift

      The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift,

      The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Justa, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    9. Historic open-fronted bar for a pip-spitting crowd sipping local ginjinha cherry-like liqueur.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    10. Lisbon Cathedral

      The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    11. Miradouro das Portas do Sol

      Scenic viewpoint with panoramic city views of traditional Alfama houses with red roofs & churches.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    12. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

      Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    13. Campo de Ourique Market

      The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

      The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    At Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara by the fountain

    The map shows Lisbon. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • We will finish the tour at the city center of Lisbon

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Private tour: only you & your local guide
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    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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    Withlocals
    Product code
    24380P122

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