LISBON
Lisbon’s best days out.
Our pick of the 15 most popular historical tours, with what each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour linking Bairro Alto, Alfama, viewpoints, tram ride, and key churches, with coffee and cake included.
Most Popular“The tour was very interesting. The guide. Ricardo, was excellent, very knowledgeable, engaging. Would do any other tour guided by him. Absolutely warth the money spent. Highly recommend.”
A 50-minute, small-room fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with award-winning singers, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine.
“Intimate setting. beautiful music. liked how the history of Fado was shared and there was audience participation.”
Lisbon Fado in a centuries-old stone venue with a glass of Portuguese wine, plus song-by-song history in about 50 minutes.
“Great show and singers and musicians. Entry up to 20 minutes before. Loved the history of the music. So relaxing. Cave acoustics are great.”
A 2-hour Lisbon sunset or daytime sailing cruise on the Tagus with green wine, small-group history, and landmark views.
“We had a wonderful time, weather was perfect and we enjoyed learning some local history whilst seeing the sights of Lisbon. Would definitely do this again.”
Private electric tuk-tuk follows Lisbon’s Tram 28 with local storytelling and miradouro views, avoiding crowds and steep walking.
“Lucas did the great job of explaining to us the history of Portugal”
A 3-hour Lisbon Drunken History walk through Bairro Alto with 5 included drinks, bar-entry help, and spicy stories from the past.
“Kitara was a wonderful host, and I enjoyed getting to see a side of Lisbon I probably wouldn’t have explored much on my own!”
Private German tuk-tuk tour through Lisbon’s Alfama, Mouraria, Sé and Graça viewpoints, with São Vicente de Fora visit.
Lisbon sunset sailing on a 12-meter boat with Portuguese wine, river views, and quick history stops from Belem to the 25 de Abril Bridge.
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour with an African history guide tracing Portugal’s Atlantic slave trade roots through streets, churches, and squares.
Ride an electric tuk-tuk through Alfama, Baixa, and key miradouros with a local guide, photo stops, and an optional Belém extension.
“Such a good activity to see Lisbon without having to walk up and down all the hills! Our tour guide was absolutely brilliant, was so knowledgable, was great fun and always willing to take photos of us and show us the best photo spots. We were on the tour with another two people which was…”
Hop through Lisbon’s Alfama, Mouraria, and Graça by open-air tuk-tuk with hotel pickup. See Sé Cathedral, Portas do Sol, São Vicente.
“Wonderful little Tour and first view of the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable and ready for all our questions. The pick up on a round about near our hotel worked perfectly, too.”
Guided trip from Lisbon to Évora’s Roman Temple and Chapel of Bones, with a traditional wine tasting in Alentejo.
“Muito bom.”
3-hour guided walk through Lisbon’s Jewish quarters, forced conversions, and WWII refugee routes, from Praça do Comércio to Rossio.
“Probably the most knowledgeable tour guide we worked with in Lisbon and Porto. And by far - Jose was great. Too bad not much is left from Jewish history in Lisbon.”
Ride an electric eco tuk tuk through Lisbon’s best viewpoints and historic neighborhoods with a bilingual guide, no queues, private group.
“Lucas was knowledgeable and very pleasant to talk to. Many local history was covered and it is fun to see the city with more info. Definitely recommend him!”
2.5-hour private 100% electric tuk tuk tour of Lisbon’s hills, reaching hidden alleys, squares, and miradouros with a live guide.
“Very nice with a great guide. Perfect to discover Lisboa.”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
