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“Tour guide was extremely information about this history and culture of Lisbon! Would especially recommend as a fun crash course to Lisbon and Portugal.”
A 50-minute, small-room fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with award-winning singers, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine.
“The venue is centrally placed, small and intimate. The show started on time so you can plan the rest of your day as you wish. It also had a video alongside with some information on the music history which is pretty nice. The fado singers are of course so passionate but also close to the…”
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.
“Booked the sunset boat cruise as a surprise for our friend on her bachelorette trip to Lisbon and we had an amazing time! If you’re looking for a boat cruise I would HIGHLY recommend booking this one. It was with a small/intimate group so felt almost like a private experience and was very relaxing. The…”
Private electric tuk-tuk follows Lisbon’s Tram 28 with local storytelling and miradouro views, avoiding crowds and steep walking.
“History lesson. Grateful we did not have to walk up the hills . Glad to see so much of Lisbon by Tuk Tuk, could not have seen all of it walking around”
A 3-hour Lisbon Drunken History walk through Bairro Alto with 5 included drinks, bar-entry help, and spicy stories from the past.
“This tour was a great way to see Lisbon at night and try the local bars and classic Portuguese drinks! Kitara was an excellent host and made everyone feel welcome. The stories were unlike any others I heard on tours of Lisbon! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
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.
“We had a fantastic Tour! This is a great way to see the city and learn the culture and history quickly, and then you can go back to your favourite places! The only thing I would recommend is a speaker and mic to hear the guide better. We heard 90% of everything but missed some…”
Hop through Lisbon’s Alfama, Mouraria, and Graça by open-air tuk-tuk with hotel pickup. See Sé Cathedral, Portas do Sol, São Vicente.
“It was amazing ! Sergio was happy to take pictures for us and teach us all about local history and things to do. He truly went over and beyond .”
Guided trip from Lisbon to Évora’s Roman Temple and Chapel of Bones, with a traditional wine tasting in Alentejo.
“honestly wasnt worth the day tour, the guide was friendly, and driver was good but the town of evora has not mich to do so the free time was way too long. unless youre going to let us explore it all solo then just do the tour and give an hour for lunch”
3-hour guided walk through Lisbon’s Jewish quarters, forced conversions, and WWII refugee routes, from Praça do Comércio to Rossio.
“Excellent. This tour was excellent. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and presented the tour in an efficient manner. He answered all our questions that made the tour interesting and extremely worthwhile.”
Ride an electric eco tuk tuk through Lisbon’s best viewpoints and historic neighborhoods with a bilingual guide, no queues, private group.
“Our guide Arthur was very knowledgeable and entertaining which made for a great tour.”
2.5-hour private 100% electric tuk tuk tour of Lisbon’s hills, reaching hidden alleys, squares, and miradouros with a live guide.
“Rio, (I’m not sure i’m spelling that right), was very helpful and pointed out many of the major landmarks while letting me decide which areas of the city, I would like to focus on the most. He was also patient with my mother who did have some difficulty getting off and on the tuk-tuk. Thanks…”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
