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Lisbon: Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour
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Learn about the history of Portugal as you explore the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto in Lisbon.
During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the unique blend of traditional and contemporary culture that defines Bairro Alto. As you wander through the winding streets, you'll encounter an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes, each offering their own distinct character and charm. The Bairro Alto tour is not just about sightseeing; it's also an opportunity to indulge in Lisbon's culinary delights. The neighborhood is filled with excellent restaurants and traditional eateries serving mouthwatering Portuguese cuisine. From fresh seafood dishes to delectable pastries, you can sav...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
History of Famous Monuments
Walking tour with an extensive history and amazing facts
Discounts for booking other Experiences for the rest of the day and night in Lisbon
Professional Guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Luís de Camões
MEETING POINT is at Praça Luís de Camões (Chiado), find our yellow t-shirt team with yellow umbrellas near the statue, right in the middle.
Return
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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National poet, author of the epic poem OS LUSIADAS which describes Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the sea route to India. It is said the he lost one eye in a battle in Ceuta. The influence of his masterpiece is so profound that Portuguese language is sometimes called ‘language of Camões.
30 minutes
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Bairro Alto
In the late 15th century, Lisbon was packed with people from all over the world, d PSp ue to the discovery time. There was a need of enlarging the centre and the place we know as Camões square today, used to be one of the entrances to the city. Earlier, we had the fernandine wall and the door of Santa Catarina at the place where today, after the earthquake, we have 2 churches (Encarnação and Loreto). On the other side of the wall there were areas that belonged to rich noble families and also, on the top of the hill a cemetery of the victims of black plague.
In 1506 King Manuel I. requested a relic of Saint Roque from Venice and placed it in a hermitage near the cemetery. Due to the demographic increase and the arrival of the black plague in the city, the less fortunate and the sick ended up moving to this area to be closer to the church. Meanwhile, an urban plan was developed to receive these people.
30 minutes
3
Largo do Carmo
The church and convent were built in 1389 after Nuno Álvares Pereira - a general who was helping king John repel the Castilian troops - vowed to build the world's most beautiful church if he would defeat the Castilians in 1385 at the battle of Aljubarrota. The Portuguese came out victorious and the general kept his word: he funded the construction of a Carmelite church and convent. After its completion in 1423 he joined the Carmelite order and spent the rest of his life in the convent.
Learn about the history of Portugal as you explore the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto in Lisbon.
During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the unique blend of traditional and contemporary culture that defines Bairro Alto. As you wander through the winding streets, you'll encounter an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes, each offering their own distinct character and charm. The Bairro Alto tour is not just about sightseeing; it's also an opportunity to indulge in Lisbon's culinary delights. The neighborhood is filled with excellent restaurants and traditional eateries serving mouthwatering Portuguese cuisine. From fresh seafood dishes to delectable pastries, you can sav...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
History of Famous Monuments
Walking tour with an extensive history and amazing facts
Discounts for booking other Experiences for the rest of the day and night in Lisbon
Professional Guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Luís de Camões
MEETING POINT is at Praça Luís de Camões (Chiado), find our yellow t-shirt team with yellow umbrellas near the statue, right in the middle.