Lisbon · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
2.5 hours walking Lisbon downtown, from Restauradores to Praça do Comércio, with churches, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Santa Justa, and Rua Augusta. Pay what it’s worth.
“It was great, very informative and properly organized. Claudia was great guide, very friendly and informative”
A 2-hour Tagus sail with live commentary, a welcome drink, and standout views of Lisbon’s waterfront landmarks, from Belém to São Jorge.
“We had interesting conversations and learned history about Lisbon”
Guided e-bike tour across Lisbon’s 7 hills, from Alfama to grand squares and viewpoints, with expert English storytelling in 3 hours.
“This tour was a can’t miss experience in Lisbon. The bikes were well kept, helmets were in excellent condition, and we felt safe the entire route. We covered so much ground in 3h and were really able to have a broad sense of the entire city on our very first day. Our guide Juan was the highlight! He is knowledgeable, energetic, and attentive. He made us feel like we were visiting an old friend in their hometown. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Private Eco Tuk Tuk tour of Lisbon in a small group, 100% electric ride with bilingual guide, photo stops and hilltop viewpoints.
“Despite poor January weather, we greatly enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Tiago, was courteous, knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Our only disappointment was that we only booked the two hour tour. With hindsight we should have booked three.”
2-hour Tagus River sail with guided stories, music, and a drink. See Belém monuments and Lisbon’s skyline from the water at sunset.
“Booked the sunset cruise on October. Tiago and Isaac were friendly, polite and humorous. The boat was very clean and in great condition. The snacks and drinks were great. I would highly recommend this”
Hop-on hop-off Lisbon bus with Red, Blue, Green routes, 13-language audio, open-air views, and a 48-hour option with night + walking tours.
“The ride was great. The narration was minimal to non-existent (in English). But the price and convenience were also great so it gets 3 stars. If you want detailed information, you'll be disappointed. If you any a nice ride through the city with a small bit of narration then you'll enjoy it, and feel you got more than your money's worth.”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Lisbon with 3 routes, UNESCO sights, gardens, museums, and optional 48-hour night add-ons. Great value for two days.
“It was raining hard and we took the green line and no cover. We are soaking wet with umbrella in the mini bus. The driver is oblivious to our wet condition and listening to his loud music all along. You’ll hate it.”
A private electric tuk-tuk tour that zips you through Lisbon’s steep hills, viewpoints, and Old Town, with photo stops and a smooth flow.
“Asaf was very friendly and enthusiastic. He was also very knowledgeable. The electric Tuk Tuk was a great way to get around.”
Private Lisbon tuk tuk city tour from Alfama to Estrela, with Portas do Sol views and optional Belém UNESCO stops.
“Couldn’t fault Sonia - excellent guide, clear meet Up and great knowledge”
Private electric tuk tuk tour of Lisbon’s Alfama, Graça lookouts, and Panteão Nacional, with pickup from Hard Rock Cafe and story-led stops.
“It was a great way to be introduced to Portugal. We arrived after a long flight and getting around in the tuk tuk was a great experience. Mattia was very knowledgeable and made our experience very special.”
3-hour private Lisbon walk of Rossio, Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, with pastel de nata, tapa, and wine tasting.
“Rachel was a superb tour guide and was patient while we shopped in a few of the stores we passed. She gave us the perfect amount of information, not overloading with names and dates but just enough to give us an overall view of the city's history. She was fun and a great guide.”
A 2.5-hour walking intro to central Lisbon, from Praça do Comércio to Santa Justa and Bairro Alto, with history you can feel.
“Great introduction to Lisbon with a lot of historical information Guide willing to share and answer any questions and still keep us moving forward . The only concern we had was that our guide spoke too quickly and we missed out on some information.”
Lisbon by sailboat on the Tagus River, past Praça do Comércio, Cristo Rei, and Belém, with a drink, snacks, and photo-worthy views.
“This tour was fantastic, Jaoa and Luis were lovely hosts and explained the history behind the sights with great detail and enthusiasm. We were fortunate to have this tour for just the two of us so it was even more enjoyable. The boat is lovely and in great condition. Highly recommended”
Private 1.5-hour tuk tuk tour of Lisbon’s Old City with hotel pickup, open-air views, and photo stops at two famous miradouros.
“It was a lovely way to see things we wouldn’t have seen. The young man that was driving was very informative and knowledgeable about all the sights plus a lot more.”
Ride Lisbon by Segway for a fun hill-top overview, training included, stops at Terreiro do Paço and Chiado, from $34.
“What a fantastic way to learn about and explore a new city, a perfect activity for a family with teenagers! David the owner is Lisbon born and bred and hosted our tour. He was not only extremely knowledgeable but also engaging, funny and very passionate about what he does. The tuition on the segways was really, really good so we felt extremely comfortable on them and safe before we started the tour…so much fun! Would highly recommend …”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
