Lisbon · WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour blending Bairro Alto, miradouro views, tram rides, and Alfama stories, with coffee and cake included.
“We had the most fabulous time - truly could not have asked for a better introduction to the city. We were met with kindness, honesty, and humor. Not a question went unanswered. Thank you!!!”
Small-group Lisbon walking tour covering Rossio, Chiado, Alfama, and Praça do Comércio, with pastel de nata, wine tasting, and snacks.
“A fun intro tour - we learned a lot about different aspects of Portuguese history and tips on how to navigate the hilly streets of Lisbon. We saw some small sites that I would have otherwise missed or breezed through. Plus a delightful end with some scenic views and tasty bites overlooking the water - and they accommodated my vegetarian requests. Our guide was attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate. We were also lucky to be in a group of friendly and independent minded travelers that made the overall experience a pleasure.”
3-hour small-group Lisbon food and wine walk with 15 tastings, Vinho Verde, port, bifana, and ginjinha across Baixa.
“So good. Alex was great. Very informative great food and wine. Generous portions”
3-hour Lisbon walking tour through Rossio, Chiado and Alfama with pastel de nata, snacks, wine and revolution-era stories.
“Daniel aka custard (funny story ask him about it) was an amazing tour guide. Full of local knowledge and humour. Drawing on his own cultural heritage Daniel paints a full picture of Portuguese and Lisbon History. Highly recommend”
Belém Age of Discoveries walk, 2.5 hours in English with key monuments and a Pastéis de Belém stop, ending by the Tower for value.
“Fernanda was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She was very welcoming and gave us great tips of where to eat and visit during our visit. Definitely recommend!”
Small-group Sintra and Cascais day tour with Pena Palace entry, gardens walk, and round-trip Lisbon pickup, plus Cape Roca.
“This was an amazing trip. Our guide Nuno was funny and very informative. He gave us history and culture of Portugal, Lisbon and all the places we were in. This is a must do tour.”
Taste Lisbon’s food and culture in a small-group Mouraria walk with 12 food tastings and 5 drinks, plus local stories. From $168.
“Dani was a great tour guide, telling history and stories about the Portuguese and neighborhoods. I am so glad that we took the tour early in our trip as it opened up opportunities for us later in the trip to explore areas off the beaten path. We loved the food and neighborhood selections for the tour. The food was plentiful and enjoyable. 5 Stars.”
German-guided Lisbon highlights walk with a small group, Santa Justa Lift and Carmo Ruins, azulejos, Bica cable car, and a Ribeira food finale.
“Absolut informativ, interessant, kurzweilig, Geschichte und Gegenwart erklärt! Super gemacht 👍”
Ride Tram 28 and walk Alfama with an English guide for hilltop views, Sé and São Vicente de Fora, plus Fado basics in 3 hours.
“Nice tramride with a knowing, friendly guide. Nice weather and good views.”
Small-group 3.5-hour walk through Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Alfama, with Santa Justa views and included liquor tasting.
Lisbon Graça street art tour, 90 minutes with an English guide. See Obey Giant and Vhils, plus a Women’s Day 2025 gallery. $23.
“Excellent!! Igor was an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. Gave us historical and social context while sharing the artistic elements. Thank you!!!”
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.”
A half-day Lisbon combo of old town walking, a Tagus River boat to Belém, and an 8-minute helicopter flight for big aerial views.
“Wonderful unique way to see beautiful Lisbon. Our guide Rui was FABULOUS. Very, very engaging. Incredibly excited about Portugal and Portugal’s history. Very knowledgeable and passionate. Our day was planes, trains, and automobiles.!! 100% I recommend this ❤️🇵🇹”
3-hour Belém walk with a licensed guide, fast-line access to Jerónimos Monastery, and a stop for Pastéis de Belém, ending at the Tower.
“Angela was very gracious and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour of Belém and were glad we had a tour to learn the history of the monastery as well as this part of the city.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
