Lisbon city tour on history, culture and current topics

Overview

Available languages

German

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Lisbon is best discovered on foot - on this city tour accompanied by a German-speaking city guide with exciting insights into Portuguese history, culture and current topics.

Starting at Rossio Square, the small group (max. 12 participants) explores the districts of Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama.

On the way from the lower town to the poets' quarter of Chiado, the group admires the Santa Justa elevator first from below, then from the viewing platform with a view of the lower town and Lisbon Castle. Then it goes from the Carmo monastery ruins through the Chiado district.

After a climb through the residential district of Bairro Alto, which is quiet during the day (nightlife awakens here in the evening), the group reaches the viewing point where they linger for a break.

After a taste, it goes to Alfama, the oldest district, with its viewing points and winding alleys.

The end is at the Praça do Comércio, directly on the Tejo River and the impressive triumphal arch.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not suitable for people with walking difficulties. A moderate to good level of fitness is recommended to explore the city on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

1 tasting (local pastry or liqueur)

City tour on foot in German

Recommendation sheet with tips from your city guides

Private transportation

What To Expect

Praca Dom Pedro IV

One of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon. We meet at the northern fountain between the King's Statue and the National Theater.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Baixa de Lisboa

We explore Lisbon's lower town "Baixa"

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Lisbon city tour on history, culture and current topics

Reviews

5.00

55 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun walking tour with the main sights of the city centre
O1867CKchristianj,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly guide, who showed us very entertainingly with numerous historical backgrounds the most important sights of the city center and explained so that also left no questions unanswered. Very interesting are the historical shops (Lojas com historia).
Absolutely fantastic!
Trek29525337110,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
City tours can be very boring - but not this one! Pedro did a great job and also impressed our two sons in their early 20s. It couldn’t be better! Highly recommended!
City tour of a real German Lisbon woman
tibi2012,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 3.5 hour guided tour was simply fantastic and far exceeded my expectations! Our guide Sarah has brought the history of Lisbon to life with incredible knowledge, passion and humour. You immediately felt that she not only knew the historical facts, but also had a real sense of the people and life in this fascinating city today. Not only did we see the main sights, but we also discovered many hidden corners that probably would never have been found on their own. I found it particularly exciting how cleverly the tour combined past and present – from the time of the seafarers to modern Lisbon with its creative, open atmosphere. The 3.5 hours flew by, and despite the length, it was never boring. There were plenty of breaks, great photo spots and little anecdotes about the everyday life of Lisbon residents, which made the city even more tangible. I can absolutely recommend this tour – for those who not only want to see Lisbon, but really want to understand and feel it. A real highlight of my stay!
Highly recommended
290sonjat,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour with Melina: incredibly informative and interesting! Thanks for the great 3.5 hours to you, the two ladies from Vorarlberg
Recommended
C3040WVkersting,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pedro can tell very exciting stories and had valuable tips for Lisbon. Very entertaining individual city tour.
We have a suitcase in Lisbon.
Reinhold H,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We can only say our guide, Pedro, was just great. He brought us closer to Lisbon, whether it was about sightseeing history, culture or the normal everyday problems of Lisboners? We say thank you.
A very interesting and worthwhile city tour!
X1440SJutes,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We particularly liked that Pedro and also told a lot about the everyday life of the inhabitants of Lisbon.
Great for a first get to know Lisbon
matthiasbV4834JN,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Many thanks to Sara, who had given us a great first impression of Lisbon and life here in the 3.5 hours. The tour took us to many sights in the old town area, to beautiful viewpoints, through winding streets and was peppered with reports of historical events as well as the everyday lives of the inhabitants that we would not have gotten without this tour. We were also convinced by their tips on further activities, on refreshments and the little “Versucherle”. We can recommend the tour to anyone who likes to explore a city on foot in a small group.
Thank you for the very good guidance
soerens595,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guided tour with very nice tips on restaurants and other events. The tour was made lively and interesting. Thank you for that.
Highly recommended
G5425RPjessicas,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recommend the German-speaking tour gladly. The 3 hours (with break) passed like in flight, and even the teenager thought it was great. Pedro answers every question and tells a varied and easily understandable story. Last but not least, the value for money fits when I compare with other European metropolises.