Private Tour
Lisbon Historical Downtown Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our Historical Downtown Tour explores the three oldest neighbourhoods of Lisbon - Alfama, Mouraria and Graça as well as the bohemian neighbourhoods of Chiado and Bairro Alto. We’ll show you the historic monuments, charming streets and beautiful viewpoints all found in this historic part of town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Lisbon Cathedral
The construction of the Lisbon's Cathedral was ordered by the 1st King of Portugal in 1147 and was the 1st church in Lisbon.
Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
This is the highest viewpoint of Alfama (the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon). there's also a small remaining part of the original medieval wall of Lisbon and the statue of St. Vincent (the patron saint of Lisbon)
Options
Lisbon Historical Downtown Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BEST tuk tuk tour
kgareysmith,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joao is a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about Lisbon and Portugal in the hours we spent with him. We also went to Belem to see the famous monastery and try the world-famous cream cakes at Pastelaria Pasteus de Belem. Worth the trip!!
Great introduction to Lisbon
chrisbV401SM,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00João, thanks your wonderful tour of Lisbon's key sites, friendly and informative local knowledge, I recommend taking the tour when you first arrive to get oriented with the city. 5 Stars Cheers, Chris
A fantastic way to see Lisbon
W2443YQjoanned,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful tour with João, really enjoyed sightseeing around beautiful Lisbon and learning about the rich culture and history. Joao’s energy was warm, friendly and passionate throughout and it was definitely our favourite day of our holiday. Highly recommend this tour - we can’t wait to come back.
Wonderful Experience :)
T408MJlukem,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with João was amazing! He is everything you want in a tour guide - knowledgeable, friendly, local, a good driver and just genuinely a very fun person to converse with. Me and my partner visited Lisbon and booked the LGBTQ+ History of Lisbon Tour and could not be happier with the result. João showed us the rich queer history of Lisbon intermixed with showing us more general historical landmarks and beautiful views. The tour felt very personal and catered to our specific interests, and it was special to see just how beautiful the queer history of Lisbon is with someone who knows the city and scene so well. I could not recommend João enough! Even if you aren't doing specifically the LGBTQ+ tour João proved to me that he'd deliver a wonderful and entertaining experience no matter which tour you book!
10/10 Recommend!
jefflV525BU,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour with João’s Journey after being referred by a friend and I am so happy we did! João’s TukTuk was very comfortable and his tour was so well planned, informative, and fun! His knowledge and passion for the city is evident through his storytelling and explanations of each of the sites we visited. I absolutely recommend booking with João’s Journeys for your Lisbon adventure!
The best tour we’ve ever been on! EVER
k0naf0rever,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00João was absolutely wonderful. SO kind, informed, funny, engaging and knowledgeable. Absolutely fantastic with accommodating both big and small needs of our little group. Such a phenomenal story teller and he connected to our child, our college age daughter and us older folks too. I think our tour was the best I’ve ever been on IN MY WHOLE LIFE! I cannot recommend enough to convey how delightful he made Lisbon for my family and I. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩🤩🤩
Best tour guide in Lisbon
kristenbS6336NA,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Lisbon Christmas lights tour. João is so knowledgeable about all things Lisbon, and very personable. Highly recommend booking a tour with him ! It was so much fun
It is like walking with a friend who explains very well and knows his city.
alfonsomarcelor,
Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a very complete private tour. You learn everything from history, local life, restaurants, trendy places, shopping recommendations, etc. João speaks perfect Spanish and English.
Historical tour half day private tour for our family
rsl2025,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00João is fun, has great engaging energy and KNOWS Lisbon, the sights, the history, things we would have never seen on our own. We loved it and highly recommend his tours as a way to explore and get to know Lisbon.
Accommodating and Welcoming
kaitlinm2025,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo was our guide and he was excellent! Supper accommodating and allowed us to see the sights and views we were curious about! We needed a bigger tuktuk than the one first available to us and he was able to rebook us to a different day so we would have a more comfortable ride! Also Ricardo was able to give us great recommendations for our remaining days in Lisbon! The guides are knowledgeable and excited to help us discover Portugal!
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