Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk, Lisbon

4.9 (43 reviews)
Delve into Lisbon's captivating past as your knowledgeable guide leads you through the iconic neighborhoods of the city.

Overview

Embark on an exclusive exploration of Lisbon's historic center with a private walking tour that begins at your hotel, where your dedicated guide awaits. This personalized journey through the city's rich heritage is crafted to adapt seamlessly to your pace, preferences, and individual interests.

Your experienced guide becomes your ally in uncovering Lisbon's hidden treasures. Whether you're drawn to iconic landmarks, curious about local culture, or seeking lesser-known spots, the tour is tailored precisely to your desires.

Flexibility is key – the tour concludes whenever you prefer, ensuring you can absorb the city's essence at your own rhythm. Your guide remains attuned to your pace, allowing you to linger at captivating sights or dive deeper into areas that pique your curiosity.

This private tour grants you the liberty to discover Lisbon's historic gems while receiving personalized insights and recommendations from your guide. As the tour draws to a close, whenever and wherever you choose, your guide ensures your safe return to the hotel or assists with further exploration, leaving you enriched by the unique tapestry of Lisbon's historic charm.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic city of Lisbon with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Discover hidden gems, fantastic views, and the best places to eat
  • Gain a deeper understanding of Portugal's history and culture
  • Try ginjinha, a popular local beverage, in a chocolate cup
  • Navigate the charming cobblestone streets of Alfama and other iconic neighborhoods

Know before you go

Duration
3 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
  • English speaking guide

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Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Knowledgeable Guides

Multiple reviews highlight how knowledgeable the guides are about Lisbon's history, culture, and unique shortcuts, making the tour both informative and engaging. (16 mentions)

Carrie
“Our guide Rita was so incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much of the history culture and food.”  — Carrie N.
Michelle
“She provided so much information along the way and answered all our questions.”  — Michelle C.
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“Gui was very informative and shared his culture, history in a fun way.”  — Tasneem L.
Historical Insights

Participants learned a lot about the rich history of Lisbon and Portugal, with guides providing detailed information and answering all questions. (11 mentions)

Sharman
“We learned so much about Lisbon’s history while walking the city.”  — Sharman U.
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“We learned so much about the history of Portugal!”  — Jessica T.
C
“We really got a sense of how the history of the city has shaped how it is today.”  — Cristina O.
Personalized Experience

Reviewers appreciated how guides catered the tour to the group's interests and physical capabilities, making it a customized and enjoyable experience for all participants. (8 mentions)

Nicole
“Catered it to what we wanted to learn”  — Nicole R.
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“She modified the tour as necessary to accommodate our walking abilities on the cobblestone streets.”  — Harvey W.
C
“he made it very customized for us based on the food tour we had done the day before.”  — Cristina O.
Helpful Tips

Guides provided useful tips on navigating Lisbon, including how to use public transportation and find hidden elevators, making the city's layout easier to manage. (6 mentions)

Erica
“it shared really great tips for how to navigate the seven hills of Lisbon via elevators and cables cars!”  — Erica A.
J
“He took us to all of the most important places in the city, and pointed out some really helpful tips for getting around (i.e. the hidden elevator in Baixa-Chiado).”  — Jessica T.
Sharman
“She also knew nice shortcuts to help us minimize walking uphill all day!”  — Sharman U.

Traveler reviews

43 total ratings, 33 with reviews
4.9
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Quality of Experience
4.9
Guides, Drivers and Staff
5.0
Transport
4.9
Eveline
Eveline G.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Our guide, Ana was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Lisbon and Porto. Read more

Our guide, Ana was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Lisbon and Porto.

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Jennifer
Jennifer E.
Benton Harbor, MI | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024
Thank you, Nadia! Read more

Thank you, Nadia!

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Christine B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Loved our guide. Very enthusiastic and provided just the right amount of history and humor to hold our interest throughout the tour. Read more

Loved our guide. Very enthusiastic and provided just the right amount of history and humor to hold our interest throughout the tour.

Tips for future travelers

She knows where all the elevators all, so it's an easy tour.

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gurdarshan
gurdarshan s.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2024
Great. Read more

Great.

Tips for future travelers

It should start at 9 am and need whole day.

Quality of Experience
Very humble and kind people
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Well dressed knowledgeable elegant
Transport
Punctuality
Nicole
Nicole R.
Long Branch, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
She was so knowledgeable and sweet. Catered it to what we wanted to learn and it was a wonderful experience. Read more

She was so knowledgeable and sweet. Catered it to what we wanted to learn and it was a wonderful experience.

Tips for future travelers

Wear comfy shoes!

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Joan
Joan K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Margarita was the BEST!! So knowledgeable and delightful! Read more

Margarita was the BEST!! So knowledgeable and delightful!

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sheila k.
Floral Park, NY | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Ricardo is an excellent guide . Read more

Ricardo is an excellent guide .

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Sharman
Sharman U.
Marietta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2023

Rita was a fabulous tour guide. We learned so much about Lisbon’s history while walking the city. She also knew nice shortcuts to help us minimize walking uphill all day!

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layantie p.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
Ricardo made sure we got the most out of Lisbon. We walked to some Lisbon highlights. He brought us to a beautiful spot for lunch and then took us to historical site by the water where we tried pastel de nada, the best we had while we were there. Read more

Ricardo made sure we got the most out of Lisbon. We walked to some Lisbon highlights. He brought us to a beautiful spot for lunch and then took us to historical site by the water where we tried pastel de nada, the best we had while we were there.

Tips for future travelers

Walking shoes a must

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ricardo and Armando-amazing!
Transport
New bus with AC, wifi, and Bluetooth connections
Carrie
Carrie N.
Mamaroneck, NY | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
This was an amazing tour! Our guide Rita was so incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much of the history culture and food. She took us all over and we learned so much! Definitely a highlight of our trip! Read more

This was an amazing tour! Our guide Rita was so incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much of the history culture and food. She took us all over and we learned so much! Definitely a highlight of our trip!

Tips for future travelers

Do it! You will learn so much and see so much within the 3 hours! We could have went longer!

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