Small-Group 3-Hour City Walk

Lisbon - Small Group Walking Tour runs through My Lisbon Tours. Rated 4.9 across 263 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From €32.88.

Overview

This walk starts at the statue of the priest beside the Church of Sao Roque and spends three hours working down through the old town to finish at Praca do Comercio. Along the way it covers Bairro Alto, Bica and Cais do Sodre, the Carmo square, the Santa Justa lift, Chiado, and a string of central squares and churches. Every stop is free to enter, so there are no admission fees to budget for.

The group is capped at eight travellers. Guides work through Lisbon's history stop by stop, and some reviewers mention a break during the tour where a custard tart could be tried, though food and drinks are not included in the price.

It suits visitors who want a grounding in the city's history and layout at the start of a trip, with a moderate level of fitness needed. It does not suit wheelchair users, and anyone wanting hotel transport should note that pickup and drop-off are not provided. Reviewers often describe it as a good orientation tour that leaves them feeling they know Lisbon better.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Sao RoqueMeet at the statue of the priest next to the Church of Saint Roch, Largo Trindade Coelho. The tour departs from here.
2. Igreja de Sao RoqueA 15-minute stop at the church, with free admission.
3. Bairro Alto, Bica, Cais do SodreTwenty minutes exploring these neighbourhoods, free admission.
4. Trindade and CarmoA 5-minute stop at Trindade, then 10 minutes at Largo do Carmo, both free.
5. Elevador de Santa Justa and ChiadoTen minutes at the Santa Justa lift, then 15 minutes in Chiado, passing Bertrand bookstore and Estacao do Rossio.
6. Sao Domingos and churchesFive minutes at Largo de Sao Domingos and 10 minutes at Igreja de S Domingos, passing Praca da Figueira and Rua Augusta.
7. Praca do ComercioTen minutes at the riverside square, then 10 minutes at Praca Dom Pedro IV. The listed end point of the tour is Praca do Comercio.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this walk.

• Fitness and terrain. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Several reviewers noted the route is downhill overall, though one described walking both up and down through the city, so expect some slopes.
• Group size. The tour is capped at a maximum of eight travellers. Reviewers often mention the guides answer questions patiently and keep the group moving at a comfortable pace.
• Food and drink. Food and drinks are not included. Multiple reviewers mention a break during the tour where custard tarts could be bought, so bring some cash or a card if you want to join in.
• Weather. The listing says the experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions a different date or a full refund is offered. One reviewer toured on a rainy day, so bring a layer or umbrella depending on the forecast.
• Comfort. The walk lasts three hours on city streets. Reviewers mention a break partway through, so there is a chance to rest during the tour.
• Getting there. The meeting point is near public transport and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off. Plan to arrive at the priest statue beside the Church of Saint Roch on time.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Food and drinks cost extra. Weather matters, since the listing says the experience requires good conditions, and tours cancelled for poor weather are rebooked or refunded rather than run in the rain.

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