Full-Day Lisbon Walking Tour of Baixa, Chiado, Alfama and Belem
by Take Lisboa
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
Lisbon is a city with many historic neighborhoods and monuments that reflect its maritime past and architectural styles. This full-day walking tour lasts about nine hours and covers key areas including Belem, Baixa, Chiado, and Alfama. The tour starts in the Belem district, where the guide discusses the era of Portuguese Discoveries. Participants visit Torre de Belem, a landmark fortification, and walk along the Tagus River while learning about Portugal’s maritime history. The group sees the Padrao Dos Descobrimentos monument from outside and explores the Wind Rose Square with its large compass rose and map. The Jardim da Praca do Imperio garden, built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition and featuring a sundial and sculptural groups, is also included. The group then visits the Jeronimos Monastery, built in the Manueline style beginning in 1501, and explores its cloisters. Nearby, the tour highlights the origins of the Pastel de Belém pastry. After a 90-minute lunch break at the Time Out Market Lisboa, known for its wide food selection (lunch cost not included), the tour continues in central Lisbon. The itinerary includes Praça do Comércio, Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint overlooking Alfama, the Lisbon Cathedral (outside viewing only), and the Church of Saint Anthony with its crypt and artworks. Other stops feature the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha church, the Alfama neighborhood with its historic streets and shops, Casa dos Bicos museum, Arco do Triunfo, Rua Augusta street lined with shops, Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio), the ruins of Convento do Carmo (outside only), the Church of São Roque with its notable chapels, and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint with city views. The tour is a walking format guided by a professional with stories and local tips. Group size is limited to 20 adults. Entrance to major monuments is included, but some interiors are viewed externally only. The Original Pastel de Belém pastry is provided during the visit. Private transport and lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Torre de Belem
Visit the Torre de Belem, one of Lisbon's key historic monuments built as a fortress and symbol of maritime discoveries.
30 min
Belem
Walk along the Tagus River in Belem while learning about the history of the Portuguese Discoveries period.
30 min
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
View the monument dedicated to the Discoveries shaped like a large caravel with Henry the Navigator at the front; the group does not enter the monument.
30 min
Rosa dos Ventos
See the Wind Rose Square featuring a 14-meter wide map and a 50-meter wide compass rose made in mosaic.
15 min
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
Visit the garden built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition, designed by architect Cottineli Telmo, including a sundial and two lakes topped by sculptural groups of mythical horses with marine tails.
15 min
Jeronimos Monastery
Tour the Manueline style Jeronimos Monastery begun in 1501, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s return; includes a visit to the cloisters.
60 min
Pastel de Belém origins
Learn about the creation of the Pastéis de Belém pastry in the early 19th century at a former sugar cane refinery near the monastery, made by hand using a secret recipe.
15 min
Time Out Market Lisboa
Enjoy a 90-minute lunch break at the Time Out Market Lisboa, a renovated food market with many dining options; lunch is not included.
90 min
Praca do Comercio
Visit Praça do Comércio, one of Europe's largest squares covering 36,000 square metres and featuring 79 arches. It was the royal palace and residence of Portuguese kings for about 250 years until destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. The Marquis of Pombal planned the new city here, with this square as its main feature. Today, the buildings around the square house ministries, government offices, hotels, and restaurants.
15 min
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Visit this viewpoint overlooking Alfama, with views of rooftops, churches, and the Tagus River, along with historic tile panels on nearby churches.
20 min
Lisbon Cathedral
See the exterior of Lisbon’s oldest church, built in the 12th century over a former mosque; the cathedral shows Romanesque, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. No entry inside.
30 min
Church of Saint Anthony
Stop at the church built after the 1755 earthquake on the birthplace site of Saint Anthony, featuring his image, crypt, and a notable painting; visited by Pope John Paul II in 1982.
15 min
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
View the church façade, one of the best surviving Manueline structures after the 1755 earthquake, decorated with angels, flowers, and religious symbols.
10 min
Alfama
Walk through the Alfama neighborhood between the castle and river, with houses that survived the 1755 earthquake and intact façades amid small shops and taverns.
40 min
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
See Casa dos Bicos, built in 1523 with a diamond-shaped stone façade; damaged in the 1755 earthquake and restored in 1983; now home to the José Saramago Foundation.
10 min
Arco do Triunfo
View the triumphal arch completed in 1873, marking the entrance to Baixa Pombalina, with sculptures symbolizing ‘Glory crowning Genius and Valor’ and statues of historic Portuguese figures.
20 min
Rua Augusta
Walk along Rua Augusta, a pedestrian street lined with shops connecting Praça do Comércio and Praça do Rossio, paved with Portuguese calçada and often featuring street artists.
15 min
Praca Dom Pedro IV
Visit Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio), the historic square that hosted medieval fairs and festivals and was a World War II espionage center, surrounded by theaters and cafés.
20 min
Convento do Carmo
View the ruins of the Carmo Church, which lost its roof in the 1755 earthquake; originally built starting in 1389 and an important Gothic monument; no entry inside.
20 min
Igreja de Sao Roque
See the Church of São Roque, built in the 16th century with a simple façade but containing valuable chapels including the St John the Baptist chapel, a masterpiece of Italian Baroque.
20 min
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Visit the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, once a neglected area, now a public spot with tile panels identifying landmarks like Graça Church, São Jorge Castle, and Lisbon Cathedral.
20 min
Meeting point
The guide will be next to small 3D model, just in front of the Torre de Belém main entrance.
End point
We will end the visit near the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Lisbon Walking Tour of Baixa, Chiado, Alfama and Belem
by Take Lisboa
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
Lisbon is a city with many historic neighborhoods and monuments that reflect its maritime past and architectural styles. This full-day walking tour lasts about nine hours and covers key areas including Belem, Baixa, Chiado, and Alfama. The tour starts in the Belem district, where the guide discusses the era of Portuguese Discoveries. Participants visit Torre de Belem, a landmark fortification, and walk along the Tagus River while learning about Portugal’s maritime history. The group sees the Padrao Dos Descobrimentos monument from outside and explores the Wind Rose Square with its large compass rose and map. The Jardim da Praca do Imperio garden, built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition and featuring a sundial and sculptural groups, is also included. The group then visits the Jeronimos Monastery, built in the Manueline style beginning in 1501, and explores its cloisters. Nearby, the tour highlights the origins of the Pastel de Belém pastry. After a 90-minute lunch break at the Time Out Market Lisboa, known for its wide food selection (lunch cost not included), the tour continues in central Lisbon. The itinerary includes Praça do Comércio, Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint overlooking Alfama, the Lisbon Cathedral (outside viewing only), and the Church of Saint Anthony with its crypt and artworks. Other stops feature the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha church, the Alfama neighborhood with its historic streets and shops, Casa dos Bicos museum, Arco do Triunfo, Rua Augusta street lined with shops, Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio), the ruins of Convento do Carmo (outside only), the Church of São Roque with its notable chapels, and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint with city views. The tour is a walking format guided by a professional with stories and local tips. Group size is limited to 20 adults. Entrance to major monuments is included, but some interiors are viewed externally only. The Original Pastel de Belém pastry is provided during the visit. Private transport and lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Torre de Belem
Visit the Torre de Belem, one of Lisbon's key historic monuments built as a fortress and symbol of maritime discoveries.
30 min
Belem
Walk along the Tagus River in Belem while learning about the history of the Portuguese Discoveries period.
30 min
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
View the monument dedicated to the Discoveries shaped like a large caravel with Henry the Navigator at the front; the group does not enter the monument.
30 min
Rosa dos Ventos
See the Wind Rose Square featuring a 14-meter wide map and a 50-meter wide compass rose made in mosaic.
15 min
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
Visit the garden built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition, designed by architect Cottineli Telmo, including a sundial and two lakes topped by sculptural groups of mythical horses with marine tails.
15 min
Jeronimos Monastery
Tour the Manueline style Jeronimos Monastery begun in 1501, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s return; includes a visit to the cloisters.
60 min
Pastel de Belém origins
Learn about the creation of the Pastéis de Belém pastry in the early 19th century at a former sugar cane refinery near the monastery, made by hand using a secret recipe.
15 min
Time Out Market Lisboa
Enjoy a 90-minute lunch break at the Time Out Market Lisboa, a renovated food market with many dining options; lunch is not included.
90 min
Praca do Comercio
Visit Praça do Comércio, one of Europe's largest squares covering 36,000 square metres and featuring 79 arches. It was the royal palace and residence of Portuguese kings for about 250 years until destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. The Marquis of Pombal planned the new city here, with this square as its main feature. Today, the buildings around the square house ministries, government offices, hotels, and restaurants.
15 min
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Visit this viewpoint overlooking Alfama, with views of rooftops, churches, and the Tagus River, along with historic tile panels on nearby churches.
20 min
Lisbon Cathedral
See the exterior of Lisbon’s oldest church, built in the 12th century over a former mosque; the cathedral shows Romanesque, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. No entry inside.
30 min
Church of Saint Anthony
Stop at the church built after the 1755 earthquake on the birthplace site of Saint Anthony, featuring his image, crypt, and a notable painting; visited by Pope John Paul II in 1982.
15 min
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
View the church façade, one of the best surviving Manueline structures after the 1755 earthquake, decorated with angels, flowers, and religious symbols.
10 min
Alfama
Walk through the Alfama neighborhood between the castle and river, with houses that survived the 1755 earthquake and intact façades amid small shops and taverns.
40 min
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
See Casa dos Bicos, built in 1523 with a diamond-shaped stone façade; damaged in the 1755 earthquake and restored in 1983; now home to the José Saramago Foundation.
10 min
Arco do Triunfo
View the triumphal arch completed in 1873, marking the entrance to Baixa Pombalina, with sculptures symbolizing ‘Glory crowning Genius and Valor’ and statues of historic Portuguese figures.
20 min
Rua Augusta
Walk along Rua Augusta, a pedestrian street lined with shops connecting Praça do Comércio and Praça do Rossio, paved with Portuguese calçada and often featuring street artists.
15 min
Praca Dom Pedro IV
Visit Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio), the historic square that hosted medieval fairs and festivals and was a World War II espionage center, surrounded by theaters and cafés.
20 min
Convento do Carmo
View the ruins of the Carmo Church, which lost its roof in the 1755 earthquake; originally built starting in 1389 and an important Gothic monument; no entry inside.
20 min
Igreja de Sao Roque
See the Church of São Roque, built in the 16th century with a simple façade but containing valuable chapels including the St John the Baptist chapel, a masterpiece of Italian Baroque.
20 min
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Visit the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, once a neglected area, now a public spot with tile panels identifying landmarks like Graça Church, São Jorge Castle, and Lisbon Cathedral.
20 min
Meeting point
The guide will be next to small 3D model, just in front of the Torre de Belém main entrance.
End point
We will end the visit near the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.