A Self Guided Walk through Lisbon's Baxia and Barrio Alto
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Lisbon tested its buildings against earthquakes by having troops march around miniature wooden models. The city you'll walk through today was rebuilt on what they learned. This self-guided audio tour through Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto neighborhoods gives you such stories most guided groups rush past. You'll hear why a monk's cherry liqueur recipe became a hit, visit a church whose painted ceiling fools your eyes, and learn how Portugal's tram system has American roots. Along the way, you will get a taste of local culture with insights into Fado music, Port wine, and mosaic pavements. This Lisbon walking tour works on your schedule with no fixed start time or group to keep up with. Pause for a pastel de nata, linger at a viewpoint, or take the funicular instead of the climb. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience Lisbon at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio tours, and they come with a full refund guarantee.
Your experience
Stop 1
Search the pedestal for a hidden elephant and see the man who rebuilt a city from rubble.
Stop 2
Pass beneath a triumphal arch where river gods hold clues to Portugal's most famous export and walk the grid a prime minister drew over the ruins of an earthquake
Stop 3
Spot the railway station designed as a temple and trace the battle names carved into an obelisk
Stop 4
Make your way to this famous viewpoint by taking the Gloria funicular (tickets must be purchased separately) or by walking up. Pause at a panoramic balcony.
Stop 5
Wander quiet daytime streets that transform nightly into one of Lisbon's loudest neighborhoods. Hear about Fado music and port wine
Stop 6
Step inside a plain-faced church hiding an ornate chapel that was built in Rome then shipped here
Stop 7
Look up through a roofless nave where a congregation never finished its prayer.
Stop 8
Look up at ironwork shaped by a man who trained under the architect of the Eiffel Tower.
Stop 9
Stand where the Inquisition held court, then step into a tiny bar selling a monk's medicinal experiment.
Stop 10
Find a tiled façade hiding mythological figures and the Eye of Providence, steps from the world's oldest bookstore.
What’s included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Meeting and pickup
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Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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