Lisbon Self Guided Walking Tour Baixa Chiado

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Lisbon Self Guided Walking Tour Baixa Chiado

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2h
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Overview

Explore Lisbon’s resilience on this self-guided walking tour through the historic Baixa, Chiado, and Bairro Alto districts. Starting at the riverside Praça do Comércio, you will trace the city's journey from the Age of Discovery through the devastating 1755 earthquake to its WWII espionage era.

Key Highlights:

Historic Landmarks: Visit the site of the 1506 massacre at São Domingos Church and the earthquake-rebuilt Rua Augusta.

Cultural Icons: See the Santa Justa Lift, the Masonic-themed House of the Tablets, and the 1905 A Brasileira café.

Unique Stories: Discover a monastery refectory turned brewery and learn why Rua da Rosa was named after a flower.

Activity location

Equestrian Statue of King José I
- MB Praça do Comércio
- 1100-148, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Equestrian Statue of King José I
- MB Praça do Comércio
- 1100-148, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Lisbon Self Guided Walking Tour Baixa Chiado in English

2h
Opening hours: Thu 0:00-23:59
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

S$12.82 x 1 AdultS$12.82

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones

Know before you book

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Activity itinerary

Praça do Comércio (Pass by)

Stroll through this riverside square, formerly the site of the Ribeira Palace. Learn about King José I, the 1755 earthquake, and the departure of explorers like Vasco da Gama. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Arch of Rua Augusta (Pass by)

Walk under this triumphal arch featuring statues of historical figures like Vasco da Gama and the Marquis of Pombal. It serves as a majestic gateway to the city's grid-aligned Baixa district. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Praca da Figueira (Pass by)

Pass by this former hospital site and open-air market, now home to a statue of King John I. Discover the treaty with England and the start of the Age of Discovery. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Church of Saint Dominic (Pass by)

Stop at this historic church to learn about the 1506 massacre and the Inquisition. It stands as a powerful reminder of religious history and the city's resilience. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506 (Pass by)

Pause at this stone memorial dedicated to the thousands of "New Christians" killed during three days of religious intolerance. It honours those victimized by 16th-century fanaticism. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Glória Funicular (Pass by)

Walk along the steep 18% gradient where these iconic 1885 cable cars operate. Learn about their counterweight system and the city’s plans for enhanced safety requirements. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (Pass by)

Stroll past this vibrant park often filled with musicians and street performers. It offers a panoramic 360º view of central Lisbon’s historic districts and Saint George's Castle. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Bairro Alto (Pass by)

Wander through this 1500s area, a hub for journalism, Fado music, and rebellious nightlife. Its narrow, tiled streets survived the great earthquake, preserving its authentic charm. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Largo Trindade Coelho (Pass by)

Cross through this square named after the famous short-story writer. It houses the Church of St. Roch, a shrine for plague victims decorated with immense amounts of gold. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Elevador de Santa Justa (Pass by)

Walk towards this 45-meter wrought-iron vertical lift built in 1902. Learn about its Neo-Gothic style and enjoy the viewing platform overlooking the castle and Rossio Square. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Location

Activity location

Equestrian Statue of King José I
- MB Praça do Comércio
- 1100-148, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Equestrian Statue of King José I
- MB Praça do Comércio
- 1100-148, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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