Lisbon · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
3-hour Lisbon walking tour with Bairro Alto, Alfama, São Pedro de Alcântara views, an iconic tram ride, plus coffee and cake for $29.
“Very knowledgeable guide. Very sweet lady. Highly recommended. Thankyou.”
Tagus sunset sailing from Belém to Alfama with small-group history, green wine, and skyline views from the river. 2 hours.
“Amazing highlight to our trip! My wife and I booked this cruise while on our honeymoon and it was more than worth the money! The guides are so kind and friendly. We were served plenty of wine and a delicious pastel de nata. The crew had plenty of blankets for anyone that got cold. We were out in the water for the amount of time promised and had such a good time. Also the group was only 8 people and there was plenty of room on the boat.”
Electric eco tuk tuk tour of Lisbon viewpoints and history, with pickup, blankets, private ride, and lots of photo stops.
“Hugo was an awesome guide! This tour was honestly a highlight of our Lisbon trip. He didn't just stick to the main tourist spots; he took us to all these cool neighborhoods and viewpoints we would have never found on our own. He clearly knows his stuff and was great at explaining the history and culture without it feeling like a lecture. It was more like just chatting with a local who's really passionate about his city. He was super chill, kept offering to take photos of us, and even gave us some extra time to show us a couple more things he was excited about. Pickup and drop-off were…”
Private electric tuk tuk tour in Lisbon, stopping for views of Alfama and the Tagus, plus Cathedral, Pantheon, and Monastery exteriors.
“It was fun riding in a tuk tuk but very bumpy because of the paver stone streets. We saw highlights of the city which helped us decide where we wanted to good back for a closer look.”
2-hour Lisbon sunset sail with free-flow Vinho Verde, blankets, and guide-led history views from Belem to Alfama, small group.
“This tour was amazing. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and they were very generous with their wine pours. We never had an empty glass. The tour was beautiful and I would highly recommend this experience for anyone.”
A one-hour Fado show in historic Alfama with Mário Lundum, plus a complimentary glass of port wine.
“Mario led with passion! His warmth and love for Portuguese culture - specifically fado - was infectious. The guy who played the Portuguese guitar and the female singer were also incredible! I learned so much and I’m so glad I went. As a non-native Portuguese person, I’m so intrigued to learn more about fado and hear more of it. Portugal is truly blessed with fado and all who partake in it!”
Private Lisbon to Arrábida wine tour with Setúbal market oysters, azulejo tile making, and 3 wineries plus coast and heritage stops.
“What a fantastic day! Our guide, Joao did a wonderful job of driving us to two different wineries where we had several tastings and learned about the history of the area. We then went to an off-the-beaten-path restaurant we could have never found on our own. Lots of food and more wine! Joao also stopped at several spots along the way so we could see the beautiful scenery of the spectacular Setubol coastline and take photos. We didn't get to stop at the fish market, but with such a full day, it didn't really matter to us. I would definitely recommend this tour to any wine enthusiasts”
Private dark history walk through Bairro Alto with five Portuguese drinks, top bar stops, and a guided night out in Lisbon.
“Kitara was a wonderful host, and I enjoyed getting to see a side of Lisbon I probably wouldn’t have explored much on my own!”
Ride an electric bike through Belém’s UNESCO sights, Tagus River views, and Manueline gems, with a smart guide and a pastel stop.
“Wonderfull visit with an amazing guide (Xavier Martin) I recommend this very interesting tour in order to see something different than the center”
Private German tuk-tuk tour in Lisbon’s old town, hitting Alfama, Mouraria, top viewpoints, Sé Cathedral, and São Vicente de Fora.
“Wir haben viel gesehen, trotz Regen es war sehr windig. Daher waren die Planen etwas offen und zugig aber unser Guide hat alles prima gemeistert. Er konnte sehr gut Deutsch und hat uns alles prima erklärt. Trotz einiger Schwierigkeiten am TukTuk hat unser lieber Guide alles wieder in Ordnung gebracht. Unser Guide hieß Claudio. Von uns volle Sternchen.”
Lisbon Essential Walking Tour hits Bairro Alto, major churches, iconic viewpoints, Tram ride, and Alfama, with coffee and cake for first timers.
“Ricardo was very knowledgeable and shared a tremendous amount of Lisbon history. He had a great personality and made the tour very enjoyable. We would rate Ricardo 5 stars”
Private electric tuk-tuk tour through Lisbon’s seven hills, with Alfama fado moments and major miradouros, from $17.24.
“Mario D. was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent tuk tuk driver. Our family of four (with two young kids, 8 and 6) loved that he adjusted the tour based on our interests and had interesting facts to share about every site we visited. So glad we did this! My only regret is that we did this toward the end of our trip. If doing things over, I’d start with this tuk tuk tour to get an overview of some of the main parts of the city and ideas of where to head for the rest of our travels. Overall, though, we thought this was a great tour…”
Private van tour through Lisbon's Jewish quarters, Alfama, and museums, with pickup and an expert guide in 4 hours.
“Vasco was an excellent tour guide. His love for his country and knowledge about Lisbon history and the Jewish history are very evident. He took us to all of the important places and explained things so well. He was a professor at the university for 20 years and now loves to share his knowledge and passion with others. He is also a very good driver having to navigate the narrow and hilly roads of Lisbon. We will refer him to friends and would not hesitate to book any of his tours.”
Microphone-free Fado at Lisboa em Fado in Baixa Chiado, with Port wine, English and Portuguese storytelling, and short history videos.
“Excellent experience, one of the highlights of out time in Lisbon. It is worth it, it is a lot of fun.”
Sunset sailing on a 12-meter sailboat in Lisbon, with Portuguese wine, blankets, and guided history from the water in 2 hours.
“Pedro and Pedro were excellent. They made sure we were comfortable , well informed of history of landmarks and sufficiently supplied with wine and snacks. Five star crew !”
Every kind of Lisbon day, and the best of each.
