Lisbon Historical Downtown Private Tour

Incredible tour and history lesson

If I could give a six star review I would. João was very helpful in planning our tour (accounting for the moods of three teenagers is not easy, so we had to keep it shorter and interesting). We ended up booking a 90 minute tour of Lisbon and it was perfect (and very reasonably priced). João arrived early and we zipped through the streets while he fed us information along the way. He has a great voice and was very knowledgeable about local history and culture. João is a fully independent operator and you can tell he loves what he does. He showed us all the main sites without lingering too long, and with just enough full stops along the way to keep it interesting. I plan to recommend João to everyone I know. Book with confidence.

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Absolutely, Positively, Amazing

Of the experiences we enjoyed while visiting Lisbon, João was, without doubt, the best we had! And the cost ... as reasonable as can be! We asked for a tour tailored to what we wanted to see and do and we asked for a specific time and tour length as well. João exceeded all of our expectations. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to, very entertaining and, we believe, unbeatable as a tour guide for the city. It is easy to tell João is passionate about his chosen career. Not only was he able to recommend a restaurant for dinner, he took us right to the door at the end of our tour. Personal opinion... this journey was the best decision we made during our entire say in Lisbon! NOBODY could possibly have done this any better. If you want a tour, tuk-tuk or otherwise, we would highly recommend João for the best possible and most unforgettable time!

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Excellent Guide!

What a great two days with Joaos Journeys! We were fortunate enough to book two separate days with Joao for four adults. He was so thoughtful and even had a birthday treat for the birthday girl who was celebrating a "significant" one. The first day was an epic overview of Lisbon. We got to see all of the highlights and learn the history and culture of this unique city. The following day we went with Joao to Belem - what a beautiful area! This was a great way to build on all we had learned and seen the day before. Joao was professional, easy to work with, thoughtful, fun, energetic, and everything you could possibly want in a guide! All four of us would recommend him without hesitation.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much! Celebrating that big milestone birthday with your group was such a highlight, and bringing out a little birthday treat was the absolute least I could do for the occasion! Doing the two days together was fantastic because it gave us the time to really dive in. First setting the stage with Lisbon's history and highlights, and then taking that momentum right into Belém the next day to tie it all together. You four were an absolute blast to show around, and your energy made both days so much fun for me as well. Thank you for spending your time in Lisbon with me and for the incredible recommendation!

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Book João’s 7 Hill’s Tour, NOW

João’s “Seven Hills Tour” was informative and fun. He took us around and made valuable reccomendations (based on our specific interests) about what to see in the city once our tour was over. João is an amazing guide!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stop scrolling and book this tour, now!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much! Customizing the tour around your specific interests and sharing my favorite local spots is always my favorite part of the job. I'm so glad you enjoyed exploring the hills with me and felt ready to tackle the rest of the city afterward. Appreciate the glowing recommendation, and hope you had an amazing time checking out those spots!

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Terrific Tour

Our tour with João was everything we expected from all his other excellent reviews. It was four of us and a custom 7 hour tour where he picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel (thank you!). I first learned of him through the Tauck Tours forum as THE recommendation for the day prior to our Douro land and river cruise tour. João's journeys was also recommended on Reddit and have seen his posts on Facebook. João was personable, engaging and was able to share so much of Lisbon's history with us. For people visiting Lisbon, if you did not know, it is very hilly and some very narrow streets. The advantage to a tuk tuk is you aren't walking up and down the hills (given it was a 90° day I was extra grateful), and the little tuk tuks can bring you to places to which no bus tour can venture. We also dined at a "locals only" restaurant for lunch where João translated for our meal. That day was a great introduction to Lisbon. Thank you João!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the fantastic review! A 7-hour custom tour on a 90° day is no joke, so I was more than happy to keep you all cool and handle the driving up and down those hills. Dodging the big tour buses and navigating those narrow alleyways is half the fun, and I'm glad we could dive deep into the city's history in comfort. It was a real pleasure sharing lunch with you at one of my favorite local spots, too. Helping you translate and taste authentic local food is always a highlight for me! I really appreciate you finding me through the forums and social media. Have an incredible time on your Douro land and river cruise!

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