Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 22 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour worth booking?
Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour is a 4-hour experience in Lisbon, Portugal, from $57 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (22)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $57 per person
Discover Portugal’s capital city at your own pace and agenda, during this private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Accompany your guide through the city, to famous landmarks and locations that usually are not visited. Explore the historic São Jorge Castle; wander through Lisbon’s Cathedral; the mysterious commerce Square and many other sites. Learn about Olisipo, the “Roman Lisbon” and in the old sector of Alfama, the Moorish influence. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Portugal’s capital city at your own pace and agenda, during this private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Accompany your guide through the city, to famous landmarks and locations that usually are not visited. Explore the historic São Jorge Castle; wander through Lisbon’s Cathedral; the mysterious commerce Square and many other sites. Learn about Olisipo, the “Roman Lisbon” and in the old sector of Alfama, the Moorish influence. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
What's included
Included
- Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
- Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/locations to explain its history;
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines (fast-pass) to the Saint Jorge Castle (ticket not included);
- Experience will be adjusted to your own personal interests, talk to your guide;
- Guide will help you giving tips for the rest of your stay in Lisbon, just ask;
- Tour is focused in Lisbon´s historic old town, not Belém neighbourhood.
Not included
- Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks;
- Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.
What you'll see and do
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
The downtown of Lisbon, called “Baixa Pombalina” area is the heart of Lisbon and was completely rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake. Covering an area of about 255 hectares, it contains magnificent squares, which are interconnected by straight avenues filled with grand 18th century architecture.
15 minutes here
The Rua Augusta was considered the opening of Lisbon to the world. It´s to symbolise a “portal” to the city of mysteries. By passing the arch, you go from darkness and ignorance, to the light and wisdom that Lisbon provides. Be enlightened with its histories.
30 minutes here
Lisbon Cathedral
This church was build built in the 12th century, when we conquered the Moorish city and made it Christian. On the same place was a mosque, that was destroyed, and this church build on t´s place. It´s the only Church in Portugal that has a “Holy Door”, and one of the few in the Christian World. Why? Come and find out...
30 minutes here
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
Explore the Roman Theatre that was built in the first century, in the time of the Roman emperor Augustus. The roman city was called Felicitas Iulia Olisipo. Augustus gave the name to the existing settlement on the occasion of its ennoblement between 31 and 27BC. With the conquest of Hispania, peace is decreed in the empire, promoting the establishment of intense commercial relationships with several roman provinces. The wealth of Olisipo, mainly piscicultural, and its privileged geographical position transformed the city in the maritime capital of Lusitania. Abandoned in the fourth century, it was only discovered 1798, after the 1755 earthquake, while Lisbon was being rebuild.
15 minutes here
Castelo De Sao Jorge
View the S. Jorge Castle, located in the old medieval citadel, which was inhabited by the Moors who fortified it for their defence. When D. Afonso Henriques (Portugal´s founding King), took the castle in 1147, after besieging it for 3 months, expelled the Muslims and opened the castle doors to Christianity. In case you want to visit the castle inside, you have the possibility to ask your guide to buy the tickets for you (not included), as he has the “fast track” possibility. In this way, you don´t have to wait in the long lines to get your ticket.
30 minutes here
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
At the Viewpoint of Santa Luzia (one of the nicest in Lisbon), you can see the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon, Alfama. See the mountain range in the horizon (when good weather), the Arrabida Natural Reserve, 50 kilometres south of Lisbon. The church in this small square is the “National Headquarters of Portuguese Knights of Malta”. What is their mystery?
15 minutes here
Alfama
Walk up (and down) Alfama, the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. Its name derives from the Moorish al-hamma, meaning baths or fountains.
30 minutes here
Bairro Alto
"Climb" to this part of the city to get an idea of what you are able to do in Lisbon for the rest of your stay.
15 minutes here
Surrounded by the Chiado area, is Largo do Carmo with its historical jacaranda trees. In this square, still "resist" the ruins of the Convento do Carmo, built in the 14th century, where the Archaeology Museum and the Carmo Museum is currently installed .
15 minutes here
Elevador de Santa Justa
From the top of this neo-Gothic structure (built 1902) you can have another view over Lisbon and the Rossio Square. The engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was responsible for the design, contrary to the popular belief that there is a connection to Gustave Eiffel. It is well known that Ponsard applied to this lift some of the techniques and materials already used in France.
30 minutes here
Praca Dom Pedro IV
Discover the "darker" part of this square in Lisbon´s history...
Pass by without stopping
Praca Dom Pedro IV
Sadly this square has a very dark history, as it was the centre of the Holy Inquisition in Portugal. Most public punishments, tortures and killings where done here. If you would be summoned to Rossio, it would never be a good thing… Discover it´s histories. Here is also the point where the tour ends.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lisbon
We will be waiting for you under the Rua Augusta Arch with a sign having your name on it (or another description that you would like) and our logo (TakingUThere).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TakingUThere
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
- Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
- This tour does not include entrance fees so that participants can decide what sites to visit.
- National monuments close on public holidays or on special occasions, without notice;
- The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to customer’s will or due to weather conditions.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good overall for first timers
Good overall - our guide was nice and informative but we could have done most of these activities on our own. I think his English could use improvement as we struggled to understand several communication exchanges.
via Viator
Historical winding streets with Maya
Seeing Lisbon on foot is the best with Maya learned the old and new in Lisbon. Perfect tour. Always was interested in our comfort level. Private is the only way to go
via Viator
A walking tour through Lisbon
Very informative tour, Maia was excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and engaging, who knew Lisbon & Lisbon’s history very well. Makes Lisbon much more enjoyable when little but important details are pointed out and explained. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏
via Viator
Great Day in Lisbon
Had a great walking/sightseeing tour of Lisbon with Joao . His knowledge of the historical sites was deep and he kept us interested with engaging info and stories! Really enjoyed the experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review of our Private Lisbon Walking Tour. We walked a bit, but it´s the only way to see Lisbon. Being a private tour makes it also easier to "custom build" the tour we did together. Warmest Regards and hope to have you back soon for some more walking.... Joao Dickmann
via Tripadvisor
It all uphill
Maia, was an excellent guide. She was easy going and enthusiastic, but most importantly she was knowledgeable and very personable. She knew where to take us and how to get us there. Everything was organized. avoided lines and she gave us the inside story. Our group really enjoyed our tour and at the end of the day we all knew more about Lisbon and felt like we made a friend. Please wear comfortable shoes. I jokingly say that it is all uphill, but it was.
Response from the operator: Thank you so very much for your review of your Lisbon Walking Tour with Maia. Well, here in Lisbon we have a saying: "Downhill all Saints help. Uphill, not-even the Devil"... ;-) Warmest Regards and stay safe, Joao Dickmann
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by TakingUThere, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.6.
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Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lisbon.
How much does Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour cost?
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Prices start at $57 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lisbon usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lisbon is not rushed.
Is Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lisbon, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lisbon can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lisbon and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lisbon within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon?
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On Outty we rank every Lisbon experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon, Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience, True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lisbon?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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Included: Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;; Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/locations to explain its history;; Guaranteed to skip the long lines (fast-pass) to the Saint Jorge Castle (ticket not includ; Experience will be adjusted to your own personal interests, talk to your guide;; and Guide will help you giving tips for the rest of your stay in Lisbon, just ask;. Not included: Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks;; and Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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We will be waiting for you under the Rua Augusta Arch with a sign having your name on it (or another description that you would like) and our logo (TakingUThere). Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Portuguese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Lisbon´s Private Walking Sightseeing Tour?
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Across 22 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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