Our ultimate Insider’s guide to Portugal


LISBON OLD TOWN


Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10h from April to October


During this walk the main topic will be the last 2,500 years of the history of Lisbon. Its settlers have included the Phoenicians, who named it “calm bay”, the Romans, who were the first major settlers, and the Arabs, who shaped the old town alleys. Lisbon’s climate and geography were tempting to all the peoples who landed here. And they still are, incidentally. Until the present day the old quarter of Alfama, sitting on the hill facing the river, has had important links to maritime activities, from fishing to freight handling. Its population maintains a unique lifestyle and sense of community, conditioned by urban density and narrow


streets. In this walk you will became acquainted with: • Lisbon’s Cathedral and Casa dos Bicos . Romans and Moors • Jews and forced converts persecutions • Maze-like streets • Hidden vantage points • Migration and dockers


LISBON DOWTOWN Thursdays at 10h from April to October


For centuries downtown Lisbon has been the heart of the social, commercial and spiritual life of the city, as much as the center of power of Portugal. Despite this lasting prominence, a lot has changed since the Phoenician and the Roman occupation, when there was still an arm of the Tejo river flooding this area. The earthquake of 1st November 1755 transformed it into ruins, but provided the pretext for an innovative reconstruction of the city’s downtown area. Join us at this Lisbon Walking Tour and learn about: • The 1755


earthquake and the day after • The Roman salted fish factories • The Comércio Sq.: center of power • Rebirth of Lisbon: the dream of a city come true • A new city built on water • The birth of modern seismology • The hidden churches


LISBON REVELATION TOUR Mondays, Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays at 10h from April to October Because it provides you with an all-in-one overview of the main city sites and some well kept secrets, exposing you instantly to its special atmosphere and authenticity, that make up the character of this vibrant Atlantic city. This unforgettable tour takes you on the winding tracks of the famous 28 tram, through the narrow streets of the Old Town districts; up the Santa Justa iron lift rising to the Downtown heights, offering your eyes an everlasting memory of city, providing the natural breaks to a relaxed stroll on foot across historic Lisbon. Include a free ride on Tram 28


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