Discover Lisbon: Downtown Tour with a History Expert

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Provided by: Eduardo
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Rossio Square
Languages
English
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Overview

We will leave from Rossio Square, the heart of the city, and head up to explore the classic neighborhoods of Chiado and Princípe Real and the bohemian neighborhood of Bairro Alto, while bypassing beautiful churches such as S. Domingos (XIII century), the Carmo Convent (XIV century) and S. Roque (XVI century), as well as seeing some Neo-Manueline architecture, intriguing azulejos ´tiles´, and trendy cafés and restaurants. We will cover in this tour:

The earthquake of 1755 and the reconstruction of the city by Prime Minister Marquês de Pombal.
The Inquisition and persecution of Jews and Muslims.
The restoration wars and their consequences.
Ulysses and the mythological foundation of Lisbon.
Santa Justa Elevador, Carmo Square, São Pedro de Alcântara Miradouro and much more.

A main difference between this proposal and other walking tours is that I want people to connect with each other and, after the tour is over, we can all share some drinks at a local bar The tour can always be adjusted upon demand and weather conditions. The duration of the tour is approximately 3 hours.
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This activity includes:

  • Church of St. Dominic
  • Alcântara Residence
  • Chiado Arty Flats
  • Carmo Convent
  • Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
  • Rossio Square South Fountain
  • Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

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Eduardo — Guide of Discover Lisbon: Downtown Tour with a History Expert, Portugal
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Meeting point

Rossio Square

On arrival

I will be waiting with a small, blue umbrella at Rossio Square by the fountain in front of the National Theater.

Things to note

Enjoy the comfort of small groups with a guide with Ph.D.-level knowledge! :D
Do not hesitate! Book the tour, have fun, and learn!
IMPORTANT: as I get a constant number of bookings, a couple of hours per week will be done by my colleague Kate, a blonde woman who has a Master's in Anthropology. I fully entrust her to be capable of replacing me, and the route is the same. Should you book the tour during such an occasion, I will send you her WhatsApp number.

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Atmosphere
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Guide
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Usefulness
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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