The 11 Best Walking Tours in Lisbon

1.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Bairro Alto, São Pedro de Alcântara, Carmo, Baixa, Alfama, and Lisbon Cathedral. You’ll ride an iconic tram, visit historic churches and viewpoints, and stop for coffee and pastel de nata. Guides such as Paulo, Ricardo, Beatrice, Anna, and João bring local history and personal stories to life.

“Anna, our guide, was very knowledge and a pleasure to meet! She told us about the local area and the history, and answered all my questions. The tour was interesting and included a trip on a tram and a coffee and pastel de nata - great value! I attended myself and was a good chance to talk to new people. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,869 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $23Top rated

This 3 to 4-hour walk links Lisbon’s grand squares, earthquake-rebuilt Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, and Commerce Square. Your English-speaking local guide may be Felipe, Maria, Jose, Joana, or another member of the team. Expect city history, hill walking, a pastel de nata, wine, and a tapa in a group of no more than 14.

“Daniel was a fabulous guide who was very knowledgeable This was a great tour, with great food, and beautiful places in the city.”

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3.Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,082 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rossio Square for three hours of Portuguese food, wine, and local history in Baixa. You’ll visit cafés, taverns, and small restaurants for 15 tastings, including Vinho Verde, codfish cake, Port with cheese, bifana with beer, chouriço, regional rice, and ginjinha. Guides such as José, Daniel, Filipa, and Pedro bring the stops to life.

“Seriously incredible. Great great tour guide in Guilherme, food was so good, and company was great. Book this!!”

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4.Best of Lisbon Walking Tour: Rossio, Chiado & Alfama

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,700 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

This three-hour English walking tour links Rossio, Baixa, Chiado, Carmo, and Alfama with stories about Lisbon’s earthquake, dictatorship, revolution, and Fado culture. Guides such as Filipa, Daniel, Maria, and Carlos add local tips and humor. You’ll also taste a pastel de nata, a savory snack, and Portuguese wine.

“Martin was excellent and his enthusiasm for Lisbon was contagious!!”

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5.Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Explore Belém with an English-speaking guide in about two and a half hours. You’ll see Jerónimos Monastery, the Compass Rose, Monument to the Discoveries, and Belém Tower, with time to buy the original pastel de Belém. Guides including Fernanda, Katerina, João, Claudia, Elena, and Sara have led departures.

“Claudia was our guide and she was honestly so good! So much knowledge and perspective about the Belem area history and tourists spots. Really love her contrarian views on history and outspoken personality which made the walk so enjoyable. Would definitely bring my friends back for a second round 🏅”

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6.Lisbon Roots – Small group Food & Culture Walking Tour w/tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 910 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Start near Rossio at 3 p.m. and follow a local guide through Mouraria and nearby streets for seven food stops, 12 tastings, and five drinks. Guides such as Daniella, Ricardo, Daniel, Miguel, and Sophia share Lisbon’s food, Fado, history, and cultural mix. Expect cobblestones, hills, steps, and a very full afternoon.

“This is a great walking tour as it covers quite a few different neighborhoods. Daniel, our guide was excellent and passionate about his work. You will go into neighborhoods that you wouldn’t normally find due to the labyrinth of small streets and alleys that one must navigate to find these small neighborhoods. Great food stops and interesting history. This is a must do. Daniel was one of the best tour guides we experienced. Excellent job.”

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7.Starter Walking Tour to the highlights in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 781 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk Lisbon’s historic center in German with a local guide, visiting Rossio, Baixa, the Santa Justa Lift, Carmo Convent, Chiado, Bica, and Time Out Market. Small groups are limited to 12 people, and guides such as Pedro bring history, current city life, restaurant tips, and practical advice into a brisk two-hour route.

“Absolut informativ, interessant, kurzweilig, Geschichte und Gegenwart erklärt! Super gemacht 👍”

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8.Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 766 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Join a guide such as Nuno for a three-hour introduction to Lisbon’s oldest quarters. Ride public Tram 28 when conditions allow, then walk Alfama’s steep lanes, Sé Cathedral, Saint Vincent Monastery, the National Pantheon, and Fado spots. The group is limited to 10, with meeting and finishing points different.

“The tour was great! Our guide Nono knew lots of interesting facts and could tell us all about the history of Lisbon. The tram ride is a cool experience. The view points of Lisbon are beautiful. Highly recommended!”

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9.Walking Tour in the Center (Max 12 Participants)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 741 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Join Pedro, Sara, Melina, or another WALK ’N’ ROLL guide for a 3.5-hour German-language walk through Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Alfama. You’ll see the Santa Justa Lift, Carmo ruins, Lisbon tiles, and a Tagus viewpoint, then finish at Praça do Comércio. The group is limited to 12, with a private option available.

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10.Kickstart Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 717 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Spend 90 minutes walking Lisbon’s hilly Graça neighborhood with an English-speaking guide such as Igor or Cátia. See works by Vhils, Obey Giant, Add Fuel, Isa Silva, Daniel Eime, Ozearv, and others, including a women artists’ gallery created for International Women’s Day 2025. Expect stairs, secret corners, and a practical introduction to street art codes.

“Next level tour ! , guide very knowledgable in her street art . Enjoyed every step ,Must do if you like street and free art .”

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11.Best of City Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 601 reviews · from $102

Spend three hours with a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, moving from Rossio and Restauradores through Carmo, Chiado, Baixa, and Alfama. You’ll hear about Lisbon’s earthquake and Carnation Revolution, taste a pastel de nata, share a tapa, and finish with wine at Praça do Comércio.

“We really enjoyed Chon! It was a great tour - fast paced, in depth, well-researched. Just perfect for the 3 hours. He also gave us great advice for the rest of our trip as well.”

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