1 Guide 1 Tuk Tuk — Complete Historical Tour — True Local Guide
At a glance
1 Guide 1 Tuk Tuk — Complete Historical Tour — True Local Guide is a 4h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Castles & Waves Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $458.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: WiFi on board, Phone Charging.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 16 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This tour will show you both sides of downtown including all historical monuments in the oldest part of town. You'll get to know and comprehend the history of this city from it's foundations until the 20th Century. This tour is aimed at anyone interested in getting to know the culture and history of Lisbon, done with a local Tour Guide, however if you want to keep it lightweight you just have to let me know!
There's no better introduction in to what makes Lisbon, well.. Lisbon!
What's included
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Phone Charging
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Historical square home to many events from the reminiscent of the earthquakes of Lisbon to the very end of the Portuguese dictatorship.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Free visit to the platform at the top of Elevador de Santa Justa - Viewpoint over downtown
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Stop 3 · 10m
Although not the oldest Ginjinha shop in the city of Lisbon at 133 years old, it is without a doubt the best where you find any knowledgeable local or it wouldn't be called "Unrivalled". But... if you really want to test it out and see which is best "A Ginjinha" is right by it.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Out of 100's of thousands of Roman Catholic churches you've never seen one like this before. Home of most king's baptisms and marriages, home the Portuguese inquisition and inside something different.. unique. Don't look it up, come with me and find out.
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Stop 5
The oldest square in the city of Lisbon and the limits of the city going north from the Roman Empire until the great earthquake of Lisbon.
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Stop 6 · 5m
The first Portuguese church in town! In it's exact place have been many different temples, since at least 2000 years ago the grounds it stands on have been a holly sight.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Birth place of Saint Anthony of Pad... Lisbon! Not only you can visit his birth room but you can try your luck, if single, at his blessing for the right partner.
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Stop 8 · 10m
Here you'll see how one building built 2000 years ago connects with Portuguese history and the great earthquake of 1755.
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Stop 9 · 15m
The most photographed viewpoint in all of Lisbon right over the rooftops of the oldest neighborhood Alfama.
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Stop 10 · 15m
Sister viewpoint to Santa Luzia, more ample
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Stop 11
One of the biggest churches and convent in the city of Lisbon
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Stop 12 · 15m
The best viewpoint in the city of Lisbon with over 200º panoramic view, a place from where you see 80% of the historical city: the castle, the christ, the bridge, downtown and even the most expensive apartment ever sold in Portugal owned by Cristiano Ronaldo..
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Stop 13
This church, the biggest inside the city, dedicated to the patron saint of the city of Lisbon is not Portuguese.. how can that be?
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Stop 14
The pantheon that houses the tombs of some of the most important Portuguese. I wonder if you know any.
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Stop 15 · 15m
Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of the city of Lisbon where you find the narrowest streets, organized like a labyrinth. We can stop and explore.
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Stop 16
The most significant square of the history of Lisbon with the triumphant arch. A place from where much of the Portuguese discoveries was managed.
Meeting point
Crosswalk of the street immediately behind the Triumphant Arch
Front door of Fado Museum
Front door of Hard Rock Cafe
Front door of Time Out Market
Good to know
- 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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under 3
- Remaining allotted time is for transportation from point A to B with small stops for explanations of things we drive by
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 1 Guide 1 Tuk Tuk — Complete Historical Tour — True Local Guide take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $458.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
WiFi on board; Phone Charging.
Where does it start?
Crosswalk of the street immediately behind the Triumphant Arch Front door of Fado Museum Front door of Hard Rock Cafe Front door of Time Out Market
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.