Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems
At a glance
Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems is a 1h – 3h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Withlocals. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 1,148 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $100.78 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience, PRIVATE multilingual local guide, 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 1,148 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Lisbon with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Lisbon on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Lisbon at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Praça do Comércio, Bairro Alto, Church of São Roque and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Lisbon: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What's included
What's included
- Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience
- PRIVATE multilingual local guide
- 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
This is Lisbon's main square, and it sits on the old sight of the royal palace before it was destoyed by the 1755 earthquake.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Bairro Alto is a picturesque quarter dating from the 1500s, that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.
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Stop 3 · 15m
The streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas, are lined with viewpoints over the city, shops selling traditional crafts and unique local cafes.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Depending on the tour, by Vespa or foot, you will visit a lot of different locations of the city center of Lisbon, discover hidden gems and hear a lot of local stories from your local host.
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Stop 5
The church space was originally a shrine dedicated to St. Sebastian. Later on, it housed artifacts in memory of São Roque. He became a saint thanks to his work in healing victims of the plague that raged through Europe.
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Stop 6
Church of St. Dominic is a Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.
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Stop 7
One of the most crowded and busy streets of Lisbon. We will pass it by going from one neighbourhood of Lisbon to another one.
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Stop 8
The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Justa, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal.
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Stop 9
Historic open-fronted bar for a pip-spitting crowd sipping local ginjinha cherry-like liqueur.
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Stop 10
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.
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Stop 11
Scenic viewpoint with panoramic city views of traditional Alfama houses with red roofs & churches.
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Stop 12
Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
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Stop 13
The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior.
Meeting point
At Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara by the fountain
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $100.78 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?
Experience without the crowds - skip the groups tour, go on a private experience; PRIVATE multilingual local guide; 1 local drink or snack - depending on the option of the tour you book; Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp); PRIVATE tour - only you and your local.
Where does it start?
At Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara by the fountain
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.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 1,148 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
