A Self Guided Walk through Lisbon's Baxia and Barrio Alto

Lisbon tested its buildings against earthquakes by having troops march around miniature wooden models. The city you'll walk through today was rebuilt on what they learned. This self-guided audio tour through Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto neighborhoods gives you such stories most guided groups rush past. You'll hear why a monk's cherry liqueur recipe became a hit, visit a church whose painted ceiling fools your eyes, and learn how Portugal's tram system has American roots. Along the way, you will get a taste of local culture with insights into Fado music, Port wine, and mosaic pavements. This Lisbon walking tour works on your schedule with no fixed start time or group to keep up with. Pause for a pastel de nata, linger at a viewpoint, or take the funicular instead of the climb. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience Lisbon at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio tours, and they come with a full refund guarantee.

1. 1

   Praca do Comercio

   10 min

   Search the pedestal for a hidden elephant and see the man who rebuilt a city from rubble.

2. 2

   Rua Augusta

   30 min

   Pass beneath a triumphal arch where river gods hold clues to Portugal's most famous export and walk the grid a prime minister drew over the ruins of an earthquake

3. 3

   Praca Dom Pedro IV

   15 min

   Spot the railway station designed as a temple and trace the battle names carved into an obelisk

4. 4

   Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara

   15 min

   Make your way to this famous viewpoint by taking the Gloria funicular (tickets must be purchased separately) or by walking up. Pause at a panoramic balcony.

5. 5

   Bairro Alto

   20 min

   Wander quiet daytime streets that transform nightly into one of Lisbon's loudest neighborhoods. Hear about Fado music and port wine

6. 6

   Igreja de Sao Roque

   10 min

   Step inside a plain-faced church hiding an ornate chapel that was built in Rome then shipped here

7. 7

   Convento do Carmo

   Pass by

   Look up through a roofless nave where a congregation never finished its prayer.

8. 8

   Elevador de Santa Justa

   Pass by

   Look up at ironwork shaped by a man who trained under the architect of the Eiffel Tower.

9. 9

   Largo de Sao Domingos

   10 min

   Stand where the Inquisition held court, then step into a tiny bar selling a monk's medicinal experiment.

10. 10

    Chiado

    10 min

    Find a tiled façade hiding mythological figures and the Eye of Providence, steps from the world's oldest bookstore.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.