Chiado Quarter in Lisbon

Chiado sits right in the middle of Lisbon, a smart shopping and cafe district that runs into Bairro Alto, and a guided tour is an easy way to fold it into a day of seeing the city. Booking a Chiado tour from Lisbon usually means you cover the neighbourhood as part of a wider loop through the historic centre, with a driver-guide pointing out the cafes, squares and shopfronts you'd otherwise walk straight past.

When you compare tours to Chiado, check how you'll actually get around. We like the tuk-tuk options for the steep streets up to Bairro Alto, while a walking tour gives you more time in the cafes and side lanes. Make sure your itinerary stops at the Santa Justa lift and one of the viewpoints up top, since those are the highlights people remember. A private tour lets you linger over coffee and shopping; a small-group Chiado day trip from Lisbon keeps the price down and still hits the main sights.

1 Chiado tours from €120. Private and small-group walking and tuk-tuk trips from Lisbon, hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - quick to book online.