--- title: Lisbon city tour on history, culture and current topics lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-city-tour-on-history-culture-and-current-topics-5488462P1/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 40 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 77 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [de] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-city-tour-on-history-culture-and-current-topics-5488462P1/ --- # Lisbon city tour on history, culture and current topics **Guidekin's take:** A walking tour of Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama given in German, capped at twelve, with a tasting of a pastry or liqueur and a sheet of the guide's own tips to take away. It needs a moderate level of fitness for the hills and is not suited to walking difficulties. 5 from 77 reviews at €40 per person. ## Overview Lisbon is best discovered on foot - on this city tour accompanied by a German-speaking city guide with exciting insights into Portuguese history, culture and current topics. Starting at Rossio Square, the small group (max. 12 participants) explores the districts of Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama. On the way from the lower town to the poets' quarter of Chiado, the group admires the Santa Justa elevator first from below, then from the viewing platform with a view of the lower town and Lisbon Castle. Then it goes from the Carmo monastery ruins through the Chiado district. After a climb through the residential district of Bairro Alto, which is quiet during the day (nightlife awakens here in the evening), the group reaches the viewing point where they linger for a break. After a taste, it goes to Alfama, the oldest district, with its viewing points and winding alleys. The end is at the Praça do Comércio, directly on the Tejo River and the impressive triumphal arch. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at Lisbon's Rossio Square (Praça… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 13:30 - Food included: 1 tasting (local pastry or liqueur) **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €40 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 77 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Walk 'N' Roll Stadtrundgänge & Ausflüge - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 5.0 from 77 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 77. - 5 stars: 77 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - 1 tasting (local pastry or liqueur) - City tour on foot in German - Recommendation sheet with tips from your city guides ## Not included - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Praca Dom Pedro IV** (10m) - One of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon. We meet at the northern fountain between the King's Statue and the National Theater. 2. **Baixa de Lisboa** (10m) - We explore Lisbon's lower town "Baixa" 3. **Elevador de Santa Justa** (15m) - We admire the elevator from below and from the observation deck 4. **Convento do Carmo** (15m) - We admire the monastery ruins from outside. 5. **Chiado** (20m) - We visit the poets' quarter "Chiado" 6. **Praca Luis de Camoes** (15m) - Largest square in the Poets' Quarter 7. **Bairro Alto** (20m) - We stroll through the residential area, which is quiet during the day and comes alive as a bar district in the evening. 8. **Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara** (40m) - We enjoy the view and take a short break. 9. **Rua Augusta** (10m) - We pass the main shopping street for a taste 10. **Alfama** (30m) - We explore the oldest quarter with its winding streets. 11. **Miradouro de Santa Luzia** (10m) - The most beautiful viewpoint in Lisbon 12. **Praca do Comercio** (10m) - We end our city tour at the impressive square on the river with its imposing triumphal arch. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet at Lisbon's Rossio Square (Praça Dom Pedro IV). Your city guide will be waiting at the northern fountain between the National Theater and the King's Statue. They will be wearing a mint-colored T-shirt or a mint-colored jute bag with the words "WALK 'N' ROLL" written on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJS5opKqEzGQ0RQ4CfCqNIZvE Ends: The tour ends at Praça do Comércio on the banks of the Tejo River. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not suitable for people with walking difficulties. A moderate to good level of fitness is recommended to explore the city on foot. ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-city-tour-on-history-culture-and-current-topics-5488462P1/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md