Experience Lisbon with History and new friends walking tour.

Whether you are a tourist, an ex-pat, or even a local, this historical, city center walking tour is made for those who want to get a better understanding of Lisbon's rich history while making new friends.

We will leave from Rossio square, the heart of the city, and head up to explore the classic neighborhoods of Chiado and Princípe Real and the bohemian neighborhood of Bairro Alto, while bypassing beautiful churches such as S. Domingos (XIII century), the Carmo Convent (XIV century) and S. Roque (XVI century), as well as seeing some Neo-Manueline architecture, intriguing azulejos ´tiles´, and trendy cafés and restaurants.

We will cover in this tour:

• The earthquake of 1755 and the reconstruction of the city by Prime Minister Marquês de Pombal.
• The Inquisition and persecution of Jews and Muslims.
• The restoration wars and their consequences.
• Ulysses and the mythological foundation of Lisbon.
• Santa Justa Elevador, Carmo Square, São Pedro de Alcântara Miradouro and much more.

A main difference between this proposal and other walking tours is that I want people to connect with each other and, after the tour is over, we can all share some drinks at a local bar

The tour can always be adjusted upon demand and weather conditions. The duration of the tour is of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Highlights

## What will we visit on this tour?

• Meeting point:
  Praça do Rossio, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
  View on map
  I will have a small, blue umbrella at Rossio Square, near the statue of king D. Pedro IV around the fountain in front of the National Theater.

• 1
  Outside visit
  Rossio Square
  Meet up at the heart of the city by the statue of King Pedro IV.

• 2
  Outside visit
  Igreja de São Domingos
  Learn about one of the most tragic episodes in the city: the massacre of the Jews.

• 3
  Outside visit
  Casa do Alentejo
  Beautiful hidden palace.

• 4
  Outside visit
  Estação do Rossio
  Learn about the Manueline style and a mysterious king who disappeared in a foggy day...

• 5
  Outside visit
  Largo do Carmo
  The ruins of the 1755 earthquake.

• 6
  Outside visit
  Elevador de Santa Justa
  See the Pombaline houses.

• 7
  Outside visit
  Trindade Brewery
  Restaurants located in a 700 years-old monastery.

• 8
  Outside visit
  Igreja de São Roque
  Absolutely, a lot of gold!

• 9
  Outside visit
  Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
  One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city.

• 10
  Outside visit
  Bairro Alto
  The bohemian district of Lisbon.

• 11
  Outside visit
  Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo
  Charming street with yellow trams and the river at the back.

• 12
  Outside visit
  Miradouro of Santa Catarina
  Finish the tour with the legend of Adamastor.

Note: there is a minimum of 2 (two) guests for the event to take place.