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Lisbon without stairs - The lower town: Baixa

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Lisbon

English, Hungarian (Native)

2 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 15 people

Walking tour in Baixa. After the devastating earthquake of 1755, the city center was rebuilt according to plan, and today it is the most elegant district of Lisbon. We will walk through the neoclassical part of the city and learn about the capital's and country's most important historical events. Baixa is the commercial center of Lisbon, so we can get to know several historic shops and cafes. The area is completely flat and largely car-free.

Attila S.

Meeting Point

Casa dos Bicos (R. dos Bacalhoeiros 14A, 1100-070 Lisboa)

10:00 AM

Casa dos Bicos

Our meeting place will be the 16th century building with an unmistakable facade.

10:10 AM

Church Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha

The church gate gives an insight into the beauty of the Manueline style. The late Gothic style supplemented with national features was used before the earthquake, during the golden age of the empire.

10:20 AM

Commerce Square

A grandiose square on the banks of the Tagus, where the royal palace used to stand.

10:30 AM

Rua Augusta Arch and the shopping district

We walk through the commercial district built according to a plan in the 18th century.

10:50 AM

Santa Justa Lift

A fantastic, more than 120-year-old iron structure elevator that connects the Baixa district with the upper city. (We will not take the elevator.)

11:00 AM

Rossio Square

The heart of the urban life.

11:20 AM

Restauradores Square and its surroundings

Towards the end of the tour, we can try one of the best paste de nata in the city or the famous Portuguese cherry liqueur, ginjinha.

11:40 AM

Church of Saint Dominic

A church that has suffered a lot with a not always happy story.

12:00 PM

Figueira Square

Our walk ends at the former market square.

Ending Point

Praça da Figueira

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

tasting pastel de nata and ginjinha

free entrance to Church of Saint Dominic

What‘s not included

entrance fees (we do not visit any monuments with an entrance fee or with a queue during the walk)

transportation (we do not use transport during the walk)

Important Information

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The tour is available in sunshine and rain.

What does "without stairs" mean?

It's a shame, but there is practically no accessibility in Lisbon. The city is built on hills, the streets are cobbled, often steep, and divided by stairs. "Without stairs" walks can also involve uneven terrain, curbs, or uphill walking, but we always try to choose the easiest route. We are traveling on a route that can be pushed along by a stroller or pram. We cannot guarantee that all locations are wheelchair or electric-scooter-accessible. If you have any questions, please email me and I will try my best. Each walk has a separate description of its length and difficulty.

Lisbon without stairs - The lower town: Baixa

length: about 2 km or 1,3 miles

climb: no

terrain: cobbled streets, lower curbs, no stairs

reaching a starting point: Casa dos Bicos is accessible by taxi or public transport. Terreiro do Paço Metro Station is 250 meters (270 yards) away, and the Crusie Port is 700 meters (770 yards) away.

end of the walk: In the heart of the city, between shops and restaurants, from where the walk can be continued individually. The walk ends next to the Rossio metro station.

Check out my other walks, you can easily do two on the same day.