The old districts of Lisbon walking tour
Joined 2024
This introductory walking tour of Lisbon covers the downtown area known as Baixa and Alfama district, the oldest of all. A liitle bit of history and geography to give you a general context of Lisbon and Portugal, current life facts, any questions you might have!
This tour unveils the little hidden places, the best ways to go from one point to the other, tips on where to eat and shop and many suggestions on what to do!
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Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Rossio Train Station
- 19th century train station with a beautiful façade decorated by a horse shoe door.
Downtown area - Baixa
The downtown Lisbon area, rebuilt in a very organised way after the 1755 earthquake, is the heart of the city.
Alfama
The old labirinthic neighbourhood which looks like an amphitheatre, decorating the hill of the castle, going down to the water where it meets river Tagus.
Ending Point
Comércio Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding services
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Public Transportation Tickets
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Tour Important Information
NOTE: Lisbon's Cathedral closes on Sundays and religious holidays (please contact me for more details)
NOTE: Lisbon's Cathedral closes on Sundays and religious holidays (please contact me for more details)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Marta C.
I was born in Lisbon and I'm forever in love with it!
After my family, guiding is my greatest passion: I love what I do!
I have a 5 year degree called Touristic Information, specifically to work as a Tourist Guide, as well as the Certificate of Competence acquired through a qualifying examination, in order to be able to exercise this regulated profession.
Tour guiding has been my full time job since 2003 and it has always been incredibly rewarding. In 2021, I was recognized by the Wanderlust Awards as one of the world's "Best Specialist Guides", which I think is a result of doing what I love every day. Waking up knowing I'll meet enthusiastic people who are excited to discover my city makes me a very grateful and happy person.
I am a mother of 3. I love planning family trips. I know how important it is to create special family memories. Travelling means getting to know new places and cultures, experiencing nature more closely, walking and playing more, discovering history through cities, monuments and palaces! Our childhood travel memories are often the sweetest and along with other remarkable moments, we build who we are and how we live in the world. So if you're in need of someone to guide you and your kids and have them thrilled about travelling, I'm your guide!
Reviews
“EXCELLENT!!!”
Marta is exceptional! She is super kind, attentive to detail, thoughtful, compassionate, welcoming, and brings our world together, through bringing people together and making us all feel like family. I cannot recommend her more highly! Marta went above and beyond, and is one of the best Guides I/we have ever met!!! She was incredibly thorough, even following up with recipes, links to the pastry shops, bookstores, music, artwork, culture, history, museums, famous Portugese people, cork trees, and much more after the tour. She is so very exceptional and in a category all her own. She is truly an Ambassador of Portugal and it is a gift to see the country through her eyes and feel her beautiful welcoming heart.
Marta C.
I had the most pleasant afternoon sharing the beauties of Lisbon virtually! I can't thank enough for the lucky person I am because for 22 years I've only ran into amazing travellers who always make me wanna be a better person ️<3 they being lots of joy to my life and I learn so much with each and every one of them. I'm a blessed person and a very happy guide: I truly love what I do and knowing it touches my travellers so much, makes me even more grateful! Thank you so much :) Muito obrigada!!!
$320/ per group
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