What teh are best free walking tours in Lisbon?
Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to free tours in Lisbon.
Lisbon has plenty of free tours that you can take even on a short city break.
I took some tours on my last visit to Lisbon and got a great introduction to the city’s history, to local culture, and to the most famous districts in Lisbon, like Alfama and Belem.
These tours are also a great way to get to meet new people in a city, especially if you travel solo.
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Top 3 free tours in Lisbon
How do free Lisbon tours work?
If you’re wondering how these tours can be free, the answer is that they are tip-based, meaning you pay the guide at the end of the tour whatever you feel is appropriate.
Free walking tours are often quite entertaining because the guide wouldn’t want to bore you with dull details…
Tour guides are skilled at telling historical stories in an engaging way. They share a lot of funny anecdotes and will teach you all sorts of curiosities about Lisbon, its people and its culture.
These free tours are naturally popular, but you can book in advance to guarantee your place.
I normally make these bookings as soon as I know I’m going to a new city and add the tours to my trip itinerary.
For more tips about free walking tours check out this guide.
Lisbon free tours
General Lisbon free walking tour
One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new city is take a walking tour to get a good general introduction to the city.
The Free Walking Tour of Lisbon will give you that introduction, with city highlights and local tips.
Take the opportunity to ask your guide whatever you want to know about the city. Free tour guides, from my experience, really love their work and are always happy to share their knowledge.
Free walking tours of Lisbon districts
Different parts of the city of Lisbon have their own distinct character.
The following tours take you to Lisbon’s most interesting districts:
Lisbon’s historic Alfama neighbourhood is quite central and easy to reach. It has some of the city’s best viewpoints and charming, quaint streets.
The free tour of Alfama covers history, local traditions, Fado music, local delicacies and much more.
Belem is a green and laid-back part of Lisbon by the water.
The free Belem tour covers the history of this district and the local iconic attractions, such as Belém Palace and the famous Tower of Belem.
Free Walking Tour of Mouraria & Graça
Mouraria is the area of Lisbon most famous as the birthplace of fado music.
Graça has some lovely viewpoints of the city and cool street art.
The free Lisbon tour takes you through the streets of these two historic neighbourhoods, to see some famous Lisbon spots alongside some hidden corners of the city.
Free Walking Tour of Bairro Alto & Chiado
Bairro Alto & Chiado are the hipster / bohemian parts of Lisbon. They’re fun to visit during the day and really come to life at night.
This free Lisbon walking tour takes you to see the colourful streets, typical tiled facades, street art, cool cafes and historic buildings in these two neighbourhoods.
Free Lisbon themed tours
Get to know Portuguese culture better with free themed tours on art and music.
There’s some really wonderful street art in Lisbon. This tour is about great murals, cool graffiti and some super talented urban artists.
Exploring the best street art in a big city isn’t always easy. That’s not just because you may not know where to find it, but also because as a visitor you don’t know enough about the cultural context to the artworks.
That’s why I always look for a street art tour with a local guide who knows which areas of the city are the most interesting street art hubs.
This free street art tour in Lisbon does just that and covers beautiful pieces of art both in downtown Lisbon and in some lesser known areas of the city worth discovering.
Fado music is the traditional genre of emotional and moving music that Lisbon and Portugal are famous for.
This free Lisbon cultural tour is an opportunity to learn about the history of fado, get acquainted with some famous fado singers, such as Argentina Santos, Amália Rodrigues and Fernando Maurício.
This tour will take you through the streets of the birthplace of fado – Mouraria or the Moorish Quarter in Lisbon, as well as Alfama and the Fado Museum.
Extra tip: save more money in Lisbon with the Lisbon card
The Lisbon Card is a tourist pass that gives you access to over 30 of the most popular landmarks and attractions in Lisbon for a flat price.
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