Lisbon Untold Tour: Raw Stories, Humour & Taste of Portugal
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Discover the dark, dramatic side of Lisbon on a walking tour filled with stories of power, betrayal, faith, and hidden secrets. Experience the city's history told with plenty of humor and emotion.
This is not a traditional walking tour.
It’s a storytelling experience about Lisbon and the Portuguese people — told with humour, irony and brutal honesty. We start where an empire once ruled the world and walk through the historic center, mixing iconic places with hidden streets and typical alleys of a lesser-known Lisbon. - Power, empire and collapse: discoveries, religion and contradictions. - Earthquakes, fear, and rebirth. - Dictatorship, revolution and freedom. - And what all of this says about the Portuguese today.
Places we visit: • Commerce Square – empire, destruction & rebirth • Praça da Figueira - origins • São Domingos Church - fear and church • Rossio Square - the collapse • Chiado – poets, art and daily Lisbon life • The oldest bookstore in the world • Largo do Carmo – revolution and power • A Brasileira – culture, coffee & Fernando Pessoa • Camões Square – where Lisbon meets itself
Bonus: a small taste of a traditional Portuguese sweet Interactive, relaxed pace — questions welcome
This tour is for curious travelers who want to understand Lisbon, not just walk through it. You decide the value at the end.
Meeting point
Commerce Square
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 14:30 (Lisbon time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Commerce Square . The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 14:30. Times are local to Lisbon.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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