Lisbon
Kickstart your trip to Lisbon
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Lisbon
Vintage tram rides, Pasteis de Nata, and 101 questions.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Choose your pace - a casual stroll or grand tour of the inner city of Lisbon and its surrounds
- Visit some of Lisbon's iconic spots and neighborhoods
- Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - a leisurely stroll through the city or squeezing in as much as possible
- Get a taste of Lisbon through an inspiring lens and acquaint yourself with the briefest of histories, some general city info, how to get around and where you should visit
- Your host will reveal recommendations for things to do during the rest of your trip, and feel free to ask anything you’d love the inside scoop on!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Meet your host at a location of your choosing- within a reasonable distance.
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Get your first snapshot of the city as you join one of our local Lisbon hosts to orientate yourself, discover the best ways to get around, as well as a recommendation or ten about where you could visit (and when, and how, and most importantly: “Is there food there?”).
Learn how to navigate Lisbon city and its surroundings by foot, metro, or vintage tram, get nifty tips and tricks to experience the city like a local, and ask any or all of the 101 questions you may have about the area.
Along the way, you could find yourself strolling down grand avenues lined with purple jacaranda trees or exploring a warren of small streets in a 1000-year-old neighborhood. We reckon both sound pretty cool.
You’ll spot famous sights like the São Jorge Castle and Praça do Comércio, stop to pick up some pastries or sip some sangria on a terrace - the point is, you’ll feel at home in no time at all with your host showing you the ropes.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Tamara
Apr 2025
Leonor was incredibly knowledgeable of her city and fun to be with! Our time flew by. Very highly recommend any tour with Leonor!
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Tamara
Apr 2025
Leonor was an outstanding tour guide. Her knowledge of Lisbon was immense and she was so friendly as well. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
Oct 2024
My husband and I did a 3 hour private walking tour with Ricardo and we saw so much! Ricardo really knows Lisbon and took us to famous spots on everyone’s list as well as lesser knows parts of the city that added charm and authenticity to our experience. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved spending time with him and learning about Lisboa!
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Kathryne
Oct 2024
We enjoyed hearing all about the city, the history and culture during the tour. Ricardo was wonderful! Highly recommend!
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Kenn
Oct 2024
Pedro made our Lisbon experience memorable and educational. We appreciated our customized tour and his suggestions for restaurants and our interests. Thank you Pedro for our great day filled with memories!
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Michael
Oct 2024
Bruno was a great guide for us on our first day in Lisbon. He was full of knowledge about his city, gave a well-paced and varied tour, that proved to be the perfect set-up for us in the days to come, especially as it came with superb recommendations. Thanks to him we learned tons about Lisbon and had a fantastic stay!
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