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Explore Lisbon, Portugal, live with a local who lives there. A guide walks you past Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and São Jorge Castle on a video call, or talks you through it by phone.

53 live tours From 15,00 €

Explore Lisbon live with a local

Sessions run live, not as a recording: you join at a time in your own time zone, and the guide follows whatever you want to see or ask about. Alfama is worth asking about: the oldest district, a maze of narrow lanes below the castle.

Every date has a minimum group size: if it does not fill up, it is cancelled and you are refunded in full automatically. Small groups, real answers, no script.

What a live session shows

  • Belém Tower A 16th-century fortified tower marking the start of the Age of Discoveries voyages.
  • Jerónimos Monastery A UNESCO-listed monastery in the ornate Manueline style, near Vasco da Gama's tomb.
  • São Jorge Castle A Moorish-era hilltop castle overlooking the old city and the river.
  • Praça do Comércio The grand riverside square rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake.
  • Tram 28 A vintage tram route climbing through the old hilly districts of Graça and Alfama.
  • Rossio Square The traditional heart of downtown Lisbon, known for its wave-patterned pavement.
  • Pastéis de Belém The original bakery credited with the recipe for the pastel de nata.
  • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte One of the city's best viewpoints, looking out over the rooftops to the castle.

Neighbourhoods

  • Alfama the oldest district, a maze of narrow lanes below the castle
  • Bairro Alto a hillside quarter known for its bars and nightlife
  • Belém the riverside district holding the tower and monastery

Food to know

  • Pastel de nata
  • Bacalhau (salt cod)
  • Bifana
  • Grilled sardines (sardinhas assadas)
  • Ginjinha

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Good to know about Lisbon

Do I need to be in Lisbon to join a session?

No. You join from wherever you are; the guide is the one in Lisbon, live on camera or on the phone.

How long does a session last?

Between 1.3 and 2 hours, depending on the guide and the topic.

What language is the session in?

Guides here offer English, Portuguese, Spanish and French; pick the one you want when you book.

What if I lose connection partway through?

Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up.

Can I ask the guide anything, or is it a fixed script?

Anything. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.