Our “Indispensable Lisbon Free Tour” lets you enjoy seeing the highlights from Baixa to Chiado. Here are some details of what you will see in these tourist areas of the city when you take our guided tour in Spanish.
Our “Indispensable Lisbon Free Tour” lets you enjoy seeing the highlights from Baixa to Chiado. Here are some details of what you will see in these tourist areas of the city when you take our guided tour in Spanish.
Get to know Baixa and Chiado with Indispensable Free Tour Lisbon
The meeting point for the “Indispensable Lisbon Free Tour” through Baixa is located in Praça do Comércio. The buildings in this part of the city are relatively modern. Forced restoration work began in the mid-18th century. A major earthquake destroyed part of the buildings in the lower area. A fire followed and then thousands of people were swept away in a tidal wave along with what little was left standing.
The reconstruction resulted in a more ordered city, with streets laid out in geometric shapes and more robust buildings. The floors and façades were also embellished with tiles, adding to the town’s splendour. Today, the Baixa is Lisbon’s nerve centre and is home to the city’s largest concentration of shops.
On this free tour Lisbon surprises are guaranteed. We will approach the people of Lisbon through their customs and traditions, based on the Claveles Revolution of 1974, the consequence of one of the longest dictatorships in Europe, known as the Salazar dictatorship.
From the Plaza del Comercio we will guide you to Roixo Square (Pedo IV), one of the liveliest areas of the city. Our guide will tell you about the historical events that this place witnessed, such as the biggest massacre of the Jewish people in Portugal. This square in the heart of the city was the centre of the Holy Inquisition during the Middle Ages.
Along the way we will show you some of the oldest and most remarkable churches and monuments that still remain, such as the Igreja de São Domingos or Church of Santo Domingo, of which we will visit its overwhelming interior. It is recognised as a national monument of the country. It was built in 1241 and became the largest place of worship in the city at the time.
On the way to Chiado you will also see the famous Santa Justa elevator. After the reconstruction of Lisbon, it was considered appropriate to create elevators to connect the lower points of the city with the higher ones. Imposing iron and wooden constructions are nowadays a tourist attraction.
Other attractions of Indispensable Free Tour Lisbon
Among the main objectives of our Must-See Lisbon Free Tour are to allow you to see a lot and learn about its history. Our guide will explain in English all the details of what you will see during the tour.
We will tell you a lot about the history of the city and its most illustrious inhabitants. For example, we will tell you details about the poet Fernando Pessoa or about the Marquis of Pombal, the one who was prime minister during the reign of Joseph I of Portugal and in charge of the restoration works after the 1755 earthquake.
As you walk with us, you will be immersed in the Lisbon way of life. In the Chiado area it is common to see exclusive shops with local products. Cafés and restaurants with Fado music playing inside are also common. Street musicians are often present in any part of the city.
As you go along, you will notice the smells that fill the air. Gastronomy is another of Lisbon’s strong points. Although they have an abundant variety of dishes, soups and seafood, such as cod, sardines or any type of seafood, stand out.
All this and much more, accompanied by tips and tricks to feel the city like a real Lisboner.
How to enjoy our Essential Lisbon Free Tour?
If you want to enjoy Blue Emotion Tours’ Indispensable Lisbon Free Tour, book it online. It is as simple as filling in this form specifying the number of participants, the date, the chosen timetable and your contact details. Our official guides will be waiting for you at the meeting point with a light blue umbrella.
