15 Historical Tours in Lisbon Worth Booking

1.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Our pick

A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour with viewpoints, Bairro Alto and Alfama, an iconic tram ride, plus coffee and cake for $29.

“This is an absolute must do if you are in Lisbon. Beatrice was the most fantastic, fun, informative, knowledgeable guide and we were very lucky to have her. Her extensive knowledge and clear passion for her home country shone through and made this a very interesting tour. It’s accessible for people who aren’t really fit - lots of stopping, plenty of photo opportunities, a chance to see Lisbon from a local’s viewpoint and knowledge, a tram ride, pastry and a coffee. It’s a definite must do.”

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2.Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Top rated

Small-group Tagus sunset cruise in Lisbon with history stops, river views, and a glass of green wine, water, or juice.

“The boat tour was fantastic. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this. The guides were fantastic and very friendly. The group size is just right and it is a very calm evening. We were very lucky and got to see dolphins!! The Portuguese green wine is lovely. 100/10 would recommend.”

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3.Explore Lisbon by Tuk Tuk: History and Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 840 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Electric eco tuk tuk orientation of Lisbon, photo stops from Alfama to Belém, private guide, wheelchair accessible.

“Hugo Portugal was an excellent guide and driver. He was highly informative, a safe driver and a delight.”

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4.Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Private electric tuk tuk tour through Lisbon with photo stops at iconic viewpoints, Alfama streets, and guided history from expert locals.

“Very informative and accommodating! Really nice guy (Leo) and gave us so much information about many areas and history!”

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5.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Lisbon sunset sailing on the Tagus with Portuguese wine and clear history, from Belem Tower views to Almada landmarks, in a small group.

“Excellent crew. Beautiful boat. Perfect tour. The crew was efficient and met us on the boat in a timely manner. Nice wine, light snacks. The captain was Pedro - very skilled and articulate.”

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6.Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

One-hour Fado in Alfama with host Mário Lundum, Portuguese guitar stories, and a complimentary glass of Port wine in an intimate venue.

“The Fado concert was a wonderful experience and a very well-spent 60 minutes of our lives. The emotional singing and traditional music created an intimate and memorable atmosphere.”

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7.Private Lisbon-Arrábida Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Coast & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $156

Private Lisbon to Setúbal wine day with 3 wineries, oyster tastings, Arrábida coast views, tile-making in Azeitão, and castles.

“Excellent tour guide and photographer. Both winery’s were excellent. Oldest winery and newest winery very cool. Farmers market a great learning experience. Lunch was amazing with the 2 fish , pork beef.”

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8.Private Dark History Walking Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 3 hours · from $347

Private Bairro Alto dark history tour with 5 Portuguese drinks, bar stops, and a guide telling scandalous Lisbon stories in English.

“Joanna was a great guide. Had so much fun hanging out with people, listening to interesting stories and trying out local drinks. Highly recommend!”

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9.Guided Tour of Historic Belém by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 369 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Electric bike tour through Lisbon’s Belém, past Torre Belém and the 25 de Abril Bridge, with a coffee stop and custard tart option.

“Wonderfull visit with an amazing guide (Xavier Martin) I recommend this very interesting tour in order to see something different than the center”

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10.Lisbon’s historic old town in a tuk-tuk in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 319 reviews · 2 - 3.5 hours · from $188

Private German-speaking tuk-tuk tour through Alfama, Mouraria and Graça viewpoints, with Sé Cathedral and São Vicente de Fora stops.

“Wir haben viel gesehen, trotz Regen es war sehr windig. Daher waren die Planen etwas offen und zugig aber unser Guide hat alles prima gemeistert. Er konnte sehr gut Deutsch und hat uns alles prima erklärt. Trotz einiger Schwierigkeiten am TukTuk hat unser lieber Guide alles wieder in Ordnung gebracht. Unser Guide hieß Claudio. Von uns volle Sternchen.”

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11.Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

A 3-hour Lisbon essentials walk with a local guide, free church stops, Tram 28, and a coffee-and-pastry break for $30.25.

“Paulo was great! I really enjoyed his tour very much. Very informative and a good intro for first timers to Lisbon.”

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12.Historic Lisbon Tour with Local Guide in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $17

Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon’s seven hills, from Cais do Sodré to Alfama miradouros, with fado stories, from $17.24.

“Nuno was the best guide we could have hoped for as he showed us the best of the sights around Lisbon. He shared he vast knowledge of the history and architecture of the city making for an interesting and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!”

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13.Lisbon Jewish Heritage and History – Private Tour Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187

A 4-hour private Lisbon van tour through the Jewish quarters, Alfama UNESCO sights, Golden Age stories, and two museums with pickup.

“Well researched and knowledgeable passionate guide.Little known in depth knowledge of community historically from Biblical Times to post Inquisition and forced conversions and secret practice of Judaism.”

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14.Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Intimate, microphone-free Fado at Lisboa em Fado with a complimentary Port wine and short history videos. 50 minutes in Baixa Chiado.

“The music, the history, a real nice way to experience some authentic culture. We really enjoyed it. Good musicians and singers and sense of humor.”

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15.Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Lisbon at sunset on a 12-meter sailboat. See Belem, Cristo Rei, the 25 de Abril Bridge and enjoy Portuguese wine in 2 hours.

“This was a highlight of my stay in Lisbon Loved the trip out on the river at sunset, the opportunity to see key land marks from a different perspective and the stories that went with each one The green wine was really good too. The guides were really good, very hospitable and friendly Lovely experience Highly recommended”

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