Archaeological and Historical Walking Tour in Lisbon in Small Group
Description
Discover Lisbon through its past on this 3-hour walking tour focusing on archaeology and heritage. With expert guidance, small groups and tickets included, you will explore from ancient Olyssippus to the modern city. It begins at the Golden Museum Hotel, accessing underground remains with a Roman domus (2nd–3rd centuries AD) and the only complete mosaic preserved in Lisbon. Continue to the Se of Lisbon, a Romanesque-Gothic cathedral with treasure and views of the Tagus. Visit Lisbon’s Roman Theatre to learn about Roman cultural life and the Casa dos Bicos, which includes Roman, Islamic and medieval walls. It tours the Baixa Pombalina, a key example of urbanism after 1755, and ends at the Museu Archaeológico do Carmo, whose ruins evoke the earthquake and also has objects from different cultures of the world in its 5 thematic rooms.
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The tour begins at the Aurea Museum Hotel, where you will access impressive underground remains that reflect the evolution of the city from the Phoenician to the medieval era. Discover a Roman domus from the 2nd - 3rd centuries AD with the only complete mosaic in Lisbon
The tour continues in Casa dos Bicos, an architectural symbol that integrates remains of Roman, Islamic and medieval walls, as well as housing the Jose Saramago Foundation
Continue to Lisbon Cathedral. Explore its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, visit its medieval tombs, the Treasure Museum and enjoy panoramic views from its terrace on the River Tejo
Enter the ancient Felicitas Julia Olisipo by visiting the Roman Theatre and with a panoramic view of the Siege Museum, to get to know and understand Roman life from the 1st century AD in this incredible place created during the Emperor Augustus.
Stroll along the Baixa Pombalina, which is Lisbon’s historic centre and a key reference of modern European urbanism, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake under the direction of the Marquis de Pombal. Its grid design, with wide streets and homogeneous buildings, introduced pioneering anti-seismic engineering solutions known as the “pombalino” system. Under this urban order, valuable archaeological strata are preserved with remains of Roman, medieval and pre-earthquake period, which evidence the long historical continuity of the center of Lisbon. Today, the Baixa combines architectural heritage, engineering and archaeology into a unique urban ensemble in Europe.
It ends at the Museo Arqueolgico do Carmo, whose Gothic ruins evoke one of the striking moments of the city’s history, surprising with the extensive collections of objects in its 5 thematic rooms
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Reviews(2)
Very informative. Inspiring tales. Great conversation and vibe with the the guide and other guests. Fun day.
We really enjoyed this walking tour, it covered many beautiful and interesting parts of Lisbon’s diverse history and we would definitely recommend it. Ana was a great tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and friendly (and she gave us some great local recommendations)
