Join our unforgettable team through the main neighborhoods of Lisbon, the Baixa Pombalina (downtown), and the Chiado area (uptown).
Discover the history of a unique city, witness the Crusades, the rise and fall of empires, and the age of Portuguese discoveries. A city destroyed by the biggest earthquake ever, and raised again as a monument to human perseverance.
In about 2,5 half hours, our Lisbon native guides will tell you these fascinating stories, in addition to recommending you the best places to taste local cuisine, listen to Fado, and continue to know the city! So much to see and discover!
Along the way, we will be visiting points of interest in the historic center of the city on an entertaining and informal guided tour where history, stories, and fun facts combine together.
These are the main Wow Lisbon Freetour sites
1. São Domingos Square
2. Jew Memorial
3. Rossio Square
4. Rossio Station facade
5. Largo do Carmo Square
4. Medieval Carmo Church ruins
5. Santa Justa lift
6. Chiado Square
7. Brasileira Café
8. Bertrand Bookshop
9. Lisbon Town Hall
10. Rua Augusta monumental Arch
11. Praça do Comércio Square
See you soon!!!
If you want to see the best of Lisbon in one day, our Wow Free Tour is definitely the right choice for you. This free tour is a great introduction to the city and you will be able to see the most important sites in central Lisbon in one tour. Wow Free Walking Tour will take you through 3,000 years of history showing you the unmissable Lisbon and offering you dozens of local tips and many things to do in Lisbon.
We will begin our Free Tour of Lisbon right next to the statue of D. João I, in Praça da Figueira. We will venture to Rossio Square and there will be many incredible stories to tell, from the Portuguese messianic myth of Sebastianism to the spy capital during World War II. One of these episodes will be unforgettable as we pass by the Jewish Memorial and the Church of São Domingos and tell you everything about the Lisbon massacre of 1506. We will pass by one of the most emblematic establishments in Lisbon and the most adventurous will try the powerful Ginjinha.
We will then ascend to the Carmo Convent and admire its haunting Gothic ruins and see the impressive views from the Elevador de Santa Justa to the beautiful Castle of San Jorge and its imposing walls. You will learn about the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 that shook the city and late modern philosophy and the peaceful Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974 that overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo regime created by the dictator Salazar.
A little further on you will see the first Jesuit church in Portugal, the Igreja de São Roque, and you will hear all about the Cauteleiro next to his statue. Don't forget to rub the bronze lottery ticket!
Your guide will show you when you can enjoy the ancient streets of Bairro Alto, Lisbon's bohemian district and one of the best places to listen to fado. In the 16th century, Portugal was the world's first global village and these districts were the liveliest in the Western world. Did you know that Bairro Alto was born with the Age of Discoveries
In Luís Vaz de Camões Square you will hear everything about the inventor of the Portuguese language. Next we will introduce you to the Chiado district, the cosmopolitan face of the city center.
Before embarking on the last stop of our trip, and if the pace is right, we will tell you everything about Fernando Pessoa and the National Theater of São Carlos.
Now it's time to walk to Praça do Comércio, where you'll hear all about the triumphant Rua Augusta Arch.
This is possibly the best walking tour in the city and as you can see, we pass by many of the must-see places to visit in Lisbon. You'll also be rewarded with the best things to do in Lisbon from our guide. Take our Free Tour of the Center to take many beautiful memories of Lisbon home!
