Family Tour: Essential Lisbon

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About this activity

This is a classic family tour of Lisbon - a perfect general tour to introduce you and your family to the historical sights, the best views and the main attractions of the city center. Around Baixa, Chiado, Bica and Bairro Alto, you are invited to discover some of the city symbols and the most relevant peculiarities of Lisbon and its history. This is one of the most popular tours for first-time family visitors to Lisbon.

In a fun way, you and your kids will learn about the most important symbols of the city and biggest events in Lisbon’s history: the conquest of the city, the Discoveries, the big earthquake, 'Carnation Revolution', and the ones that have contributed to build the city which exists today. Your guide will also talk about the typical cobbled stone pavement and the ceramic tiles in a fun and engaging way.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Little Lisbon - Lisbon for Kids

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private family walking tour
Included: Snacks: Local pastry (offered as a reward in one of the challenges)
Included: Family and kids activities, including child-friendly explanation and information

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup ad drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Praca Dom Pedro IV

15 min

Start your tour in the famous Rossio Square
Chiado

30 min

Visit the heart of the city center.
Bairro Alto

30 min

Explore this neighborhood by doing a fun and surprising family challege: a scavenger hunt.
Bica Funicular

20 min Admission included

Ride the traditional cable car (Elevador da Bica).
Time Out Market Lisboa

15 min

Get to know the trendiest attration in Lisbon.
Praca do Comercio

30 min

After meeting your guide, explore one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The starting point is in Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio Square, in front of the National Theater, close to the water fountain on the northern side of the square. The closest subway stations are: Rossio (green line) and Restauradores (blue line).

End point

The nearest subway station is Terreiro do Paço (blue line).

Using your ticket

Thank you for your booking!

Please provide us the names and ages of the children, so that we can better prepare their fun & learning activities.

Your guide will be wearing a cloth bag (with Little Lisbon logo).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 4 people (2 adults + 2 children) per booking is required (or equivalent payment for smaller groups/families))
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Although it is very interesting, the city pavement can become very irregular. Also, because the city has many sloped streets (Lisbon is known as the city of 7 hills), it might become a bit difficult for baby strollers and pushchairs. If you need to bring one, make sure it is a light, thin one. Baby carriers, back carriers or woven wraps & slings are a good option for babies and toddlers
Make sure you and the kids wear comfortable clothes and shoes. A coat or a sweater might be useful even in summer time, because it gets cold after sunset. In summertime, don't forget to bring a hat and sunglasses for all (Lisbon is known by its fantastic bright sunlight) and make sure you apply sunscreen before starting the tour. In winter or rainy weather, don't forget to bring a raincoat
The total distance walked will be 2,5 miles approximately, including a tram ride on the steepest hill of Bica, if available (please note that the waiting line for the tram can quite long, as the trams depart every 10/15 minutes with a maximum capacity of 22 passengers inside and also the tram may be closed due to unexpected technical issues without prior notice - in these cases the group wil walk down the hill).