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Discover Lisbon's Real Story: The Honest Hate/Love Landmarks Tour - Lisboa

Discover Lisbon's Real Story: The Honest Hate/Love Landmarks Tour

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; some walking on uneven cobblestone streets required.

Overview

Explore Lisbon beyond the postcards with an honest, intimate hate/love tour led by passionate locals. Discover the city’s true history, culture, and quirks in a small group setting you won’t forget.

Lisboa, Lisboa

LISBON WE "HATE" LANDMARKS

AN INTRODUCTION TO LISBON (or to farewell what you've missed)

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LISBON WE "HATE" LANDMARKS photo 1

About This Adventure

Embark on a unique hate/love tour of Lisbon, where you'll gain deep insights into the city's history, culture, and quirks from passionate locals. This intimate experience, limited to six participants, offers a blend of humor and honesty, revealing both the struggles and joys of Portuguese life as you explore iconic landmarks.

A hate/love tour of Lisbo(a)n


DURATION

3:30 Hours (Half Day)

About

For those who want to overlook and know what is more important about Lisbon, to explore by themselves after. This tour will give you the (in)sights and all the tips about our city. An experience that can be done when you arrive in the city, or when you leave for the airport. We will take you through the streets of Lisbon, the city we were born and raised in, giving you all the tips you need to know to feel at home.

We learned (and still learning) everything in these streets and we will share that knowledge with you. More than taking pictures of the most important monuments, we will make you understand why they are there in the first place, and all the history (good and bad) behind it. We were always interested in Portuguese history and to understand who we are and what led us here now (poor country and not so smart), but still believing we are the best (sometimes).

This is a tour for those who wanna know the city in all perspectives, economical struggles, political jokes, as well the best things about the Portuguese and the city we love. A hate/love tour like we love to call it :D

THIS TRIP INCLUDES

A well educated driver/anti-tour guide, a comfortable van and know-how about why Portugal still sucks

THIS TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Entrances in monuments, forcing you to walk up and down the hills of Lisbon or being bored.

SITES VISITED

Lisbon most important views and Belém landmarks

NOTE

This tour is limited to a group of 6 people, to give you the best experience. After all, we hate tourism tours :D

MEETING POINT (CHECK MAP HERE)

Praça da Alegria (close to the fountain & Quiosque Alegria)

Adventure Tips

Prepare for Hills

Though the tour uses a van, expect some walking on Lisbon’s steep streets—wear sturdy shoes.

Bring a Water Bottle

Lisbon can get warm; stay hydrated during your tour.

Arrive on Time

The tour has a strict 15-minute wait time; being punctual ensures you don’t miss out.

Ask Plenty of Questions

The small group size allows for personalized insights—engage your guide to get the most out of the experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons common in city squares
  • Occasional sightings of urban foxes

History

Lisbon’s modern urban layout began to form after the 1755 earthquake, shaping many landmarks seen today.

Conservation

Efforts to reduce tourist impact include small group sizes and promoting less-visited neighborhoods to spread visitor traffic.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating Lisbon’s historic, uneven streets.

Light Jacket or Layered Clothing

Essential

Spring weather can be variable, so layers help you stay comfortable.

spring specific

Sun Protection (Hat/Sunscreen)

Essential

Protect yourself from the strong summer sun during outdoor portions.

summer specific

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated as you explore the city.