Discover Lisbon’s historic heart with Tejo Tourism’s detailed city itinerary. Visit São Jorge Castle, stroll Alfama’s labyrinthine streets, and soak in panoramic views from key monuments.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate endurance and ability to navigate uneven, cobblestone streets; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle dates to the 11th century and was a key Moorish stronghold before its 1147 conquest by Afonso Henriques, marking a turning point in Portugal’s formation.
Conservation
Efforts in Lisbon focus on reducing plastic waste during tourism and preserving historic sites amidst rising visitor numbers.
Tejo Tourism
Discover Lisbon’s historic heart with Tejo Tourism’s detailed city itinerary. Visit São Jorge Castle, stroll Alfama’s labyrinthine streets, and soak in panoramic views from key monuments.
Tejo Tourism is a Lisbon-based tour operator offering guided tours and day trips across Lisbon and nearby destinations. The company organizes a wide range of themed experiences, including gastronomic walks, Jewish heritage tours, Belém sightseeing, fado and medieval neighborhood explorations, urban art routes, and coastal and cultural day trips such as Sintra, Cascais, Arrábida, Setúbal and Fátima.
Tejo Tourism provides tours in multiple languages — English, French, Spanish and Portuguese — and operates varied formats that appear in the trip listings, including walking tours, Segway rides and Tuk Tuk excursions. Many itineraries focus on Lisbon neighborhoods and landmarks: Alfama, Mouraria, Castelo, Chiado, Príncipe Real, Belém, Avenida da Liberdade and the riverside. Gastronomic options highlight Portuguese specialties such as pastéis de nata and local wines; heritage routes visit historic sites like Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and local synagogues.
Descriptions of tours indicate guided commentary and local knowledge, with experiences designed for travelers seeking cultural context, food tasting and panoramic viewpoints. Trip names and summaries show coverage of short city tours, multilingual guided visits and extended regional excursions that connect Lisbon with nearby coastal and historical sites.
All information on this page is based on Tejo Tourism’s published trip names and summaries. The presentation here summarizes those offerings factually to help travelers identify the right Lisbon and regional experience.
Listings include themed small-group city tours and private options as indicated in individual trip descriptions, and highlight culinary, historical, scenic and cultural elements across urban and regional itineraries for varied traveler interests today.
Tours Offered
37+
Lisbon and nearby regional routes
Languages
EN • FR • ES • PT
Tours listed in four languages
Local Focus
Lisbon expertise
Neighborhoods and landmarks covered
Popular Routes
City, Belém, Sintra, Coast
Classic Lisbon and day trips
Select a tour, confirm language and availability, and book a guided Lisbon experience that matches interests — from food tours to Sintra day trips.
Wear comfortable shoes
Lisbon’s streets are cobblestoned and hilly—footwear that supports walking is essential.
Bring a water bottle
Stay hydrated while roaming the city in warm weather; bottled water is available but consider reusable.
Check monument entry fees
Some sites along the tour, like São Jorge Castle or the Monastery, may require entrance fees not included in the tour price.
Use public transit or hotel pickup
Tejo Tourism offers hotel pickup, easing logistics and reducing walking between scattered sites.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports long walking on cobblestones and hills.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects skin during extended daylight hours outdoors.
spring|summer|fall
Reusable water bottle
Reusable hydration helps reduce plastic waste and keeps you refreshed.
Light rain jacket
Handy for sudden rain showers without bulk.
spring|fall|winter