Private City Kickstart Tour: Lisbon
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Private City Kickstart Tour: Lisbon
By Withlocals
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 1h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English
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- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- Local Tips and Tricks
- City Orientation
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Praça do Comércio 3, 1100-148 Lisboa, PortugalIn front of restaurant Martinho da Arcada
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P125- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P125
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- Praça do Comércio 3, 1100-148 Lisboa, PortugalIn front of restaurant Martinho da Arcada
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- 2Pass byArco do TriunfoElevador de Santa JustaChiadoGalerias Romanas da Rua da PrataLisbon CathedralEstacao Do RossioAlfamaPraca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
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- Izah G0 contributionsThe best day in Lisbon!Our tour with Ă‚ngelo was amazing from start to finish! He has so much knowledge about the history of Lisbon and Portugal. We explored places of Lisbon that we never would have explored without him. The food and drink stops were great. Everything was hot and fresh and we didn't even have to wait in any lines. I will recommend this tour with Ă‚ngelo to anyone I know. Thank you!!Written 7 November 2024
- Trip232867103980 contributionsGreat tour of highlights and gems of LisbonJoĂŁo was on time and his communications leading up to the tour were extremely helpful. His knowledge of the history of Lisbon and Portugal is extensive. JoĂŁo showed us some city gems that saved us considerable time when getting around the city. I would not hesitate recommending JoĂŁo as a tour guide.Written 6 November 2024
- Excursion7502350 contributionsWalking Tour of Central LisbonJoao was a wonderful guide. He was so knowledgeable and made our walking tour so much fun. He was very patient with our feeble attempts to speak Portuguese! If you are interested in Lisbon’s fascinating history and art, Joao is the guide for you. We were late getting to our meeting spot but he was very flexible. We were so happy with our experience. 10 stars!Written 3 November 2024
- flavoursofstratford0 contributionsFascinating SintraWhat a magical day spent with Luis. He is so knowledgeable and friendly and someone managed to get us to three amazing castles near Sintra in less than a day. Great views, gardens and so much insight into the associated history of the region and country. I’d highly recommend this tour or any other tour Luis offers.Written 3 November 2024
- O1967IOvictoriak0 contributionsUnforgettable Lapa Walking Tour with Latin Lesson to BootWe had an amazing morning exploring Lapa with Miguel as our guide! He took us to hidden gems like the English Cemetery, the ancient aqueduct system, and a stunning basilica—places we would never have discovered on our own. Miguel was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and had a curiosity that made each stop fascinating. He even gave us a mini Latin lesson and recommended fantastic local spots for food. His passion for the area was contagious, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for Lapa. Highly recommend Miguel for an unforgettable experience in Lisbon!Written 2 November 2024
- Venture7297300 contributionsMagical mystery tourJoao is a storyteller who brings Lisbon to life on a wonderful 3 hour tour. His love and admiration for the city of Lisbon is shared as he weaves you gently through the city. We explored hidden treasures and magical areas we would have never seen on our own. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour and loved JoĂŁoWritten 1 November 2024
- S8608BSjeane0 contributionsWe absolutely loved Jorge!I highly recommend Jorge. He was hugely entertaining and very knowledgeable. He showed us so many fabulous places and knew all the short cuts and interesting facts. He clearly loves what he's doing. A genuinely lovely guy!Written 1 November 2024
- Jet378737599530 contributionsBook your tour with Ângelo right now!!To say that Ângelo went above and beyond would be an understatement. This was EASILY the best tour we have ever been on in all our travels. Ângelo was kind, attentive, knowledgeable and truly made us feel like we were traveling with a local. He showed us little ways we could avoid taking stairs (we actually very rarely walked uphill, which is surprising), gave us recommendations about great restaurants (and which ones we could skip), and shared the truly rich history of Portugal. He encouraged us to have a conversation, ask any questions, and made us feel like we really had a friend in the beautiful city of Lisbon :) he shared so much about this history of Lisbon — going back thousands of years all the way up to current times— and how the city and country have changed. This did not feel like a history lesson, however! He weaved stories beautifully into whatever we were talking about. Please see this as a sign to BOOK your tour with Ângelo! He is an absolute gem and this was a perfect and amazing tour. I would give him 100 stars if I could.Written 31 October 2024
- danielleg2820 contributionsGreat walking tour in LisbonHad a great tour with Ricardo! He was on time at our meeting point. He walked us around great spots in Lisbon. He was very detailed in telling us about the sites. He gave us recommendations for things to do and places to eat and then followed up in the With Locals chat in writing (I never would have remembered them with this!). A wonderful guide and lovely person. Would recommend booking with him.Written 30 October 2024
- rpm3720 contributionsFriendly, knowledgeable and good funDavid made the tour come to life - he was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable across a wide range of topics and was excellent company & good fun to be with throughout the whole tour from the very start to the very end. We could not recommend him highly enoughWritten 30 October 2024
- annalX5590DM0 contributionsMagical tour of Sintra with SilviaSilvia provided us with an unforgettable day tour of Sintra. She picked us up from our hotel and took us to various amazing spots in and around Sintra. Her love and passion for Portugal, its culture, and traditions are undeniable. She shared captivating stories about the royal family. Silvia's extensive knowledge and warm personality made our experience even better. It felt like every place in Portugal holds a special significance for her, and she was able to convey that to us. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Silvia and highly recommend her.Written 28 October 2024
- Scenic356205186250 contributionsLisbon AdventureWe had the most incredible time with David, our tour guide. Not only is David a local but he is also knowledgeable, kind and adventuresome. He made us feel immediately at home in his city and took such pride in sharing the rich history of Lisbon and the nuances of the food and cuisine. He was open to changes based on our questions and gave us an incredible experience. We were overwhelmed by his kindness and his graciousness. Anyone who comes to Lisbon and wants to have a local tour guide should choose David. We are so grateful that we had the experience of food and culture with him on our trip to Lisbon.Written 28 October 2024
- agatao2770 contributionsSecret passages, street art, and views views views!My sister and I had an amazing time walking the streets of Lisbon with Marisa! We talked about Lisbon history, its people, its culture, while looking at the city from breathtaking viewpoints, exploring shortcuts and secret passages, admiring street art and learning about the artists and their techniques. We also have so many tips from Marisa for our remaining time here: what to see, where to eat, and even where to buy tinned fish to take back home :) Marisa was very responsive when we were designing our tour before the trip. She made great suggestions and was very flexible and accommodating. On the day she delivered a perfect mix fitting our interests. We highly recommend going on a tour with Marisa. Do it at the beginning of your stay so you can use all the tips the rest of your time in Lisbon. Obrigadas Marisa 🫶Written 27 October 2024
- 241ren0 contributionsA Wonderful ExperienceMy one on one walking tour with Joao was first rate. He started the tour asking me what I was interested in so as to customize the tour to my needs. He listened and absolutely delivered! We walked the various neighborhoods and I learned much about Lisbon and Portugual. Joao was a great guide but he was also great to converse with as we traversed down the winding streets and reveals that are all over the city. I highly recommend Joao to anyone who wants a great guide and a great conversation along the way. The time and the walking flew by. I saw so much and learned so much. I am grateful to Joao for showing me so many different parts of this beautiful city.Written 27 October 2024
- gw95880 contributions3 hour walking tour, fabulous.We had a wonderful time on our 3 hours walking tour with Alphe' yesterday. He was kind, funny and very knowledgeable. Also gave us great restaurant recommendations.Written 27 October 2024
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maliminter2020
4 contributions
Feb 2020
David was so kind. It was a perfect way to start off seeing Lisbon. We
walked through many districts and he took the time to explain areas of
the city to us. His enthusiasm and love for his city shows through. He
gave us many great recommendations and at the end we were lucky enough
to stop for a drink with him. David was patient with us as we were
pretty tired from our travels and answered all our questions. I would
highly recommend David!!!
walked through many districts and he took the time to explain areas of
the city to us. His enthusiasm and love for his city shows through. He
gave us many great recommendations and at the end we were lucky enough
to stop for a drink with him. David was patient with us as we were
pretty tired from our travels and answered all our questions. I would
highly recommend David!!!
Written 10 February 2020
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OttoBunnyUk
UK26 contributions
Antonio provided us with a world class tour of Lisbon. Over 6hrs he gave us fantastic insights in to how and where Lisbon evolved as a city, an understanding of all the major sights and he showed us how to navigate the city for ourselves. His own life experiences and knowledge gives him a huge advantage in making a tour of Lisbon with him the most memorable of experiences. He is everything you want in a tour guide - knowledgeable, fun, thoughtful and very professional
Written 20 June 2022
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Joseph D
4 contributions
Jan 2020
Antonio was my tour guide. He did a great job and taught me a lot about the city and its history.
Really nice guy and extremely helpful and knowledgable. This tour is a great way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. Great Tour.
Really nice guy and extremely helpful and knowledgable. This tour is a great way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. Great Tour.
Written 7 January 2020
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Shirley710
Dallas, TX75 contributions
Feb 2020
Melissa did a great at giving us a brief introduction to the central area of Lisbon while lightly touching on historical information. It was fantastic to have a guide to point out points of interest that we may want to explore on our own more intensely after our tour time. Her love of the city was evident, especially for the Alfama neighborhood.
Written 15 February 2020
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Mary B
1 contribution
June 2023 • Couples
Joao was a terrific guide and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed his tour. He gave us good historical background on everything we were seeing and tailored our route to accommodate my husband’s sore knee. We enjoyed learning about the different parts of the city as well as the historical sites, and Joao gave us a fantastic recommendation for lunch afterwards. I can’t recommend this tour enough, Five stars!
Written 11 June 2023
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Voyager42118269269
3 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Wow! What can I say about our tour guide Angelo. Everything actually! Angelo is a superb and informative tour guide. We are American tourists traveling through Portugal and needed a cultural education on Lisboa. Having only 3 full days, we knew that getting a good understanding of the city was important. So, we booked a 6-hour custom walking city tour with Angelo. The tour consisted of walking through different neighborhoods, tasing food at local restaurants & cafes, and drinking adult beverages at various local taverns. Everywhere we turned Angelo had a story and anecdote about where we walked, what we viewed, toured and noticed. We covered history, present and future topics about Lisbon. After our tour, he then sent us so many restaurant, bars and must see tour recommendations for our remaining time in Lisbon. If you are looking for an amazing tour of Lisbon, Portugal you cannot do better than hiring Angelo as your private tour guide. He went above and beyond to make our experience a lasting memory. Thank you Angelo!
Written 30 July 2023
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Steve S
2 contributions
Feb 2020
Lucia gave us a great introduction to Lisbon and it's history. She
showed us parts that we'd never have found on our own and many tips on
how to get around without getting lost. Would definitely recommend
Lucia to anyone going to Lisbon.
showed us parts that we'd never have found on our own and many tips on
how to get around without getting lost. Would definitely recommend
Lucia to anyone going to Lisbon.
Written 26 February 2020
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Chris
5 contributions
July 2022
Antonio was AMAZING! He gave us such a rich history lesson while also sharing tips and secrets about the city. He also bought us pasteis de nata and took his time exploring with us. Answered all of our questions, gave us excellent recommendations, and was our photographer! Would 100% recommend. Thank you for making our honeymoon in Portugal so special!!!
Written 28 July 2022
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alison s
6 contributions
Sonia is a very knowledgeable tour guide who provided lots of helpful tips and insights to help with our visit to Lisbon. Particularly liked her tips on where to eat and loved her general enthusiasm for the city. Did 1.5 hour tour but could easily have done the 3hr one. Lovely experience and well worth it.
Written 28 April 2024
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TonyV409
Setauket, NY12 contributions
Feb 2020
We had a great time with Pedro on the Kickstarter Tour. We arrived in Lisbon in the morning and booked the tour for early afternoon. Awesome orientation to the city! Packed a lot of history, viewpoints, recommendations, and quick stops - like the Bertrand bookstore - into the almost two hours. Pedro was super friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Lisbon as well as being very relaxed and chill. He didn’t miss a beat even though we were a half hour late for our 1:00 start - my bad as I mixed up the times. He FaceTimed to see if all was ok when we were late and was super patient. He even immediately responded to our texts later in the day asking about rooftop bars recommendations. Thanks Pedro!
Written 24 February 2020
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StarryNite
Natick, Massachusetts
Is the tour in English? How do I get from the airport to the start of the tour? How do I get back to the airport at the end of the tour?
Written 13 January 2020
The tour is in English, but several guides also speak other languages. The subway has a direct connection with the airport.
Written 14 January 2020
We are looking at a 3.5 hr. walking tour WITH LOCALS. It is much more than the price of the kickstart tour. Do the guides set their own prices? What should we tip the guide for a private walking tour in Lisbon?
Written 4 September 2019
The Kickstart tour is only 1.5 hours, so we went at a pretty fast pace. Lucia, our guide, was very knowledgeable and offered a lot of historical context. Being Americans, we did tip her 10 Euros. I recommend downloading the app, because the all the guides we used contacted us through the app, which worked really well.
Written 4 September 2019
bonjour nous sommes francais les guides sont francais car je m apercois que beaucoup de visite guide les guides parlent anglais ou espagnols
Written 4 August 2019
We are a family of 5 and wondered if we could start this tour earlier in the morning? We would ideally like to start at 8:30am due to the amount of other places we want to visit over the day. Is that possible? If so, who can I directly speak to so we can book this accordingly? And does (or can) the tour end near the Sao Jorge Castle?
Written 8 July 2019
Trip Advisor forwarded your question to me. I can't speak for the specific guide. However, my experience with Tours by Locals has always allowed for direct contact with the tour guide prior to the tour date, so you will have an opportunity to explore your specific requests prior to booking.
Enjoy your travels.!
Written 8 July 2019
Weiß jemand wie es möglich ist, die Tour direkt bei David zu buchen? Oder hat jemanden seinen Kontakt?
Habe die Tour gebucht, wurde jedoch einem englischsprachigem FĂĽhrer zugeordnet. Daher habe ich die Tour leider wieder storniert :/
Written 19 June 2019
Bieten Sie die Tour immer auch auf Deutsch an? Oben in den Infos steht nämlich nur "Angebotene Sprachen: Englisch, Portugiesisch"
Written 13 June 2019
Es gibt verschiedene Guides, darunter auch einige deutschsprachige. Wir hatten die FĂĽhrung in deutsch.
Written 14 June 2019
Do you pick up and drop off at our Airbnb near the bay and how much walking is there for the 90 minute tour??? Thanks
Written 12 June 2019
The Withlocals Kickstart tour was entirely a walking tour. We met at the Praça do Comércio on the river. The guide we had led us to the elevators to get up the hills, but it still included some uphill walking.
Our guide asked where we were staying to coordinate our meetup. Since we were staying close to the meeting place, we were not picked up.
We took three tours through the Withlocals site. Every tour guide communicated clearly with us coordinating the meeting places and transportation requirements. Once you book you will be able to communicate with the guide through the Withlocals app.
Written 13 June 2019
Hola buen dĂa quĂ© remos hacer un tour por la ciudad de Lisboa , este jueves 17 como a las 13 hrs .
Nos pueden hacer un tour por la ciudad , nosotros traemos auto , es con el fin de conocer más lugares
Gracias
Written 15 January 2019
I have just purchased a tour. Unfortunately I booked the wrong date. I meant to book the tour for the 4th Oct but inadvertently booked a tour for the 3rd of Oct. This is before we arrive in Lisbon from London. Can I please change the tour booking to the 4th Oct from the 3rd. Thanks
Written 2 October 2018
They contact you so you can change your reservation
Written 2 October 2018
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