Best Walking Tours in Lisbon (Updated 2023)

posted: 26/6/2003 | June 23, 2023

Lisbon is one of my favorite cities in the world. It is home to impressive museums, historic buildings, lovely squares, relaxed cafes, and a vibrant mix of clubs and candlelit music venues where people go to hear traditional fado music. I fell in love with the city as soon as I arrived – and it was even better the second time around!

Today, Lisbon is one of the most popular cities on the continent. From explorers to digital nomads, everyone loves this sunny city. I have visited several times over the years and always look forward to returning. The warm weather, inviting colors and relaxed atmosphere really make one feel welcome.

However, the best way to see the city (especially if it's your first time) is to take a walking tour. It's the first thing I do when visiting a new city because it's the best way to connect with local guides, get insider info, and see the main sights.

These days, there are tons of walking tours available to make sure you make the most of your visit. Here's a list of my favorites – from free tours to food tours to pub crawls – to help you sort them all out so you get the best!

Here are some other walking tour options to help you make the most of your time in Lisbon:

1. Eat

Devour started in Spain and quickly began touring in Lisbon. they offer food and fado tourism, combines two of Lisbon's cultural highlights in one tour. I personally like Tastes & Traditions food tour they do: You stop at seven small businesses in Lisbon, eat up to nine samples and sip three different drinks. Devour is one of the best food tour companies in Europe and their Lisbon tours are no exception.

The tour starts from 95 EUR.

2. Inside Lisbon

This tour company offers a wide variety of tours but their Best of Lisbon introductory tour is perfect for first-time Lisbon visitors and budget travelers. The three-hour tour begins at 9:30am and takes you through some of the city's main neighborhoods, stopping for wine and tasting famous cakes, milk butter cookies (egg custard tarts). Group tour maximum 14 people.

Tours start from 18 EUR.

3. Guru City Street Art Tour

Street art has taken over the world's major cities, including Lisbon. On this three-hour tour, you'll see some of the city's best works and learn about the social and political motives behind them. Tours are also led by local street artists, so you'll really get to see the sights from inside and visit the murals that most other tours do.

Tours start from 35 EUR.

4. Pancho Tour

Pancho tours throughout the Iberian Peninsula, using local guides and crafting itineraries focused on street art, tapas and wine, as well as day trips to places like Sintra. Personally, I love their fado tour. During this 2.5 hour tour, you will learn all about this melancholic music that is endemic to Portugal. You'll get a front row seat at a fado show in the middle of Lisbon eventually.

The tour starts around 40 EUR.

5. We Hate Tours

Overtourism is a problem in many cities, particularly in Europe, with crowds ping-ponging from one attraction to the next. Hence the idea behind We Hate Tourism Tours: a 3.5 hour walking tour takes you to an environment off the radar to show you how Lisbon's people really live. There are only about six people per tour, which keeps things intimate. This also means you have to book in advance as tours sell out quickly. I love how they get people out of the main tourist areas and show you a real view of Lisbon life. I can't recommend this tour enough.

Tours start from 40 EUR.

6. Discover the Lisbon Pub Crawl

Lisbon has had a particularly vibrant nightlife these days and, if you're looking for a way to see it while meeting other travelers, the classic pub crawl is a great way to go. This tour takes you to three places, with one free shot at the first and third stops. Plus, there's the one-hour period of all-you-can-drink cider or sangria. This is a great option for solo travelers looking to meet other people. It's not real “local” stuff but it's fun!

Tours start from 20 EUR.

Lisbon has walking tours for just about every interest and budget, which is one of the many reasons I love this city. Whenever I visit, I always go on a tour or two because the city has so much to see and do, and local guides always add a lot of value to my trips. This tour allows you to get an inside perspective on life here and ask locals questions about where to go, what to do, and how to act. Make sure to take at least one of these tours while you're in town.

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