Walking tours in Lisbon
A walking tour gives you Lisbon at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are May–June and September, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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Top walking tours in Lisbon
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking TourFrom $22View 
Best of Lisbon Private Walking TourFrom $80View 
Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the CityFrom $1View
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Lisbon neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Baixa
- The grand grid of streets rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, down to the river.
- Bairro Alto
- Hilltop lanes that fill with bars and crowds at night.
- Alfama
- The oldest quarter: steep alleys, the castle and fado houses.
- Belém
- The Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the original custard-tart bakery.
- Parque das Nações
- Modern riverside district with the Oceanarium and cable car.
How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Lisbon month by month
Averages for Lisbon, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 62 (16) | 66 (19) | 69 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 80 (27) | 73 (23) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 47 (9) | 48 (9) | 52 (11) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) | 66 (19) | 64 (18) | 60 (15) | 53 (12) | 49 (9) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:39 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:43 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:32 pm | 7:46 pm | 6:59 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:16 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Lisbon?
May–June and September. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
Where can I book walking tours in Lisbon?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
