This is an original walking tour through the historic center, to an ancient Lisbon that is little known but fascinating. If you like history and archaeology, this is the ideal tour! We will go back in time and learn about the history of Lisbon through various fascinating remains left behind by the Romans, Phoenicians, catholic church and kings of Portugal, among others. Get ready to see 13th/14th-century walls, Roman cisterns, Phoenician neighborhoods, the remains of a house that disappeared in the earthquake, and the old pier. We will often walk through unimaginable places, such as parking lots, banks, churches, and even public restrooms, to discover the past. Whenever possible, this tour includes a visit to the basement of a bank, where there is a lot of Phoenician and Roman heritage. This visit always depends on the availability of the space itself, and they have an internal guide (reservation requests will...

This is an original walking tour through the historic center, to an ancient Lisbon that is little known but fascinating. If you like history and archaeology, this is the ideal tour! We will go back in time and learn about the history of Lisbon through various fascinating remains left behind by the Romans, Phoenicians, catholic church and kings of Portugal, among others. Get ready to see 13th/14th-century walls, Roman cisterns, Phoenician neighborhoods, the remains of a house that disappeared in the earthquake, and the old pier. We will often walk through unimaginable places, such as parking lots, banks, churches, and even public restrooms, to discover the past. Whenever possible, this tour includes a visit to the basement of a bank, where there is a lot of Phoenician and Roman heritage. This visit always depends on the availability of the space itself, and they have an internal guide (reservation requests will always be made, whenever I receive your reservation at least 2/3 days in advance. Visit will be scheluded for 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.). The rest of the tour will be conducted by guide João Mendes. Our tour also includes visits to emblematic sites in modern-day Lisbon... which hide some big surprises. Where is the world's largest children's cemetery hidden? And where was located the ancient Roman amphitheater. This tour takes place between November and March. And also in July. On Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10:40 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. Tour has to be booked maximum 2 days before. Meeting point: Praça do Comércio, next to the statue of D. José, guide wearing a green shirt and carrying a green bottle. Duration: 3 hours. The tour includes some uphill walks. Itinerary: Praça do Comércio (meeting point), next the statue D. José. Rua da Prata Archaeological Center (subject to availability), with evidence of a Phoenician neighborhood and Roman cisterns Praça do Rossio Praça da Figueira Shopping center with section of 14th-century wall Money Museum (underground) Public bathroom, with remains of an 18th-century house Church crypt Small archaeological center, with Roman and porcelain artifacts

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