Top 15 History Tours in Lisbon

1.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Our pick

Explore Lisbon’s hills, Alfama, Bairro Alto, tramways, viewpoints, and revolution history on this lively three-hour walking tour.

“Our guide, Helena, was incredibly sweet and she knew her stuff so well! All of the information was coherently delivered and she had our attention the entire time. it was a 3hr walking tour with Lisboa authentica, this is 100% recommend! lisbon is such a beautiful city with such rich history! this has to be realized through a tour or it is so easy to miss the nuances! I was in complete awe of the city and the guided tour! Thanks so much!”

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2.Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17

Review of Lisbon’s Lisboa em Fado show: intimate live music, Portuguese guitar, Port wine, cultural context, price, seating, and practical tips.

“I loved the experience, and that it was interactive”

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3.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

Review of Lisbon’s intimate Fado show near Sé Cathedral, with live music, Portuguese wine, medieval stone arches, and history.

“Amazing experience and amazing city! I can associate the Fado concert with many emotions, talented artists, and many interesting facts on the Fado traditions and the history of the fado guitar.”

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4.Explore Lisbon by Tuk Tuk: History and Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 840 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Explore Lisbon by electric tuk tuk, from Alfama to Belém, with local guides, hilltop views, flexible routes, and practical tips for choosing your tour length.

“It was just wonderful! Nani is delightful, very polite but also friendly and kind . He took us everywhere possible on our 3 hour tuk tuk tour, asking our preferences and making sure we went and saw everything we wanted to, including the original bakery of the pastel de nata where I bought some warm from the oven, absolutely delicious!! He told us so much history and culture , parked as close as possible to everywhere because my husband ‘s legs were unsteady. To cap it all, he delivered us right back to the ship and after he’d gone I realised Tim had left his back pack in the tuk…”

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5.Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 819 reviews · from $45

Review of Lisbon’s two-hour small-group Tagus cruise, with Belém landmarks, sunset views, local history, vinho verde, and practical tips.

“A perfect evening! We were all so impressed by the boat, hospitality and knowledge of our hosts. It was wonderful to see Lisbon from the water and discover more about the city. With generous glasses of wine flowing too we all had a great evening! Thank you!”

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6.Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Review of Lisbon’s private electric tuk tuk tour, with Alfama viewpoints, local guides, practical tips, pricing, comfort, and booking advice.

“It was a really nice Tuk tuk tour with Rui. He was very knowledgeable. The Tuk tuk is very bumpy though so keep that in mind! Overall I'd recommend though 🙂”

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7.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Review of Lisbon’s sunset sail with Vinho Verde, landmarks, history, blankets, and a small group of up to 14 guests.

“We had such a wonderful time on our sunset boat ride. Our captain Pedro was super friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience even more pleasant. We learned about the important sites of Lisbon and got to appreciate the beautiful sunset views by the bridge. Wine and snacks were readily available too. Highly recommend!”

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8.Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour Along the Historic Tram Line 28

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · from $147

See Lisbon’s Tram 28 route by private electric tuk-tuk, with local stories, hilltop views, Alfama, Chiado, and flexible photo stops.

“Dont hesitate to take the tour. It was awesome. Portugal is amazing!”

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9.Private Lisbon-Arrábida Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Coast & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of a private Lisbon wine tour with Setúbal market, Arrábida views, three wineries, tiles, oysters, and Portuguese heritage.

“What a fantastic day! Our guide, Joao did a wonderful job of driving us to two different wineries where we had several tastings and learned about the history of the area. We then went to an off-the-beaten-path restaurant we could have never found on our own. Lots of food and more wine! Joao also stopped at several spots along the way so we could see the beautiful scenery of the spectacular Setubol coastline and take photos. We didn't get to stop at the fish market, but with such a full day, it didn't really matter to us. I would definitely recommend this tour to any wine enthusiasts”

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10.Drunken History Walking Tour with Included Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 376 reviews · from $56

Lisbon’s Drunken History Tour mixes dark stories, Bairro Alto bars, five Portuguese drinks, and a lively night out for $56.

“Great storytelling by the guide, Telma, very engaging and captivating. Telma also did a fantastic job of encouraging everyone to socialise and get to know one another. Highly recommend the tour, and the guide!”

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11.Guided Tour of Historic Belém by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 369 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Ride Lisbon’s Tagus waterfront to Belém by e-bike, with historic monuments, Pink Street, local stories, coffee, and a pastel de nata.

“Fantastic experience. Extra telephone guidance was prompt and clear to help us find the location. We lucked out and were the only two riders of electric bikes on a mostly flat, waterfront surface. Bikes were in great shape. Our guide Miguel was knowledgeable of the area and respectful of rules of the road. We actually overshot the tour time because he gracefully answered many of our extra inquiries. Très gentil. Definitely recommend.”

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12.Lisbon’s historic old town in a tuk-tuk in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 319 reviews · 2 - 3.5 hours

Explore Lisbon’s Alfama, Mouraria, Graça and top viewpoints by private German-speaking tuk-tuk, with hotel or cruise pickup.

“Wir haben viel gesehen, trotz Regen es war sehr windig. Daher waren die Planen etwas offen und zugig aber unser Guide hat alles prima gemeistert. Er konnte sehr gut Deutsch und hat uns alles prima erklärt. Trotz einiger Schwierigkeiten am TukTuk hat unser lieber Guide alles wieder in Ordnung gebracht. Unser Guide hieß Claudio. Von uns volle Sternchen.”

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13.Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk Lisbon’s hills, viewpoints, churches, Alfama, and Tram 28 with a local guide on this lively three-hour introduction.

“Paolo was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and made the tour very interesting for our family of varying ages. We appreciated all of the stories, and left knowing more about the Portugese history and culture. I loved his list of recommendations in the end.”

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14.Lisbon Jewish Heritage and History – Private Tour Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $188

Explore Lisbon’s Jewish heritage by private van, from Alfama and Baixa to Inquisition sites, museums, secret Judaism, and WWII refuge stories.

“We had the best experience from Diogo. He has a thorough understanding of the Jewish experience in Portugal. We loved it”

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15.Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Experience intimate live Fado, Portuguese guitar, Fado history, and complimentary Port wine at Lisboa em Fado in central Lisbon.

“Enjoyable and educational experience of Fado. Very good singers and a brief movie of the history of Fado in one hour! Just long enough!”

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