Lisbon Walking Tour: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake

Explore the elegant heart of the city with our Baixa and Chiado Walking Tour, ideal for visitors looking for a Lisbon city center tour.

Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake as one of Europe's first earthquake-resistant urban plans, Baixa is a masterpiece of 18th century architecture. Chiado, its neighboring district, became Lisbon's cultural and intelectual hub, gathering writers, poets and artists.

On this Lisbon guided tour, you will learn about:

The fall of the Portuguese monarchy The Jewish tragedy in Lisbon The longest dictatorship in Europe The carnation Revolution

Baixa and Chiado Tour highlights

Praça do Comércio (meeting point) Lisbon City Hall Rua Augusta and Augusta St. Arch Santa Justa Elevator Rossio Square São Domingos Church Jewish Memorial Carmo Square and Carmo Monastery Casa do Alentejo