Lisbon Heritage Walk: After 1755, Grid and Maze, Self-Guided App Tour

About this experience

The earthquake of 1 November 1755 split Lisbon in two: a grid the engineers of the Marquês de Pombal could draw on paper, and a hill maze that refused to go. The walk starts on Praça do Comércio, where the royal palace stood until that morning, then follows Rua Augusta to Rossio. São Domingos still looks scorched inside. The Carmo nave has no roof. From Santa Luzia the terracotta of Alfama drops toward the Tagus, and the last climb is the battlements of São Jorge. Twelve stops, about 3.5 km. How it works This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Lisbon with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure. Meeting point: Praça do Comércio (Praça do Comércio, Lisbon). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive. End point: Panteão Nacional (Panteão Nacional, Lisbon). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like. Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required. Approximate duration: 69 minutes. Stops on route: 12. Highlights on this route • Praça do Comércio • Arco da Rua Augusta • Rossio • Igreja de São Domingos • Elevador de Santa Justa • Convento do Carmo • Sé de Lisboa • Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

1 hour and 9 minutes

Guide

German, Spanish, Dutch, French, English

Categories

Walking tour · Sightseeing

What's included

• Self-guided walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app • GPS navigation between stops • Stories and quiz questions at each location • Email invitation code after booking (instant access)

What's not included

• Live tour guide or host • Food, drinks, or transport • Admission tickets (optional paid entry at some landmarks is not required to complete the route) • Transport to or from the city • Smartphone or mobile data (customer uses own device) Food and drinks Entry or admission fee

Please note

Meeting point & how to start Self-guided tour in the StepQuests app. No live guide or vehicle pick-up. Start at Praça do Comércio (Praça do Comércio, Lisbon). Open the app with your invitation code and tap Start when you arrive. GPS then leads you stop by stop at your own pace. End point The walking route ends at Panteão Nacional (Panteão Nacional, Lisbon). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the StepQuests app, then leave when you like. After booking you receive an email with your StepQuests invitation code. Enter the code in the app, then tap Start at the meeting point. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed group departure time. Admission at landmarks The walking route uses public streets and outdoor viewing at landmarks. Cathedral and church exteriors are free to view from outside. Optional paid interior admission (where offered) is not included and is not required to complete the tour. Purchase on-site only if you choose to go inside. Public transportation nearby Animals or pets allowed Stroller or pram accessible

What to bring

• Smartphone with the StepQuests app installed • Internet connection or mobile data • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing

Itinerary

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   Praça do Comércio

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   Rossio

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   Igreja de São Domingos

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   Elevador de Santa Justa

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   Convento do Carmo

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   Sé de Lisboa

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   Miradouro de Santa Luzia

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   Miradouro das Portas do Sol

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   Castelo de São Jorge

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    Panteão Nacional

Meeting point

Praça do Comércio Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Lisbon, PT

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Group

Non refundable

Good to know

Operated by Step Quests and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.