Family Tour: Essential Lisbon
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Family Tour: Essential Lisbon
By Little Lisbon - Lisbon for Kids
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Duration: 3h
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- Family and kids activities, including child-friendly explanation and information
- Private family walking tour
- Local guide
- Tram tour
- Entry/Admission - Bica Funicular
What's not included- Hotel pickup ad drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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- Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100 Lisboa, PortugalThe starting point is in Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio Square, in front of the National Theater, close to the water fountain on the northern side of the square. The closest subway stations are: Rossio (green line) and Restauradores (blue line).
End:- Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisbon, PortugalThe nearest subway station is Terreiro do Paço (blue line).
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14648P3- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A minimum of 4 people (2 adults + 2 children) per booking is required (or equivalent payment for smaller groups/families))
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Although it is very interesting, the city pavement can become very irregular. Also, because the city has many sloped streets (Lisbon is known as the city of 7 hills), it might become a bit difficult for baby strollers and pushchairs. If you need to bring one, make sure it is a light, thin one. Baby carriers, back carriers or woven wraps & slings are a good option for babies and toddlers
- Make sure you and the kids wear comfortable clothes and shoes. A coat or a sweater might be useful even in summer time, because it gets cold after sunset. In summertime, don't forget to bring a hat and sunglasses for all (Lisbon is known by its fantastic bright sunlight) and make sure you apply sunscreen before starting the tour. In winter or rainy weather, don't forget to bring a raincoat
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The total distance walked will be 2,5 miles approximately, including a tram ride on the steepest hill of Bica, if available (please note that the waiting line for the tram can quite long, as the trams depart every 10/15 minutes with a maximum capacity of 22 passengers inside and also the tram may be closed due to unexpected technical issues without prior notice - in these cases the group wil walk down the hill).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14648P3
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- Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100 Lisboa, PortugalThe starting point is in Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio Square, in front of the National Theater, close to the water fountain on the northern side of the square. The closest subway stations are: Rossio (green line) and Restauradores (blue line).
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- 1100-148 Lisbon, PortugalThe nearest subway station is Terreiro do Paço (blue line).
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- 723sibylleb0 contributionsWonderful tour catered to our family of 6Wonderful tour catered to our family - 2 parents, 2 grandparents and a 7 and 8 year old. Our guide was excellent and fun. She made the tour interesting and personal - engaging the children the entire way. Highly recommend if you'd like to get the most of an afternoon in Lisbon. We were only staying 2 days and this was an absolute highlight.Written 22 August 2024
- jackpT3983NS0 contributionsBest tour guide we’ve ever hadJulia is probably the best tour guide we’ve ever had in any location, she was extremely knowledgeable, fun, easy going, and kept our 11 and 7 year olds as engaged as us, the parents! I cannot recommend this tour enough, and Julia in particular as a absolute 5-star guide.Written 13 July 2024
- dajh510 contributionsHighy recommendedWe did two Little Lisbon tours, one was the family tour and the other was the food tour. Both tours were excellent and the grand kids (8 and 6) really enjoyed it along with parents and grandkids. The two guides were entertaining, they knew their stuff, imparted knowledge freely and provided unexpected challenges for the kids who were enthralled by the experiences.Written 29 June 2024
- dweaver20240 contributionsBest "Genuine Lisbon" Tour with MiguelWe had the best tour with Miguel! It was so nice to be with a guide who could talk about the history of the city in engaging, age appropriate ways! He was knowledgable and totally understanding of our 5 and 7 year old. We loved the scavenger hunt to find the different tiles throughout the city and the smell test of the different spices and plants that various settlers brought to Lisbon. Such a fun way to learn about the rich history of the city.Written 11 June 2024
- joannae7560 contributionsLittle Lisbon - Genuine Lisbon tourWe all loved our tour with Little Lisbon - grown ups and the kids!! It’s so great to have a local show you around and help you to spot the details and the stories behind them. Great activities for the kids (ours were 8. 10 and 12), thoughtful route with rest stops for the kids (and adults) and fun surprises / activities along the way. We will be recommending this to all our friends.Written 22 February 2024
- lizzyLiverpool0 contributionsGreat tourLovely tour with Julia. Learned lots and was a great way to get our bearings on our first day in Lisbon. We enjoyed the trip on the tram and the custard tart. Our daughter was a little bored at times, I was expecting it to be a little more child focussed but we did enjoy the second challenge finding our way around Barrio Alto.Written 29 October 2023
- 607nangp0 contributionsFun tour of Belém for the whole familyWe took the Sea Heroes of Belém tour with Julia and had a fun time despite the rain and wind. Julia made the tour informative and fun, and adapted to our kids' age & personality. The highlight of course was the mini-tour of the pasteis de Belém bakery complete with tasting. I absolutely recommend having Julia as a tour guide, she was friendly and genuine, and the 3 hours flew by.Written 29 October 2023
- 927nishas0 contributionsGreat family tour of Sintra!Marianna was a very good guide and was super patient with our kids. She knew so much history about the destinations we visited in Sintra and she was a terrific navigator for our family. My kids still talk about Initiation Well and the story she told us about the kings brother who was locked in a room for 9 years! Her passion for Portugal is very evident in the stories and knowledge she shared.Written 30 August 2023
- karenrA2427KJ0 contributionsBest tour for familiesWe did the essential Lisbon tour with Julia with our 8 & 10 year old kids and another family. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. We learned so much and the kids had a blast. I would book it again in a heartbeat!Written 1 April 2023
- 655liannec0 contributionsFabulous. Time and money well spent!This was a fantastic way to see historic parts of Lisbon. Mariana was wonderful. She explained things in a very age appropriate way for the kids (9 and 11) and even had age appropriate activities for them. We all learned a lot and appreciated so much about Lisbon as a result of the tour. Highly recommended.Written 22 January 2023
- ahar20150 contributionsLisbon with kidsWe took the Treasures of Enchanting Lisbon tour (kids 9 and 5) with Marianna and then the Genuine Lisbon (cousins 3 and 7 along with grand parents joined!) with Julia. Both guides were fantastic and so patient with our kids. The tours did not overlap so we got to see different parts of the city. They pointed out places and details we would have missed if exploring on our own. They had scavenger hunts for the kids, which were thoroughly enjoyed! The younger ones got tired on the Genuine Lisbon tour with the hilly walk, but Julia made sure we slowed down and took breaks when needed. I would absolutely do these tours again!Written 31 December 2022
- RonitHeather0 contributionsGreat - Genuine Lisbon TourMariana gave us a wonderful tour of Mouraria, Castelo and Alfama as part of the Genuine Lisbon tour. Our young children (ages 8, 5, and 2) loved her explanations, enthusiasm and activities. They really enjoyed the tile hunt, scent guessing and scavenger hunt. We all learned something. Would definitely do another Little Lisbon tour on a future trip to Lisbon.Written 19 October 2022
- newp0rt990 contributionsFantastic Tour!Mariana was absolutely fantastic! We just took the Sea Hero’s of Belem tour. I was worried about my kids making it the full time, and they were completely engaged. And the adults enjoyed it just as much. She was knowledgeable, kind, patient and a wonderful tour kind. Probably the best tour I’ve taken!Written 27 August 2022
- Lisakarena0 contributionsLittle Lisbon tours is fun and engaging for families of all agesOur family loved our “Genuine” Lisbon tour. Mariana, a Lisbon native and our guide, made the content enjoyable for our twelve-year old tween and for us. Unlike many traditional tours for adults where the tour guide does mostly talking and explaining, Little Lisbon tours encourage active participation by integrating all the senses, sight, sound, touch, and smell. We learned so much history in such a fun interactive way! I highly recommend Little Lisbon tours for families.Written 22 April 2022
- JenFTB0 contributionsWonderful walking tour!From the very first email with Mariana, our experience with Little Lisbon was phenomenal. We booked the Genuine Lisbon tour for our small family of 3 and also had Little Lisbon help with booking a sunset sailing tour with a third party tour company. Both tours were amazing and took the stress out of planning things independently. The walking tour was one of our favorite highlights of our week in Lisbon! We learned so much and Mariana was so engaging and fun to spend a few hours with. Our daughter loved pointing out things she had learned on that first day during the rest of our trip. We especially loved the scavenger hunt at the end of the walking tour and the little “prizes” at the end. Thank you, Mariana, for giving us a wonderful introduction to Lisbon and sharing your knowledge and love of such a captivating city! We’d highly recommend these tours to all, with or without kids, it was a nice pacing and amount of information to take in.Written 17 April 2022
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Jen S
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Dec 2024 • Family
If you're traveling to Lisbon with kids, Little Lisbon is an exceptional choice for family tours. We took two tours (Sea Heroes in Belém and Essential Lisbon) with them, and both were absolutely fantastic! Each tour offered hands-on experiences that kept our son both entertained and engaged, which is no small feat. The adults in the group also had a wonderful time, as the tours provided fascinating insights into the city's rich history and culture.
One of the things we truly appreciated was how thoughtful and accommodating our guide was. Our first tour took place on the very first day of our trip, and our son was understandably tired. Our guide quickly picked up on his need for rest and knew when to give him some space, yet always found the right moments to engage him, making the experience enjoyable for all of us. It was this personalized touch that made a huge difference.
Additionally, the tour included some delicious local treats, adding a sweet touch to an already memorable experience. Overall, we can’t recommend Little Lisbon enough. These tours are not just for the kids – adults will find them incredibly enjoyable as well! A perfect way to explore Lisbon and create lasting memories with the whole family. We can't wait for a future visit and will definitely take another tour with Little Lisbon!
One of the things we truly appreciated was how thoughtful and accommodating our guide was. Our first tour took place on the very first day of our trip, and our son was understandably tired. Our guide quickly picked up on his need for rest and knew when to give him some space, yet always found the right moments to engage him, making the experience enjoyable for all of us. It was this personalized touch that made a huge difference.
Additionally, the tour included some delicious local treats, adding a sweet touch to an already memorable experience. Overall, we can’t recommend Little Lisbon enough. These tours are not just for the kids – adults will find them incredibly enjoyable as well! A perfect way to explore Lisbon and create lasting memories with the whole family. We can't wait for a future visit and will definitely take another tour with Little Lisbon!
Written 6 January 2025
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Hello! We can't thank you enough for this review. We are very happy to know that our work has such a positive impact on the families who visit us and we are so grateful that you shared your experience.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Lisbon!
Written 7 January 2025
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Helene
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Dec 2024 • Family
We traveled to Lisbon with a 5 year old and a toddler and knew a traditional walking tour wouldn't work for us. We booked the Essential Lisbon tour for our first morning and it was an amazing way to start the trip. Mariana graciously agreed to start a bit later due to flight delays and catered our tour beautifully to our 5 year old's level and interests. The fun missions and scavenger hunts taught us all cool facts about Lisbon that stuck with us throughout our time in the city. This was a highlight of our trip!
Written 22 December 2024
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Dear Helene, thank you so much for this review. It was great to host your family in Lisbon and we would love to see you again in the future!
Written 23 December 2024
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Alice_Phil
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Jul 2022
Mariana did the great job of keeping our group of 12 people (6 adults and 6 children ranging in age from 5 to 10) entertained and informed on a hot day with her private Essential Lisbon tour. Four of our party of children were severely jetlagged, some having just flown in from the US that morning due to flight cancellations. Mariana had a great way of both urging us along and letting us go at our own pace, mixing things up when the kids were flagging, and providing loads of information about Lisbon for all ages. Also, as we’d seen so much our first day, it took the pressure off the sightseeing element of the rest of the trip.
Written 10 August 2022
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Thank you so much for this review and thank you for your trust in Little Lisbon - Lisbon for Kids! You were an amazing group and it was a big pleasure to be your guide in Lisbon! We do hope to see you again in Lisbon! Have a great Summer! All the best, Mariana & team
Written 11 August 2022
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Tracy C
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Aug 2024 • Family
We LOVED this tour! Julia was an excellent tour guide. She was super friendly, very patient with our two young children and accommodating of our needs. Throughout the tour, Julia shared a great deal of interesting historical and current facts about Lisbon/Portugal. Thank you for the great experience! :)
Written 17 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your review! Julia had a great time with your family too. We look forward to meeting you in Lisbon in the future!
Written 18 August 2024
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AB M
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
Super tour with Mariana. We did the tour with our two young children - Little Lisbon tours has devised an extremely engaging tour that kept our children totally engaged throughout the entire three hours. They did a pattern spotting game and we all participated in a scavenger hunt on top of learning lots about the history of Lisbon. The children really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend- Mariana really brought the city to life for them. A natural!
I would 100% recommend this tour to any families visiting Lisbon
I would 100% recommend this tour to any families visiting Lisbon
Written 27 October 2024
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Thank you so much for this review. I had a great time with your family too and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Written 28 October 2024
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nancy
Mystic, CT10 contributions
Dec 2022
Even in a torrential downpour, my kids (12 and 8) loved both tours with Little Lisbon. The food tour was fascinating, and I loved that it was organized with adults in mind as well (little glasses of wine trying fish was lovely.) Essential Lisbon took the kids on a scavenger hunt and helped point out the little details that would have otherwise been missed. We loved seeing the connections and the tour really tells a story. My spouse and I both agreed we would take the tour even without kids, it was that good. When we are back to Lisbon, this will be the first thing we book. Thank you for the incredible experience! (13/12/22- the Mello-Miller family!)
Written 27 December 2022
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Dearest Mello-Miller family! Thank you for all the family's interest and participation in the learning activities during the tour, you have a lovely family! And thank you so much for your comments. We would love to guide you again in Lisbon (hopefully under a worderful sunshine). We wish you an amazing new year!
Written 28 December 2022
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Nicole V
Austin, TX14 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This tour was exactly what our family needed as first-time visitors to Lisbon. We took the tour with our 10 and 14-year-olds, and it was awesome. Our guide, Maria, was so knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable for both the kids and adults. We all especially loved the scavenger hunt in Bairro Alto and the elevator ride toward the end. We highly recommend this to other families looking for a way to make sightseeing in Lisbon fun and engaging for the whole family! Thank you for providing this experience!
Written 6 June 2023
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Thank you so much for your feddback. Maria had a great time with your family too! All the best,
Mariana
Written 7 June 2023
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SchattigHuskers
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Jan 2023
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our Lisbon tour with Julia. She engaged the 5 yo and 8 yo with games and stories. Afterwards, they would point out places we had visited and re-tell us the information. I recommend doing early in your visit to get lay of the land and give you ideas for places to see again.
Written 31 January 2023
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Thank you so much for the nice review! Julia had a great time with your family! We look forward to seeing you again in Lisbon! Have a lovely summer and keep in touch, Mariana & team
Written 1 February 2023
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emmaschaub
Gilbert, AZ7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I did so much research on the right tour for our group with 6 kids & 8 adults and I'm so glad I went with Little Lisbon! Raphael was so knowledgable and was so incredible with our kids. They were holding his hand only a few minutes into the tour and giving him big hugs at the end.
The tour itself is so well thought out to entertain & teach kids in such simple ways! We especially loved finding a tour that included a tram ride & treats! We didn't hear a single complaint about walking during the tour (which was miraculous)! We had kids 7, 6, 3 years old. (Plus a couple babies but they weren't really included which, we expected)
Couldn't recommend it enough, everyone raved about how perfect it was for our big family group!
The tour itself is so well thought out to entertain & teach kids in such simple ways! We especially loved finding a tour that included a tram ride & treats! We didn't hear a single complaint about walking during the tour (which was miraculous)! We had kids 7, 6, 3 years old. (Plus a couple babies but they weren't really included which, we expected)
Couldn't recommend it enough, everyone raved about how perfect it was for our big family group!
Written 25 July 2023
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Dear Emma! We can't thank you enough for sharing this feedback. We are very happy that your whole groupe loved it. Rafael had a great time with you and we have shared this wonderful review with him. Looking forward to meeting you again in the future!
Written 26 July 2023
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Hayley C
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My family loved our tour of Lisbon with Mariana! We booked the Essential Lisbon Tour for the day we arrived and it was a perfect orientation to the city. Mariana did a wonderful job engaging our 7 and 9 year old daughters with fun activities and adjusting the tour a bit during a few parts our girls were getting a bit tired :) We especially loved the scavenger hunt! The tour was also super informative- all four of us also learned so much about the history and culture of Lisbon which made the rest of our time in the city so much better. It was great to find a tour like this tailored for families, highly recommended!
Written 12 October 2021
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Hi Hayley! Thank you so much for the nicest review and thank you for your trust in Little Lisbon - Lisbon for Kids! You have an amazing family and it was a great pleasure to be your guide in Lisbon! We do hope to see you again in Lisbon! All the best, Mariana & team
Written 18 October 2021
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Buongiorno, vorrei sapere se la guida parla in italiano, grazie.
Written 8 October 2019
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