We were in Lisbon the end of July 2024 on a cruise. Rather than take the overpriced underwhelming…read morecruise tours we chose the Chill Out Lisbon Free Walking Tour. This was the best decision of our cruise. Jose' led us on a tour of the real Lisbon. A former school teacher the tour involved culture, history and great food recommendations. It truly was the highlight of our vacation. If you want to actually see the city, learn its history and experience a little of its actual culture, book this tour. If you have a larger group (ours was 8) you can book a private tour by pre-paying a tip and have the incredible experience we had. Jose' will customize the tour to your interests and physical ability. Be aware Lisbon is very hilly. Our tour involved climbing both of the major hills in the city. I was thankful there was not a third hill.

An absolute must if you come to Lisbon!!!…read more This review is way overdue but we had the best time, and learned so much about the city on this tour. Our guide was the head honcho of this operation, and gave us a true "locals" insight on the lay of the land. Unlike some tours, each Chill Out Lisbon is different, as they prioritize catering to each specific audience. Before you step out on your FREE tour, they'll ask questions to see what you really want to see and learn about the city. How awesome is that. We saw several of the main landmarks, but even more of the "roots" of Lisbon. My favorite parts being the Alfama district, and the grand finale. I won't spoil the grand finale but I'll say it's most definitely worth staying to the end. Thanks to our wonderful guide, I believe their name was Jose, but pardon me if I am mistaken. If you can, please tip your lovely guide; they will most likely let you know they are open to receiving tips.

Savory local cheeses, spectacular Portuguese wines, sweet pastéis de nata! I was blown away by the…read moredelicious foods and wines that I experienced on my tour with Francisco from Venha Vinho! My walking tour around the city culminated with a tasting back at the lovely wine shop, and not only was Francisco extremely knowledgeable about the authentic and off the beaten path places to visit in Lisbon, but he was also an outstanding historical guide, spoke great English, and kept me laughing all day. I'd read so many positive reviews about his food and wine trail tours that I had high expectations, which he completely exceeded - it was an incredible value. Venha Vinho's tour availability can be limited due to their great reviews, so request space early and make sure to ask for Francisco!

From the owner: A Venha Vinho Wine House, é um espaço criado em função de experiências únicas em torno do vinho,…read morelocalizado no castiço Bairro da Bica em Lisboa. Oferecemos por marcação: - Cursos de Vinhos Portugueses - Provas de vinho comentadas e personalizadas, - Harmonizações de vinho e gastronomia Portuguesa, - Passeios temáticos de gastronomia e vinhos em Lisboa - Visitas aos produtores das diferentes regiões vínicolas Portuguesas - Dispomos duma criteriosa selecção de vinhos e acessórios para o vinho

Summary: Did 7-day self-guided Alentejo Heritage & Wine Route. Accommodations 5/5 stars; Support…read morefrom bikeiberia 1/5 stars; Bike condition/safety 2/5 stars; Bike routes 4/5 stars. This was our 3rd self-guided bike trip (previous years included Czech Republic and Puglia, Italy). The lodging was incredible. Arriving after biking all day to a basket of goods & refreshments was much appreciated. Taking a refreshing dip in the pools was also welcoming. The wine experiences were exceptional, especially the tasting at Ervideira in Èvora. Support from BikeIberia - another person posted a similar comment and we should of listened!! One bike had unsafe lack of braking power. Our group of 8 had two experienced bike mechanics and they were unable to fix this problem. The response from BikeIberia was "Let one of the smaller women ride that bike." Guess that's an option if you want see someone seriously hurt! Bike condition/safety: 2/5 stars - above and also two of the bikes had the chain jumping off the gears into the spokes or off the front gears. The rear chain jumping off locked the back wheel which was dangerous. Obviously the bikes were not thoroughly road tested and tuned to acceptable and safe standards. Fortunately, a group of two finished their BikeIberia tour the day prior, and the two Cannondale's fit the folks with no brakes/no gears. Bike routes: The itinerary was well organized with the average distance of 30 miles/daily was ideal. We enjoyed the castles, churches and cemeteries that greeted us throughout the day. However, we did not feel consistently safe on the roads; many roads ridden with minimal shoulders. Also, did not appreciate the routing at the end of day, through towns, past ALL 'sights' and finally to the lodging. This often involved narrow cobblestone roads shared with cars, trucks and walkers.

Great bikes, very helpful and friendly staff. Had a beautiful December afternoon bike ride to Belem.read more

First thing you do when your feet hit Lisbon is a Tuk tuk tour. It's like a cool cheesy golf cart…read more Lisbon is basically San Francisco's older, moodier sibling with more hills, stronger coffee, a drink called Ginjinha and an earthquake that rewrote history (1755, I see you). Our tuk tuk was basically a history lesson on wheels. Gotta get the juice before exploring. We learned Lisbon's got 7 hills (again, San Fran energy), elevators because obviously walking is for masochists, lions everywhere because courage or something and St. Vincent's the city's patron saint. Sardines are a thing, pastel de nata is the flakiest addiction you'll ever develop, and no, real pastel de bacalhau doesn't come with cheese, don't embarrass yourself. You'll spot cork in every shop like it's a personality trait. And then there are the tiles, which basically is the city's wallpaper from the Moorish people. June is the Saints Festival, so prepare for grilled fish, drunken joy, and streamers trying to strangle you in alleyways. Fun stuff! I learned so much.

What a great experience. Our tour guide Baltazar was beyond fabulous. Knowledgeable,…read moreaccommodating and added so much to our overall tour. He provided additional recommendations for restaurants and activities while in town. He made is such a personalized experience. I would recommend him highly

Best part of our time in Lisbon was the afternoon spent w/ Duarte and Monica on EDWs Chiado Gourmet…read morefood tour! We met them at Mercado da Ribeira at 1130, and spent the next 4.5 hrs eating some wonderful local dishes, enjoying some excellent Portuguese wines, and exploring some truly superb restaurants in the eclectic Chiado neighborhood. Our party consisted of 8 people (Americans, Aussies, English and Irish), all who shared a love of good food and drink. We started out the tour w/ a small glass of the local liqueur, Ginja, then proceeded to the Time Out Market for charcuterie and wine, followed by a walk-thru of the mercado. From there, it was off for our walking tour of Chiado and its wonderfully diverse restaurant scene. My favorite stop was Sol de Pesca, a neat place featuring a large variety of canned seafoods. Simple, yet so, so damn good: sardines, mussels, tuna, etc. We also toured a number of other eating establishments, stopping variously for wine or food or both. All the while, Duarte provided informed recommendations for future visits, as well as some history behind the neighborhood, and Lisbon in general. He was ably supported by the lovely Monica. Hands down a "must do" in Lisbon if you enjoy good food/drink! Cheers! RS

Spectacular tour with Filomena today! So much great food culture, perfect recommendations adapted…read moreto our needs for the rest of our stay, and fun stories about Lisbon from someone who was born and raised here! Exposed us to the best quality food during our 6-day visit to Lisbon. For foodies, can not recommend highly enough. Very fun day!!

Wonderful experience! My sister and I had Zizi as our guide. She is extremely knowledgeable about…read morelocal street art but also about history. This is a winning combination as in many cases it is important to understand the art in a historical or societal context. I would definitely recommend signing up. And at the end there's a great pastry shop to eat all of the calories you may have burned off :-).