Climb Lisbon the easy way — by historic lifts and funiculars — then step onto terrace viewpoints that frame castles, rooftops, and the Tagus. Self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Ride Lisbon’s vintage lifts and funiculars to the terraces locals love, from Chiado to Graça and down to the river. Along the way, the city’s engineering fixes, bohemian corners, and wide-angle viewpoints reveal how Lisbon’s hills shaped daily life — and how clever machines made those hills a joy to explore.
Highlights
Santa Justa Lift — neo-Gothic ironwork by a student of Eiffel’s circle; rise from Baixa to Chiado with stories of engineering and city-saving shortcuts.
Elevador da Glória — century-old funicular on a steep theater street; graffiti art, hill drama, and why Lisbon fell in love with cable traction.
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara — grand two-level terrace; a tiled plan of the city points out the castle while tales of bohemian Bairro Alto linger.
Elevador da Bica — the postcard slope to the river; laundry lines, yellow cars, and a lived-in lane where daily life shares the track.
Ascensor do Lavra — Lisbon’s oldest funicular; a quieter climb with stories of the first commuters who traded staircases for cables.
Jardim do Torel — a garden belvedere above Avenida; romantic benches, a summer ‘beach’ deck, and a view that explains Lisbon’s hills-and-valleys shape.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte — one of the city’s highest outlooks; chapel, pines, and sweeping panoramas that turn earthquakes and rebuilds into a map you can read.
Miradouro da Graça — terrace by a convent; castle-front views, evening light, and kiosk tables where history still lingers at sunset.
Cais do Sodré Riverfront — ferries, rails, and a nightlife hub reborn; boardwalk breezes and stories of sailors, shipping, and modern makeovers.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Lisbon - Hills, Viewpoints & Hidden Elevators
Distance: ~2.4 miles (3.9 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 9+ • Terrain: Hilly with stairs and cobblestones
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
