Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Ride Lisbon’s vintage lifts and funiculars to terrace viewpoints locals love, from Chiado to Graça and down to the river. Along the way, smart engineering, bohemian corners, and wide-angle overlooks reveal how hills shaped daily life and how simple machines turned climbs into fun. It is an easy, mapped route and one of the simplest ways to experience the hillside sights to see in Lisbon.
Highlights
Santa Justa Lift — neo-Gothic elevator linking Baixa to Chiado; learn how elegant engineering made hill life effortless.
Elevador da Glória — century-old funicular on a steep theater street; discover why Lisbon fell for cable traction and street art.
Elevador da Bica — postcard slope to the Tagus; find the famous photo bend and see daily life share the track.
Ascensor do Lavra — Lisbon’s oldest funicular; hear how early commuters traded stair climbs for clever machines.
Jardim do Torel — quiet garden belvedere above Avenida; learn where locals cool off at the summer “urban beach.”
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte — chapel knoll with the city’s widest panorama; discover the best times for sweeping views.
Miradouro da Graça — terrace beside a convent and kiosk; learn why sunset light makes the castle glow.
Cais do Sodré Riverfront — breezy boardwalk at the water; end with ferries, food halls, and an easy flat stroll.
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 and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
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.
