Description
The Bairro Alto was born in response to major social and economic changes that took place in Lisbon from the 2nd half of the fifteenth century. Commercial development promoted population growth of the city, forcing the urban sprawl outside the Fernandina wall; this was a phenomenon that led to the urbanization of land to flank the doors of Santa Catarina. Built in orthogonal plane from the early sixteenth century, it was known as Vila Nova de Andrade.
Since its founding in 1513 the streets were designed and built, the alleys , convents and churches, palaces for the nobility , houses for the population. In this journey through the living history of the district, we will meet the varied archaeological and architectural heritage, convents and churches , palaces, crafts, freemasonry , newspapers , personalities of literature, music, theater, fado and the bohemian without forgetting the people who live and bring to life the traditions of the Bairro Alto.
First, came the people connected to the sea, after that the Jesuits and behind them the nobility in their coaches . The Bairro Alto has escaped the earthquake and the fate filled the streets. The Salazar led the district to close, and only in the late 70s, the new generations have found a place of transgression and escape. It became fashionable and it never left. Today is one of the business cards of Lisbon.
IMPORTANT:
- Minimum of 4 adults,
- Groups of less than 4 adults are accepted but price is the same as for 4 adults.
ITENERARY:
- Meeting in Praça Luís de Camões
- Home Guided Tour of the stories , traditions and heritage of Bairro Alto , on the nobility , religious, social , literary, journalism and secret
- traditional snack in the Bairro Alto
Your Host
Albano P.
Will receive you in a very professional way, no dull time is passed, relaxed and knows deeply about the details of the tour.
SENSATION DETAILS
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For lovers of:
Culture and a View and Feel the City.
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Risk level:
Very low
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Duration:
03:00 Hours
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GPS Location:
Lat:38.7106071N Long:9.1454629W
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Meeting point:
Meeting in Praça Luís de Camões
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Translator:
Human
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Translation for:
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Customers:
Minimum: 4
Maximum: 12
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Children:
Allowed Up to the age of 12
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Babies:
Not Allowed Up to the age of 5
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Reservation:
Within: 48 hours
PRICES (PER PERSON)
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Adults:
30.00 €
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Children:
Free If allowed
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Babies:
Free If allowed
VOUCHERS TO PROVIDER
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Vouchers accept:
Paper or Electronic
DETAILED START TIMES (2024)
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Month(s)
January - December
Hour(s)
10:00h / 15:00h
DETAILED START TIMES (2025)
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Month(s)
Hour(s)
No start times defined yet for next year
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