Lisbon At Your Own Pace- Private Guided Historical Tour In Lisbon

Great way to explore Lisbon for the first time. João was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the city and history..

Words cannot describe how amazing our tour guide Gabriella was. Her knowledge of Lisbon and surrounding cities was incredible. She took such good care of us that we felt like family at the end of the tour. Not a stone was left unturned as she literally showed us everything. If you ever have a chance to visit Lisbon (stopped on cruise ship, docked overnight) you must check out Picta Travel for your sightseeing needs. We communicated via Whatsapp prior to our arrival so there was no guess work and were super helpful every at every step. If I could give them a 10, I would.

Matheus our guide was amazing! He had an extensive knowledge of the areas we toured. He was very personable and made fantastic recommendations. We had the best parts of each location and seemed to avoid overly crowded or slow areas. It felt like a well thought out yet flexible day. He took us to a lovely restaurant with an incredible view and phenomenal food. He gave us several recommendations and we actually got three out of four that he suggested for lunch. He did not steer us wrong on anything! If you do this tour and you choose him make sure you take him up on his suggestions because they're all incredibly good. He definitely knows what he's doing and this was a phenomenal experience. Just do it! It is a little more pricey than a group tour but worth every penny!!!!!

Joao was amazing! He taught us so much about Portugal and world history. He showed us interesting sites, yummy food, and shopping spots! Our family enjoyed this tour immensely!

John F was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about not just Portugal history but tied everything to world history. We couldn’t have had a better day! I highly recommend!

Fantastic tour today with John F! He was really informative and fun. His knowledge of European history was expansive! Our family (ages 30-62) enjoyed it!

Picta Travel is the BEST!!! John Fernandes was our guide and host for our 1st time visit to Lisbon. His knowledge of Portugal’s history was excellent and as a native to Lisbon he brought the cultural alive. We chose what we wanted to see for our private day tour from previewing YouTube’s but forget those YouTube videos and just spend a day with John. You will experience more and want to come back for another visit. He even told us about my ancestor’s history in the Portugal Azores islands and he was able to find Azores food for us to try too. After a day with John I feel a deeper love for my Portuguese heritage. Thank you John. Most importantly be sure to be open to John’s ideas and suggestions and you won’t be sorry.

Very personalized. Gabriela was great...very considerate of of my needs and knowledgeable of Portugal's history. Very enjoyable and I learned a lot.

We had an excellent time with John F! He was incredibly knowledgeable- we saw all of the highlights and John knew the history of each area, structure, and overall history & culture of Lisbon. He took us to a locals’ restaurant where we were the only tourists & had an excellent meal. Highly recommend spending the day with John F!

As frequent travelers who have taken many tours, we can confidently say this was the best tour experience we’ve ever had in Lisbon. Gabriela was professional, personable and extremely knowledgeable. The flexibility of the tour allowed us to explore the city at our own pace while still benefiting from her expert guidance. We were able to visit focal points in town and not killed our feet lol. Thanks to Gabriela, our time in Lisbon was not only enjoyable but truly unforgettable. We highly recommend this tour to future travelers. It’s an excellent value and an experience not to be missed. Do yourself a favor by touring Lisbon at your own pace and book this particular private tour. We give it a solid five stars. Isabel, Manny, Arvin and Yasmin

John Fernandes did a great job taking us around the city to see the historical sites. His knowledge of the history and stories not in the history books elevated the experience. Had lunch in a very small restaurant with local food, very good. We didn't realize that there are many hills, some very steep that has old San Francisco cars to get up to the next level. Wear comfortable shoes. Many cobblestone streets.

Seeing Lisbon through the eyes of our local guide was exceptional. Gabriela shared her knowledge and passion for Lisbon making certain that we experienced the city in the best way. The personal touches afforded us added to our experience. So nice to tour with just the two of us and our guide in a car vs a huge group in a bus. Highly recommend this place experience!

Catarina was fantastic! Knowledgable, accommodating, delightful, organized, and excellent English. We had an absolutely outstanding day! I highly recommend her for tours of Sentra, Pena Palace and Regaleira. Just fabulous!

Our tour to Sintra was incredible! Our guide Carolina picked up our 5 member family at our Airbnb and drove us in a beautiful SUV. The whole way she told us about the things we were seeing and the history of Lisbon, Sintra, etc. Carolina is from Portugal and is very knowledgeable- her English was excellent. She guided us through the cool city of Lisbon, stopping at a traditional cafe for wonderful pasteries, etc. then on to the castles. We ended up for lunch in Caiscais which was a true delight. I highly recommend Picta travel and this tour.

A very nice experience. Filipa was very knowledgeable, friendly and adjusted to our customer expectations. We learnt a lot, we enjoyed a lot. The car was very comfortable. The time spent was just great. The only thing we were not fully satisfied was with the lunch at the restaurant suggested by the company. I think the company can give more options to the tourist, and more information like "you can not pay with credit card". All the rest was excellent. Thank you Filipa!

My driver/guide Gabi coped well with very challenging conditions. The weather was wet, with wind-blown drizzle. There were three huge cruise ships in port, and so an unusually large number of tour buses were blocking roads and disgorging crowds of passengers at all the sights. She was also driving an unfamiliar vehicle. However, she did a good job of showing me things I wanted to see, and telling me information and stories about Lisbon, past and present. She took me to an excellent restaurant for lunch, which I enjoyed very much.

This was my second time visiting Lisbon and this time I book this tour to see the places I missed. I got a lot more than that! Joao was an excellent guide, friendly and really well informed. We were a group of 4 and he synchronised really well to our own pace and kept us in good spirit the whole time. He also gave us really good recomendation for food and bars in the city. Well done for making that route, walking like a local the streets of lisbon and witnessing the epic views to the castle, the hills and the sea will stay with me forever.

What a great tour!! Lisbon is for sure one of the best cities in the world, and the best way to get to know it... is by walking! Such a cool tour guide, always able to answer my questions and explaining everything in detail! It is really worth it and you have the chance to experience lisbon at its fullest!! Thanks picta travel and thank you danilo!! Will see each other in the future ;)

We had great time with Anna as our tour guide! She was so full of life and did a wonderful job wit h explaining everything and we leaned so much about Lisbon. She went above and beyond expectations and we are grateful to her! Thank you so much Anna! God bless you and your family!

Strongly recommend Anait! We had a great private tour with her. She was very knowledgeable and also very well customized our tour. We really enjoyed our time and learned a lot about the city, history....

This tour was amazing! Our guide showed us around the city, sharing cool stories and taking us to great spots. We checked out Belém, strolled through downtown, and explored the Alfama district, which was a blast. The best part was they made the tour fit with what we're into. I totally recommend it for a fun and personalized Lisbon adventure!

Our private tour of Lisbon was an unforgettable experience, and our guide was one of the best parts of it. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. He made sure we saw all of the most iconic sites in the city, but he also tailored the tour to our interests and pace. We loved learning about the history and culture of Lisbon from such a passionate and engaging guide - his enthusiasm was really contagious!

This city is overall awesome. From its colorful architecture to its fine food. Kudos to our guide who made this experience even better; he knew all these fun facts about Lisbon and was really friendly. You definitely get your money’s worth.

Wow! Love it from start to finish! Really confortable way to see the most iconic sites in the city. Since it’s a private tour you can always visit the places at your own pace which is an advantage. Our guide was very knowledgeable, love it!

How to see all the emblematic sites of the Portuguese capital in one day? This tour! Best and most comfortable way to see Lisbon and get to know more about the city’s history. Anait was great, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a great time!

Had an amazing afternoon! The whole Lisbon experience was amazing, very attention to detail and the guide was very knowledgeable! Would recommend 100%

We loved every minute of this tour! Super interesting and insightful. And the only way I could get my kids interested in some history. Sabina was a great guide and we had so much fun during the whole day. Super recommended!

Could not have asked for a better tour. My family and I had a great time. Thanks to the team for the wondeful experience

Water, very comfortable footwear, and a desire to walk Gabriela, our Spanish-speaking guide, was great in every way: punctual, knowledgeable about history, polite, adapted to our tastes, and the vehicle was impeccable. A great experience, highly recommended

Great tour! We booked this tour with friends to really discover Lisbon over half a day and we were not disappointed. The guide was very friendly, full of interesting little anecdotes and he adapted to our needs and desires. We passed by lots of great little places that we probably wouldn't have discovered by walking around on our own. I recommend !

Nice tour of the most beautiful and iconic places in Portugal. The guide was very friendly and attentive to answer all our questions! He certainly made our family trip perfect!!! I recommend!!!!