Lisbon Half-day Tour

Francisco was fantastic: flexible, genuine and incredibly knowledgeable. His experience navigating Lisbon’s roads and busiest tourist areas meant we could see a great deal in just half a day without feeling rushed. His knowledge of the city’s history, culture and neighbourhoods really brought Lisbon to life. Beyond the tour itself, Francisco was a valuable local resource, offering recommendations for restaurants, things to do, places to explore and, just as importantly, places to avoid. We really appreciated his willingness to tailor the experience to our interests and share his local knowledge. We would have loved to spend more time with him and discover even more of Lisbon’s hidden gems. I would highly recommend Francisco to anyone visiting the city, and we would happily work with him again or recommend him to friends and family. A fantastic experience supporting a great local business, and money very well spent!

Francisco was a fantastic guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Lisbon and was able to tell us the history and why the sites he took us to were important. We learned so much about the culture and were able to see a lot in the four hour tour. We went to Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Belem. He stopped at different viewpoints that were very beautiful and of course we had a lovely pastry at the Pasteis de Belem! I would highly recommend this tour. We liked it so much that we booked another tour with him for a day in Sintra!

We had a great day with our tour guide Francisco. He provided an all around history of the neighborhoods of Lisbon, providing a better knowledge of the old & new Lisbon. He made our trip enjoyable and he was a wonderful guide to view his country & town. Our actual first encounters with Francisco was through the “What’s app” to coordinate our arrival, and pick up location. We were very satisfied with our tour. Obrigado Francisco

Excellent half-day tour of Lisbon with Francisco! He provided us with the perfect overall tour of Lisbon for our first day in the city. He is a great storyteller, is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality. We would not hesitate to book another tour with Francisco should we return to the area.

Francisco is absolutely amazing. Always on time, the vehicle was spotless and he was awesome at giving the history of each attraction.

Before you book your flight to Lisbon, be sure to see if Francisco is available for a tour! He made our experience in Lisbon outstanding! He is extremely knowledgeable of Portugal and especially Lisbon. Historical facts, must see monument, excellent restaurants and so kind and helpful beyond anything I have ever experienced as a seasoned traveler. You will thank me later for certain!

My husband and I experienced Fransico’s 4 hour elementary tour of Lisbon when we arrived for a city break. The tour was excellent and comprehensive. It was a fantastic way to get our bearings in the city. Fransico is warm, welcoming and charming. His route took us through the best of Lisbon with plenty of stops along the way. His narrative was an informative mix of historical and contemporary Lisbon. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and the panoramic sunroof meant we could take in the best of the architecture while squeezing up the narrow streets of the old town. Highly recommend this tour with Fransico – you wont be disappointed!

Nice overview of Lisbon history and important sites where you can get out of the car and take pictures. There was so much to cover & Francisco did a great job. Very comfortable car with AC to beat the heat.

Learned a lot about the history of Portugal particularly Lisbon. Francisco our tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered most of our questions. We learned so much from him. He’s professional and patient.

Francisco was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about history of this beautiful city. Highly recommend using him if you want an authentic experience!

Francisco was fantastic! We took a private city tour of Lisboa old and new. He was very knowledgeable about the history and very patient. Took his time explaining everything. We learned a lot about the city. Highly recommend him! Great tour!

Francisco was great! Very knowledgeable and entertaining tour of Lisbon. So much to see in so little time, but Francisco made it happen. Thanks for a fun and educational day!

Francisco's passion for Lisbon is contagious. His genuine excitement about the city made the entire experience even more enjoyable. He wasn't just showing us places – he was sharing his love for his hometown, and that made all the difference. If you're looking for the best possible way to experience Lisbon, look no further than Francisco. He's the ultimate guide, and we can't recommend him highly enough!

Francisco was great! He had a good planned route to give us panoramic views of several neighborhoods of Lisbon in our 5 hour tour. He was knowledgeable of Portuguese history and very proud to share it with us. His English was good and easy to understand. Highly recommend this tour to see several highlights of Lisbon.

Absolute fantastic guide, 5 star service, nothing was a problem, the history I learnt was second to none and loved every minute of it. Will be coming back to Lisbon again and will definitely use again. Thank you so much

Francisco is an excellent tour guide he took us around Lisbon and is an amazing photographer as well. We tried cataplana which is a traditional seafood dish that only the locals know about . He knows his way around. The tour was in Spanish . Francisco un excelente guía nos llevó por todo Lisbon aparte es un súper fotógrafo. Nos llevó a un restaurante típico de los locales y probamos la cataplaba que es a base de mariscos. Muy exquisito 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 el tour fue en Español y su carro muy cómodo .

Excellent experience on this tour with Francisco who showed us Lisbon with the places of interest and its history. Always ready and attentive. Highly recommended

Excellent tour! Francisco is very knowledgeable and explains in a very clear and pleasant way. He made sure that we had a very complete overview of Lisbon at all times. It has a magnificent selection of places of interest and panoramic views! Super recommended!

If you are ever in Lisbon in a future trip, please, do yourself a favor and contact Francisco, you won't regret it, he's personable, good communicator, excellent photographer and he has a genuine love for his land. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour which gets you acquainted with Lisbon. Don't miss the Pasteis de Belém (Nata) 😋😋Muito obrigado Francisco!

Francisco and Gonzalo were amazing guides! They made sure we went to the most amazing places in Lisbon. We learned alot of all the places we visited.

We have a great time on a tour with Francisco - so informative and passionate. We got to see great views and learn and view the city as we went. It was great travelling in comfort with our two children and grandmother - who wouldn’t have managed a tuk tuk. Francisco is so passionate and knowledgable - he helped us fall in love with Lisbon. We did the city and a beach stop :)

Very informative Highly recommend Francisco Basso. Excellent tour guide with knowledge of the city Great Day

Francisco is a knowledgable and captivating guide. He took us through the history and romance of Lisbon, spinning it out with a master’s knowledge of the city. I am so glad we were able to see Lisbon through his eyes.

Francisco is an awesome guide! He wove us into the romance and history of Lisbon and brought it all to life! Spellbinding!

The best tour guide in Lisbon! Francisco was everything. Friendly, flexible, knowledgeable, fun! I recommend him very well! We learned and enjoy this tour very much! He knows the city even to not get stuck in the traffic. Just trust him! He knows what he does! He is the tour guide of Lisbon!

Francisco is a gem and it’s not exaggerating to say that his tours were the highlight of our stay in Lisbon. We took both the half-day Lisbon and full-day Sintra tours. Francisco is extremely knowledgeable, graciously accommodating and just fun to be around! His panoramic van affords beautiful views and is immaculate. Book the tour!!

We got the best views, photos, tips and in depth history of lisbon, its streets and places of interest.

Enchanting itinerary enriched by historical curiosities, as well as good landmarks to contemplate and understand the city. I recommend.

Francisco’s vast historical repertoire makes the tour very enlightening and rich in details about the city of Lisbon. It brings practical explanations, such as a comparison between the streets of old Lisbon and those of new Lisbon, and detailed curiosities that can be found in ornaments of lighting posts. For those who like to take pictures, Francisco selects the best viewpoints in the city. Very friendly and helpful, works very well.

Francisco was an excellent and very informative guide. The city tour was entertaining and full of information. Very punctual and polite, attentive to the smallest detail. Highly recommended.