To India with Vasco da Gama Walking Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Imagine a spy mission in 15th century Lisbon. It's 1498, and the city prepares to send the first expedition to mysterious India. The stakes couldn't be higher: Columbus and his Spanish caravels have reached an "India" in the West. Now the Portuguese try achieving their goal by heading east under Vasco da Gama's command. Who will claim India's spices and treasures? You're a Spanish spy sent by Queen Isabella: infiltrate Vasco da Gama's expedition at any cost. During this self-guided walking tour, you'll visit main historical sites in Baixa and Alfama, learn fascinating facts and immerse yourself in a spy adventure where YOU are the hero. Encounter enemies, play subtle games with astronomers, captains and navigators, then charm da Gama and the king. For 2 hours, become Agent 007 of the Age of Discoveries — a hero in a stunning historical thriller. You'll get an email with a link and a code after purchase. Go to the starting point when you're ready, start the tour, and let it lead the way
Inclusions
What's included
- Audiovisual content
Itinerary
A magnificent square built on the site of the Ribeira royal palace, which was destroyed by the Great Earthquake of 1755. In the center of the square stands an equestrian statue of King Jose I
A lively pedestrian street in the heart of Lisbon, with numerous shops and cafes, leading from the Arc de Triomf to Rossio Square
Its another name is Praca do Rossio. One of the oldest squares in Lisbon, where touradas, military parades and auto-da-fés were once held
The famous church where Jews who converted to Catholicism were forced to pray. It was here that the Lisbon Massacre began in 1506. Autos-da-fés were held in front of the church
Lisbon Cathedral, built after the city was recaptured from the Moors. Afonso IV converted the cathedral chapel into a pantheon for himself and his family
Royal Castle, taken by Afonso Henriques, the first king of the Portuguese, from the Moors. Here the Portuguese kings lived until the Age of Discovery, when King Manuel the Fortunate moved to the new Ribeira Palace (now Praça do Comercio)
Viewpoint next to the Church of Santa Luzia, which offers stunning views of the city and the Tagus
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 999 travellers
- Operated by
- LiveHistory Adventure
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lisbon
- Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 4320 experiences we list in Lisbon.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lisbon
Lisbon spills down its hills to the Tagus estuary, a city of tiled façades, rattling yellow trams, viewpoint terraces and late, unhurried dinners.
The old quarters hold most of the charm. Alfama's tangle of lanes climbs to São Jorge Castle and echoes with fado in the evening, the Baixa's orderly grid runs down to the vast Praça do Comércio on the river, and Bairro Alto and Chiado mix bookshops and cafés by day with bars by night. Viewpoints such as Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte frame red rooftops and shining water.
Top-ranked sights in Lisbon: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.
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