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3-Hour Second World War Refugees and Spies Walking Tour in Lisbon

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  • 3 heures
  • Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
  • 2 langues
  • Confirmation immédiate

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Take a deep dive into the history of the war and the neutrality of Lisbon with our 3-hour walking tour. During the Second World War, Portugal was under the dictatorship of António Oliveira Salazar and remained neutral during the conflict. Between 1932 and 1945, the country, particularly Lisbon, received thousands of refugees looking to escape the war and Nazi persecution, waiting for a visa to leave Europe. During those years, Lisbon became the „waiting room" or sad paradise" for the refugees but was also one of the many stages of international espionage. Spies of different nationalities, including British, German, and American, roamed the city and its surroundings under the surveillance of the Portuguese political police. On this guided tour, we highlight the policy of the Estado Novo toward the refugees and glimpse the shadow of the various spies that crossed the city. Come with us and discover the fascinating role of Lisbon between refugees and spies during the Second world war.

Inclus

Ce qui est inclus

  • Guide fee

Non inclus

  • Snacks

Itinéraire

  1. One of the major meeting points in Lisbon, where the old town meets the modern Lisbon. Our route starts hear next to the Monument to Marquês de Pombal. This where we find the location of the Hotel Aviz, at the time, one of the most renowned hotels in the capital. Crossing the avenue we find the pensions and assistance organizations that helped the refugees in a strange land.

    20 min

  2. Opened at the end of the 19th century, this large avenue was home to several hotels during the Second World War

    20 min

  3. Famous for the monument celebrating the end of Spanish monarchy over the Portuguese throne, this square used to house several movie theaters. Cinema was both entertainment but also the opportunity to pass on propaganda from both sides of the war

    20 min

  4. Built in the late 1800s, it was once the international train station, where several refugees arrived

    15 min

  5. Pedestrian street with several traditional stores

    15 min

  6. very close to the river, several bars and brothels were the perfect spot to recruit agents and get information about naval activities.

    20 min

  7. The elegant district of city of Lisbon, with several shops but also the seat of the political police during the Dictatorship of Salazar

    20 min

  8. The heart of Lisbon with several cafés and hotels where the refugees waited for good news and visa.

    20 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

Avis

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À savoir avant de partir

Point de rendez-vous
In front of the Café "A Padaria Portuguesa"
Prise en charge
Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
Type de billet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Opéré par
Guide in Lisbon
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Lisbonne

  • Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 4320 experiences we list in Lisbonne.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1690 of 4320.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lisbonne

Lisbonne dévale ses collines jusqu'à l'estuaire du Tage : façades d'azulejos, tramways jaunes bringuebalants, miradouros et dîners tardifs sans hâte.

Les vieux quartiers concentrent l'essentiel du charme. L'enchevêtrement de ruelles de l'Alfama grimpe vers le château Saint-Georges et résonne de fado le soir, la grille ordonnée de la Baixa descend jusqu'à la vaste place du Commerce, au bord du fleuve, et le Bairro Alto et le Chiado mêlent librairies et cafés le jour, bars la nuit. Des miradouros comme Santa Luzia et Senhora do Monte encadrent les toits rouges et l'eau scintillante.

Top-ranked sights in Lisbonne: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.

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