The Otterside

Bespoke tours, travel and living advice in Portugal

Philoxenia (φιλοξενία): A love of hospitality and kindness toward strangers

Walking tours

For those wanting to jump (or walk) right in, these are our recommendations.

Pick-up and drop-off points, itineraries, means of transport and the key themes of all tours may be adapted to your interests, needs and preferences.

You may also design your own tour (with or without our assistance) and hire a guide on an hourly basis, taking into account the table below.

*Note: Displayed prices include VAT and apply to groups of up to 3. An additional 10€ will be charged per person over 13. For solo travelers, a 20% discount will be applied.

Number of hoursHourly rate
250€
3-435€
5+30€
Elevador da Bica

Lisbon Orientation Tour

Learn to navigate Lisbon’s main boroughs like a local, try local snacks and drinks, ride a funicular, and focus on what matters to you

140€*

Duration: 4 hours

  • Learn to get around Lisbon efficiently
  • Learn of the city’s history and freely discuss its past, present and future
  • Avoid scams, tourist traps, and crowds
  • Receive recommendations and advice tailored to your interests and goals
  • Includes, per person:
    • A map of the city center with descriptions of the main boroughs
    • 1 water bottle
    • 1 local snack or drink
    • 1 cable car/funicular ride
    • Didactic pen-and-paper games for children (if applicable)
    • A list of primary and secondary sources for all information conveyed (upon request)
Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Belém: Portugal and the Sea

Visit the historical riverside borough of Belém, taste Portugal’s most famous pastries and delve into the mists and myths of Portugal’s imperial past

150€*

Duration: 5 hours

  • Learn the history of early Portuguese maritime exploration and expansion
  • Visit the Jerónimos Monastery (skip the line until 10:30 am if with a guide)
  • Visit the iconic Tower of St. Vincent and the Monument to the Explorers
  • Includes, per person:
    • A fact sheet
    • 1 water bottle
    • 1 custard tart (pastel de Belém)
    • Cost of transportation (if applicable)
    • Didactic pen-and-paper games for children (if applicable)
    • A list of primary and secondary sources for all information conveyed (upon request)
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