Roman Lisbon, Underground
Dig Deep.
Descend beneath modern Lisbon to uncover Roman streets, baths, theaters, and the hidden archaeology of a truly ancient city.
Lisbon is the second-oldest capital city in Europe. Its deep history is buried beneath its busy streets. Uncover it on our half-day Roman Lisbon History Tour.
Take a trip through over two thousand years of history: from 1000 BCE to 1147 CE. See tools used by Lisbon’s mysterious pre-historic peoples, the remnants left by Phoenecian and Carthaginian traders, and the ruins of the great monuments left by the Roman conquerors. Finally, explore the old city as it began to take its current shape as part of the great Islamic civilization of Al-Andalus.
Tour Highlights
- Descend to the Núcleo Arqueológico da Rua dos Correeiros (NARC), an archaeological site hidden under Lisbon’s busy downtown, where you’ll find buildings made by some of Lisbon’s earliest inhabitants.
- Visit the Casa dos Bicos, a 16th-century merchant’s house wrapped around the ancient Roman city wall and garum factory.
- Tour the old neighborhood of Alfama, which still bears remnants from its Roman, Andalusian, and medieval eras.
- Tour the Roman Theater of Lisbon, recently excavated after being buried under centuries of urban rubble.
An All-inclusive Private Tour
- Roman Lisbon History Tour length: 3.5 hours.
- A private fully-guided tour by a professional historian.
- Entry tickets for all sites.
Accessibility
Portugal can be challenging for people with mobility accessibility needs. We’re more than happy to tailor our tours in whatever ways we can. Click here for more information.
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