History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)

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Lisbon, Portugal
Neptun fountain at starting point
Street "rua do Século"
Inside aqueduct's tunnel (possibility of visitation subject to time of the day/week)
Pentagram symbol
Mysterious fountain on Marques de Pombal
Square "Praça da Alegria"
In Sintra (addition to normal programme), Quinta Regaleira on background

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2 to 3 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

This tour is a spicy Portugal history tour, where we will touch some points of local timeline with a special focus towards mysterious figure of Marques de Pombal (the 'Enlightened despot' during whose reign happened Lisbon's Earthquake), his undergrounds, and ties with local freemasonry. What was his 'hidden knowledge' ? Did he sell out his soul to the devil? Or was a worker of good? Take this tour and stroll around mysterious heart of Lisbon, which was decision making center of the Empire.

Ever heard of Knights Templars? Jesuits? How all this fits-in together in Lisbon in this story?..

Our goal is to enveil curtain of superficial facts, and connect the dots between different layers of facts and points of view! Looking forward to see you on this tour!

The tour is "customizable" meaning is possible modify slightly the route and share more stories, if guests wish (that is why duration time is specified as "approximate 3" hours)

Description

Stop At: Alfredo Keil Garden, Praca da Alegria, Lisbon 1250

Starting point of our tour, under branches of majestic ceiba trees. We start with the root of the story - who lived here before the territory became Portugal, what did they believe in?

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jardim do Principe Real, Praca Principe Real, Lisbon 1250

Charming English style garden with an old cedar and underground reservatoir. Discover about Aqueduct of Lisbon, predating earthquake of 1755, and mystery of it's branched system of underground passegaways

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chafariz da Rua do Seculo, Rua de O Seculo, Misericordia, Lisbon 1200

Mysterious fountain in front of the house where Marques de Pombal was born. What is the supreme secret of "secret societies" and how are they connected to the indigenous tribes, and this character, who shaped modern Lisbon as well as influence history timeline of Portugal and South America

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200

On our way we pass Bairro Alto neighborhood, superficially famous about it's bars. We stop in fron of Masonic Lodge to learn about it's influence in Portugal of past and present.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1250

Special viewpoint of the center, overlooking Avenida de Liberdade and Restoration square. Learn about coat of arms of Lisbon and foundation myths

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rossio Train Station, Praca D. Pedro IV, Lisbon

Beautiful manuelin-style masterpiece suburban train station, departing point for discovering Sintra. Let's talk here a bit about the speciality of this town, where famous people of different countries, for some reason, want to posses a bit of land.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100

We will discover stories of various buildings in southern part of the square. Final point of the tour is psychological picture of royal family of times of D.Pedro IV, and connection to Rio de Janeiro

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Largo do Carmo, Largo do Chiado 8, Lisbon 1249

Charming square with ruins of Carmo monastery, which is now a museum and house of National Guard ( with 1975 revolution's musuem ). Was it romantic revolution, or coup-d-etat? What are similarities between Salazar's Portugal and life in Soviet Union?

Duration: 15 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 06:00 PM
  • Return Details:

    Praça Dom Pedro IV 72, Praça Dom Pedro IV 72, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be aware that Lisbon's center is full of hills to climb!

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-388682P1

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