Lisbon has been described in many books and inspired several writers. "When a place becomes poetry" is an unusual, thematic tour to discover Lisbon through the words of several writers, to see it through their eyes and go together in search of the places where they lived: a walk in the city center, between famous places and hidden corners, enchanting and surprising us, just like it did them. To wrap it all in sweetness, there will be a break in a special venue, that inspired many poems.
We will visit Lisbon accompanied by the words of those who loved this city and immortalised it in the pages of their books. If you love unusual and poetic tours, this is the tour for you!
Walking tour, of low difficulty, suitable for all ages, can be easily adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Duration of the tour: 3 hours
The tour can be made every day of the week.
Level 1 – Easy
Flat terrain without obstacles. Wheelchair accessible. Duration 2h
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Mainly flat terrain (about 70% flat), gentle climbs and descents. Some steps. Wheelchair accessible only with the help of a third party. Duration is around 2 to 3 hours.
Level 3 – Moderate
Terrain about 40 to 60% flat. Moderate climbs and descents. Steps. not wheelchair accessible. Duration 3 hours
Level 4 – Demanding
Terrain about 20% to 40% flat. Some steep climbs and descends. Steps and uneven surfaces. Recommend for fit travelers. Duration between 3 to 5 hours.
Level 5 – Difficult
Rolling and often steep terrain, 10 to 20% flat terrain. Uneven surfaces. Recommended for travelers used to hiking tours in nature.
Stufe 1 – Leicht
Flaches Gelände ohne Höhenunterschiede und Hindernisse. Geeignet für Rollstuhlfahrer. Dauer 2 Stunden.
Stufe 2 – Leicht bis moderat
Überwiegend flaches Gelände (70%) mit leichten Höhenunterschieden sowie einigen Stufen. Für Rollstuhlfahrer nur bedingt und mit einer Begleitperson geeignet. Dauer 2 – 3 Stunden.
Stufe 3 – Moderat
Gelände (40-60% flach) mit moderaten Steigungen und Treppen. Nicht für Rollstuhlfahrer geeignet. Dauer 3 Stunden.
Stufe 4 – Anspruchsvoll
Gelände mit Höhenunterschieden (20-40% flach). Auf – und Abstiege, Treppen und unbefestigte Wege. Eine gute Kondition und festes Schuhwerk sind erforderlich. Dauer 3 bis 5 Stunden.
Stufe 5 – Schwierig
Gelände mit großen Höhenunterschieden (10-20% flach), steilen Auf – und Abstiegen auf unbefestigten Wegen und teils holprigen Boden. Geeignet für erfahrene Wanderer.
Tours by AGIC is a side project by AGIC – Associação Portuguesa dos Guias-Intérpretes e Correios de Turismo