Lagos Walking Tour with Local Historian

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Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

With Lagos Walking Tour, in a relaxed way, you can meet the urban evolution of the area and the importance of this town in World history. Will reveal you the history, stories, myths, economy and society. Celtic iron age will be revealed in where they found Lacobriga: The first urban nucleus, objects and way of Living. Found where the Romans settled down, their activities and archaeological finds. You will meet the Middle Ages Wall and urban Trace, that was built by the Portuguese From the Modern Era, you will learn from Henry the Navigator, his role in the discovery movement, slaves. The Modern Era wall that today, partially surround the old town and the cemetery of slaves. In this tour you will walk through the path of the Last Convicted to death by a civil crime, in Portugal. Will explain why is King Dom Sebastião statue in our main square. With gravures, old photos, photos reconstitutions that you will see in this experience, you will look to Lagos with a completely new perspective

What’s included?

  • Touristic Guide

  • Entry/Admission - Museu Municipal Dr. Jose Formosinho

  • Entry/Admission - Governor's Castle (Castelo dos Governadores)

  • Entry/Admission - Antigo Mercado de Escravos

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

We reviewed safety procedures with Turismo de Portugal to Avoid contamination caused by the New Coronavirus. Please bring a Face Mask. Your Guide will use a Visor Mask. Hand sanitizer will be provided during the tour, Host Will ask about social distance need (2mtrs/6ft)

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Lagos walking tour with local historian

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Experience a walking tour in Lagos with a local historian. Admire the Roman presence. Walk through the medieval village. Learn about the arrival of the first slave's cargo to Europe, in the Moderna Era, brought to this town by Henry, The Navigator.

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