Private e-Bike Tour: Lisbon’s Seven Hills

If you really want to understand Lisbon, the best way is to get up into the hills—and an e-bike makes that completely doable without breaking a sweat. This private tour takes you through several of the city’s most important neighborhoods, with a local guide who knows the terrain, the history, and the small details that make Lisbon so special. Think of it as spending a few hours with a friend who happens to know exactly where to go.

You’ll start by winding through Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district, where narrow streets, tiled façades, and local life give you a clear picture of how the city first began. Nearby, you’ll stop at the National Pantheon, an important landmark where notable Portuguese figures are laid to rest. From there, your e-bike will take you comfortably up to Graça, home to the beautiful Nossa Senhora do Monte viewpoint—one of the best panoramic spots in the entire city. It’s a great place to pause, take photos, and get your bearings while looking out toward São Jorge Castle.

Next, the route leads into Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most diverse and culturally rich areas. This neighborhood often gets overlooked, but it’s full of character and stories, and your guide will point out details you may not notice on your own. You’ll also ride past Lisbon Cathedral (Sé), the city’s oldest church, before continuing toward the riverfront. The tour wraps up at Commerce Square, one of Lisbon’s grandest open spaces, framed by arcades and with direct views of the Tagus River.

Throughout the ride, your guide will share helpful context, lighter stories, and small insights that come from living here—not just memorizing dates. You’ll discover viewpoints, photo stops, and little corners of Lisbon that many visitors miss. It’s a relaxed, active way to get acquainted with the city, and thanks to the e-bike, the “seven hills” feel a lot more approachable than they sound.