Lisbon 1755: Earthquake, Fire & Tsunami

Experience the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake: Ruins, Reconstruction & Tsunami Impact

Relive one of Europe’s most dramatic turning points on a experience designed for comfort, an easy pace, and step-free stops. With immersive storytelling and scenic viewpoints, you’ll follow the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755—from the first shockwaves to the fires and tsunami—and see how it reshaped the city.

Private

Customizable

6 hours

From 470€

Highlights

Quake – Lisbon Earthquake Centre

Start with an immersive, guided journey into the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755—what happened, why it happened, and how it changed the city forever. Experience powerful audiovisual storytelling and the famous 1755 simulation. Wheelchair users should notify us in advance (transfers may be required to fully experience the simulator).

Belém Panoramic Drive

Comfortable, vehicle-based panorama through Belém while your guide tells dramatic 1755 earthquake, fire and tsunami stories.

Carmo Ruins (The “Open Wound” of 1755)

Step into the haunting Carmo Ruins, the roofless Gothic church that still bears the scars of the 1755 earthquake. This powerful stop makes the disaster tangible—collapsed arches, open sky, and preserved remains—while offering an accessible setting for understanding how the quake, fires and collapse reshaped Lisbon’s historic center.

Marquês de Pombal (Rebuild Leadership)

Pass by Marquês de Pombal and learn how Lisbon’s post-1755 recovery shaped modern Portugal.

Viewpoint Stop: The Pombaline Plan Explained

A scenic viewpoint to understand the planned reconstruction and the birth of Pombaline Downtown (Baixa).

Avenida da Liberdade, Restauradores & Rossio (City Heart After 1755)

Drive through Lisbon’s central axis—Avenida da Liberdade to Restauradores and Rossio—to explain how the city’s core was reshaped after the 1755 earthquake, with planned streets, safer building principles and a rebuilt downtown that connected the new Lisbon to its historic centers.

Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) & Tsunami Story

Finish at Lisbon’s riverside square, explaining why survivors gathered here and how the tsunami risk unfolded—ideal for wheelchair users.

An immersive, accessible experience that turns Lisbon’s streets into a living 1755 timeline.

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Pricelist

Price

1-2

470€

3-4

610€

5-6

750€

7-8

890€

9+

On request

Wheelchair-Friendly Lisbon 1755 Earthquake Experience Details

This tour highlights recommended places to visit. However, for those with additional interests, we list optional visits and experiences. Our main goal is to provide you with an unforgettable day, offering flexibility to customize the itinerary according to your preferences and tour duration.

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
If you wish, we can include the option of pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, airport, cruise terminal or other meeting point.

What's Included:

Quake – Lisbon Earthquake Centre (1755 Experience): Tickets to visit the immersive earthquake experience.

Carmo Ruins (Carmo Church), Largo do Carmo: Tickets and visit to Lisbon’s iconic “open wound” of 1755.

Marquês de Pombal Viewpoint Stop: Scenic stop near Marquês de Pombal to explain the planned reconstruction and the birth of Pombaline Downtown (Baixa).

Panoramic Drive Through Central Lisbon: Avenida da Liberdade, Restauradores Square and Rossio Square—key places to understand how Lisbon’s heart was reshaped after the earthquake.

Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) Stop: Final stop at Lisbon’s riverside square to tell the survivor and tsunami story of 1755.

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