Explore the Gulbenkian Museum & Surroundings with a Local Guide

• Private Tour
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• Carbon Neutral

A quick visit to the Gulbenkian Museum is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Gulbenkian Museum with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português, Français, Nederlands

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance Tickets are not included and need to be paid directly to the host in cash

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Eduardo VII Park Observation Deck next to the fountain - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Gulbenkian Museum, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Lisbon and the Gulbenkian Museum for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Gulbenkian Museum, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Gulbenkian Museum

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Lisbon

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Julia🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

29 November 2024

Before I visited Lisbon a friend told me to be sure to make time for the Gulbenkian and I am glad that I listened. It is an exceptional collection and visiting it with Antonio made it even better! He was so knowledgeable and his explanation of the history of the collection and the museum made the experience so much richer. I highly recommend Antonio!A hidden gem in Lisbon

Arlene

(About local António )

23 November 2024

My husband and I so enjoyed our tour with Antonio! He is so knowledgeable and he made the Gulbenkian Museum come alive! We highly recommend him for this tour and we would have loved to take other tours with him.FANTASTIC TOUR!

chriskennyhome🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local António )

10 October 2024

Dudley🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

14 September 2024

My tour of this incredible museum was greatly enhanced by Antonio’s knowledge of Gulbenkian the man and his art collection. There is no substitute to having someone who lives near and grew up with the museum as your guide. Pleasant, personable and knowledgeable.Gulbenkian Tour

Christy

(About local António )

13 August 2024

We had a great experience at the museum with Antonio. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and interesting. I am so glad we visited. Great experience at the Gulbenkian

Bernard🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local António )

2 March 2024

Antonio was an excellent and knowledgeable guide for our tour around the Gulbenkian museum. Very willing to answer questions and we learnt so much on our tour. An excellent guide around the Gulbenkian

Unknown

(About local António )

23 December 2023

we had an excellent experience with our tour guide António excellent

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local António )

11 June 2023

Adina🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

21 May 2023

The tour of Lisbon was absolutely outstanding. Carlos has a wealth of knowledge about history, art, music and literature and he connected between them to provide context and perspective for a very insightful tour...highly recommended!Beautiful Tour of Lisbon with Carlos!

Anne Elise🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local António )

26 April 2023

Cathy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local António )

25 October 2022

The Gulbenkian museum and gardens is a magnificent place. Antonio brought the place to life with his extensive background on Mr Gulbenkian and his amazing collection. I would recommend this tour to anyone!Museum comes to life with Antonio

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

15 October 2022

Antonio gave us a treasured afternoon at the Gulbenkian Museum. Antonio shared with us his in depth knowledge and passion for the Gulbenkian Museum and Gardens, as well as his knowledge of Lisbon’s history. We learned the importance of art to Mr. Gulbenkian and his desire to share his collection. This is a must see museum with stunning works of art.Outstanding Gulbenkian Museum Guide

Gwenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

11 October 2022

Antonio is knowledgeable, entertaining and fluent in English. We had a wonderful tour of the museum, it was so great we wish it was longer!Fabulous tour of the Gulbenkian

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

14 May 2022

Antonio was our guide for the Gulbenkian Museum. He provided a lot of info on the man, the foundation and the art. We really enjoyed it. we learned a lot

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

5 April 2022

Carlos is amazing, very kind and flexible with lots of knowledge and information from gardens to art to poetry to history to everything about Lisboa. We highly recommend him for general tours, or art or history guide, or Sintra. I cannot imagine a more complete expert and host. Great host with a wide expertise

Giuseppe 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local David)

12 October 2021

Weil das Museum am gebuchten Abend bereits geschlossen war, hat uns David kurzerhand angeboten, die Führung durch das Museum am nächsten Morgen nachzuholen. Wir haben somit fast eine doppelte Führung erhalten. Gulbenkians Ausstellung war echt sehr interessant, und David hat uns noch viele zusätzliche Tipps mitgeben können. Muito obrigado!Hilfsbereiter als David gibt's kaum einer.

Mary

(About local António )

9 March 2020

António was very pleasant even though we were late getting to our prearranged meeting. He was hired to take us around the Gulbukien museum. He was knowledgeable about Mr Gulbeckian’s life but told us nothing about what we were to see in the exhibits. He walked around with us but seemed to know nothing about the art. I felt we paid a lot for no information. The collection was wonderful and l was fascinated by the art nouveau jewellery which I didn’t know was there. It would have been interesting to hear about the designers.

Carole🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

14 September 2019

Grab him if you can! He was fantastic. Gave us a lot of time to experience the Gulbenkian museum. He is knowledgeable and interesting. Bought our tickets in and treated us to coffee and custard at the end. The best part we made a friend! We were very happy with him. Carole and Rachel Fantastic

cyndi🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

13 September 2019

Evelyn🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Diogo)

14 August 2019

Our tour was supposed to be a museum tour but it turned out that the museum was closed. Diolo, being the skilled tour guide and beatboxer that he is, thought quickly, improved and offered us options on what we could do as an alternative. He took us on a tour around Lisbon that gave us some of the old and new sights that showed us what makes Lisbon the vibrant city that it is. Occasionally displaying his hype beatboxing skills, Diolo’s love for Lisbon and exuberant energy made our detour one of a kind! He has a special mix of knowledge, humour, respect, and creative energy that made this detour a memorable one. Thank you Diolo! Freestylomg

Andy🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local António )

3 June 2019

Great morning with António who was not like the usual guide but was more like Visiting a museum with a friend. Museum with a local and friend

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

9 September 2025

We just finished our 10 tastings tour with Sónia. What a wonderful experience! Sónia was an amazing guide! She took us to several places, all of which were fantastic. Everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious. She was very sweet, and even made accommodations to try a local food a friend had told me about. If you’re in Lisbon, and you like food, you should absolutely take this tour with Sónia!An amazing tour

Fayçal🇨🇾 Cyprus

(About local António )

8 September 2025

We had a great afternoon exploring Lisbons local culinary delights with Antonio. Antonio is a genuinely wonderful person and he took us to places we would have never discovered otherwise. 👍👍A true local experience.

Abby🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

8 September 2025

Great food tour with Andre! He was super nice and entertaining and gave a lot of history lessons! Felt like we were hanging out with a friend!Food tour

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana Paula)

8 September 2025

We spent our second day in Lisbon with Ana Paula, and she was absolutely wonderful. Her deep local knowledge and strong community roots made the tour feel authentic and personal, giving us a true sense of Lisbon beyond the main tourist paths. She guided us through Alfama and beyond, sharing history with passion while leading us to hidden corners and stories we would never have discovered on our own. From breathtaking views at specific locations, each stop came alive through her storytelling. One of the highlights was visiting artisan shops and Cerâmica D’Alfama, a wonderful gallery run by two talented women artists. These stops gave us a deeper appreciation for Lisbon’s creative spirit and the people keeping its traditions and culture vibrant. Ana Paula’s warmth, connections, and insight gave us an experience rooted in the real Lisbon. If you want to see the city through the eyes of someone who loves its history, supports its community, and celebrates its artists, we can’t recommend Ana Paula enough. Another great day - 2nd day of Lisbon

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

8 September 2025

We had the pleasure of spending our first day in Lisbon with Sónia, and she made the experience unforgettable. She was warm, friendly, and so knowledgeable, guiding us through highlights like the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Castelo de S. Jorge, and the beautiful Igreja de São Roque. What we loved most was how she mixed history with personal touches, making us feel like we were exploring the city with a local friend. She brought us to great food stops, like O Trevo for a pork sandwich and Manteigaria for the freshest pastel de nata. She pointed out even more! If you’re visiting Lisbon, we can’t recommend Sónia enough, she made our first impression of the city truly special.Best day in Lisbon!

Brenda🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alphé)

7 September 2025

We had a great tour with Alphé. He shared so much history of Lisboa and showed us places that we probably would not have found on our own. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and places to visit in Lisboa and other cities. The meals we shared with him were fantastic, and gave us a great introduction to authentic local Portuguese cuisine. A great tour and intro to Lisboa. Highly recommend!!A Fantastic Experience

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

7 September 2025

I booked a tasting tour with Sonia on our arrival day. I had worried we might be too jet lagged to enjoy it but I was so glad I booked anyway! Sonia is warm and so easy to talk with and it’s apparent how much she loves her hometown and it’s food! I now have a list of things I want to order again during our stay! She was a wealth of information and set our trip onto the right foot! Highly recommend! I feel like we made a good friend! The best first day!

Marie.gear

(About local Sónia)

7 September 2025

Sónia was our guide for a local food tour and she gave us the perfect peek into Lisbon food and culture. Friendly, open and knowledgeable, it was like strolling around the neighbourhood having delicious snacks with your smart and funny friend. Highly recommend.Fabulous experience.

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

6 September 2025

Luis is a phenomenal guide! He's responsive, open to making itinerary changes, is friendly and a great new friend. We visited Batalha, Nazare and Obidos and he shared interesting facts about the history of each place and made sure i got good camera angles. It was an incredible day and I highly recommend him! Thank you 😊 Amazing guide in Portugal!

Joseph🇺🇸 United States

(About local Amanda)

6 September 2025

Amanda was an amazing guide and gave us a warm welcome to Lisbon! This was a perfect tour to do right when we got into town and made us feel acclimated to the city. Amanda was incredibly knowledgeable about Lisbon and showed us some of her favorite spots within the city. Loved this tour a lot and we appreciated the personalization of it as well.Perfect way to start our trip in Lisbon!

Caren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Amanda)

5 September 2025

We had such a great time with Amanda today. She is so nice and knowledgeable and kind! It was truly an amazing experience! She is a bright light in Lisbon! Amanda is a brilliant tour guide!!!

Martin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Amanda)

5 September 2025

We had a very enjoyable time exploring Lisbon with Amanda. She is knowledgeable and passionate about the city and we visited some places we definitely would have missed otherwise. Highly recommended

Ana Cristina🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Isabel)

4 September 2025

We had an awesome time with Isabel! She knows her way into the city!!! She is the best!!

John 🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

3 September 2025

Andre' was very thorough and spent large amounts of time. He told stories of his childhood, family, and his life in Portugal. Andre' took us to several places we would not have explored as first time visitors to Lisbon. We appreciated his attention to detail. Andre' Was Fantastic

Neil

(About local Carlos)

3 September 2025

Excellent 3 hours introducing us to LisbonCarlos was Fabulous

jack🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

2 September 2025

Our tour with Ines, was truly delightful! She took us on a captivating journey through Portugal's rich history, sharing fascinating stories that brought the culture to life. What made the experience even more special was how she tailored it to our desire to discover hidden places off the usual tourist track. As our tour was coming to an end, she surprised us with a stunning song in Portuguese. Ines also recommended some incredible vegan restaurants. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting to experience Portugal in a truly unique way!Our personal guided tour

Ulrike🇩🇪 Germany

(About local David)

1 September 2025

Dank David hatten wir einen wunderschönen Tag in Lissabon! Er hat uns viel erzählt, gezeigt (auch Abseits der Massen) und uns mit tollen Tipps versorgt. Wir nehmen viele schöne Erinnerungen mit, besonders den schönen Ausklang unserer Tagestour. Nochmals vielen Dank, David! Ulrike

Kirsty🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Amanda)

1 September 2025

We had an amazing 3hour tour with Amanda, she was so warm , friendly and informative. The 3 hours raced by viewing different neighbourhoods, hearing about the history of the city, drinking coffee & of course enjoying the delicious Portuguese custard tarts! Thanks so much Amanda, it was like spending time with an old friend 😊Fantastic tour guide

Joan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana Paula)

31 August 2025

Ana Paula is a delightful guide full of energy. We had generous servings of a variety of foods and wines. Ana knows the neighborhoods well and is on great terms with the restaurant proprietors. She is friendly and shared a lot of interesting information. You will love de natas and all the other amazing foods of Lisbon!Excellent Food and Commentary

Mordy

(About local Inês )

31 August 2025

Me and my family had a great time with her she is full of energy knows her stuff very well and adjusts to the family needs and energy levels very easily We all had a great time with her. Hope to see her again in a different tour in the future Great tour guide. Knows her stuff well

Lisa

(About local Inês )

29 August 2025

Ines was terrific! She has an easy-going manner and a sense of humor. We learned so much about the Portuguese culture, history, and architecture while she was navigating us through the winding streets to interesting neighborhoods that we would not have found on our own. She shared book recommendations, her favorite restaurants, tucked-away shopping boutiques and suggestions on how to further explore Lisbon and other areas of Portugal. She was happy to answer any questions and was clearly proud of her heritage. We will be happily recommending Ines to our family and friends.Ines was terrific!

AMANDA

(About local Rodrigo)

28 August 2025

I sadly cannot recommend this tour. We had some meats and cheese (unidentified to us the kinds), chorizo, ginjinha, pastel de nata. Nothing was personalized, I asked about shrimp and it was not accommodated. Not as advertised. Better off booking a normal tour for half the cost! Not worth cost

Derek and Sandra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local André)

27 August 2025

We had an amazing tour with André! Great ride along the waterfront all the way to Belem and back with short stops for stories and some history of Lisbon. The bikes were e-assist so as easy or as hard as you prefer. André was a genuine person whose passion for history and Lisbon shone through! Thank you for a highlight of our trip to Portugal 🇵🇹 Incredible day wxploring with Andre!

shabnam🇺🇸 United States

(About local António )

27 August 2025

Anthony is amazing. He's such a great tour guide and a great person to hang out with. He's knowledgeable but gives you space to explore without bombarding you with information. Very accommodating and very friendly and pleasant. We enjoyed our tour with him so much. 100% recommend Would have given 20 stars if I could

Tammy

(About local António )

25 August 2025

Antonio was the perfect guide for our tour. The walking tour was informative and engaging for our group of 14. Antonio was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions regarding the history of Lisbon. He surpassed our groups' expectations! I can highly recommend him. Lisbon Tour African contributions

Bhrugu

(About local Inês )

25 August 2025

Ines was an amazing guide and took extra care to keep our young kids engaged. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful. The best part was her swan song :) Her main profession is quite cool, try to guess it after you finish your tour!Great tour!

Sooraj 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

24 August 2025

Walking around the city with Sonia was like walking with a close friend. We walked , laughed and did not know where the time went . I had to add an extra person the day before and Sónia went out of her way to coordinate withlocals team to add the extra person. She provides the right level of detail, and tailored the tour based on our needs . Would recommend Sónia to everyone in. Heartbeat.

Heather

(About local Amanda)

23 August 2025

My husband and I did a 3 hour walking tour of Lisbon with Amanda and I would highly recommend it. She took us to see all the major sites and neighborhoods with plenty of time to stop in special local shops and for photos. We had the most delicious Pastel de Nata at a coffee shop too. Overall a great experience!Great walking tour of Lisbon with Amanda!

kathysoifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

20 August 2025

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Our experience with Sonia was Exceptional. She was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and so fun to be with. We learned so many things, Through the eyes of someone who knew the country inside and out. She made us feel like a local and not a tourist. Would encourage you to book a tour you will not be disappointed. See spectacular Spain with Sonia.