Lisbon Walking Tours
Try a different way of exploring Lisbon. If you are a regular visitor or are
planning your first trip to the Capital, you may want to experience a good
walk on the old streets of our Historic Lisbon. We will help you finding a
city which is not part of the ordinary guides. Or we can design for you a
visit to your particular needs and interests in a “Lisbon á la carte programme”.
Whether you have only a short time to spend, or you have the whole afternoon, it will be for sure an unique experience.
Note: Tours escorted by an Art expert official tour guide (in several languages).
Tour 1
St. George Castle / Alfama
Located on one of the highest hills of Lisbon, a charming place near the
river, the St. George Castle stands on the riverside landscape of Lisbon’s
downtown.
Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter and one of the most rewarding
for walkers and photographers thanks to its medieval alleys and outstanding
views.
Tour 2
Amoreiras / Largo do Carmo
Amoreiras is a business district. The biggest attraction is the Amoreiras towers it makes a skyline counterbalance with St. George Castle.
Largo do Carmo, is a quiet little square in the heart of the Bairro Alto district
with an entrance to the gothic ruins of the 14th century church Igreja do
Carmo. Today the whole area is very well preserved, small cafés are abundant, and even music and traditional dance are performed here during the
summer.
Tour 3
Terreiro do Paço / Restauradores
The vast waterfront square also known as Terreiro do Paço or "the palace's
square", is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755,
when its was destroyed by the Great Earthquake.
Restauradores - The square’s name refers to the time of the restoration, the
reestablishment of Portuguese independence, after 60 years of Spanish rule.
Lisbon Walking Tours
Tour 4
St. Catherine / Terreiro do Paço
St. Catarina - This area of endearing streets with pastel-painted houses and a
few restaurants and bars but is mostly known for its garden with a terrace
offering river views.
The vast waterfront square also known as Terreiro do Paço or "the palace's
square", is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755,
when its was destroyed by the Great Earthquake.
Tour 5
Senhora do Monte / Chafariz de Dentro
An extensive view over the city, and in particular over the castle, is from the
belvedere Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte. This is the highest point in the
city and its serene atmosphere attracts young couples.
On the Largo do Chafariz de Dentro is located the fountain of the same name. It
was called Chafariz de Dentro: it has an unusually location, meaning within the
old city walls.
Tour 6
Estrela / Cais do Sodré
Estrela is located close to the city centre in the western part of Lisbon. Two
major attractions of this area are: Basilica da Estrela and Estrela Park.
Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon on the bank of Tagus River. Although the official name is Duque da Terceira Square, everybody knows it by Cais do Sodré.
Duque da Terceira was a hero in the Peninsular War (1807-1814) that united
Portugal, Great Britain and later Spain against Napoleon.
Lisbon Walking Tours
The museum at the café
A small meeting at one of the selected museum cafeterias.
Enjoy 3 or 4 works of art while drinking a cup of coffee.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The museum was founded according to Calouste Gulbenkian’s last will,
in order to accommodate and display Gulbenkian's art collection belonging now to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and it contains an impressive collection of ancient and modern art, such as Oriental , Classical , and
European art, book, sculpture, painting and decorative arts.
National Art Gallery
Founded in 1884. It has 12th to 19th century sculptures, drawings, gold
work, jewellery, pottery, textiles, paintings and furniture. Paintings by Portuguese masters and by European artists, religious statues and objects in
gold and silver make this museum one of the most important ones in
Portugal.
José Azeredo Perdigão Modern Art Centre
The Modern Art Centre aims to promote and study modern and contemporary art, paying special attention to Portuguese art, by exhibiting works from
the permanent collection, organizing temporary exhibitions while simultaneously capturing and maintaining visitor loyalty by developing its interest
in modern and contemporary art through activities in the field of education,
promotion and leisure.
Tile Museum
Tile Museum is one of the most important national museums, for its singular
collection, Azulejo (Tile), an artistic expression which differentiates Portuguese culture, and for the unique building where it is installed, former
Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Dona Leonor.