Alfama (Pass By)

Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood and the most charming one, it’s considered the historic soul of Lisbon and its steep, cobblestoned lanes stand just as they were in medieval times. This area is best known for its fado houses and the great festivities of Lisbon which honors “Santo António” (St. Anthony) during the month of June, luring thousands of people into the streets. This neighbourhood resisted to the terrible earthquake of 1755 and this is one of the main reasons that contributed to the preservation of its authenticity. This charming area retains some of the Moorish atmosphere with its alleys, staircases and clothes drying on the windows.

Chiado (Pass By)

On the 25th of august, 1988, this area was severely affected by a terrible fire which destructed partially this neighbourhood. Since then, owing to a renovation project coordinated by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, Chiado has recovered and features the highest real estate property prices in Portugal nowadays. Considered the most emblematic and cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Lisbon, this area is full of all kind of shops, national and international fashion designers, ateliers, art galleries, bookstores, cafes, restaurants, bars, etc.

N/A (Pass By)

calm and prosperous district where you may see the Royal Basilica of Estrela with its ornate Baroque facade and the pleasant Estrela Garden (with breathtaking views over the Tagus and the red spires of the 25th April bridge). Considered as one of best neighbourhoods of Lisbon, with large homes and thoughtfully preserved palaces and mansions, this is a quiet and trendy area.

Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

.After a moment to relax at the top of the viewpoint we’ll start going down the hill to salute Mouraria, Lisbon’s most multiethnic neighbourhood. Here you may find all types of restaurants because about a fifth of the population is from Asia, mainly from China, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

10 minutes

Torre de Belem

Belém Tower: Built on the northern bank of the Tagus between 1514 and 1520, the Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of the reign of the King Manuel I.

3 minutes

Chafariz da Praca 25 de Abril

One of Lisbon’s most notable ex-libris! This steel suspension bridge across the Tagus River is often compared with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

5 minutes

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

A World Heritage monument, this is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon.

10 minutes

Praca Da Figueira

This square was once Lisbon’s main marketplace. It was home to a covered market, which was built in 1885 and demolished in the 1950s. In its place, a bronze equestrian statue of King João I was erected.

15 minutes