Lisboa Trip Overview
On this food & cultural walking small group tour, we will feel and taste real Portuguese food by exploring the oldest part of Lisbon (Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods) and visiting the most famous monument in Lisbon, a medieval fortification, the São Jorge Castle.
This tour starts with some delicious petiscos (it’s the Portuguese name for tapas) in a hidden place in the downtown. After that, we will head to Mouraria, the most multicultural area of the city and we’ll taste the Indian and African influence in our cuisine. Then it is time to give food a little break and visit the São Jorge Castle (10€ ticket included). You’ll have a guided visit and the opportunity to enjoy outstanding views over Lisbon and the river Tejo (Tagus). After it’s time to get lost in the narrow streets of Alfama and taste more Portuguese food.
We favor local restaurants because the food is real and made with love. We’ll have 10 tastings and 4 drinks (wine included of course!), so be hungry!
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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On this food & cultural walking small group tour, we will feel and taste real Portuguese food by exploring the oldest part of Lisbon (Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods) and visiting the most famous monument in Lisbon, a medieval fortification, the São Jorge Castle.
This tour starts with some delicious petiscos (it’s the Portuguese name for tapas) in a hidden place in the downtown. After that, we will head to Mouraria, the most multicultural area of the city and we’ll taste the Indian and African influence in our cuisine. Then it is time to give food a little break and visit the São Jorge Castle (10€ ticket included). You’ll have a guided visit and the opportunity to enjoy outstanding views over Lisbon and the river Tejo (Tagus). After it’s time to get lost in the narrow streets of Alfama and taste more Portuguese food.
We favor local restaurants because the food is real and made with love. We’ll have 10 tastings and 4 drinks (wine included of course!), so be hungry!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
The Baixa district was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. This area was rebuilt as a grid with beautiful squares by the Marquis of Pombal (the prime minister of the king at the time). It’s the commercial heart of the city and the only flat district in the old town of Lisbon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Praca Martim Moniz, Rua de Senhora da Saude, Lisbon 1100-586 Portugal
The Praça Martim Moniz is a central and lively square close to the Mouraria neighborhood. It’s the city’s most multicultural area. The row of fountains that crosses the square is a reference to the city’s old wall that climbed the hill from here.
Stop At: Moorish Quarter, 1100-394 Lisbon, Portugal
The Mouraria neighborhood was a segregated Moorish quarter that was founded outside the Lisbon walls. The Moors arrived in Lisbon in the early 8th century, but they were forced to live in a different part of Lisbon after 1147. Today is the most multicultural neighborhood in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Miradouro Chao do Loureiro, Calcada do Marques de Tancos, Lisbon 1100-006 Portugal
The Miradouro do Chão Loureiro is a very popular viewpoint close to the Lisbon castle. It was an old market that was reconverted into a parking area where it’s also possible to appreciate beautiful graffitis. Great views over the Convento do Carmo, Santa Justa elevator, Tagus River…
Pass By: Arco do Castelo, R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo 10, Lisbon 1100-223 Portugal
The Arco do Castelo is today the most important entrance to the Lisbon Castle. It’s also known as the Saint George gate.
Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal
The Castelo de S. Jorge was built in the mid-11th century, during the Moorish period. The purpose of the castle was to house military troops and in case of siege, the elite who lived in the alcáçova. Ruins of older structures and a cistern remain. It’s a spot for superlative views over the city’s red rooftops to the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ulysses Tower, Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal
The Ulysses Tower is one of the 10 towers that are part of the Lisbon castle and was, probably the most important tower. Here were stored important documents (the National Archive) and the royal treasure (income from taxes and royal rents).
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Largo de Santa Luzia Alfama, Lisbon 1100-487 Portugal
The Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon. From here we will get the best view over Alfama and the Tagus river and we can see a beautiful bougainvillea and azulejos (tiles) describing the Siege of Lisbon in 1147 and Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cerca Moura, Beco de Santa Helena, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
The Cerca Moura (Moorish wall) it’s an old medieval defensive wall set around Alfama. It’s a fortified defense system that was built close to the end of the Roman Empire and that can still be appreciated in different parts of the Alfama neighborhood.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Alfama is the Lisbon soul, the oldest neighborhood, a magical place with narrow streets, hidden courtyards, pitched rooftops, and labyrinthine alleyways.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, Lisbon 1100-575 Portugal
The Chafariz de Dentro it’s a medieval old fountain, but also well preserved. There are references to this fountain since 1285. Old and beautiful fountains are common in Alfama, but many disappeared or were destroyed with the 1755 earthquake.
