Itinerary

1. Drive to the city's major landmarks

   • Pick up the electric car from your tour provider's office and drive to the city's famous sites under the guidance of your Lisbon audio guide.

   • Visit Restauradores, and the square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish domination. In the middle of the square, the obelisk, inaugurated in 1886, carries the names and dates of the battles fought during the Portuguese Restoration War in 1640.

   • Head to Rossio, the liveliest square in the city. People stop to sit and relax or grab a drink from the several atmospheric cafés with outdoor sitting (the most popular is the art-deco Cafe Nicola on the western side). On either side of the square are two baroque fountains, and in the center is a monument measuring 27 meters in height. It consists of a pedestal with marble allegories of Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation, qualities attributed to Dom Pedro IV, whose statue stands on top of the monument.

   • Arrive at Cais do Sodre. Sodré is the name of a 15th-century family with businesses in this neighbourhood that has always been linked to the maritime trade. Over time, the entire area from the waterfront to two blocks up north came to be known as Cais do Sodré.

   • Proceed to LX Factory complex from 1846 was reborn in 2008 as a factory of creativity and experiences. It kept the industrial spaces and invited companies related to the arts, bringing shops, cafés and restaurants. Today there's a little bit of everything, from fashion to books, to vintage furniture and contemporary design, next to dining options that include pizza, sushi and burgers, in addition to the more creative cuisine. The interiors maintain many old pieces, while most of the façades are covered in street art.

   • Explore Lisbon's most monumental and historical area, Belém. From here, many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery, like Prince Henry, Bartholomeu Dias, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama. Also, Christopher Columbus stopped here on his way back to Europe after discovering the New World.

   • Marvel at MAAT museum is the new cultural project for Lisbon that focuses on Arts, architecture, and Technology. The €20m museum sits on the river Tagus (Rio Tejo) to the west of the city centre and is one of Europe's most lyrical new museums. It establishes a connection between the new building and the Tejo Power Station, one of Portugal's most prominent examples of industrial architecture from the first half of the 20th century and one of the most visited museums in the country. It also has a restaurant looking over 25 de Abril Bridge, and it's possible to walk over the new undulating shell-shaped building of curved lines. The exterior staircase descends into the water, creating an ample public space.

   • Head to 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tagus river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966. It is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US, because they are both suspension bridges of similar colour (you cannot go there with the Twizy). 

   • Visit Terreiro do Paço. Lisbon's grandest square faced the river and was initially designed to welcome those arriving in the city by boat. What you see today is the 18th-century version, as the original square, named Terreiro do Paço and home to the royal palace, was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. It was rebuilt with a triumphal arch facing the Tagus, and the surrounding arcaded buildings held government offices for many years. At the center is a monument to King José I.The square is also home to the city's oldest café, Martinho da Arcada, and to the monumental Pousada hotel. There is also a tourist office, while across from it is the Lisboa Story Center, which presents the city's history. Under the arcades, there are cafés and restaurants with tables outside.

   • Explore Miradouro Sao Pedro Alcantara, a garden with a panoramic view across the city to St. George's Castle and central Lisbon. A map made of tiles marks all the distinctive buildings, and the lower geometric garden contains busts of heroes and gods from Greco-Roman mythology, such as Minerva and Ulysses.

   • Proceed to Miradouro Portas do Sol. The view from this Miradouro is one of the most memorable in the city. Admire Alfama's rooftops, towers, and domes descending towards the river.

   • Reach at Miradouro da Graça. Trees provide plenty of shade at this Miradouro, which is ideal for a late afternoon snack at the café with views of the castle.

   • Visit Nossa Senhora do Monte. One of the most romantic Miradouros, this one offers the city's most beautiful sunsets along with striking views of the castle and practically the entire town.

   • Explore Parque Eduardo VII. The top of this park offers views down Avenida da Liberdade towards the river in the distance.