Day 01
Mouraria, Costa do Castelo and Lisbon Viewpoints
- Meet the tour guide and visit Martin Moniz. Here, we discover why this square is called Martin Moniz.
- Visit Capela Nossa Senhora da Saude, one of the oldest chapels in Lisbon, and learn some fun facts about the place.
- Stroll through Mouraria, the beautiful neighbourhood in the centre of Lisbon.
- Go to Rua do Capelão, where Severa and Fernando Mauricio lived. They were the first Fado singers to become famous. It is said that this is the place where Fado started to be written into music. Let us discover the history and stories of Fado in its birthplace.
- Discover the first house of the Jesuits in the world, dating back to the 1540s.
- Admire the old palace ruins from 1393 at Palacio da Rosa.
- Head to Rua do Marques de Ponte do Lima, home to an old laundry from 1870, where we will see how women washed their clothes. Then, take the stairs to Costa do Castelo to admire the beautiful buildings with old tiles. Learn about old habits, how transit worked on this street in 1687, and why parts of the city still have these castle walls.
- Stop at Miradouro Chão do Loureiro and enjoy the beautiful view over the city and the Tagus River. Our guide will point out the main attractions and also give tips on where to eat and how to reach some of the best places in Lisbon and the surrounding area.
- Proceed to Chappito. Here, we will get to know a circus and art school that has been open for 70 years. They also have a bar and restaurant with one of the most beautiful views in Lisbon, and much more.
- Taste some of the best Pastel de nata in the city at Pastelaria Santo Antonio.
- End at Miradouro Santa Luzia. Here, we will visit one of the most beautiful places in Lisbon, with a stunning view. Our tour ends here, where we connect our first story to our last and finish with a drink overlooking the Tagus River.
