• Taste of Lisboa Food Tours - Experience a journey from the historical Lisbon of the 12th century to the present day. This tour takes you off the beaten path, starting in Downtown, where you’ll discover why Mouraria is such a distinctive area - the birthplace of Fado music and the most multicultural neighborhood in Lisbon. The tour includes 6 stops and over 10 tastings, introducing you to local spots frequented by residents, and allowing you to savor the icons and staples of Portuguese culinary culture and its influences.
• Distance: 1.2 miles/2 km.
• Duration: 3.5 hours.
• Physical level: medium - The route involves some uphill walking on cobblestones and descending steps, typical of old Lisbon streets.
• Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina) - Originally from the 13th century, the São Domingos Church has witnessed centuries of faith and tragedy, having been severely damaged multiple times by Lisbon earthquakes and a major fire. After the devastating fire of 1959, it remained closed for several decades. It reopened in the 1990s, featuring a simply restored interior that still bears the marks of the fire’s destruction.
• Rossio Square - Commonly known as Rossio, King Pedro IV Square (Portuguese: Praça de D. Pedro IV) is located in Lisbon’s Pombaline Downtown and has been a central square since the Middle Ages. It has hosted popular revolts, celebrations, bullfights, and executions, and is now a favored meeting place for both locals and tourists.

Situated in the heart of Lisbon, this lively and colorful city square is bustling with flower vendors, shoppers, and people commuting to and from work.

• Elevador de Santa Justa - Known as the “Elevator of Carmo,” this beloved city landmark was constructed in 1902 by Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard, a Portugal-born French architect and apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, which explains its resemblance to Paris’ Eiffel Tower. It connects downtown to Bairro Alto, the city’s lowest and highest points.

Originally steam-powered, it stands 45 meters (147 ft) tall and remains a fascinating example of post-Eiffel iron architecture. The top of the Neo-Gothic tower, accessible via a spiral staircase, offers a splendid view of the city, including Rossio Square, the castle, and the river.

• Monumento Mouraria Berco do Fado - This expressive monument is dedicated to Fado and Mouraria - the Cradle of Fado. It features a 1.5-meter-high marble block carved with a Portuguese guitar. It honors Lisbon’s Fado, which originated in this neighborhood’s alleys, sung by people with challenging lives and generous spirits. It also pays tribute to the first great Fado diva, Maria Severa, who lived and died here in the 19th century, and to Fernando Mauricio, the crownless king of Fado in the 20th century, contemporary of Amalia, the great queen of Fado, and to all famous or anonymous Fado singers in Lisbon.
• Igreja Paroquial de Sao Cristovao e Sao Lourenco - Likely founded in the 12th century, this church was already in use by the early 14th century. From the 16th-century intervention, only the rectangular chancel built in 1671 by the Brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament remains. Rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century, it withstood the Lisbon earthquake.
• Praca da Figueira - Praça da Figueira is a square in Lisbon’s Downtown. Before the 1755 earthquake, it was the site of the All-Saints Hospital, whose foundations were exposed during the construction of the current underground car park.

In the Marquis of Pombal’s design for Downtown, the square became the city’s main food market. A covered market was built there in 1885, demolished in the 1950s. Today, the four-story buildings house hotels, shops, and cafes, and the square is no longer a market.

One notable feature is the bronze equestrian statue of D. João I, erected in 1971 by Leopoldo de Almeida.

The square is served by the Rossio metro station on the Green Line, as well as several public bus and tram lines.

• Praca Martim Moniz - Martim Moniz Square is the starting point for the famous tram 28, a line that traverses the oldest part of Lisbon. Although it is a regular transport line, tourists often form the longest queues to board.

This square resembles a mini Chinatown, overlooking Saint George’s castle, and serves as the gateway to Mouraria, the city’s most multiethnic and multicultural neighborhood.

• Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II - Built in the 19th century, this theater carries the legacy of a time when culture was accessible only to the elite. Today, it is open to everyone.

In the main hall, Vihls’ giant portraits of great actresses adorn the walls. The theater offers guided tours, a bookstore, and a welcoming lounge with a café/restaurant.

• Rossio Train Station - Rossio Train Station is Lisbon’s primary train station. It is crucial for visitors as it connects Lisbon to the popular town of Sintra and passes the two stations serving the Palácio Nacional de Queluz.

The Rossio Train Station is not only a key transport hub but also a magnificent building and a tourist attraction. Its ornate exterior is inspired by classical 16th-century Portuguese Manueline architecture, with passengers entering through two horseshoe-shaped archways, while turrets and pinnacles line the roof.

• Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saude - The Chapel of Our Lady of Health is located in the Mouraria neighborhood.

Built in 1505 by the artillerymen of the Lisbon garrison, it was dedicated to St. Sebastian, the patron and protector against evils such as war, famine, and especially the plague, which had devastated the city and claimed many lives.

In 1569, it was dedicated to Our Lady of Health, and in 1662, her image was welcomed, leading to its current name. It underwent renovations after being damaged by the 1755 earthquake. However, the portal attributed to João Antunes dates from the early 18th century.

Every year, on the first Sunday of May, a procession of thanksgiving for the Virgin’s protection takes place, a tradition that has continued since the 16th century.

• Largo de Sao Domingos - Largo de São Domingos is a square popular among Lisbon’s locals and the African community, who gather here daily. A monument mural, inaugurated in 2008, reads “Lisbon, City of Tolerance” in 34 languages, commemorating the tragic events of 1506 and honoring the Jewish victims.

The square features several stores and cafés and is home to the famous cherry brandy shop, A Ginjinha.

• Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506 - The Lisbon Massacre, also known as the 1506 Easter Slaughter, began during a Sunday Mass in April when worshippers prayed for relief from the drought, hunger, and plague afflicting Portugal at the time. A believer claimed to have seen a vision of Christ, interpreted as a miracle by other Catholics. When a New Christian attempted to explain the “miracle” as a light reflection, the crowd refused to listen, and the New Christian was beaten to death. Subsequently, all Jews in the city were accused of heresy.

It was also here that, years later, those condemned by the Portuguese Inquisition awaited execution by burning at Rossio.

A monument mural, inaugurated in 2008, reads “Lisbon, City of Tolerance” in 34 languages, commemorating the tragic events of 1506 and honoring the Jewish victims.

• Local guide
• Alcoholic beverages
• Wine tasting
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Food tasting

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Gratuities

Escape the tourist traps and crowds. Join us as we explore the unique neighborhoods where Lisbon locals live, eat, drink, and socialize. We’ll guide you off the beaten path to uncover the authentic food, culture, architecture, and history of Lisbon. Dive into the distinctive, lesser-known areas of the city, discovering traditional and pioneering neighborhoods that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity and set the trends in Lisbon’s food culture and gastronomy.

• Does anyone in your party have any dietary restrictions? (Please be aware we won’t be able to adapt the tastings on the day in case you don’t inform us in the booking form)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.