• Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara - This experience transcends a typical sightseeing tour, offering a creative exploration into the heart of Lisbon. Guided by a skilled local artist, participants will discover hidden viewpoints and iconic landmarks while delving into the city’s rich history and culture. The tour provides a hands-on urban sketching experience, enabling guests to create personal artworks that capture Lisbon’s unique ambiance. The storytelling, secret locations, and artistic approach ensure a truly authentic and immersive experience. Participants will leave with personalized postcards, a deeper connection to Lisbon’s artistic spirit, and memories that extend beyond traditional tours.

1st Postcard painting in this location

• Carmo Archaeological Museum - The guide will explain the devastating impact of the 1755 Earthquake on Lisbon, using the evocative, roofless Gothic ruins as a powerful backdrop for a story of resilience and architectural transformation.

Sketching Session: Participants will receive a high-quality watercolor kit. The artist-guide will instruct the group on basic perspective and composition techniques needed to capture the scale and dramatic architectural lines of the ancient ruins.

Artistic Focus: Learning to use washes, tones, and shadows to create depth and drama on ancient stone.

• Bairro Alto - After the Carmo session, the group will enjoy a leisurely, interpretive walk through the iconic streets of Bairro Alto.

Cultural Interpretation: The guide provides insights into the neighborhood’s bohemian history, architecture, and art.

Lunch Break (Cost Excluded): The artist-guide will lead the group to a curated selection of authentic, high-quality restaurants in the Bairro Alto area. This is a moment for relaxation and conversation before the final session. Note: Lunch cost is not included in the tour price, allowing flexibility.

• Elevador da Bica - The tour continues to the celebrated Bica Funicular (Elevador da Bica), one of Lisbon’s most picturesque scenes, capturing the movement and vibrant color of local life.

Cultural Interpretation: Discussion on the history of Lisbon’s funiculars and their importance in connecting the steep neighborhoods of the city (Baixa and Bairro Alto).

Sketching Session: The lesson here focuses on color and urban detail. The artist-guide will demonstrate watercolor techniques for reproducing the specific colors of the buildings and the texture of the calçada portuguesa (cobblestones), focusing on capturing the funicular framed by balconies.

• Miradouro de Santa Catarina - The tour concludes at the magnificent Santa Catarina Viewpoint (Miradouro de Santa Catarina), offering panoramic views over the Tagus River, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the historic rooftops.

Cultural Interpretation: The guide will interpret the city’s geography and the historical significance of the river for the Portuguese maritime discoveries. This serves as a cultural synthesis of the day’s sights.

Final Sketching Session: The final lesson focuses on landscape and luminosity. The artist-guide will demonstrate how to use watercolors to create layered backgrounds and how ambient light affects the colors of the water and distant rooftops.

• Tickets to Church and Museum of Carmo
• Private artist as teacher and guide
• Art supplies: brushes, paints, and postcards

• Meals

Join this exclusive Lisbon Sketching Tour and discover the city’s allure through the perspective of Natercia, a gifted local artist. During this leisurely, one-day urban sketching journey, participants will explore Lisbon’s most iconic and hidden viewpoints—cherished by both artists and locals. The guide, a Portuguese artist, will share intriguing stories and interesting facts about Lisbon’s historic streets and secret corners as participants capture the city’s beauty with their own sketches. No previous art experience is required—this tour is about experiencing Lisbon in a creative rhythm, transforming memorable sights into personalized postcards. Take home unique artworks and gain exclusive insight into Lisbon’s vibrant art scene. Ideal for art enthusiasts, culture seekers, and anyone seeking a creative day in one of Europe’s most picturesque cities.

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