• Taste of Lisboa Food Tours - Journey with us from the 12th-century historical Lisbon to the present day. Starting in Downtown, our off-the-beaten-path tour will reveal why Mouraria is a unique gem - the birthplace of Fado music and Lisbon’s most multicultural neighborhood. Enjoy 6 stops and over 10 tastings, introducing you to local spots frequented by residents, and savor the iconic staples of Portuguese cuisine and its influences.
• Distance: 1.2 miles/2km.
• Duration: 3.5 hours.
• Physical level: medium - The route includes some uphill walks 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, suffering severe damage from Lisbon’s earthquakes and a major fire. After the devastating 1959 fire, it remained closed for decades, reopening in the 1990s with a simply restored interior that still bears the scars of the fire.
• 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 favorite meeting spot for locals and tourists alike.

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

• Elevador de Santa Justa - Also known as the “Elevator of Carmo,” this beloved landmark was built in 1902 by Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard, a Portugal-born French architect and apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, explaining 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 (147ft) high and is a notable 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 honors Fado and Mouraria, the cradle of Fado. It features a 1.5-meter-high marble block with a carved Portuguese guitar, paying tribute to Lisbon’s Fado, which originated in this neighborhood’s alleys, sung by the poor with suffering lives and generous souls. It also honors Maria Severa, Fado’s first great diva who lived and died here in the 19th century, Fernando Mauricio, the crownless king of Fado in the 20th century, and all famous or anonymous Fado singers in Lisbon.
• Church of Sao Cristovao - Likely founded in the 12th century, this church was already in use by the early 14th century. Only the rectangular chancel built in 1671 by the Brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament survived from the 16th-century intervention. 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 in 1885 and demolished in the 1950s. Today, the four-story buildings house hotels, shops, and cafes, and the square is no longer a market.

A 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 of the famous tram 28, which runs through Lisbon’s oldest part. Although a regular transport line, tourists often form the longest queues to board.

This square is 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 exclusive to the elites. Today, it is open to all.

The main hall features Vihls’ giant portraits of great actresses on the walls, guided tours, a bookstore, and a cozy lounge with a café/restaurant.

• Rossio Train Station - Rossio Train Station is Lisbon’s primary train station, connecting the city to the popular town of Sintra and passing the two stations serving the Palácio Nacional de Queluz.

Not only is it an important station, but it is also a magnificent building and a tourist attraction. The ornate exterior, inspired by 16th-century Portuguese Manueline architecture, features two horseshoe-shaped archways, with turrets and pinnacles lining 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 Lisbon garrison artillerymen, it was dedicated to St. Sebastian, the patron and protector against war, famine, and especially the plague, which had ravaged the city.

In 1569, it was rededicated to Our Lady of Health, and in 1662, her image was enshrined there, giving the chapel its current name. It underwent repairs after the 1755 earthquake, but the portal attributed to João Antunes dates from the early 18th century.

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

• Largo de Sao Domingos - Largo de São Domingos is a popular square among Lisbon’s natives and African community, who gather here daily. A monument mural, inaugurated in 2008, reads “Lisbon, City of Tolerance” in 34 languages, commemorating the tragic 1506 episode 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 believers prayed for an end to the drought, hunger, and plague ravaging Portugal. One believer claimed to have seen a vision of Christ, interpreted as a miracle by other Catholics. When a New Christian tried to explain the “miracle” as a light reflection, the crowd beat him to death. Subsequently, all Jews in the city were accused of heresy.

Years later, those condemned by the Portuguese Inquisition were left here to await execution at Rossio.

A monument mural, inaugurated in 2008, reads “Lisbon, City of Tolerance” in 34 languages, commemorating the tragic 1506 episode 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.