• Torre de Belem - Belem Tower stands as the solitary guardian of Lisbon. Positioned on the right bank of the Tagus River, it has served as a welcoming beacon for those arriving and departing Lisbon by sea for the past five centuries.

Constructed between 1514 and 1519, it is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture. The Manueline style is evident in its lavish natural decorations.

• Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - This viewpoint is the heart of the old town. Alfama, the original settlement of Lisbon, stretches down to the river. Within a 10-minute walk, you can find the Castle, the Santa Luzia viewpoint, Alfama, Saint Vincent Monastery, and the National Pantheon. Miradouro Portas do Sol is where the remnants of Moorish occupation are most visible.
• Miradouro de Santa Luzia - The Santa Luzia viewpoint is Lisbon’s most Instagrammable spot. Built on the old wall, it offers a prime view over Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood, the Tagus River, and the south bank.

The view here is similar to that from the nearby Portas do Sol viewpoint, but the setting is more charming, with bougainvillea and live music enhancing the atmosphere.

• Alfama - To truly know Portugal’s capital, one must get lost in Alfama, where Lisbon’s history began.

In the first millennium BC, major Mediterranean civilizations like the Greeks, Phoenicians, and Carthaginians established a permanent presence in Alfama, using it as a base for their voyages between the Mediterranean and northern Europe.

In the 8th century, long after the Romans had left, the Moors from North Africa took over the city. Dissatisfied with the Roman layout, they built a medina resembling Moroccan cities.

During the 2nd Crusade in 1147, knights from across Europe, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, England, and Scotland, besieged and captured Lisbon, reclaiming it for Christendom.

The area between the churches of St. Michael and St. Stephen is the most picturesque part of Alfama. Visitors on a tour of Alfama will find photo opportunities at every turn.

• Lisbon Baixa - Baixa, the Pombaline city, is the flat area of Lisbon that stretches from Rossio and Figueira Squares in the north to Commerce Square by the Tagus River in the south.

On November 1, 1755, Lisbon was devastated by a massive earthquake, followed by a tsunami and a fire that raged for several days. Baixa was the hardest-hit neighborhood. Amidst the tragedy, there was also a historic opportunity to rebuild a modern city center.

The general plan for Baixa was completed in just five months. The royal Ribeira Palace was removed from Palace Courtyard, which was renamed Commerce Square. Rua Augusta became the main street of Baixa, running from Rossio to the Triumphal Arch at Commerce Square.

• Chiado - Many of Chiado’s current buildings were constructed in the 19th century in the Pombaline style, following the model of Baixa.

Chiado was the heart of Portugal during the roaring 1920s. Clubs, restaurants, and gambling halls flourished in this part of the city. Social relevance was determined by being seen in Chiado.

In the 50-meter car-free zone at the top of Garrett Street, several establishments have retained their names and decor for over a century. Start your shopping at “Paris in Lisbon,” then cross Garrett Street for a coffee at “Benard” pastry shop. Further up, you’ll find another pastry shop, “Brasileira.” Between the two is the Hotel Borges, Lisbon’s oldest hotel.

With a bit of imagination, you can travel back in time. Sit at one of the terraces and imagine a jazz band playing the Charleston, as if you were in the roaring 20s.

• Transport to/from Belem
• Guide fee
• Hotel meet up (if central Lisbon)

• Tea and coffee