Lisbon Travel Tips
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Fado By Night
Written by Viator, April 2011
Fado is Portugal’s proud musical tradition. The often mournful melodies and lyrics of fado tell tragic stories of the sea and the hardships of life lived by the poor. Fado is linked to the ... Read more
Portuguese Wine Tasting
Written by Viator, April 2011
Portugal is renowned for its wines and fortified port wines. Tours head off from Lisbon to the surrounding vineyards and wineries, where you can see how the wines are made, get a feel for the ... Read more
3 Days in Lisbon: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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Lisbon is a city to get lost in, wandering steep, narrow streets lined with tiled buildings, and discovering hidden bars and cafes. Day 1: History, Hills & Local Flavor Start at Rossio and ... Read more
Baixa: Lisbon's Lower Town
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
The main shopping district of Lisbon is Baixa , the downtown area which is literally down, being the flat part of the city between the hills on either side. Baixa runs from the river at ... Read more
Exploring the Ribeira
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, July 2012
Ribeira, meaning river, is the area alongside the Tagus (Tejo) River in Lisbon . Being an important port city for centuries, the riverside is where so much of Lisbon life developed and still ... Read more
Sao Vicente de Fora
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, June 2012
Just near Castelo de São Jorge, the castle on top of the hill in the Alfama district in Lisbon , is the impressive 17th century monastery and church of São Vincente de Fora. The ... Read more
5 Reasons to Go to Evora
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, May 2012
Évora is a beautiful city in Portugal with archeological findings dating back to 4,000 BC. With a well-preserved UNESCO-listed town center, some beautiful churches and plenty of ... Read more
Recommended Restaurants
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, April 2012
Lisbon is a city of flavors with its little cafes, bars and restaurants that can stun you with just how good their food is. I think the secret is in the personal approach – these are not big ... Read more
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, March 2012
Sometimes just as interesting as a museum’s collection is the story of the collector behind it. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian is the legacy of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, a Turkish oil mogul and art ... Read more
Lisbon's Elevator Nightclub
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, January 2012
Located in one of the best and most unusual pieces of public transportation anywhere in the world, the Lift Club is a small, hidden nightclub with seriously good views over Lisbon’s center. In the ... Read more
Christmas in Lisbon
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, December 2011
This is a particularly family-focused time in Portugal with a big meal on Christmas Eve, gifts exchanging, then on to Midnight Mass. On Christmas Eve the generations of the family gather together in ... Read more
Belem Tower
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2011
Back in the day, Portugal was quite the maritime force in the world, and Lisbon was the center of the beginnings of globalization.
Getting Around Lisbon
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, August 2011
One of my favourite things about Lisbon is the transport. It has everything. A modern metro decorated with contemporary art, iconic yellow trams, funiculars for those hills, even an elevator ... Read more
Jeronimos Monastery
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, June 2011
Churches are designed to strike awe into the hearts and minds of those who enter them, to bring them to a belief in God, of whatever conviction. I’ve always known this but mostly I’ve ended up in ... Read more
Small Group Portugese Food and Wine Tour
Written by Kathy T , July 2012
We had a fabulous afternoon and evening with our guide, Paolo from Inside Lisbon. There were just 4 of us on the tour which was perfect! Paolo told us so much about Portugese culture and food, how ... Read more
