Best of Lisbon Guided Walking Tour

Experience Lisbon's rich culture and see landmarks like the Sé Cathedral and Commerce Square on an entertaining and informative guided walking tour. Stroll the historic cobbled lanes and steep inclines of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, Alfama, then head to the elegant Chiado district with its art deco style. Plus, learn about Fado–a music genre that can be traced to the 1820s in Lisbon–and stop by the city's best cafes and boutiques with your expert local guide.

• Web:

  insidelisbon.com/package/best-of-lisbon-walk

Carmo Convent & Museum

Explore the crumbling ruins of this 14th century Gothic-style Catholic convent. Some of the building was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake, and it is the best-preserved pre-Earthquake building. Inside, you will find a small archeological museum showcasing the history of Old Lisbon starting in the time of Romans and Visigoths.

• Web:

  www.museuarqueologicodocarmo.pt

• Address:

  Largo do Carmo, Lisbon

• Phone:

  +351 21 346 0473

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm October to April; 10am–7pm May to September

Cascais Village

For a relaxing day trip, take the train to the former fishing village of Cascais. Here you can stroll on the beautiful decorated streets, experience the lively fish auction held every afternoon next to the main beach, visit "Museu do Mar" to see the rich history of Cascais or take a refreshing walk along the coastal road to Boca do Inferno ("Mouth of Hell") where high waves crash into gigantic caves.

• Address:

  Cascais, about a 45-minute drive from Lisbon

Church of São Roque

Don't be fooled by the exterior — the Church of São Roque is one of the world’s most decadent and expensive churches, covered in gemstones, marble, mosaics, gold, silver and bronze. It took 130 Roman artists to create this masterpiece — one of the first Jesuit churches in the world. After being blessed by the pope, it was transported to Lisbon in 1574. Within the same complex, you'll find the São Roque museum that offers a sizeable collection of Portuguese sacred art.

• Web:

  mais.scml.pt/museu-saoroque

• E-mail:

  info@museu-saoroque.com

• Address:

  Igreja de São Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho, Lisbon

• Phone:

  +351 213 235 065

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Escape Room in the Heart of Lisbon

The Escape Hunt Experience Lisbon is a great activity for 2-5 friends looking for an exciting and unusual activity. Race against time to find clues and solve riddles. Choose from two unique ‘escape-the-room’ games. Tea, snacks and period costumes are all included.

• Web:

  www.boostportugal.com/en/activities/experiences/lisbon/escape-hunt-en

• Address:

  Rua dos Douradores 13, Lisbon

• Phone:

  +351 91 080 2000

Fronteira Palace

This Renaissance palace, still inhabited by the 12th Marquis of Fronteira, is shown to the public through guided tours. It was built as a hunting pavilion in 1670 for the first Marquis of Fronteira — one of the most powerful families in Portugal.

• Web:

  www.fronteira-alorna.pt

• E-mail:

  fundacao@fronteira-alorna.pt

• Address:

  Palácio Fronteira, Largo de São Domingos de Benfica 1, Lisbon

• Phone:

  +351 217 782 023

• Opening hours:

  The palace tours: see official website. The garden: Mon–Fri 9:30am–6pm, Sat 9:30am–2pm

• More info:

  Guided tours are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese