Top Lisbon Art & Culture

Experience the melancholic vibes of a stirring 50-minute live Fado show in Lisbon’s Chiado district. During the show soak up the sounds of a female and male singer alongside a pair of acoustic guitarists who bring soulful Fado to life. You will listen to Portugal’s own music genre that’s sure to inspire the rest of your stay in Lisbon.

Enrich your knowledge of Lisbon’s rich Jewish heritage on a private half-day tour of Portugal’s capital city. While listening to history-rich commentary from your guide, you’ll visit Lisbon’s charming old quarters and explore where Lisbon’s Jewish community were settled and discover how they lived. As you explore Lisbon, you’ll discover the impact that the Jewish community had on Portugal’s history and the influence that remains on Portuguese Society today.

Experience Lisbon at night on a small-group walking tour that includes a tasting of Portuguese cuisine and a live fado performance. Enjoy panoramic views of the city as you explore the city's churches and monasteries at dusk, and experience the soulful Alfama neighborhood, then pause for Portuguese tapas, wine, and ginjinha liqueur while taking in a traditional fado show. This Lisbon evening tour includes all activities and tastings, and it’s limited to 12 people for a more personal experience.

Capture the maritime spirit of Belém on this 3-hour walking tour, adventuring around some of the most well-known spots in Lisbon. See the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments such as Jerónimos Monastery, Discoveries Monument, and Belém Tower. Join a small group limited to 6 people to experience personal attention and learn all about the Age of Exploration from your guide as you go. You have a choice for both morning or afternoon tours for your convenience.

Visit some of Lisbon’s most picturesque corners—and receive first-hand instruction from your guide—on this nighttime photography tour. Meet in central Lisbon shortly before sunset, bring your camera, and set off with just a small group in tow. Ascend the Elevador de Santa Justa for panoramic shots, explore the grand Praça do Comércio square, and more. As you go, learn tips and tricks for low-light, nighttime photography, and, with your guide’s assistance, capture memorable city shots.

Christen your adventure in Portugal during an afternoon guided tour of Fátima and the Sanctuary Basilica, departing from Lisbon. Visit the pilgrimage site where legend has it the Virgin Mary appeared in 1917. With an expert guide by your side, learn why Catholics consider this one of the most spiritual places to visit in the world. Soak up the ambiance on your own and, if your desire, embrace an opportunity to attend mass at Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary.

Discover the beautiful, melancholic sounds of Fado on a tour through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods. Enjoy a homemade Portuguese dinner at a local establishment before touring the tiny, winding streets of Alfama and Mouraria to learn about the history of Fado. End the night at a traditional Fado house and listen to the heartfelt songs while enjoying local wines and snacks.

Explore the capital of Portugal’s most intriguing landmarks and highlights on this guided half-day Lisbon sightseeing tour. Delve into Lisbon’s historic Alfama quarter rich with Moorish tiled buildings and cobblestone alleyways. With your local guide, discover city lore, and walk through the Belém district to admire the Belém Tower, the internationally acclaimed Coach Museum and the Monument to the Discoveries. And no Lisbon adventure is complete without uncovering its heritage at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery.

The Batalha Monastery in Fátima is one of Portugal’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites and visiting on a small-group tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. This full-day tour from Lisbon visits the sacred sites of Fátima Sanctuary and Batalha Monastery, as well as the beach resort of Nazaré and the medieval town of Óbidos.

Enjoy medieval attractions in Lisbon during this guided Segway tour. Swiftly traverse Lisbon’s hilly streets and narrow corridors aboard an intuitive Segway. See more than on foot as you zip through the famous district of Alfama and learn about its Moorish influenced history. Visit Lisbon’s oldest church, Sé de Lisboa, Castle of Sao Jorge and other popular landmarks. This tour includes a refreshing beer which you can enjoy in a pub’s medieval atmosphere.

Learn all about ‘azulejos’ (Portuguese tile art) on a full-day tour that includes a tile-making workshop in Azeitão and a visit to the National Tile Museum in Lisbon. Travel about 45 minutes to reach lovely Azeitão and study with an expert tile artist. Make your own tile to take home, then have the option to stop for lunch in the fishing village of Sesimbra or in Lisbon. Finish off your tour by browsing the excellent collection at the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo).

Take a step back in time to Portugal’s dark past and learn about the slave trade on this historical walking tour. Learn about Portugal’s ‘Age of Discovery’ and how the slave trade played a significant role in their success. See key sights in Lisbon as you listen to your guide recount the facts and stories of Portugal’s slave past.

Immerse yourself in Lisbon history and culture on this sightseeing tour through some of the city’s most interesting and popular neighborhoods. With an informative guide, check out Chiado and Bairro Alto, enjoy views from Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara, and visit the Alfama district. You’ll also enjoy a ride on the Eleléctrico tram for a must-do Lisbon experience.

Get outside of the city and visit one of the most important Christian pilgrimages in the world during this private 5-hour tour of Fátima from Lisbon. You’ll visit important Catholic sites including the three little shepherds house, the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary and the Chapel of Apparitions. A knowledgeable local driver will inform you of the village’s unique history, including they story of how three small children claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. This private tour offers a more personalized experience.

Get a more intimate glimpse into Lisbon than you would if traveling by coach on a walking tour that focuses on the history of Portugal’s capital city. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour orients you in Lisbon and provides a cultural and historical introduction to the city.

Delve into the famous religious pilgrimage site Fatima during this privately guided tour from Lisbon. This tour will illuminate the site where apparitions of the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Fatima) were seen in 1917. Visit the basilica, pay homage at the shrine and see Sanctuary Square which is two times the area of St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Enjoy riding in a comfortable vehicle which boasts a glass roof perfect for ogling the countryside on your voyage from Lisbon.

Romance and culture run deep during this private guided sunset walking tour with Fado show and dinner in Lisbon. As the golden sun begins to dwindle, wind along old cobblestone streets of Alfama and relish the multicultural ambiance of the Mouraria district. This private tour is highlighted by a taste of classic sour cherry ‘ginjinha’ liqueur, and your guide enlightens you to the roots of Fado in Alfama. Plus, capture stunning sunset views from a panoramic viewpoint. Then, cap off a perfect evening at a traditional restaurant where you savor a 3-course Portuguese feast and watch a rousing performance of melancholic Fado.

Succumb to Sintra's romantic, fairy tale allure with this full-day city sightseeing tour. This excursion allows you to travel to Sintra, Cascais and Cabo Roca in one day, transportation included, with a small group of 8 people or fewer. Pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Lisbon hotels included.

Experience a unique part of Portuguese history during this private full-day tour to Fátima. Famous for a sighting of the Virgin Mary experienced by three young children in 1916, Fátima has become an important pilgrimage for Catholics worldwide. Your first stop is the town of Aljustrel. Next, head to Valinhos, where the apparitions appeared. Feast on a delicious Portuguese lunch before continuing on to the Parish Church and Fátima Sanctuary. Spend the afternoon wandering other important monuments to the apparition, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima and the Chapel of Apparitions. Your guide returns you to your preferred drop-off destination at the end of the tour.

Step back centuries ago and see the well-preserved Museum Village on this private tour of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Wander the streets of a walled town overflowing with history dating back to the 4th century B.C. With your local guide, feel free to modify your itinerary to enjoy a more personalized experience.

The beauty of Lisbon can be difficult to capture, but this private walking tour with a photographer guide can help. Follow your guide to some of the city's most picturesque streets, plazas, and viewpoints and get insight from a pro on how to frame the perfect shot. Between destinations, learn about Lisbon as you walk past popular sights in the Graça, Mouraria, and Alfama neighborhoods.

Visit the Catholic pilgrimage town of Fátima on a small-group tour from Lisbon, and explore the grounds of the Fátima Sanctuary, built on the site where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to three local children in 1917. Take a short guided tour and enjoy free time to experience the sanctuary and basilicas, as well as a guided tour of the homes of the three children. This Fátima tour includes pickup at Lisbon hotels, and it’s limited to eight people for a more personal experience.

Eat and drink to your heart’s content during this memorable 4-hour guided food tour of Lisbon. An experienced local guide will demonstrate the art of eating, Portuguese style, as you linger in bars and restaurants and savor a variety of traditional treats. Sample finger food with your group, taste a variety of small plates, and wash your meal down with the traditional Ginjinha liquor. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see an important part of Portuguese culture.

Delve into the rich history of the Knights Templar during this small-group guided tour of the Portuguese villages Constância and Tomar from Lisbon. Spend the day learning about the Christian military force that contributed to the famous crusades during Europe’s Middle Ages. Discover Almourol Castle, erected by the Knights Templar, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Convent of Christ, once a fortification where the knights resided.