What to do in Lisbon

Tours

New Year in Portugal

New Year’s Eve is a night filled with loud celebrations in Portugal. People get together in the 31st December, usually for dinner, and celebrate all night long, saying goodbye to the old y...

In Lisbon on a cruise — See the city in a few hours (Part 1)

Arriving in Lisbon on a cruise is a unique experience. You’ll see the city rising on the horizon, revealing its magical light and you will immediately fall in love with it. The problem i...

Shopping

High-end Shopping in Lisbon

In the heart of downtown Lisbon, the main street Avenida da Liberdade appears as a lovely and elegant tree-lined boulevard. It definitely has a place on the list of European cities with ...

Restaurants & Gastronomy

Christmas in Portugal

In Portugal, Christmas is all about family and the warm feeling of being together, around the Christmas tree and the nativity scene, sharing a meal, making a toast and giving presents. ...

Portuguese liqueurs, reinforcing emotions

To warm the cold hands after your Tagus, Olisipo or Hills Tramcar Tour through Lisbon, step out at our stop in Praça da Figueira and walk to the next square, Rossio. In its upper right c...

Bars & Clubs

Portuguese liqueurs, reinforcing emotions

To warm the cold hands after your Tagus, Olisipo or Hills Tramcar Tour through Lisbon, step out at our stop in Praça da Figueira and walk to the next square, Rossio. In its upper right c...

5 Places to listen to good Fado

In the last post we talked about one of the biggest summer festivals which takes place on the outskirts of Lisbon and is much sought after by festival-goers who are fans of rock. But as we h...

Art & Museums

FADO — UNESCO Intangible World Heritage

Sunday, November 27th, 2011 — a historical day for the Portuguese culture. UNESCO finally proclaimed Fado as an Intangible World Heritage. Now, Fado is not only for the Portuguese. Fado ...

Things to do in Lisbon this Autumn

The orange, brown and golden tones that the autumn gives to Lisbon makes it the ideal time of the year to visit the city. We can no longer go to the beach or take a walk in the beautiful...

Parks & Monuments

Things to do in Lisbon this Autumn

The orange, brown and golden tones that the autumn gives to Lisbon makes it the ideal time of the year to visit the city. We can no longer go to the beach or take a walk in the beautiful...

10 things to do in Sintra

Mystical hills and palaces from fairy tales, this is what Sintra is all about. Its romantic architecture and landscapes have conquered the heart of kings, aristocrats, ...

Beach & Outdoors

Celebrating Autumn in Lisbon

If you are walking around Lisbon and feel the warm, delicious smell of roasted chestnuts you’ll know the autumn has arrived. The weather has chilled a little — but we still are one of th...

10 things to do in Sintra

Mystical hills and palaces from fairy tales, this is what Sintra is all about. Its romantic architecture and landscapes have conquered the heart of kings, aristocrats, ...