About this experience
The Chiado District is the heart of Lisbon. Life here is vibrant and full of secrets. This is the perfect tour for a first acquaintance with the city, as it goes through the historical center. I will tell you how centuries of history coexist in the modern city, how an eastern palace can be hidden behind an ordinary facade, and how locals are ready to defend old taverns to the end. Lisbon is more than just the castle and the Belém custard tarts.
What to Expect
The tour goes at your pace. We take our time and enjoy the city and its pace of life, as the Portuguese say, 'com calma.' You will learn:
- how the district of monasteries turned into a bohemian area
- what warehouses were in the city center
- where to taste the right 'ginjinha'
- about advertising wars and how they changed the lifestyle of Lisbon residents
- why Lisbon is so passionate
- how beer almost killed wine, and where in Lisbon there was a Masonic beer factory
- where the old-timers of Lisbon trade are hiding
- about the Portuguese 'Ivanushka-durachok'
- who the modern prince of Chiado is
During or at the end of the tour, I will answer any questions: where else to go, which cities to visit, where and what to eat in restaurants, and how to get there. This information will help you feel like a local in Lisbon and navigate the city! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a good mood!
