Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Maybe the most beautiful street of Lisboa. The funicular, running since 1892, is still winning the battle against the hill.
24 locals recommend
Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo
Rua da Bica de Duarte BeloMaybe the most beautiful street of Lisboa. The funicular, running since 1892, is still winning the battle against the hill.
Renewed sidewalk to walk and feel and see the Tejo magic.
102 locals recommend
Avenida Ribeira das Naus
Avenida Ribeira das NausRenewed sidewalk to walk and feel and see the Tejo magic.
One of the best views in and to Lisbon with it's Castle. A nice "Quiosque" will welcome you and help you to stay more time appreciating the fabulous view.
449 locals recommend
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraOne of the best views in and to Lisbon with it's Castle. A nice "Quiosque" will welcome you and help you to stay more time appreciating the fabulous view.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteWhat a view!
Food Scene
What a wonderful pastry to star the day in Lisbon! The "pastel de nata" here is outstanding!
Pastelaria Bijou Do Calhariz
3 Largo CalharizWhat a wonderful pastry to star the day in Lisbon! The "pastel de nata" here is outstanding!
One of those that makes me feel at home. Portuguese and genuine traditional food in a very friendly athmosphere. Might better book it first. €€
23 locals recommend
1º de Maio
8 R. da AtalaiaOne of those that makes me feel at home. Portuguese and genuine traditional food in a very friendly athmosphere. Might better book it first. €€
The iconic Square, with it's beautiful Luís de Camões (the national poet) statue. Feel it's luminosity while you walk through or while you have a lemonade or coffee at the "Quiosque".
231 locals recommend
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de CamõesThe iconic Square, with it's beautiful Luís de Camões (the national poet) statue. Feel it's luminosity while you walk through or while you have a lemonade or coffee at the "Quiosque".
So truly Portuguese, very near and so good with friendly prices. Deserves a visit. €€
20 locals recommend
Restaurante Fidalgo
27 R. da BarrocaSo truly Portuguese, very near and so good with friendly prices. Deserves a visit. €€
If you like good meat try the onglet a l'échalot. I often almost cry missing it (Mind the acoustic...) €
74 locals recommend
Toma Lá Dá Cá
38 Tv. do SequeiroIf you like good meat try the onglet a l'échalot. I often almost cry missing it (Mind the acoustic...) €
You can bet I would dinner here often (if I could), at least once a week. Book it first and enjoy the high standard service and cuisine. €€€€
69 locals recommend
Pap'Açorda
49 Av. 24 de JulhoYou can bet I would dinner here often (if I could), at least once a week. Book it first and enjoy the high standard service and cuisine. €€€€
One of the most beautiful esplanades in Lisbon almost diving into the river.
31 locals recommend
À margem
One of the most beautiful esplanades in Lisbon almost diving into the river.
In the apartment's building it's the nearest restaurant you may find. A huge success since the open day. If you are a fish lover try to go early so you can guarantee a place. €€€
224 locals recommend
Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoIn the apartment's building it's the nearest restaurant you may find. A huge success since the open day. If you are a fish lover try to go early so you can guarantee a place. €€€
Perhaps the oldest Goan restaurant in Lisbon. Very friendly and familiar. It is located along the arched entrance of the Castle of São Jorge. Dine well and tour the surrounding area after. €€
Arco do Castelo
10 R. de Santa Cruz do CasteloPerhaps the oldest Goan restaurant in Lisbon. Very friendly and familiar. It is located along the arched entrance of the Castle of São Jorge. Dine well and tour the surrounding area after. €€
A nice atmosphere and service. The meat cooked at hot stones may be unforgettable!
11 locals recommend
Restaurante Sul
13 Rua do NorteA nice atmosphere and service. The meat cooked at hot stones may be unforgettable!
Drinks & Nightlife
A small and nice bar right at one of the most gorgeous streets. A drink (or two) to start the night program.
11 locals recommend
Bairrazza
12 Rua do Corpo SantoA small and nice bar right at one of the most gorgeous streets. A drink (or two) to start the night program.
The mythical Lisbon's most friendly live music venue! High diversity people with an astonishing atmosphere and a powerful sound. Cape Verde musicians playing superbly all night long. Everyone dances.
Restaurante A Pescaria
The mythical Lisbon's most friendly live music venue! High diversity people with an astonishing atmosphere and a powerful sound. Cape Verde musicians playing superbly all night long. Everyone dances.
Inspired in Sergio Leone's movie "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" this is a brand new wonderfully decorated spot. Remember the whistled music?.
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7 locals recommend
Rua do Alecrim station
Inspired in Sergio Leone's movie "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" this is a brand new wonderfully decorated spot. Remember the whistled music?.
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It is a traditional snack bar recreating the atmosphere of a typical Alfama tavern.
It opens late in the afternoon and serves snacky food and drinks until dawn. The place to ear genuine Fado.
6 locals recommend
Rua dos Remédios 190
It is a traditional snack bar recreating the atmosphere of a typical Alfama tavern.
It opens late in the afternoon and serves snacky food and drinks until dawn. The place to ear genuine Fado.
Very near, close to Camões Square, it's an excellent choice to try some of our typical snacks. Since it has opened it has gathered wonderful reviews.
115 locals recommend
Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresVery near, close to Camões Square, it's an excellent choice to try some of our typical snacks. Since it has opened it has gathered wonderful reviews.
Everything Else
My favorite magazine and newspaper store. Hard not to find your daily news or beloved magazine here.
Rua do Loreto 54
54 Rua do LoretoMy favorite magazine and newspaper store. Hard not to find your daily news or beloved magazine here.
Even if you don't want to buy or sell anything you should go and see it. The market is full of all kind of objects and it is located right next the Panteão Nacional.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraEven if you don't want to buy or sell anything you should go and see it. The market is full of all kind of objects and it is located right next the Panteão Nacional.
It's amazingly located and it is absolutely wonderful. You must go there and see it's incredible "green" collection. Don't miss it in those very hot days.
325 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaIt's amazingly located and it is absolutely wonderful. You must go there and see it's incredible "green" collection. Don't miss it in those very hot days.
This is our favorite garden in Lisbon. It's beautiful, fresh, centenary, often with live music and in our way to Campo de Ourique, one of the most wanted neighborhoods in Lisbon. Take the tram 28.
556 locals recommend
Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaThis is our favorite garden in Lisbon. It's beautiful, fresh, centenary, often with live music and in our way to Campo de Ourique, one of the most wanted neighborhoods in Lisbon. Take the tram 28.
Essentials
Fresh fruit, vegetables bread, cheese, right at the first corner. Highly recommendable!
Largo Calhariz 1
1 Largo CalharizFresh fruit, vegetables bread, cheese, right at the first corner. Highly recommendable!
Arts & Culture
A small and familiar art gallery where you can pass by, take a look at the paintings and/or sculptures and talk with the nice owners Carlos and Nadia.
Rua de O Século
Rua de O SéculoA small and familiar art gallery where you can pass by, take a look at the paintings and/or sculptures and talk with the nice owners Carlos and Nadia.
The most Modern Art Collection seen in Lisbon is here. Exhibitions, music and Sunday outdoor markets at the Cultural Center in Belém.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioThe most Modern Art Collection seen in Lisbon is here. Exhibitions, music and Sunday outdoor markets at the Cultural Center in Belém.
One of the most prestigious Foundations in the cultural scene. High standard art exhibitions, a beautiful garden, music concerts and, in August, an unmissable Jazz festival that happens in the garden
42 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - Modern Collection
Rua Doutor Nicolau BettencourtOne of the most prestigious Foundations in the cultural scene. High standard art exhibitions, a beautiful garden, music concerts and, in August, an unmissable Jazz festival that happens in the garden
Shopping
Rua do Norte
Rua do NorteTrendy Stores from the beginning until the end of the street.
Stores door in door in the famous non traffic street. Don't forget to stop by the Benard (founded in 1868) and ask and eat the famous chocolate croissant. You won't regret!
65 locals recommend
Rua Garrett
Rua GarrettStores door in door in the famous non traffic street. Don't forget to stop by the Benard (founded in 1868) and ask and eat the famous chocolate croissant. You won't regret!
The most charming glove shop has to be visited and known. The store is as small as beautiful. It was founded in 1925 and it deserves a visit.
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R. do Carmo 87
87 Rua do CarmoThe most charming glove shop has to be visited and known. The store is as small as beautiful. It was founded in 1925 and it deserves a visit.
http://www.luvariaulisses.com/uk/pagina/2/historia/
Nice stores along this lovely shinny area. It has a garden where you will find a magnificent and unusual cypress with more than 140 years old. There are Typical "Quiosques" for a fresh drink or coffee
466 locals recommend
Príncipe Real
Nice stores along this lovely shinny area. It has a garden where you will find a magnificent and unusual cypress with more than 140 years old. There are Typical "Quiosques" for a fresh drink or coffee
It's traditional can food store is one of the perfect places to buy a Lisbon souvenir such as The Tricana Cans with Sardines, Mackerel or Tuna Fish, among others.
53 locals recommend
Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos BacalhoeirosIt's traditional can food store is one of the perfect places to buy a Lisbon souvenir such as The Tricana Cans with Sardines, Mackerel or Tuna Fish, among others.