On this handcrafted one-week tour, you can immerse yourself in Lisbon’s unique culture as insider guides connect you to the city’s authenticity. A vibrant culture echoes through Lisbon’s colorful neighborhoods, fusing a millennium of history, a dedication to art, and a love for food. Uncover Manueline and Fado, explore fabulous odes to past centuries, stroll the cobblestones of today, and bask in one of the world’s most distinctive destinations.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon – The Atmosphere of Modern-Day Lisbon and an Intimate Fado Performance
A local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in Bairro Alto, which is a changing neighborhood that is perfect for a cultural stay. Your boutique hotel hosts stunning sunset views, and it allows you to step straight out into the city’s colorful magic. Music will carry you away this evening as you listen to fado at a charming venue in Alfama. Beautifully narrating loss and love, fado shares similar roots to flamenco but has a very different feel, especially the eerie tones that pull on your heartstrings and quickly immerse you in the artist's plight.
What's Included:
Day 2
Lisbon – Lisbon Roots, Food, and Cultural Walking Tour
Day 3
Lisbon – The Inside Tour of Lisbon’s Unique Manueline Architecture
Day 4
Lisbon – Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites North of Lisbon
Day 5
Lisbon – Into the Backstreets on Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Lisbon
Day 6
Lisbon – Uncovering the Highlights of the Alentejo Region
Day 7
Lisbon – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Discover the fabulous art and story behind Portugal’s unique Manueline style with an inside tour of Belem and beyond
- Uncover Lisbon’s vibrant cultural roots on a walking tour through the historic city with food being the focus for creating local connections
- Explore the majestic Alentejo region on a day trip, where vineyards meet whitewashed towns and a mysterious chapel of bones
- Stroll through the vibrant culture of modern-day Lisbon and explore the city’s colorful neighborhoods
- Marvel at some of Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, notably two Manueline monasteries that you will visit on a day trip north of Lisbon
- Venture off the beaten path by visiting lesser-known Lisbon neighborhoods with experienced local guides, where you can gain an authentic impression of everyday culture
- Be amazed by Lisbon’s food and art scenes, especially when you explore the city’s cobbled streets
- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of yesteryear with an intimate fado performance and dining experience
Detailed Description
You do not need to look for culture in Lisbon because the city’s culture will envelop you, breathing life into every street and creating authentic travel experiences whichever way you turn. Few world cities celebrate culture as engagingly as the Portuguese capital. Colorful neighborhoods have carried traditions into the modern day, and you can happily spend your days wandering the city’s cobbled streets. An artistic attention to detail is integral to the everyday life of the city, and Lisbon’s culture extends to an inviting culinary realm.
From history to today, this one-week tour has been handcrafted to reveal the many different sides to Lisbon’s culture. You can wander the cobbled lanes and immerse yourself in the city’s lively atmosphere before attending a fado performance that will introduce you to a distinct musical style and era. On day two, you will use food as a medium to uncover Lisbon’s roots with a private walking tour to famous and lesser-known areas. Then, traveling inside Manueline architecture with an artist guide will demonstrate Portugal’s great contribution to the world of art.
Evenings are the best time of day in Lisbon, and you will have an entire week of them. During days four and six, you can explore more of Portugal on day trips to magnificent attractions just outside of the city. UNESCO World Heritage monasteries will continue your Manueline journey, Alentejo’s vineyards will provide a peaceful time for your senses, and the whitewashed town of Evora will amaze you with its mystical Chapel of Bones. These day trips sandwich another leisurely day of exploring Lisbon’s culture with local guides. With a week in Lisbon, you can really dive below the surface, so, after seven days, Lisbon can remain a part of you.
Starting Price
$2,300 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.92 stars based on 1332 reviews.
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The itinerary was well planed, well balanced, and met the general requests I had for history, architecture, and natural landmarks.
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Our trip planner, for her warm, personal touches that welcomed us at each hotel and for being readily available throughout our travels. Her kindness, attention to detail, and support made us feel truly cared for every step of the way.
Our culinary tour guide, who led us on a delightful tasting tour. Her friendly energy, deep knowledge, and passion for the local cuisine added a rich and flavorful layer to our time abroad.
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Our history guide, for sharing his deep knowledge of history with such warmth and compassion. His thoughtful storytelling and genuine care made our time together educational and incredibly meaningful.
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We had an excellent trip! Everything went as planned. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We would definitely use Zicasso again.
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