10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Lisbon That You Shouldn't Miss

July 19, 2021 Marissa Gamble

The museums of Lisbon celebrate the rich history and culture of this Portuguese capital city. The Maritime Museum is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who adore all things nautical, while the Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves is a hidden gem of colorful artwork. To fully appreciate the city’s dramatic stone architecture you can take a guided walking tour, or customize your own tour, making sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.
Restaurants in Lisbon

1. Lisbon Riders

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Lisbon Riders

More than a tour company, we share a passion, called Lisbon. Prepare yourself for riding around the best places the city has to offer and to be an explorer of its secrets. Nothing is ever predictable with us.

2. Taste of Lisboa Food Tours

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Taste of Lisboa Food Tours

We guide food lover travelers and explorers through the off the beaten path, for you to discover the real food, history, culture, architecture and people of Lisbon. We take you where locals and Lisbon natives go.

3. Culinary Backstreets Lisbon

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Culinary Backstreets Lisbon

Guided eating, drinking and walking tours in beautiful Lisbon. If you want to get to know Lisbon and discover the tastes of Portugal, you've come to the right place. Culinary Backstreets tours go off the beaten path, exploring less visited neighborhoods in search of hidden gems and the stories of the people behind these local food spots. You can view our updated safety measures at https://culinarybackstreets.com/our-commitment/

4. Keep it Local Tours

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Keep it Local Tours

We are passionate local guides and we form a unique Tours Company in Portugal. We provide authentic and local experiences, bringing people together and sharing the best we know about the country that we love so much! Our expertise is Sintra but we take you to many other places, cause we know Portugal like no one else, its secrets and local spots. Everything to make your day with us unforgettable!

5. Lisbon Explorer Private Tours

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Lisbon Explorer Private Tours

Private Tours For the Culturally Curious! Perfect for travelers, foodies and art lovers who want more than a mass tourism experience • Lively and knowledgeable experts • We are local scholars with a passion for the food, wine, culture and history of Portugal • Excellent English-speaking • Easy walks downhill, or luxury vehicles with heat and A/C • Insider tips on restaurants and places locals visit • FREE rides on historic trolleys • Access car-free historic quarters and go inside sights • No megaphones, headsets • Affordable. ----- To really know Lisbon one must go into the small maze-like streets of the city's old quarters, where automobiles are limited and real life unfolds in pedestrian friendly streets and squares. The young and vibrant guides and scholars who lead our tours are not part-time students or actors who memorize scripts, or offer free tours to large groups without advance reservations. We carefully choose historians who are talented at speaking on Lisbon's treasures, and the amazing stories beneath them. After each tour our staff is available to assist with free city maps, additional sights to see, and restaurant or shopping suggestions. We look forward to bringing Lisbon alive for you in truly amazing, historic and relevant detail.

6. Yellow Cab TT Tours

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Yellow Cab TT Tours

Yellow Cab TT Tour is the product of our love for nature and for our history. Our tours are organized and based in our experience in the tourism industry and above all, they are organized thinking of the people who visit us, you, and our main objective is to reveal the best that Portugal has to offer you. From our people to the people … So, we have decided to develop a new way to show the best that we have and know, through our tours and through the experiences we share, both at the touristic and local levels, we, as Portuguese that we are, we wish to provide our clients fantastic and unforgettable memories! Our purpose is to provide you unique experiences, and introduce you to our secular history, our diverse landscapes with mountains, plains and beaches, to our gastronomy, fishing, wines providing unforgettable days and memories that most assuredly will last a lifetime.

7. Rent a Boat

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Rent a Boat

We offer a wide range of boat tours, daily and private tours, sailing trips and personalized cruises in Lisbon. Our Tours are specifically designed for discerning customers who want to escape the crowds, offering alternatives and ensuring that quality is never compromised. Our events are always accompanied with a Portuguese wine of choice. Book now to ensure availability date you prefer Welcome aboard and DISCOVER LISBON WITH US.

8. Nosso Tejo

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Our company offers daily tours of 45min and 2hours in a Lisbon Traditional Boat, the "Sejas Feliz" (Be Happy), built in 1947 and recovered in 2014. Come and sail the river with us, visiting the city's waterfront, watching the two river banks and learning a little more of this cultural heritage that we intend to protect and disclose. Come admire the wonderful heritage of “our Tagus”(“Nosso Tejo”)

9. Treasures of Lisboa Food Tours

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Treasures of Lisboa Food Tours

TREASURES OF LISBOA has received the "SAFE&CLEAN" distinction from the Portuguese Tourism Institute (Turismo de Portugal) Turismo de Portugal created a “Clean&Safe” stamp of approval to distinguish tourist activities which are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections. Stay safe, book with us! Book a Food Tour in Lisbon to discover the authentic Portuguese cuisine with a local guide and enjoy 18 Tastings in 3hours. Discover a different side of Portuguese gastronomy: treat yourself to an exceptional gourmet experience off the beaten track, with Treasures of Lisboa Food Tours! Alternate between tastings of typical dishes and discovering the most beautiful hidden places of Lisbon on foot. Wine, charcuterie, sardines, pastries, and any other gastronomic pearls will ensure you take in authentic, picturesque Portugal.

10. Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Rua Madre de Deus 4 São João, Lisbon 1900-312 Portugal +351 21 810 0340 [email protected] http://www.museudoazulejo.gov.pt/
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A must-see for people interested in the history and design of ceramic tiles, this specialty museum houses a splendid collection of decorative tiles dating from the 15th century to the present.

Reviewed By sharonhW264WM - Las Vegas, United States

The amazing museum is located in the former Convent of Madre de Deus (founded in 1509) so the building (the cloister, vestry, upper choir, and St. Anthony’s Chapel) and its original tile work are spectacular examples of 1500’s art and architecture in themselves. In Portugal glazed tiles have been used since the 13th century. Initially tiles displayed plain colors and geometric shapes, but by the 16th century more decorative patterns, based on Hispanic, Moorish, and Islamic knot work and geometric patterns, emerged. These were gradually replaced by European motifs with plant and animal patterns, as well as gothic and romantic motifs. The museum’s collection traces tile development from the second half of the 15th century to present day. It was wonderful to wander from room to room and watch the stylistic changes in the tiles as time progressed. We saw everything from giant religious wall presentations and altarpieces, to fully-tiled rooms and stairwells, to hunting scenes and flowers, to fairytales and legends retold in tiles, to colorful tiled maps of Lisbon. St. Anthony’s Chapel was especially impressive—beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling with a huge dome, blue and white tiled scenes along the back and side walls, and baroque gilding throughout. This museum is truly one of a kind—a Lisbon must see.

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