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5 ideas for guided tours in Lisbon

• The Alfama

  

  From one time to the next, the status within a neighborhood can change dramatically. This is the case of the Alfama. The latter, once reserved for an underprivileged population, now welcomes night lovers.

  Do you feel like partying until noon? You now know the trendiest corner of Lisbon. The ballads are also part of the party. Lose yourself in a maze of narrow, romantic perched streets.

  Fancy a break? A shady courtyard awaits you for a moment before continuing on your way until you reach the château Saint-Georges from the top of its ramparts and its hill.

• Tower of Belem

  

  One of the most beautiful in the world, the tower of Belém is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 16th century by King Manuel I of Portugal to preserve his power over the port of Lisbon.

  Later it was used as a prison until 1840 when it was renovated. Its architecture is a mixture of Moorish and African artistic influences. Its interior promises beautiful gardens with a panoramic view that will leave you speechless. The monastery of the Hieronymites (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) next to it is also well worth a visit.

• Sintra

  

  Do you want to recharge your batteries in the middle of nature? Take a trip to the village of Sintra half an hour by train from Lisbon. You will learn a little more about the history of the region while strolling nonchalantly.

  It is the palace where many Portuguese Kings lived that will open the doors to each of the peculiarities that characterize these monarchs. Magnificent azulejos highlight the style of each of them. Do you like fairy tales? You will be enchanted by the Palácio e Quinta da Regaleira.

  This castle, built in the 19th century, is impressive especially for its ornaments and sumptuous decorations. In the middle of the woods, on its small hill, its whitewashed walls give it a very special charm.

• Cristo Rei

  

  Another monument marking the history of Portugal is in front of Lisbon at Almada: the monument of Cristo Rei (Christ the King in English).

  Planted on the other bank of the Tage, you have the choice to reach it by the ” ponte 25 abril “ or by ferries. Built at the end of World War

  II, it will be inaugurated in 1952. It is the work of the sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. It is composed of two parts: a portico 82 meters high and the statue of Christ 28 meters high facing the Portuguese capital with open arms. Inside, there is a chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Paz. An elevator will take you to the feet of Christ and especially to enjoy a view of the capital that is worth the detour.

• Casacais

  

  On the edge of the Atlantic, Cascais stretches between its fishing harbor and elegant villas, its cobblestone streets leading down to the sea. Colorful boats rest in the sun, café terraces fill with life, and the air carries the mingled scents of salt and coffee. You quickly grow fond of this simple, almost seaside-resort atmosphere.

  A little farther on, the Boca do Inferno echoes with the crash of waves against the cliffs — a raw spectacle that holds your attention effortlessly. The coastal path continues toward quieter beaches, pale sand, wide horizons. The contrast between liveliness and stillness is felt at every turn.

  Following the shore, the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum reveals an eclectic castle surrounded by a peaceful garden. Inside, rooms hold old books, tapestries, and paintings — relics of another time. You often leave with the sense of having stepped through several lives in just a few rooms.

  Farther along, the road leads to Sintra and its colorful palaces, but Cascais keeps its own gentler rhythm. In the evening, lights shimmer on the harbor water, conversations blending with the sound of the waves. A quiet image that stays with you long after.