Guidebook for Lisbon
Shopping
Along this Avenue, from Marquês de Pombal Square to Restauradores ( at 200 meters from Rossio),you can find out best international and national marks.
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeAlong this Avenue, from Marquês de Pombal Square to Restauradores ( at 200 meters from Rossio),you can find out best international and national marks.
At this street market can buy,sell everything.Boys goes to grandmother loft to get old things to sell at"Feira da Ladra"and make money to the week end.Thuesday,Saturday.Tram28 at Calçada São Vicente.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraAt this street market can buy,sell everything.Boys goes to grandmother loft to get old things to sell at"Feira da Ladra"and make money to the week end.Thuesday,Saturday.Tram28 at Calçada São Vicente.
Burel is a portuguese strong and hard tissue used by the shepherds of sheeps to make harm covers used when they were out many days on the mountain.Today it is soft and design make beautifull things.
13 locals recommend
Loja da Burel
15B R. Serpa PintoBurel is a portuguese strong and hard tissue used by the shepherds of sheeps to make harm covers used when they were out many days on the mountain.Today it is soft and design make beautifull things.
Interesting shop with a line of products manufactured now with the design of similar products manufactured one hundred years ago
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueInteresting shop with a line of products manufactured now with the design of similar products manufactured one hundred years ago
This, shop, 100 meters following up the tram rails at Sé Patriarcal, is like an exhibition of portuguese handicraft, sametimes made by the most important popular artists well known between us.
6 locals recommend
A Arte da Terra
84 Rua da Senhora do MonteThis, shop, 100 meters following up the tram rails at Sé Patriarcal, is like an exhibition of portuguese handicraft, sametimes made by the most important popular artists well known between us.
This subway Station is best way to reach and see Bullfight Arena, the most Moorish influenced building town.In adition to bullfights, is used for diferent events and performances.As a shopping center.
49 locals recommend
Campo Pequeno station
This subway Station is best way to reach and see Bullfight Arena, the most Moorish influenced building town.In adition to bullfights, is used for diferent events and performances.As a shopping center.
Open air shopping in an old factory wearehouses. A lot of diferent shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Take Tram 15 at Praça da Figueira, Praça do Comércio or Cais do Sodré ( direction Algés ). Leave at Estacão de Santo Amaro Station. Walk 5 minutes.
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaOpen air shopping in an old factory wearehouses. A lot of diferent shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Take Tram 15 at Praça da Figueira, Praça do Comércio or Cais do Sodré ( direction Algés ). Leave at Estacão de Santo Amaro Station. Walk 5 minutes.
Food Scene
Try "Cantina das Freiras".Go there about 14H30 ( they close at 15H)to get a place at the terrace with a fabulous view over the River, when employees live to work.Home food, not expensive.
Travessa do Ferragial
Try "Cantina das Freiras".Go there about 14H30 ( they close at 15H)to get a place at the terrace with a fabulous view over the River, when employees live to work.Home food, not expensive.
When you go to Belém, with all those things to see on both sides of the train line you must taste a Belem pastry, just mid way between Jerónimos and Coaches Museum.
835 locals recommend
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémWhen you go to Belém, with all those things to see on both sides of the train line you must taste a Belem pastry, just mid way between Jerónimos and Coaches Museum.
Near the "Sé de Lisboa" you can find "Pois Café " where you can have a drink or a brunch and perhaps must share one of large tables with other people.
138 locals recommend
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaNear the "Sé de Lisboa" you can find "Pois Café " where you can have a drink or a brunch and perhaps must share one of large tables with other people.
Near "Pasteis de Belém"you have these street, no cars there,only for walking,whith many restaurants where you can have lunch inside or in outside seatings continuos to a garden where kids can play .
Rua Vieira Portuense
Rua Vieira PortuenseNear "Pasteis de Belém"you have these street, no cars there,only for walking,whith many restaurants where you can have lunch inside or in outside seatings continuos to a garden where kids can play .
At historic Centre of SINTRA taste the "travesseiros" a tipical pastry specially good at "PIRIQUITA". Another tipical pastry of SINTRA are "queijadas"
182 locals recommend
Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasAt historic Centre of SINTRA taste the "travesseiros" a tipical pastry specially good at "PIRIQUITA". Another tipical pastry of SINTRA are "queijadas"
At 10 minutes of Train Station of SINTRA (well known at SINTRA ) GREGÓRIOis a small cake shop with a great variety of cookies. Taste " Telhas" and " areias " . They sell small plastic bags.
24 locals recommend
Pastelaria Gregório
35 Av. Dom Francisco de AlmeidaAt 10 minutes of Train Station of SINTRA (well known at SINTRA ) GREGÓRIOis a small cake shop with a great variety of cookies. Taste " Telhas" and " areias " . They sell small plastic bags.
Here you have one of most important stages of Lisbon with live music. Portuguese or foreign bands in a monthly programme,diverse music sorts,you must have dinner or only have a drink, often standing.
8 locals recommend
Speakeasy
Here you have one of most important stages of Lisbon with live music. Portuguese or foreign bands in a monthly programme,diverse music sorts,you must have dinner or only have a drink, often standing.
A more exclusive restaurant and bar with one of most beautiful views in Lisbon from the terrace, near Bairro Alto. We strongly advise you to book. ( Tel 913 009 193 )
55 locals recommend
Silk Club
12 R. da MisericórdiaA more exclusive restaurant and bar with one of most beautiful views in Lisbon from the terrace, near Bairro Alto. We strongly advise you to book. ( Tel 913 009 193 )
With more then one hundred years, this restaurant in the center of Lisbon is perhaps the most popular in the town, not expensive and with very good portuguese food
13 locals recommend
João do Grão
222 R. dos CorreeirosWith more then one hundred years, this restaurant in the center of Lisbon is perhaps the most popular in the town, not expensive and with very good portuguese food
In Alfama at number 94 you have one of best fado houses, "Club de Fado". Same of most important voices of Fado started there. You can have dinner Better to book : 218852704. Site at internet.
Rua São João da Praça
In Alfama at number 94 you have one of best fado houses, "Club de Fado". Same of most important voices of Fado started there. You can have dinner Better to book : 218852704. Site at internet.
Popular Restaurant with very good food , near Rossio. Low cost.
16 locals recommend
A Merendinha do Arco
230 Rua dos SapateirosPopular Restaurant with very good food , near Rossio. Low cost.
A Central Market.May have lunch with the market working and have dinner with the market stalls closed. Live music at weekends.Take a look at
www.mercadodecampodeourique.pt.Tram28 direction Prazeres
282 locals recommend
Campo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaA Central Market.May have lunch with the market working and have dinner with the market stalls closed. Live music at weekends.Take a look at
www.mercadodecampodeourique.pt.Tram28 direction Prazeres
Other Central Market,where you can have meals. Avenue 24 Julho , 50 meters from Cais do Sodré. Esplanades looking to Jardim D. Luis. Some of best portuguese chefs are there with mini restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Jardim Dom Luis
Other Central Market,where you can have meals. Avenue 24 Julho , 50 meters from Cais do Sodré. Esplanades looking to Jardim D. Luis. Some of best portuguese chefs are there with mini restaurants.
The most beautiful and oldest brewery in Portugal more than 150 years.One of best steaks and very good seafood.Open untill 2:00 am,with a quiet terrace, but sametimes inside there are too much noise.
135 locals recommend
Cervejaria Trindade
20C R. Nova da TrindadeThe most beautiful and oldest brewery in Portugal more than 150 years.One of best steaks and very good seafood.Open untill 2:00 am,with a quiet terrace, but sametimes inside there are too much noise.
Argentine restaurant with a beautifull view over the town. It has a terrace good enough. At lunch it has a Buffet. Very closed to Príncipe Real Square
55 locals recommend
La Paparrucha
18 R. Dom Pedro VArgentine restaurant with a beautifull view over the town. It has a terrace good enough. At lunch it has a Buffet. Very closed to Príncipe Real Square
Very good restaurant with more then 50 years working, very good sea food and frequently with queues at luncch and dinner time. Booking not admited. Not too far from the place, you must take normal metro to the center at Arroios Station and leave at Intendente Station. Then walk about 50 meters at the Center direction ( look at map )
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisVery good restaurant with more then 50 years working, very good sea food and frequently with queues at luncch and dinner time. Booking not admited. Not too far from the place, you must take normal metro to the center at Arroios Station and leave at Intendente Station. Then walk about 50 meters at the Center direction ( look at map )
Arts & Culture
Here you can find the Berardo Museum ( a very good art gallery ) and watch diferent spectacles from concerts to dance in a few auditoriums. Ask for monthly program. You have also 5 or 6 special shops
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioHere you can find the Berardo Museum ( a very good art gallery ) and watch diferent spectacles from concerts to dance in a few auditoriums. Ask for monthly program. You have also 5 or 6 special shops
Amazing monument, the most representative monument of the portuguese "manuelino" Style.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Amazing monument, the most representative monument of the portuguese "manuelino" Style.
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaA fantastic colection of ancient horse drawn carriages
Romanic style, from the twelveth Century, was built by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. If you take the Tram 28 this is a natural stop. From Sé to Alfama is a pleasant walk.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéRomanic style, from the twelveth Century, was built by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. If you take the Tram 28 this is a natural stop. From Sé to Alfama is a pleasant walk.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation as wonderfull gardens and a fantastic Museum and, like Centro Cultural de Belém, watch diferent spectacles from concerts to contemporary dance and ballet.
779 locals recommend
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaThe Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation as wonderfull gardens and a fantastic Museum and, like Centro Cultural de Belém, watch diferent spectacles from concerts to contemporary dance and ballet.
In our opinion perhaps the most important museum in Portugal dedicated to the ancient art.Closed on Monday.Open from 10:00am to 18H00. Last Entrance 17H30. Good coffeeshop with outsaid area over Tagus . To go there take Bus 714 at Praça da Figueira ( near Rossio ) - direction OUTOURELA and leave at JANELAS VERDES stop.
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesIn our opinion perhaps the most important museum in Portugal dedicated to the ancient art.Closed on Monday.Open from 10:00am to 18H00. Last Entrance 17H30. Good coffeeshop with outsaid area over Tagus . To go there take Bus 714 at Praça da Figueira ( near Rossio ) - direction OUTOURELA and leave at JANELAS VERDES stop.
Wonderfull church. Tram 28 is the best way to go there. At the apartment my "dossier" contains Tram 28 trip and the places of interest like Santa Catarina Viewpoint and Santa Luzia Viewpoint
351 locals recommend
Basilica da Estrela
Praça da EstrelaWonderfull church. Tram 28 is the best way to go there. At the apartment my "dossier" contains Tram 28 trip and the places of interest like Santa Catarina Viewpoint and Santa Luzia Viewpoint
Royal residence,today can be visited. You reach it taking bus 742 at Rua Morais Soares ( direction "Casalinho Ajuda"). After visit the Palace,down Calçada da Ajuda you reach Belém.Closed wednesday.
178 locals recommend
Palacio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaRoyal residence,today can be visited. You reach it taking bus 742 at Rua Morais Soares ( direction "Casalinho Ajuda"). After visit the Palace,down Calçada da Ajuda you reach Belém.Closed wednesday.
Here is installed the National Pantheon with the graves of honorary citizens. Near "Feira da Ladra",you can reach it again by Tram 28 and stop at Calçada de São Vicente.Or:look my dossier bus 730/735
9 locals recommend
Igreja de Santa Engrácia Panteão Nacional
Here is installed the National Pantheon with the graves of honorary citizens. Near "Feira da Ladra",you can reach it again by Tram 28 and stop at Calçada de São Vicente.Or:look my dossier bus 730/735
Near Chiado is a very good Museum where in summer you can watch concerts
190 locals recommend
The National Museum of Contemporary Art
4 R. Serpa PintoNear Chiado is a very good Museum where in summer you can watch concerts
At Rossio on the Center of town, this theatre is open in 1846 and was completely destroyed by fire in 1964. Reopened the doors to the public in 1978 with a reconstrution observing neoclassic style.
147 locals recommend
Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II
Praça Dom Pedro IVAt Rossio on the Center of town, this theatre is open in 1846 and was completely destroyed by fire in 1964. Reopened the doors to the public in 1978 with a reconstrution observing neoclassic style.
Drinks & Nightlife
A district to enjoy Lisbon night at the Centre of the town closed to CHIADO and CAMÕES. Many bars, and restaurants, "Fado" houses. At week ends lots of people drinking and talking on the street.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosA district to enjoy Lisbon night at the Centre of the town closed to CHIADO and CAMÕES. Many bars, and restaurants, "Fado" houses. At week ends lots of people drinking and talking on the street.
Very closed to Cais do Sodré ,known as "Rua Rosa" ( Rose Street) once ground is rose painted, is perhaps first place to night drinking. Untill midnight we can walk on street. After that is impossible
67 locals recommend
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoVery closed to Cais do Sodré ,known as "Rua Rosa" ( Rose Street) once ground is rose painted, is perhaps first place to night drinking. Untill midnight we can walk on street. After that is impossible
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimA very cool bar near Cais do Sodré
Taste it.A liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherry) in "aguardente", a strong alcoholic beverage,and adding sugar together with other ingredients.May be served in a litlle chocolate cup.
88 locals recommend
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosTaste it.A liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherry) in "aguardente", a strong alcoholic beverage,and adding sugar together with other ingredients.May be served in a litlle chocolate cup.
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VA classic Bar near Príncipe Real Square
An ancient and very pleasant atmosphere with a forties decoration , reminding an english pub with a midlle aged frequency.
40 locals recommend
Procopio Bar
21 Alto de São FranciscoAn ancient and very pleasant atmosphere with a forties decoration , reminding an english pub with a midlle aged frequency.
The Terrace Bar as perhaps the best view over the city with River Tagus as background. Known all over the world. The hotel is 5 stars but the Terrace bar as normal prices. Elevator 6º floor.
68 locals recommend
Bairro Alto Hotel
2 Praça Luís de CamõesThe Terrace Bar as perhaps the best view over the city with River Tagus as background. Known all over the world. The hotel is 5 stars but the Terrace bar as normal prices. Elevator 6º floor.
A very important jazz club many year ago.Same years ago a fire destroyed it. Was rebuilt.There is also a jazz scholl. Schedule can be find out at internet site. Praça da Alegria48. Phone: 213460305
85 locals recommend
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da AlegriaA very important jazz club many year ago.Same years ago a fire destroyed it. Was rebuilt.There is also a jazz scholl. Schedule can be find out at internet site. Praça da Alegria48. Phone: 213460305
The oldest gay Club in Lisbon with very good and glamorous transformer/transvestite shows. Daily drag shows at 03:00 am Open from 12:00 am to 06:00 am . Closed to Príncipe Real Square. Phone 21 347 99 23
25 locals recommend
Finalmente Club
38 R. da PalmeiraThe oldest gay Club in Lisbon with very good and glamorous transformer/transvestite shows. Daily drag shows at 03:00 am Open from 12:00 am to 06:00 am . Closed to Príncipe Real Square. Phone 21 347 99 23
Alface Hall
96 R. do NorteAt Bairro Alto, with live music, usually with jazz and blues
At Rua do Salitre, closed to Avenida da Liberdade this is considered the best cocktail bar in Portugal and the only portuguese one included as one of the best bars in the world by the ranking THE WORLD´S 50 BEST BARS.
44 locals recommend
Red Frog - Speakeasy Bar
66b Praça da AlegriaAt Rua do Salitre, closed to Avenida da Liberdade this is considered the best cocktail bar in Portugal and the only portuguese one included as one of the best bars in the world by the ranking THE WORLD´S 50 BEST BARS.
One of best places to ear portuguese nacional song, the FADO, that is now proclaimed Intangible Heritage of the Humanity by UNESCO. You can have dinner or ask for drinks and apetizers. Is better to book. About 100 € 2 people. Phone 218239660 Mobil 910188118
21 locals recommend
Casa de Linhares - FADO
2 Beco dos Armazéns do LinhoOne of best places to ear portuguese nacional song, the FADO, that is now proclaimed Intangible Heritage of the Humanity by UNESCO. You can have dinner or ask for drinks and apetizers. Is better to book. About 100 € 2 people. Phone 218239660 Mobil 910188118
Entertainment & Activities
Largest aquarium in Europe.Go by subway: from Alameda Station( direction Airport) leave at Oriente Station. You are at 5 minutes walking of "Parque das Nações"where aquarium is. Pleasant place to walk
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos ILargest aquarium in Europe.Go by subway: from Alameda Station( direction Airport) leave at Oriente Station. You are at 5 minutes walking of "Parque das Nações"where aquarium is. Pleasant place to walk
Lisbon Zoo as one of best animals colletion of the world and a lot of attractions to spend with kids a wonderfull day.Since 1884.Subway ( Blue Line) is best way to go there(Jardim Zoológico Station).
327 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoLisbon Zoo as one of best animals colletion of the world and a lot of attractions to spend with kids a wonderfull day.Since 1884.Subway ( Blue Line) is best way to go there(Jardim Zoológico Station).