Meet your guide in Praça Dom Pedro IV, one of Lisbon’s most lively historic squares. Surrounded by elegant 19th-century buildings and famous for its distinctive wave-pattern pavement, Rossio has long been a gathering place for locals and travelers alike. Your guide will introduce the story of Lisbon and the sweet traditions that shaped Portuguese pastry culture before the tour begins.

Visit one of Lisbon’s most historic pastry shops, founded in 1829 and once a supplier to the Portuguese royal family. Inside this elegant confectionery, enjoy a tasting of traditional Portuguese pastries while learning about the centuries-old dessert traditions that helped shape the country’s pastry culture.

Walk through Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods. Known as the birthplace of Fado music, this district still preserves a strong local character with narrow streets, traditional houses, and small neighborhood shops. As you explore, your guide will share stories about the area’s past and how it helped shape Lisbon’s cultural identity.

Continue into Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood and a maze of cobbled streets that survived the great earthquake of 1755. Here you will stop to enjoy a delicious tasting of local pastries and sweets while discovering more about Lisbon’s traditional flavors and culinary heritage.

On one of Alfama’s charming historic streets, stop for a tasting of Ginjinha, Lisbon’s famous cherry liqueur. This beloved local drink is traditionally enjoyed in small glasses and has been part of Lisbon’s culture for generations.

Pause at one of Lisbon’s most beautiful viewpoints overlooking the rooftops of Alfama and the Tagus River. Covered with traditional azulejo tiles and surrounded by bougainvillea, this terrace offers one of the most iconic views of the historic district.

End the tour near Chapitô à Mesa, a well-known cultural space overlooking the city and the river. Here you will enjoy one final tasting of Portuguese pastries and sweets while taking in one of Lisbon’s most memorable views.