Kick off Lisbon's greatest hits outside the church of São Roque in Bairro Alto, where your guide lays out the plan for the two hours ahead, before heading downhill together into the neighborhood's back streets.

Duck into a family-run tasca, a local Portuguese Tavern, at the edge of the neighborhood for grilled peri-peri chicken served with rice, fries, and salad, paired with a glass of Portuguese wine or beer while your guide explains what makes this fiery classic so beloved.

Visit this buzzing Chiado square where Lisbon’s artistic soul meets its nightlife. At its center stands Luís de Camões, watching over the city’s lively scene.

Stop for two of the city's favorite savory bites, a crisp cod fish cake and a beef croquette, both classics of the Portuguese tasca counter, best eaten standing outside with the neighborhood buzzing around you.

Cross into Rossio Square, admiring its wave-patterned pavement, twin baroque fountains, and grand facades from the open plaza as your guide points out landmarks worth admiring.

Try a bifana sandwich at a place that's served the same recipe since 1932, paired with a beer, wine, or soda of your choice, a century-old ritual you're now part of.

Wrap up the greatest-hits list at a counter famous for its custard tart, warm from the oven with a shatter-crisp caramelized top and a soft center, the quick, sweet finish to two hours that never once felt rushed.