In this fascinating tour through the enigmas and secrets of Lisbon, we will delve into the most mysterious and hidden side of the Portuguese capital. A unique experience that will awaken your curiosity and make you see the city with different eyes.
When the evening falls and Lisbon is dressed in shadows, the city seems immersed in a deceptive calm Behind its beautiful facades and cobblestone streets, stories of intrigue, legends and unusual facts are hidden.
We will meet at the indicated time at the Plaza del Comercio, between the great Arch of Rua Augusta and the equestrian statue, the starting point of our route through the best kept secrets of the city.
In this fascinating tour through the enigmas and secrets of Lisbon, we will delve into the most mysterious and hidden side of the Portuguese capital. A unique experience that will awaken your curiosity and make you see the city with different eyes.
When the evening falls and Lisbon is dressed in shadows, the city seems immersed in a deceptive calm Behind its beautiful facades and cobblestone streets, stories of intrigue, legends and unusual facts are hidden.
We will meet at the indicated time at the Commerce Square, between the great Arch of Rua Augusta and the equestrian statue, starting point of our route through the best kept secrets of the city.
We will start exploring the Baixa to understand Lisbon’s past, but above all, we will get lost in the narrow streets of the Alfama district, where the echo of ancient conspiracies and heroic deeds still resonates within its walls. This area, one of the oldest in the city, hides many stories related to the Order of the Temple. It is said that the Templars left their mark on several buildings in Alfama, hiding symbols and secrets that still today generate theories and speculations.
We will discover the enigmas surrounding their presence in Portugal and how their influence endured in the country’s history. Did you know that some historians and mystics have linked Portugal to the possible location of the legendary Atlantis? We will talk about its maritime connection and those ancient stories that could be linked to the lost civilization that Plato described in his dialogues.
Alfama is a neighborhood of narrow streets full of subway water, we will talk about its healing properties and how through legends its sources came to transform the society of the time.
We will pass by the Cathedral and the Church of St. Anthony, where we will discover a legend related to the Holy Grail and the miracles of the saint. I
n the old Aljube prison we will tell some of the most disturbing stories related to two of Portugal’s bloodiest assassins and of course you will better understand Luis El Negro (the last executioner)
From the viewpoints of Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol we will enjoy breathtaking views, and hear one of the most beautiful legends of the city: the enchanted Moura. We will also learn about all the mysteries related to the National Pantheon and the Monastery of San Vicente. Did you know that he was the first patron saint of Lisbon?
We will learn about conspiracies, betrayals and executions that left their mark on Lisbon’s history. Between stories of crime and secret societies, we will discover that Lisbon is much more than it seems at first glance.
After approximately two and a half hours of sightseeing, we will end our tour at Portas do Sol, having uncovered some of the city’s best kept secrets. An experience you will not forget!
