Baixa, Lisbon

Traditional tapas in Baixa

🕒 Lunchtime, Mid afternoon, Early evening

Taste the mixture of flavours and culture that make Portuguese cuisine unique

Traditional tapas in Baixa

This route was created for foodies that want to taste the Portuguese food in very traditional venues in the city centre. Escape the tourist traps but still choose the best in town. From seafood to traditional drinks and snacks, cheeses and cured ham, end your evening in a unique Portuguese medieval tavern remembering the spirits of an ancient Portugal but with all the modern flavours!

This tour was carefully prepared by a Portuguese food lover and guide for you to have an unforgettable food experience mixed with the culture and hustle and bustle of the city centre. It's a walk from the artistic neighbourhood of Intendente down to the noble Baixa Pombalina

Itinerary

A Vida Portuguesa

A Vida Portuguesa

Portuguese design and souvenir shop in Intendente, with homeware, groceries, perfumery, books, jewellery and gifts for children under one former tile-factory roof

Stay for 10 minutes

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Ramiro

Ramiro

The best seafood you can imagine in the most Portuguese atmosphere but make sure you don't get there at popular dinner times or you'll have a long line to face

Stay for 1 hour

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Casa do Alentejo

Casa do Alentejo

A 17th-century Lisbon palace with a Moorish courtyard, ornate salons and Alentejo cultural spaces

Stay for 10 minutes

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Ginja sem Rival

Ginja sem Rival

Traditional Lisbon counter for ginjinha, the sour cherry liqueur served in small glasses near Restauradores

Stay for 5 minutes

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Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre

Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre

A public memorial in Largo de São Domingos marking the 1506 Lisbon massacre

Stay for 5 minutes

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Igreja São Domingos

Igreja São Domingos

Impressive partially destroyed Catholic church

Stay for 10 minutes

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Manteigaria Silva

Manteigaria Silva

One of Lisbon's oldest codfish shops and a traditional place to buy or taste Portuguese cheeses and cured ham

Stay for 10 minutes

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Chão do Loureiro - EMEL

Chão do Loureiro - EMEL

Urban art gallery inside a 24-hour EMEL car park

Stay for 10 minutes

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Miradouro Chão do Loureiro

Miradouro Chão do Loureiro

Rooftop viewpoint above Chão do Loureiro with a clear look across Baixa, the Tagus and Lisbon's hills

Stay for 5 minutes

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Bifanas do Afonso

Bifanas do Afonso

A small, no-frills Lisbon counter serving bifanas: juicy pork sandwiches in soft bread. It suits a quick, budget-friendly bite near Largo do Caldas rather than a long sit-down meal

Stay for 30 minutes

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Trobadores

Trobadores

Portuguese tavern for traditional cheese, chorizo, wine and craft beer in a medieval-style setting, from the decoration and staff costume to the music. You can even drink beer from horns

Stay for 1 hour

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Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio is one of Lisbon's most emblematic squares, opening Baixa towards the River Tagus through the grand Arco da Rua Augusta

Stay for 10 minutes

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Cais das Colunas

Cais das Colunas

A photogenic riverside pier at Praça do Comércio, looking out across the Tagus from one of Lisbon's most recognisable squares

Stay for 10 minutes

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