Overview

Tuk Tuks are the recommended means of transport for touring Lisbon. The historic parts, with their narrow and small streets, are perfect for our tuks. The Christmas lights in the city of Lisbon began in the 1950s of the 20th century. Nowadays, every year, the streets of Lisbon are lit up at the beginning of December, and there are more than 48 streets illuminated, each with a different theme.

They are also an alternative for those who want to travel around the cities but don't have much time, as going up and down hills is not for everyone and requires some effort.

Tuk Tuks are environmentally friendly as they are 100% electric.

Description

Stop At: Rua do Comércio, R. do Comércio, 1100 Lisboa, Portugal

We start our tour on the commerce street
Before continuing with our tour and getting lost in the sparkles and smells of the city, we will visit Praça do Comércio, where every year there is the biggest Christmas tree, where people, families, come together to enjoy this wonderful square, one of the largest in Europe. The Commerce Square It was the local of the palace of the kings of Portugal for around two centuries. In one of the buildings in the square we find the famous Martinho da Arcada café, the oldest in Lisbon, and one of the writer Fernando Pessoa's favorites. On the north side of the square is the Triumphal Arch from Rua Augusta.
It was for a long time the noble entrance to Lisbon

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Municipal Square, Praca do Municipio, Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon 1100

Now let's go through the Municipal Square, Lisbon, was once called Square of Sãint Julian It is home to Lisbon's Town Hall, headquarters of the Lisbon City Council.
On the balcony of Lisbon City Hall, on October 5th, 1910, the republic was proclaimed in front of thousands of people in this square. Even today, celebrations of the Establishment of the Republic take place there. It is home to Lisbon's Town Hall, headquarters of the Lisbon City Council. In its center is the Pelourinho de Lisboa.
On the balcony of Lisbon City Hall, on October 5th, 1910, the republic was proclaimed in front of thousands of people in this square. Even today, celebrations of the Establishment of the Republic take place there

Stop At: Chiado, Lisbon

The Chiado neighborhood is one of the most emblematic neighborhoods in Lisbon and the most Bohemian,
A place where gatherings were held in various locations, it was an obligatory place for anyone who wanted to be known at the time, it was an area traditionally known for its intellectual connections, many of our great writers and artists passed through here, it was also here that several artistic currents emerged.
Chiado is also known for its chic cafes such as Brasileira where there is a statue of Fernando Pessoa.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Praca Luis de Camoes, Lisbon

Also in Chiado we find the Luís de Camões Square colloquially Largo de Camões, is located in Chiado, where we find a statue of the poet who wrote Os Lusíadas. The central action is the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama, around which other episodes in the history of Portugal are evoked, Considered the most important work of Portuguese-language literature and is often compared to Virgil's Aeneid from the 1st century BC.The monument to Camões is the oldest in Lisbon of its kind, being more modern only than the equestrian statue of D. José I in Praça do Comércio.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200

We continue our walk along Rua da Misericordia and go to the church of São Roque The Church of Saint Roque was built at the end of the 16th century. It belonged to the Society of Jesus, being its first church in Portugal, and one of the first Jesuit churches in the world, it was one of the churches that survived the 1755 earthquake unscathed. .
In the current wide of Compassion there would be a cemetery for those who died from the plague. The place was outside the walls and was sparsely populated. It was the people who built the hermitage in 1506, and quickly becames a place of pilgrimage and worship. The saint became widely accepted and the Brotherhood of Saint Roque was even created.
It has several chapels, mainly in the Baroque style of the early 17th century, the most notable of which is Saint John the Baptist, from the 17th century, a masterpiece of Italian art, unique in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1250

The Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara is a garden located in Lisbon, in the parish of Misericórdia. It was built in 1864. Near Bairro Alto. The garden has a small lake and a viewpoint, which offers an imposing view over the east of Lisbon, overlooking part of the Baixa area of Lisbon and the south bank of the Tagus River.
The view is most impressive at sunset and at night, when the Castle and Cathedral are illuminated, and the viewpoint is a popular meeting point for Lisbon residents. Around this time, this viewpoint is usually full of stalls alluding to Christmas where you can taste some traditional delicacies while enjoying the fantastic view.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200

Bairro Alto is an old and picturesque neighborhood in the center of Lisbon, with narrow, cobbled streets, centuries-old houses,
Since the 80s, it has been Lisbon's best-known nightlife area, with countless bars and restaurants, as well as fado clubs. Until the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, numerous press organizations were also located there.
It is currently known as one of the best nightlife districts in Europe

Pass By: Jardim do Principe Real, Praca Principe Real, Lisbon 1250

The Jardim do Príncipe Real, officially called Jardim França Borges, is a garden located in Lisbon, located near Bairro Alto, this garden with a romantic layout, was built in the mid-19th century. XIX. As aspects to highlight we have the existence of a Buçaco Cedar (Cupressus lusitanica), with more than 20 meters in diameter, This Christmas season is also illuminated, full of life

Stop At: Praca Marques do Pombal, Lisbon

It is located between Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII. In the center stands the monument to Marquês de Pombal, opened in 1934. We arrived at one of the most important squares in Lisbon, if until now we had already smelled Christmas, then you will be amazed. In addition to the fantastic lighting in this Square located between Parque Eduardo VII, which during this season is invaded by the famous Elves who collaborate with Santa Claus and by himself, with a Ferris wheel, a fully lit garden, lose yourself in this magic

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon 1250

Let's walk this Avenue through a sea of lights

Avenue of Liberty is a boulevard in central Lisbon, Portugal, is considered among one of the most expensive streets in Portugal and 35th in the world.
The Avenida da Liberdade, as well as the Restauradores Square, have their origins in a public park (Passeio Público) inaugurated in the area in 1764. Projected by Pombaline architect Reinaldo Manuel, the park was initially surrounded by a high wall. It was revamped in the 1830s and 1840s by architect Malaquias Ferreira Leal, who introduced a new arrangement of the flora as well as fountains, a waterfall and statues. The allegoric statues representing the Tagus and Douro rivers still exist in the boulevard of the Avenue date from this time.

Stop At: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100

Passing through Restauradores to the beautiful Rossio square, Here we will continue in the Christmas spirit, we have the wonderful Teatro D. Maria II, several buildings decorated with lights, we can taste roasted chestnuts and drink a typical and traditional cherry liqueur

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Rua Áurea, R. Áurea, 1100 Lisboa, Portugal

we go now throught Lisbon Downtown to watch the diferent ChristmasCity lights, in these streets
Rua Áurea, also known as Rua do Ouro, is a street located in the city of Lisbon, more specifically in the parish of Santa Maria Maior and in the Baixa de Lisboa neighborhood, in the Portuguese region of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Around 535 meters long, the road starts at Praça D. Pedro IV and ends at Praça do Comércio.
It is a noble street with a commercial character. After the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, an ordinance dated November 5, 1760 decreed the establishment of the city of Lisbon's goldsmiths along the road, which is why the street was named Rua Áurea.

Pass By: Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal

and we will walk the last few minutes to Praça do Comércio, we will enter the famous Rua Augusta, which dazzles us every year with its decorations.
We hope you have fun, enjoy the city, and take away beautiful memories with you.