Discovery walk in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto & Bica: Fun Figures and Fabulous Views

Do you enjoy the thrill and beauty of exploration? On this walk, you’ll immerse yourself in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto, Bica and Cais do Sodré. Location-based riddles on your phone will guide you through these vibrant neighbourhoods, and the discovery, that wonderful ‘a-ha!’ moment is yours to claim. You’ll be surprised with very local stories and hidden spots, and your curiosity will be fueled with historical facts, intriguing statues, breathtaking views and intricate “azulejos” tiles along the way… This experience was created by our co-founders, Kristina & Wendy.

This playful walk across Lisbon’s vibrant neighbourhoods sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Lisbon or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next. This trail is also available in Portuguese.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:

• São Roque church & Carmo Convent

• Views from Topo Chiado

• The miradouro (viewing point) of Santa Catarina

• A bar on top of a car park

• Super tasty foods of Time Out Market

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.

Experience Instructions:

Starts on the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara.

Ends near Cais do Sodre.

We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.

Play starting between 12:30 and 21:00, Monday-Saturday.

Important information

• This is a self-guided city discovery experiencece

• You can play in a team of 1–5 people

• Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)

• This trail is available in English and Portuguese

• The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for

• Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like

• You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed.