Lisbon for Romantics: A Walking Tour of the City’s Most Magical Miradouros

Discover Lisbon through its most enchanting viewpoints with a tour that is more than just facts and dates, it’s a story, a reflection, and a love letter to the city.

This self-guided audio journey begins at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the highest point in Lisbon, and winds gently downhill through eight of the city’s most iconic miradouros (viewpoints). From there, you’ll walk through hidden gardens, terraces, and lively squares, ending at Miradouro de Santa Catarina, where the Tagus River opens toward the sea.

At each stop, you’ll hear stories that bring the city to life — myths from the age of explorers, legends of lovers separated by walls, the voices of Portugal’s greatest poets, and reflections on the light that has drawn artists here for centuries. You’ll also be invited to pause, notice, and connect with the city in a slower, more personal way.

Unlike a traditional tour, this is not just history — it’s an experience. Part audio guide, part poetic storytelling, part gentle meditation, it’s designed for travelers who want to feel Lisbon rather than rush through it. Along the way, you’ll explore:

• Miradouro da Graça, where Lisbon’s light plays across rooftops and gardens.
• Portas do Sol & Santa Luzia, overlooking Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood.
• The hidden garden of Recolhimento, a quiet retreat away from the crowds.
• Carmo Terraces, beside the haunting ruins of the Carmo Convent.
• São Pedro de Alcântara, with sweeping views of the castle and old town.
• Santa Catarina, a lively terrace where locals gather by the river.

The walk takes around two hours at a relaxed pace, giving you time to linger, reflect, and take in the atmosphere.

If you are a romantic at heart, curious about the city’s myths, or simply looking for a slower and more meaningful way to experience Lisbon, this tour was created with you in mind.

It's a tour guided by Exploro app, you will have the stops pinpointed on the map and the directions explained at each stop in case you need them. 

Duration: 2h

Start time: You can start at any time you wish – this is a self-guided tour.

Start Location: Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte

End Location: Miradouro de Santa Catarina

Stops: 8

Audio guide: English.

Written guide: English.

Find more information about the Lisbon Self-Guided Tour and discounts here.

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