Lisbon's other Side - Cacilhas: Panoramic Views, Hidden Places & Street Art

Most visitors never get to cross the river. That's exactly why you should and see Cacilhas by Morning or Sunset.

Join me for an intimate 2,5 hours walk through Cacilhas, Almada: the authentic, unpolished, locally loved side of the Tagus that most tourists never find. 

Small groups only, maximum 6 people.

Along the way you'll discover:

• An 8- minutes ferry crossing over the Tagus river: boarding together from Cais do Sodré
• 2,000 years of waterfront history: from Roman times to the Age of Discovery to today
• Portugal's last sailing warship and a Cold War submarine, side by side on the river
• A walk along abandoned and lost riverside spaces with some of the most raw and authentic street art on the Tagus
• A panoramic glass elevator rising above the cliff (occasionally out of service, in that case we take the scenic stairs uphill)
• A tasting of Al-Madan: a local pastry of Moorish heritage, unique to Almada and almost unknown outside it
• A stop at an 18th century cultural gem perched on the cliff: where you can choose to go inside independently and explore contemporary art, panoramic views, and Portuguese flora and fauna

Our last stop is at the foot of the Cristo Rei statue, so it’s easy to combine the tour with a visit to the monument, just 15 minutes away. Open 10 am to 6 pm.  

From the last spot, we walk back to the ferry which is close to the historic old town of Cacilhas. One of the most rewarding and authentic dining spots in the greater Lisbon area, perfect for a long lunch or dinner after the tour.

This is also a unique moment in time. In a few years, this riverside could look completely different, and may not even be accessible due to ongoing development projects. Come now, while it's still raw.

Tours in English and German.

What to bring:

We meet in Lisbon at Cais do Sodré, where we board the ferry together to Cacilhas. You'll need a Navegante card with at least €3.20 in Zapping credit for the round trip. If you don't have a rechargeable Navegante card yet, a single use ticket costs €4.50 for the round trip. I'll help you get set up at the terminal before we depart.