Embark on an Inspiring Journey into Lisbon’s Urban Art Scene!
Discover the vibrant world of street art in Lisbon with me on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes trip designed for street art enthusiasts and curious travelers. Together, we’ll dive deep into Lisbon’s alternative neighborhoods, uncover its best urban art, and connect with the artists shaping the city’s creative identity.
This isn’t your typical city tour – it’s a collaborative adventure! During these five days, I’ll be gathering material for my upcoming book, As Seen on the Streets of Lisbon, part of my series celebrating the urban art capitals of the world. You’ll join me as I interview local street artists, explore Lisbon’s evolving graffiti culture, and visit hidden corners of the city – all while Paolo captures stunning photos for the book.
As a thank you for joining this journey, you’ll receive a free copy of the Lisbon street art book once it’s published. Be part of the creative process and help bring this project to life while enjoying a one-of-a-kind travel experience.
What to Expect on This Street Art Adventure
- When: May 8–12, 2025
- Where: Lisbon’s dynamic streets and its most alternative neighborhoods
- Format: 5 immersive urban walks (7 hours each) from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Flexible booking: Each walk is independently bookable, so you can tailor your experience to your schedule.
- Price: (after April 5th): €150 per person, per day (+4% taxes)
- Early Bird price (until April 5th): €130 per person, per day (+4% taxes)
Why Join This Street Art Adventure in Lisbon?
This isn’t your typical group trip – it’s an intimate and unique experience designed for those who share a passion for urban art and alternative culture. Join me and a like-minded community of travelers to dive deep into the street art of Lisbon. Here’s what awaits you:
- Discover Urban Art Gems: Explore Lisbon’s most renowned and hidden neighborhoods, brimming with street art and creativity.
- Meet the Artists: Engage with Lisbon’s street artists as I interview them for my upcoming book, gaining firsthand insight into their stories and techniques.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access: Peek into the research process for As Seen on the Streets of Lisbon, witnessing how the book takes shape – from scouting murals to photography sessions.
- Alternative Culture Spaces: Visit offbeat venues, creative hubs, and spaces that showcase Lisbon’s dynamic urban culture.
- Tailored Experience: Join as many or as few walks as you like, creating a travel experience that suits your schedule.
- Hidden Treasures: Wander beyond the usual tourist paths to uncover Lisbon’s best-kept secrets and artistic gems.
- Exclusive Keepsake: Be the first to receive a copy of the Lisbon street art book as a thank-you for being part of this journey.
This isn’t a “group tour” where you follow the herd. Instead, it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the street art scene alongside me and an intimate group of like-minded people. Let’s share this extraordinary adventure together!
How to Secure Your Spot
Spaces are limited for this unique experience, so don’t wait! Early bird pricing ends on April 5th, 2025.
👉 Reserve your spot now and be the first to benefit from my curated itineraries.
The Urban Walks
Each of the 5 urban walks offers a unique mix of street art exploration and hidden, off-the-beaten-path gems, giving you a well-rounded perspective on Lisbon and its surroundings. While street art will be the main focus of our adventures, we’ll also take time to discover intriguing local spots that go beyond the typical tourist trail.
The walks are individually bookable, allowing you to customize your experience and explore at your own pace. I’m currently fine-tuning the perfect 5-day itinerary to uncover the best of Lisbon’s urban art and its hidden treasures. Check back here by the end of March for a detailed look at each day’s itinerary!
Itinerary Overview:
- Thursday, May 8th: On The Edge, At The Core
- Friday, May 9th: Industrial Traces by the River
- Saturday, May 10th: Lisbon’s Creative Neighborhoods
- Sunday, May 11th: Edges of a New Lisbon
- Monday, May 12th: Go West!
A Detailed Look at the Urban Walks
DAY 1 – On The Edge, At The Core
Thursday, May 8th | From 10:30 to 17:30 (probably longer, tho)
This first itinerary unfolds through five neighborhoods where Lisbon breathes at its own pace. Geographically peripheral yet central to the city’s identity, these areas are defined by local routines, lived-in cafés, garden benches, and everyday life unfolding just beyond the spotlight.
We’ll walk through historic working-class quarters where Lisbon still feels unmistakably itself, and into the largest social housing district in the Iberian Peninsula. Expect large-scale murals, political pieces, traces of early street art, a monumental cemetery, a vibrant food market, and even a panoramic rooftop with 360° views of the city.
DAY 2 – Industrial Traces by the River
Friday, May 9th | From 10:30 to 17:30 (probably longer, tho)
This second itinerary begins at one of Lisbon’s panoramic viewpoints, where the Tagus stretches out below—marking the path of our exploration. As we move through five riverside neighborhoods, the river remains a constant presence, echoing the city’s industrial and maritime past. Graffiti-covered shipyards, abandoned factories, and reconverted industrial spaces line the route. The riverside unfolds through rusted cranes, crumbling warehouses, and massive empty structures—each bearing the marks of a working-class history.
Along the way, industrial ruins and silent machinery speak of a time when this edge of the city was defined by labor, trade, and movement. The atmosphere is distinctly post-industrial: raw, textured, and rich with memory.
DAY 3 – Lisbon’s Creative Neighborhoods
Saturday, May 10th | From 10:30 to 17:30 (probably longer, tho)
This third itinerary takes us through four neighborhoods where artists live, work, and shape the city’s evolving identity. We’ll explore large-scale murals, visit contemporary art galleries inside former warehouses, and step into cultural centers housed in old factories. Along the way, we’ll stop at taprooms to enjoy some of Lisbon’s finest craft beers.
As we move through these creative districts, we’ll reflect on how each is navigating the pressures of urban development and cultural reinvention—though at different paces. Some are seeing a rise in short-term rentals and lifestyle branding, others are being reimagined as hubs of entrepreneurship and artistic innovation, while some continue to push back through community-led initiatives, cultural resistance, and a strong tradition of grassroots expression. What unites them is a shared creative energy—a place where art is not just something to look at, but a way to question, remember, and reshape the city.
DAY 4 – Edges of a New Lisbon
Sunday, May 11th | From 10:30 to 17:30 (probably longer, tho)
This fourth itinerary takes us across Lisbon’s outer districts—areas that have been shaped or reshaped by urban planning efforts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Each of the four neighborhoods we’ll explore reflects a different chapter in Lisbon’s response to rapid social, economic, and political change. From a district built to showcase the city’s leap into modernity, to large-scale housing projects and one of Lisbon’s most ambitious urban expansion plans, these areas offer a broader view of the city’s evolution.
Once considered peripheral, they are now increasingly connected to the urban core—through infrastructure, housing, and cultural relevance. Along the way, expect to encounter corporate towers, high-rise apartments, social housing blocks, and a diverse urban fabric. And with the airport nearby, we’ll catch glimpses of planes taking off and landing just overhead.
These neighborhoods represent different responses to Lisbon’s urban challenges: from top-down redevelopment to grassroots cultural expression. Together, they reveal a city in motion—constantly reorganizing, redefining, and expanding beyond its postcard image.
DAY 5 – Go West!
Monday, May 12th | From 10:30 to sunset
On our final day, we’ll board the coastal train and head west, leaving Lisbon behind—but not before exploring the area around the train station, a part of the city where contrasts collide: maritime past, creative present, nightlife, and everyday life all layered along the riverfront.
As we follow the coastline toward the Atlantic, we’ll hop on and off the train to discover graffiti-covered walls, trackside tags, and murals that trace the evolution of Lisbon’s street art scene. One of our stops will bring us to the area widely considered the birthplace of graffiti culture in Portugal, where the walls along the train line have long served as a canvas for generations of writers. Our journey ends in a coastal town known for its elegant villas and ocean views, but also for hosting several street art festivals over the years, which have brought international and local artists to paint its walls.
We’ll close the trip by the ocean, as the sun melts into the Atlantic and the light softens over the water—a quiet, golden moment to take in everything we’ve seen. It’s a gentle close to a journey through Lisbon’s outer edges, where the city reveals itself in layers of paint, concrete, and lived experience.
Make unforgettable memories, discover the city from a fresh perspective, and immerse yourself in Lisbon’s dynamic street art this May. Book your offbeat Lisbon adventure now!
What’s Not Included
- Visas
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Flights to and from Lisbon
- Local transport (we’ll make use of public transport)
- Accommodation
- Meals & beverages
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund up to 50 days prior to departure
- 50% refund up to 50 hours prior to departure
- No refund within 50 hours of departure
Ready to Dive In?
Embrace the spirit of adventure and exploration as we venture into the heart of offbeat Lisbon. Secure your spot today and get ready to uncover the city’s hidden treasures and create lasting memories with fellow explorers.
The streets of Lisbon are waiting – are you in?
Book Your Offbeat Lisbon Adventure Now! Send an email to giulia (at) blocal-travel.com