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Sketch exotic plants at Portugal's oldest botanical garden

Lisbon’s Ajuda Botanical Garden is a living work of art waiting to be explored. In this hands-on outdoor drawing workshop, you’ll experience the garden’s rich history and natural beauty through the eyes of an artist. • Our session begins with an introduction to Ajuda Botanical Garden, located on the grounds of Ajuda Palace, which overlooks the Tagus River and was designed in the 18th century as a retreat for Portugal’s princes. • Stroll through terraced landscapes filled with exotic plants from Portugal’s former colonies—Angola, Brazil, and Cape Verde. Along the way, discover how Baroque architecture and the light reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean have influenced the artistic process in Lisbon. • Find your perfect sketching spot among centuries-old trees, where I’ll introduce a drawing method focused on perception, patterns, and textures. With personalized guidance, you'll explore techniques that enhance observation and creativity. • We’ll wrap up the experience by sharing and reflecting on your artwork, and as a final touch, you’ll take home not only your drawings but also a locally sourced “magic pencil” to continue your artistic journey. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sketcher, this session blends artistic practice with an intimate journey through one of Lisbon’s historic landscapes.

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A legend teaches portrait photography at LX factory

Discover the charm of Lisbon through the art of photography and the lens of an award-winning photographer. Designed for both beginners and experts, you’ll learn pro tips for capturing people and places from a new different perspective's. • Your tour starts with an overview of Lisbon’s transformation into its modern-day art scene. • From there, you’ll explore the trendy LX Factory, a focal point filled with art shops and galleries. It’s an ideal setting to learn how to take stunning shots with the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge as your backdrop. • Our photo tour will wrap at my studio, where we’ll enjoy a relaxed photo chat and discuss ways to shoot the perfect portrait whether it's using LED, flash or natural light. After all Lisbon is a city of beautiful light. You’ll walk away with a new ability for taking portraits and one-of-a-kind images of Lisbon.

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Dig into Portuguese oysters and sparkling wine

Indulge in ocean and vineyard flavors amid stunning vistas with seafood chef Shippyboy. Oyster Shucking Anyone can learn how to shuck an oyster Sit back and enjoy Just relax, enjoy the view and take bites of the ocean Let's talk Oysters Description of the different oysters and wine Glup Glup Have a good time tasting all the different oysters

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Boat Tour - Sailing 4 You in Lisbon

The experience consists of leaving the Marina next to the Tower of Belém, sailing along the Tagus River and dazzling with the brightness of Lisbon, looking from a different perspective to the main monuments and tourist attractions that the city has to offer ... Me and Paulo, during the trip, we will explain all the monuments and talk about some aspects of the city of Lisbon. Trip: - Torre de Belém -Padrão dos Descobrimentos -Museu da Electricidade -MAAT -Ponte 25 de Abril -Cais do Sodré -Ribeira das Naus -Terreiro do Paço -Alfama -Cristo Rei Other things to note -The sailboat tour will be very quiet and peaceful. Please, do not bring alcoholic drinks to the boat to be consumed. we ask to arrive fifteen minutes before schedule time.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 2770 reviews

Sailing tour of beautiful Lisbon

You will board a modern sailing boat and will set sail for tour hours of fun and amazing scenery with the Clean & Safe certification from the Portuguese Turism Board! As you leave the dock you’ll pass by the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, monument in the shape of a ship that celebrates the discoveries of the Portuguese Empire, built for the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940, and also the Torre de Belém, an iconic monument of Lisbon. You’ll see the most important points of interest of this beatiful city like Terreiro do Paço, Cais do Sodré , Museum of Electricity, MAAT and Cristo Rei.

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Best Sunset in the World

You will be met at the Dock Gate by someone who will take you to our boat and brief you on safety and information about the boat and the tour. Our tour has recieved the Clean & Safe certification from the Portuguese Turism Board! We will then leave the dock and depending on the current and wind we will start the tour seeing the magnificent Torre de Belém and the go up river to the center of Lisbon seeing all the main points of interest during the trip. You will see Lisbon from the river and find out little secrets about this wonderful city.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 2335 reviews

Sailing in Lisbon with History and Wine

Join me for a scenic sail along the Tagus River, where we’ll explore Lisbon’s stunning and historic coastline. I aim to keep this experience as eco-friendly as possible by using the sails, making our journey cleaner and more peaceful. You’re welcome to join in on the sailing activities if you’d like, or simply sit back and relax. As the day winds down, we’ll have front-row seats to Lisbon’s breathtaking sunset. This is a perfect outing for groups, families, or anyone looking for a unique way to see the city. Throughout the trip, I’ll share fascinating stories about Lisbon’s history, my voyages, and sailing in general. And of course, there will be some delicious wine to enjoy! If you have something specific in mind or want to personalize the experience, just send me a message with your ideas, and I’ll create something special just for you.

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Lisbon Sunset Sensations Sailing with wine and snacks

I will meet my guests at the meeting point at the Marina, and present my self, my co-hosts and Crew. When all guests arrived at the meeting point, we go to the boat, where i provide a short security briefing about the tour and what includes, such as the wine and the snacks. We will then head down the Tagus River to begin our tour, departing from Lisbon’s Alcântara Marina and heading towards Belém. We are going to pass through some of the most iconic monuments and the crew is going to tell some histories about Portugal and the discoveries. You will after this be taken up river seeing a panoramic view of the city as you go under the bridge “Ponte 25 de Abril” and observe Cristo Rei in all its majesty overlooking Lisbon. Finish your tour sailing towards the sunset enjoying your wine while returning to the marina in Alcântara. During this tour, great conversation is always a “must have” and you can learn a bit about the nautical history of Lisbon and get suggestions on what to see and where to eat. I believe a friendly environment breeds true friends and that’s what i aim for every time I meet new people and share with them this great passion of mine. My cruising skippers Team with +20 years experience Carlos Gomes Luis Espírito Santo Felipe Costa Filipa Mendes Ricardo Barroso Miguel Borges João Pedro Paulo Jorge Nunes Ricardo Gomes This my Hosting Team!

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Sintra Jeep Safari - The Original

—//— All aboard the ONE & ONLY, the REAL Sintra Jeep Safari. Don't settle with copycats. Support original ideas and true entrepreneurship. —//— Want to “squeeze all the juice” out of Sintra? Climb aboard one of our vintage Portuguese 4x4s and in just one day you’ll explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira, eat a traditional Portuguese lunch (with wine, of course), cruise off-road through Sintra’s lush forests, and emerge at the seaside cliffs of mainland Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca. This is our most popular journey for a good reason! Our restored ex-military 4WDs look cool as hell, sure, but they’re also the best way to tackle the terrain west of Lisbon, passing from hilltop castles to the sheer coastline. We take you to secret lookouts and hidden beaches no other tourists can reach, blasting music the whole time. In summer, we bounce along off-road tracks with the roof off. In the cooler months we splash through puddles of mud as we swerve through the forests. We are all about the journey, not just the destinations. This is why we love to go off-road, snap Polaroid pictures at the coast, play epic tunes all day long and give you the chance to taste Sintra’s traditional sweet pastry and Port wine. We want you to finish your day feeling like you really know the place.

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Ericeira Surfing Experience

Ericeira is a World Surfing Reserve, the only one in Europe. Here you can find 13 beaches with different types of waves. We have waves all year round, some of them world class waves. 1) We meet at the beach with the best daily conditions for your surfing level. 2) You will have a 2 hour surfing lesson with a certified instructor with all equipment and insurance included. 3) You will learn: the surfing safety rules + how to control the surfboard + how to stand up on the surfboard + how too ride a wave! 4) After the lesson, you will feel tired but happy! Other things to note To be confortable on the water with waves.

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Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure

This fantastic and lively tour will start at our store at 9:30am or 10am, where we invite you to climb into our Wonder Jeep – a UMM 4X4 jeep (Portuguese of course! We want to keep it genuine) – And welcome to Sintra – our “Neverland” – we are truly proud to be able to share our homeland with you and let you into our history as a true local. Get ready for an adventure through Sintra’s most magical places! This tour combines history, nature, and adrenaline to create an unforgettable experience. We begin with the stunning gardens of Pena Palace (tickets included), where you’ll explore lush paths, discover breathtaking viewpoints, and soak in the romantic atmosphere. Next, we take you off-road on spectacular trails, uncovering secret routes and landscapes straight out of a movie. We’ll briefly visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where dramatic cliffs meet the ocean. Venture to a hidden gem only accessible by 4×4 jeep. A place so remote, even locals don’t know it! Explore the charming historic center of Sintra, with its quaint streets and delicious local treats. We end with a guided visit to the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira(tickets not included), where you’ll explore its gardens and iconic Initiation Well. Join us for a day full of magic, adventure, and memories! * Min. age required 7 years old

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Beach Volleyball - Training and play

You will take experience being a beach volleyball player at a training session and learn the basics of this Sport. Than will play in a 3 Set game of the exclusive Ericeira tour circuit. I will be your coach and collegue troughout this experience. We will point, practice, win, learn, run and at the end strech on the sand. This sessons take place in one of Ericeira most famous beach: South Beach. Other things to note Minimum of participants: 2.