Exploring Lisbon on Foot! One-Day Tour of the Old Town + Egg Tart Showdown
Here's a no-nonsense walking tour of Lisbon's old town (see map in photo 2) that will take you to all the highlights: Carhariz Bica Terminal: A scenic spot with stunning views of Lisbon's iconic trams and the sea β perfect for photos! ππ Portugal dos Meus Amores: A souvenir shop where you can buy unique egg tart fridge magnets. ποΈπ Santa Justa Lift: Despite the long queue, you can bypass it by taking the stairs next to Largo do Carmo. ππ¨ Miradouro de Santa Luzia & Miradouro das Portas do Sol: Two viewpoints close to each other, both offering breathtaking views of the sea and a bird's eye view of Lisbon. πποΈ Castelo de S. Jorge: For a panoramic view of Lisbon (and some peacocks who love to show off their feathers! π¦β¨) Lisbon Cathedral: A must-see landmark in the old town. ππ After that, it's time for some comfort food! Since you're already walking, why not try some egg tarts from different places? Here's my rating scale (out of 5): FΓ‘brica da Nata - PastΓ©is de Nata Pastry: 4/5 (very crispy) Filling: 3/5 (a bit sweet, but egg-y) Manteigaria Pastry: 3.5/5 (dry but crispy) Filling: 3/5 (sweet) Castro ππππ Pastry: 4/5 (crispy with a hint of cinnamon) Filling: 3.5/5 (not too sweet, but beware if you don't like cinnamon) PastΓ©is de BelΓ©m (the most famous egg tart shop) ππππ Pastry: 3.5/5 (very flaky, almost hard) Filling: 4/5 (least sweet, closest to KFC's taste) Nata De Lisboa ππππ Pastry: 4.5/5 (delicious!) Filling: 3/5 (a bit too sweet) #Travel #Lisbon #LisbonAdventure #Europe #Portugal #EuropeanTravel #LisbonGuide #ScenicViewsOnTheRoad