Art, History & Culture
If you love art, history, and culture, you have chosen the right country to come to Portugal.
Explore the culture of Portugal, portuguese art and the main monuments and museums.
Besides having had a pre-historical presence for 400 000 years and different peoples settling throughout the times, such as Phoenicians, Celtic, Carthaginians, Iberian, Romans, Visigoths, Suebi, and Moors, Portugal has an independent kingdom with the oldest borders in Europe dating back to late 1200’. Through a dive into our history, you can feel how our royal family, nobility, and people lived, their favorite hobbies, and how well related they were to so many European royal and noble families. You’ll feel connected to them through their stories, gossip, passions, and love for art.
Portugal wouldn’t be the same without our connection to the sea. Before Columbus found America, Portugal was already a well-known country of sea explorers and travelled to the 4 continents leaving its mark. Did you know that tempura was taught to the Japanese by the Portuguese? These trips made us culturally and financially wealthier. So, masterpieces of architecture like the Monastery of Saint Jerome show us what we’ve learned about different animals and plants around the world and how much we’ve gained from them too.
Discover Portugal with these private tours:
Sintra Day Tour– Discover the jewel in Portugal’s crown, where history, and stunning architecture merge to the natural beauty.
Belem: Age of Discoveries – Half-day Tour: Explore the rich history and iconic landmarks of Belém.
Explore the best lisbon museums, the international art museums like the MAAT, the Gulbenkian, the Tiles Museum or the Portuguese Coach Museum with the world’s richest collection of ceremonial coaches. Or find out our more recent Street art with internationally known artists like Vhils or Bordalo II.
Walk with us in the oldest neighborhoods and feel the Portuguese traditions, everyday life customs, and the genuine Portuguese soul. Our music gender – Fado – strongly expresses the Portuguese soul. You will not want to miss an intimate authentic concert in the most unexpected location where the king is the Portuguese guitar, and the music brings the deepest feelings out. Be ready to a Lisbon culture trip and meet the artists in person in an insider experience.
Discover the culture of Portugal with these private tours:
Iconic Places in Lisbon – Day Tour – Let’s feel the city and explore the main spots!
Lisbon’s Tour – Best Introduction – Half-Day – A Tour to the Heart of the Old City
