Lisbon Street Art Tuk Tuk Tour: Vhils, Bordalo II & LX Factory

Lisbon's best murals are scattered across neighborhoods a car won't reach.

A private 2-hour Tuk Tuk tour of Lisbon's street art with a local guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian. You ride through Alfama, LX Factory, Campo de Ourique and the Graça district, stopping to see large-scale murals by internationally known artists including Vhils and Bordalo II, learning the stories behind each piece and the neighborhoods that frame them. Pickup is included. The tour holds up to six passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lisbon's street art by Tuk Tuk

• Visit Calçada de Santa Apolónia mural
• See André Saraiva's azulejo mural at Campo de Santa Clara
• Discover Vhils' urban art in Travessa das Merceeiras
• View literary figures' murals in Graça neighborhood
• Admire international murals on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo
• Explore street art at LX Factory including Bordalo II's bee

The experience

Alfama, Graça, Campo de Ourique and LX Factory are where Lisbon's street art lives, but they're scattered across hills and narrow streets that don't connect on foot. The Tuk Tuk solves that: you ride through each neighborhood, stopping in front of the works instead of searching for them. Your guide points out pieces by Vhils (Alexandre Farto), whose carved portraits appear in Alfama's Travessa das Merceeiras, and Bordalo II, whose 170-meter tile mural covers the old garden wall at Campo de Santa Clara with 53,000 individual tiles in a fantastical, colorful world. You'll also see the Pichi&Avo mural at Calçada de Santa Apolónia, where classical drawing meets graffiti tags, and the three-building collaboration on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo that The Guardian listed among the world's ten best street art pieces.

LX Factory, the creative compound in the Alcântara district, holds a rotating collection of works by established and emerging artists: Bordalo II's enormous bee made from salvaged materials is a fixture there. The Graça neighborhood includes portraits of Portuguese literary figures: Sophia de Mello Breyner by Eime on Rua Josefa de Óbidos, and Natália Correia and Florbela Espanca by Mariana Dias Coutinho on Travessa do Monte. Your guide explains the history and technique behind each piece, the artists' backgrounds, and what connects Lisbon's street art to the city's broader creative culture. The tour moves at a pace that lets you photograph and absorb each stop without rushing through the neighborhoods.

The Tuk Tuk itself is the transport: a three-wheeled open-air vehicle that fits up to six passengers and moves through traffic faster than a bus or car would. Pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point is included. The whole experience runs 2 to 3 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and how many questions you ask your guide.

What’s included

• Private Tuk Tuk transportation for the full 2 to 3 hours.
• a local guide who speaks your chosen language and explains the history and technique behind each mural.
• hotel pickup or meeting point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by TukGuide Portugal

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to see Lisbon's major street art without navigating the hills and narrow streets on foot: the Tuk Tuk moves you between neighborhoods quickly, and a guide who knows the artists and the stories behind each piece is there the whole time. A shared group tour would mean a fixed schedule and a larger vehicle. This one adjusts to your pace and holds just your party.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

What is Bordalo II's work in Lisbon like?

Bordalo II created a 170-meter tile mural at Campo de Santa Clara using around 53,000 individual tiles to build a colorful, fantastical world across the old garden wall. He also has a large bee sculpture made from salvaged materials on display at LX Factory.

Does the tour include entry to any museums or monuments?

No, the tour focuses on street art in public spaces and neighborhoods. Entry fees to museums or paid attractions are not included. You're seeing the murals and public works from the Tuk Tuk and on foot outside.

How many people can ride in the Tuk Tuk?

The vehicle holds up to six passengers and a maximum combined weight of 400 kilograms. Children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

The tour moves through Alfama, Graça, Campo de Ourique, and LX Factory, stopping at major murals and creative spaces in each area. You travel by Tuk Tuk between stops rather than walking the full distance.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

The Tuk Tuk itself and the surrounding areas are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. However, some stops involve short walks on neighborhood streets, so discuss your mobility needs with the operator when booking.