Lisbon Street Art Tour: Murals & Underground Art

Portuguese street artists carve portraits directly into plaster and brick walls.

A 3-hour street art tour in Lisbon with a local guide covering the city's underground art scene, from the 2019 Street Art Festival to Bairro Padre Cruz and the Blue Wall. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and a guide who speaks English or Portuguese. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lisbon's street art highlights

• Visit 2019 Lisbon Street Art Festival
• See highest viewpoint with street art
• View The Blue Wall artwork
• Explore Bairro Padre Cruz murals
• Discover various street art pieces

The Experience

The tour starts at a designated meeting point and moves through Lisbon's street art neighborhoods by minivan, stopping at the 2019 Street Art Festival site, a high viewpoint with major murals, and Bairro Padre Cruz. Your guide points out work by Vhils, the Portuguese artist known for chiseling portraits into walls, alongside pieces by international artists. The route takes you past the Blue Wall and through outdoor galleries most visitors never find on their own.

You spend three hours moving between stops, which leaves room for a meal or another neighborhood before or after the tour. The minivan is air-conditioned and the guide travels with the group, so you're not navigating on your own or piecing together directions between sites. Public transportation runs nearby if you want to extend the day into other parts of the city.

Moderate fitness helps — you'll be walking between stops and standing to look at murals — and the tour runs in any weather, so bring a jacket if rain is forecast. Children from age 1 are welcome; if you're traveling with a young child, you'll need to bring a car seat or contact the operator to check availability.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Portuguese.
• pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• access to street art sites including the 2019 Street Art Festival location, Bairro Padre Cruz, and the Blue Wall.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lisbon Destination Tours

Is this one for you?Three hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without blocking the rest of your day, but long enough to reach neighborhoods most walking tours skip — pick this if you want to see work by Vhils and other artists without spending a full day on art alone.

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Top questions

What does Vhils actually do that makes his work different from other street artists?

Vhils is a Portuguese artist who creates portraits by chiseling directly into plaster and brick walls, carving away layers to reveal the material underneath rather than painting on top of surfaces.

Can I arrange hotel pickup instead of meeting at a designated point?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an option — select it at checkout and confirm your hotel address when you book.

How much walking is involved in the three hours?

You'll walk between stops at each site, so moderate fitness is recommended; the guide will tell you what to expect at each neighborhood before you arrive.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so bring appropriate clothing for rain or cold if the forecast calls for it.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 1; if you're bringing a child under the car seat age, you'll need to bring your own seat or contact the operator to confirm availability.