Lisbon Street Art Tour
30 EUR
The Portuguese capital’s street art scene is a vibrant mix of local underground culture and international works. From the river docks and downtown Lisbon to underground passages and secluded suburban walls – together we’ll unveil the hidden art of the city!
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Available in
- English,
- Spanish
Highlights
- Admire artworks referencing the 1974 revolution at the April 25th Wall
- See the blue faces that decorate the kilometre-long wall of Lisbon’s psychiatric hospital
- Visit the LX Factory in Alcantara
- Check out the Wall of Fama
Description
Lisbon features an impressive display of Portuguese and international street art. It’s on its way to becoming the urban art capital of Europe, with artists from far and wide gracing the back passages and river docks with their unsung masterpieces. Previously, it was full of boring all-white buildings, but these days you’ll find bursts of colour in almost every corner of the city.
Street art has been a big part of the local culture for a while. There was a tradition of all-white buildings until the 18th century, but after the 1755 earthquake, coloured tiles were incorporated into the walls and pavements of the city. Early graffiti was perhaps the poor man’s equivalent. Following the democratic revolution of 1974, this self-expression increased.
The artworks you’ll see on this tour are mostly a result of the Crono Project – a scheme that gives artists the opportunity to transform neglected buildings into true urban galleries.
Big-name street artists including Dolk, Blu, Aryz, Os Gêmeos, M. Chat, Remed and many more also regularly visit Lisbon.
What’s included & not included
- Transport in a private van
- Guide service
Meeting point
Lisbon Destination Hostel, Rossio Train Station