We love visiting Lisbon—the vibrant capital of Portugal—to enjoy its fascinating history, colorful neighborhoods, superb culinary scene, wonderful shops and cafes and the city’s stylish luxury hotels.

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Belem, a historic riverside neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, has some of the city’s most iconic sites, including Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

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Lisbon, the vibrant capital of Portugal, is a great place to shop for unique specialty items that are integral to the country’s rich cultural heritage. Artisans of Leisure arranges visits to Lisbon’s best historic shops and ateliers, including private behind-the-scenes appointments upon request.

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Travelers interested in architecture, interiors and gardens will love Lisbon-Sintra, Portugal. The region is filled with fairy-tale palaces, extravagant country estates and exotic gardens.

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The Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) in Porto, Portugal, is one of the city’s most beautiful architectural sites and a highlight of our private tours in the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The profusion of exquisite azulejos (tin-glazed ceramic tiles) on buildings throughout Portugal is a visual highlight of the country.

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Artisans of Leisure tours feature the very best of Portugal, including Madeira, Porto, the Douro Valley, Lisbon, Sintra and the Alentejo region.

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We love Portugal and especially love the tiles (azulejos) that can be seen everywhere—on the exterior walls of private homes, in the train stations, on water fountains, and covering the walls of the magnificent countryside palaces. Tiles have been used as architectural and decorative elements for many centuries in Portugal. We’ve carefully selected our Portuguese guides—they are experts on the country’s history […]

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