Tours by Acacia

The Lisbon Guide: A Local's Honest Guide to the City, by Tours by Acacia

A curated, locally written digital guide to Lisbon, created by the team at Tours by Acacia. Honest, tried and tested, and built for real trips rather than tourist checklists. Written the way we would talk to a close friend coming to visit.

Written with North American travelers in mind, it covers the things that quietly trip people up, from tipping etiquette and the couvert at restaurants, to navigating the Lisbon airport, and how to spend your days. It is photo rich, easy to read, and organized so you can plan with confidence, or simply wander.

Inside you will find:

• Before You Arrive: the reality of Lisbon's airport, the smartest way into the city, when to visit season by season, and what to pack.
• Where to Go: a candid breakdown of Lisbon's main neighborhoods, what each one feels like, who it suits, and what to watch out for.
• Where to Stay: our personal hotel picks, from grand palace hotels to intimate boutique stays and serviced apartments.
• Where to Eat: more than twenty restaurant recommendations spanning Michelin and special occasion dining, beloved local classics, and standout vegan, vegetarian, and international spots.
• Where to Drink: the wine bars, historic kiosks, rooftops, and cocktail bars where locals go to unwind.
• What to Do: private tours and day trips worth your time, from Sintra and the Setúbal wine country to Évora, the coast, and a sunset cruise on the Tagus.
• The Practical Stuff: tipping, money, safety, getting around, common mistakes to avoid, what locals wish visitors knew, and a handful of useful Portuguese phrases.

This is the Lisbon we share with our own guests, now in a guide you can carry in your pocket.

Format: Digital PDF, 40 pages. Instant download after purchase.