Timeline
14:39
Start with a simple breakfast at Paraiso Violeta. It opens early at 08:00, making it a reliable spot to begin your day before the crowds arrive.
15:09
Walk seven minutes to the Ajuda Botanical Gardens. Explore the oldest garden in Portugal, a peaceful green space established after the 1755 earthquake.
16:39
Stroll 16 minutes to Tapada da Ajuda. This walled park offers a different, quieter landscape with deep roots in the royal history of the area.
17:09
Head to the Torre da Paroquial. This 18th-century bell tower stands next to the Royal Chapel. Arrive here to watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the historic stone.
17:39
End your evening at Churrasqueira do Marques. This Portuguese restaurant is open until 22:30, providing a warm place to digest the day's walk with a local meal.
Local tip
The botanical gardens and Tapada da Ajuda are best visited in the morning light before the heat sets in. The tower is open 24/7, so you can linger at sunset without worry.
Check before you go
- Paraiso Violeta opens at 08:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 08:00 on Sundays until 17:00.
- Churrasqueira do Marques is open from 12:00-15:30 and 19:00-22:30 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).