Portugal’s History Explained Over Coffee and Pastries
This is not a walking tour — and it’s definitely not a history lecture. It’s a cozy, fun, and insightful storytelling session, where you’ll enjoy coffee and pastries while discovering Portugal’s dramatic past in just two hours.
Led by Miguel, a passionate Lisbon-born teacher with 15+ years of experience, the session feels more like a conversation with a friend who really knows how to tell a good story — full of humor, surprising facts, and real meaning.
If you want to truly understand the country you’re visiting — not just see it — this is for you. It’s the perfect cultural experience to start your trip in Lisbon and connect with the soul of Portugal.
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Portugal’s History Explained Over Coffee and Pastries
What's included in Portugal’s History Explained Over Coffee and Pastries
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Over the course of two hours, you’ll dive into the rich and fascinating story of Portugal — in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you know nothing about history. The experience takes place in a cozy venue in central Lisbon, where you’ll start the morning with a fresh Portuguese breakfast (included in the price). With coffee and pastries in hand, Miguel — a local teacher and passionate storyteller — will guide you through the key moments, characters, and turning points in Portugal’s 900-year journey. You’ll hear about epic battles, world-changing discoveries, kings, dictators, and revolutions — all told with humor, energy, and space for questions. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear and memorable understanding of Portugal’s history... and a full stomach.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We should meet at the venue where the event takes place, in Rua Mécia Mouzinho de Albuquerque 1. Miguel will be at the door waiting for you.
