Scavenger hunt in Lisbon

Alfama rooftop pose

From a viewpoint in Alfama: take a group photo with the famous red rooftops and the river below behind you.

Belém Tower explorer pose

In front of Belém Tower: take a group photo with the team posing as 16th-century explorers about to set sail (hand on imaginary sword, gaze toward horizon).

Checkpoint: Alfama / Castelo

Navigate up into Alfama or to Castelo de São Jorge and check in once you can see the rooftops below.

Checkpoint: Belém Tower

Navigate to Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) on the Tagus river and check in.

Checkpoint: Praça do Comércio

Navigate to Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) by the river and check in.

Fado moment

In Alfama or any neighborhood with fado bars: take a photo or short video where the team puts on dramatic fado faces (eyes closed, hand on chest, lips parted in song).

Lisbon finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Lisbon spot (a viewpoint, a tile-covered street, the riverside) and take an amazing group photo.

Lisbon hill challenge

Lisbon is built on hills. Find the steepest street you can spot and take a group photo with everyone leaning back as if barely standing.

Lisbon kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Lisbon backdrop (a tile wall, a yellow tram, a steep hill) and take a group photo with everyone striking a casual fado pose.

Local Lisboeta tip

Convince a real Lisboeta to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Pasteis de Belém moment

Visit the famous Pasteis de Belém bakery near the tower (or any pastel de nata spot). Take a photo of the whole team eating a pastel de nata, dusted with cinnamon.

Royal arch pose

In front of the Rua Augusta Arch on Praça do Comércio: take a group photo where everyone strikes a regal pose, as if you have just commissioned a fleet.

Sardine pose

Sardines are a Lisbon icon. Find a sardine (real, decoration, ceramic, painted on a wall) and take a team photo imitating sardine faces (cheeks puffed, lips pursed).

Skyline cheers Lisbon

Find a miradouro (viewpoint) and take a group toast photo with the city sprawling below. Ginjinha in hand for bonus points.

Spot a bacalhau dish

Find a bacalhau (salt cod) dish on a restaurant menu or counter (bacalhau à brás, bacalhau com natas, pastéis de bacalhau). Photograph the plate.

Spot a Bordallo Pinheiro swallow

Find the colourful ceramic swallows that Bordallo Pinheiro makes (in souvenir shops, on facades). Photograph a pair of them on a wall.

Spot a calçada portuguesa mosaic

Find a stretch of calçada portuguesa, the black-and-white limestone-and-basalt mosaic paving that covers Lisbon's squares and sidewalks. Photograph the pattern.

Spot a fado poster

Find a fado venue poster (Mesa de Frades, Tasca do Chico, Casa de Linhares) or a Portuguese guitar on display. Photograph the music heritage.

Spot a francesinha or bifana

Find a francesinha (Porto sandwich) or a bifana (pork sandwich) on a tasca counter. Photograph the meaty layers.

Spot a ginjinha shop

Find a ginjinha bar (the cherry-liqueur shots served in tiny glasses) in Baixa or near Rossio. A Ginjinha and the Eduardino are classic stops. Photograph the doorway or a tray of glasses.

Spot a glass of port wine

Find a glass of port wine (ruby red or tawny gold) at a bar or restaurant. Photograph the glass with the colour clear.

Spot a Lisbon funicular

Find one of Lisbon's yellow funiculars (Bica, Lavra, Glória) climbing one of the city's steep streets. Photograph it climbing or at the top.

Spot a Lisbon iron balcony

Find a cast-iron balcony on a tiled Lisbon facade (Bairro Alto and Chiado have the prettiest). Photograph the iron lace against the tile.

Spot a Lisbon laundry line

Look up in Alfama and find laundry strung between two windows or on a balcony rail. Photograph the line.