{"id":16586,"date":"2018-10-25T10:39:56","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T10:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=796"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:20:11","slug":"custard-tarts-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Custard Tarts in Lisbon: The 6 Best Places to Try This Sweet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It won&rsquo;t take you long after arriving in Lisbon to notice Portugal&rsquo;s affinity for sugar. At <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/cafe-culture-lisbon\/\">local caf&eacute;s<\/a>, glass display cases show off everything from cookies and cakes to colorful tarts. The most iconic among them is the <b><i>pastel de nata<\/i><\/b><b>: a flaky pastry shell filled with sweet egg custard<\/b>.<p>You might also hear these treats described as <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/pasteis-de-nata\/\"><b><i>past&eacute;is de nata<\/i><\/b><\/a> (<i>past&eacute;is<\/i> is the plural form of <i>pastel<\/i>) or <b><i>past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<\/i><\/b> (more on that in a bit). And many visitors know them simply as <b>custard tarts<\/b>&mdash;though we think it&rsquo;s certainly worth learning their name in Portuguese.<\/p><p>Considering the fact that locals and tourists alike can&rsquo;t get enough of these sweets, it&rsquo;s no surprise that you&rsquo;ll find them everywhere from supermarkets to historic caf&eacute;s. Luckily, we&rsquo;ve got some inside info on where to get the most delicious <i>past&eacute;is de nata<\/i>. Here are the <b>6 best places to try custard tarts in Lisbon<\/b>, according to locals.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_36216\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Devour-Lisbon-Petiscos-and-Wine-0006-e1719859423346.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding custard tarts in Lisbon, explaining Portuguese food facts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Custard tarts in Lisbon? Yes please.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6901a67219b15\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6901a67219b15\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Pasteis_de_Belem\" >Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Manteigaria\" >Manteigaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Confeitaria_Nacional\" >Confeitaria Nacional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Versailles\" >Versailles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Castro\" >Castro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/#Vegan_Nata\" >Vegan Nata<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasteis_de_Belem\"><\/span>Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Begin your custard tart quest in <b>the neighborhood where it all began: Bel&eacute;m<\/b>. During the Liberal Revolution of the 19th century, monasteries and convents began shutting down. To help raise money, the monks from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museusemonumentos.pt\/en\/museus-e-monumentos\/mosteiro-dos-jeronimos-e-capela-de-sao-jeronimo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bel&eacute;m&rsquo;s Mosteiro dos Jer&oacute;nimos<\/a> started selling pastries in the sugar refinery next door.<\/p><p>Their <i>past&eacute;is de nata<\/i> recipe made use of leftover egg yolks (they used the egg whites to starch laundry) to create a rich custard filling. Eventually the owner of the sugar refinery bought the recipe from the monks and opened <a href=\"https:\/\/pasteisdebelem.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<\/a>, the famous caf&eacute; where you can still try the <b>original recipe for custard tarts in Lisbon<\/b>.<\/p><p>This history explains why <i>past&eacute;is de nata <\/i>are sometimes called <i>past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<\/i>. Technically the ones made here are the only true <i>past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m<\/i>, but in reality the two terms are often used interchangeably. Now for the big question:<b> Is the original recipe the best?<\/b><\/p><p>We&rsquo;ll leave that up to you to decide&hellip; but it&rsquo;s certainly smart to try several for comparison. What we do know is that it&rsquo;s absolutely worth making the journey to Bel&eacute;m to try these particular custard tarts:<\/p><ul>\n<li>From Lisbon&rsquo;s city center you can take <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/public-transportation-lisbon\/\">public transportation<\/a>&ndash;the bus, train, or tram&ndash;down the river to Bel&eacute;m.<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;d rather drive or use a ridesharing service, it&rsquo;s 15&ndash;20 minutes away by car.<\/li>\n<li>And if you&rsquo;re up for a long (but scenic) walk, it&rsquo;ll take you about an hour and 15 minutes on foot.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_38138\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7952.jpg\" alt=\"a bite taken out of a custard tart at Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m in Lisbon. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7952.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7952-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7952-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7952-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Tasting Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m&rsquo;s original recipe is an essential experience for food lovers in Lisbon. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mel.haun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Melissa Haun<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manteigaria\"><\/span>Manteigaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you ask a local where to try custard tarts in Lisbon, chances are they&rsquo;ll mention <a href=\"https:\/\/manteigaria.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manteigaria<\/a>. Apart from Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m, this is <b>the most famous place specializing in<\/b><b><i> past&eacute;is de nata<\/i><\/b>&mdash;and many people swear that it has the best in the city. The original storefront is in Chiado near Pra&ccedil;a de Lu&iacute;s de Cam&otilde;es, but there are now locations all over Lisbon (and Porto too).<\/p><p>The name of this bakery pays tribute to Manteigaria Uni&atilde;o, the former occupant of the original location in Chiado, which once supplied butter to the entire city. But it also hints at the recipe, which relies on butter (<i>manteiga<\/i> in Portuguese) to create an <b>exceptionally flaky pastry crust<\/b>.<\/p><p><i>Past&eacute;is de nata <\/i>are the only thing on the menu at Manteigaria, other than a selection of drinks. You can either order your pastries to go or grab an espresso and watch the bakers work their magic in the kitchen. A <i>pastel de nata<\/i> plus coffee makes for the perfect minimalistic <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-breakfast-in-lisbon\/\">breakfast in Lisbon<\/a>, although it&rsquo;s also a great afternoon snack or late-night indulgence.<\/p><p><b>Insider&rsquo;s tip:<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t forget to sprinkle the top of your custard tart with cinnamon and\/or powdered sugar; you can grab packets of each if you take your pastries to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_38133\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1.jpg\" alt=\"custard tarts in Lisbon from Manteigaria bakery \" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/samantha-gollnick-cnr5T5HUiZE-unsplash1-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Manteigaria&rsquo;s custard tarts are good until the last bite. Photo credit: <span class=\"W_7cp FoNsx\"><span class=\"N25dY\"><a class=\"BkSVh FEdrY SfGU7 ZR5jm jQEvX ZR5jm\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@samgollnick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samantha Gollnick<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confeitaria_Nacional\"><\/span>Confeitaria Nacional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/confeitarianacional.com\/en\/confeitaria-nacional-lisbon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confeitaria Nacional<\/a> is not only an excellent place to try <i>past&eacute;is de nata<\/i>, but also a picturesque landmark. Open since 1829, it&rsquo;s considered <b>Lisbon&rsquo;s oldest pastry shop<\/b>. You&rsquo;ll find it in Pra&ccedil;a da Figueira, inside a grand Pombaline-style building (most of this area was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake in the Pombaline architectural style, which is notably earthquake resistant).<\/p><p>The<i> past&eacute;is de nata <\/i>here are made with <b>a recipe that&rsquo;s nearly two hundred years old<\/b>, credited to the founder of Confeitaria Nacional, Balthazar Castanheiro. Although they&rsquo;re not quite as famous as the ones from Past&eacute;is de Bel&eacute;m, they&rsquo;ve been around for almost as long.<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s much more on offer here than just custard tarts; you&rsquo;ll also find plenty of traditional Portuguese pastries like<i> p&atilde;o de Deus<\/i> (a sweet bun with coconut topping), <i>almendrados<\/i> (almond cookies), and <i>bolos de arroz<\/i> (small cakes made with rice flour). Order a coffee, a <i>pastel de nata<\/i>, and maybe a couple of other treats and enjoy the caf&eacute;&rsquo;s ornate decor.<\/p><p><b>Insider&rsquo;s tip:<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>Can&rsquo;t wait until you get to Lisbon? Make our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/portuguese-custard-tarts-recipe\/\">Portuguese custard tarts recipe<\/a> at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_38132\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Confeitaria Nacional signage, one of the best places to get custard tarts Lisbon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-lazaro-zKoKUft0NAY-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Founded in 1829, Confeitaria Nacional is one of the oldest and most iconic pastry shops in Lisbon. Photo credit: <span class=\"W_7cp FoNsx\"><span class=\"N25dY\"><a class=\"BkSVh FEdrY SfGU7 ZR5jm jQEvX ZR5jm\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dlazaro66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David L&aacute;zaro<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versailles\"><\/span>Versailles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Located in the business district of Saldanha, <a href=\"https:\/\/grupoversailles.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Versailles<\/a> has been open for more than a century. It&rsquo;s known not only for its <b>decadent custard tarts<\/b>, but also its unusually long pastry counter (which some say is the longest in Lisbon) and <b>Art Nouveau style<\/b>.<\/p><p>The dining room is decked out with large mirrors, sparkling chandeliers, and intricate wood paneling, and the staff&rsquo;s snappy uniforms add to the romantic old-world effect.<\/p><p>Versailles also offers savory snacks, lunch, and dinner, but the highlight has to be its incredible pastries. Beyond the classic <i>pastel de nata<\/i>, you&rsquo;ll also find a truly stunning selection of treats, from homemade ice cream and marzipan fruits to seasonal sweets like <i>bolo rei <\/i>(king cake) and <i>folar de P&aacute;scoa <\/i>(a traditional Easter bread).<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_38207\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022.jpg\" alt=\"A tray of freshly baked pastel de natas in Lisbon. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks-20191003-1413-Lisbon_Best-of-Belem-2x3-0022-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Why have one <em>pastel de nata<\/em> when you could have two or three?<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castro\"><\/span>Castro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/castropasteisdenata.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castro<\/a> is more than just a pastry shop; it&rsquo;s an &ldquo;atelier&rdquo; specializing in custard tarts and nothing else. This place proudly claims to have a perfectly balanced recipe, with <b>a filling that&rsquo;s not too sweet and an especially crispy crust<\/b>.<\/p><p>According to its website, each <i>pastel de nata<\/i> should be eaten in three bites&mdash;though some people prefer to scoop out the custard with a spoon and eat the pastry shell separately&mdash;and, crucially, always served warm.<\/p><p>You can visit either of Castro&rsquo;s two locations in downtown Lisbon to pick up one or two <i>past&eacute;is de nata<\/i> or a larger box to share. Pair your pastry with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or something stronger&mdash;the menu also includes <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/port-tasting-lisbon\/\">Port wine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/ginja\/\"><i>ginja<\/i><\/a> (cherry liqueur).<\/p><em>Pasteis de nata<\/em><p> and a coffee is a perfectly acceptable (and highly recommended) breakfast in Portugal. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@reginaferraz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Regina Ferraz<\/a>\n<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_Nata\"><\/span>Vegan Nata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Lisbon has been named one of the world&rsquo;s most vegan-friendly cities, but the idea of an authentic plant-based <i>pastel de nata <\/i>might still sound unlikely. After all, its main ingredients include eggs, butter, and milk. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/vegannata.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegan Nata<\/a>.<\/p><p>This was the first place in Portugal to popularize a <b>vegan version of the traditional custard tart<\/b>, and it&rsquo;s been winning over the doubters ever since. Today you&rsquo;ll find plant-based <i>past&eacute;is de nata <\/i>at more than one vegan bakery around Lisbon, but Vegan Nata&rsquo;s recipe reigns supreme.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s nearly indistinguishable from the version sold right down the street at Manteigaria&mdash;and some non-vegans even swear that they like it better. If you&rsquo;re looking for a lactose-free, egg-free, or more sustainable<i> pastel de nata,<\/i> look no further.<\/p><p>\n Do you think you&rsquo;d be able to tell a vegan <em>pasteis de nata<\/em> from a non-vegan one? Photo credit: <span class=\"W_7cp FoNsx\"><span class=\"N25dY\"><a class=\"BkSVh FEdrY SfGU7 ZR5jm jQEvX ZR5jm\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/@felix_kolthoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felix Kolthoff<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><p><i>Update Notice: This post was updated on July 8, 2024.<\/i><\/p><p><b>No matter how much time you have in Lisbon, there are certain things you can&rsquo;t leave without seeing. On our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/lisbon-in-a-day\/\"><b>Best of Lisbon Walking Tour<\/b><\/a><b>, you&rsquo;ll check all of them off your list over the course of one fascinating day. Get early access at the Jer&oacute;nimos Monastery, enjoy a relaxing river cruise with spectacular views of the city, explore Lisbon&rsquo;s historic neighborhoods, and savor some delicious Portuguese classics (including the original custard tarts)!<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It won&rsquo;t take you long after arriving in Lisbon to notice Portugal&rsquo;s affinity for sugar. At local caf&eacute;s, glass display cases show off everything from cookies and cakes to colorful tarts. 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