Graça Poetry & Views Free Walking Tour by Folklore Café & Your Lisbon Explorer

Get ready to explore Graça with the ForkLore Tribe on a FREE Walking Tour! On October 4th at 10:00 AM, we're ditching the standard history for a journey to find secret murals and breathtaking views.

A quick heads-up: The tour itself is completely free. Any delicious coffees (like our authentic Bica or mushroom brews) or pastries from the café are available for purchase to kickstart your adventure.

The adventure starts at your home base: ForkLore Café. You can:

· Meet the incredible artist Jorge Romão (@artejota2020).
· Grab a coffee for the road (on your own tab!).
· Join our expert @yourlisbonexplorer to uncover Graça's soul.

1️⃣ Mercado de Sapadores (5 min)
A traditional neighborhood market, heart of local life.

2️⃣ Murals of Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (10 min)
Poet of the sea and freedom.
Talk about her link to April 25th Revolution.
Optional: read 2–3 lines from her poetry.

3️⃣ Natalia Correia Wall (10 min)
Strong female voice, activist, politician.
Witty, rebellious poems.
Connect with Lisbon’s spirit of resistance.

4️⃣ Florbela Espanca Tribute (10 min)
Poet of love, melancholy, and passion.
Perfect to contrast with Sophia & Natalia.
Mention Lisbon’s saudade and Fado connection.

5️⃣ Faces of Graça – “Rostos de Graça” (15 min)
Local portraits painted on walls.
Guests can try to “spot” hidden faces along alleys.
Brings the community dimension of poetry to life.

6️⃣ Miradouro da Graça (Sophia Viewpoint) (15 min)
Stunning views over Castelo de São Jorge & downtown.
Spot Alfama, Mouraria, and Baixa.
Read a short Sophia poem aloud here.
Quick group photo stop 📸.

7️⃣ Villa Berta (10 min)
Charming 20th-century housing complex.
Famous during June’s Santo António festivities.
A slice of Lisbon’s working-class history.

8️⃣ Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (15 min)
The highest viewpoint in Lisbon.
Epic panoramic views, best for storytelling.
Reflection moment: how Lisbon inspires poets.

9️⃣ Return to Folklore Café Lisboa (10 min)
Close the circle back at the café.
End with traditional Portuguese coffee/refreshments.
Optional: share one last poem to close the tour.

🕰 Duration: ~1h30
👟 Style: Easy walking, mostly flat with small climbs.
🎯 Theme: Poetry + Murals + Local life + Panoramic views.
☕ Highlight: Starts and ends at Folklore Café