Lisbon Contemporary Art Gallery Tour
Description
This relaxed walking tour introduces you to Lisbon’s top galleries, offering a curated selection of exhibitions based on the day of your visit. Each stop includes 20–30 minutes of guided insight, with your guide providing background on the gallery, artists, and featured works. The tour highlights both Portuguese and international artists, offering a quick dive into the city's art trends. What to Expect: - Overview Focus: A snapshot of the most talked-about exhibitions. - Professional Art Guide. - Duration: ~1.5–2 hours (walking). - Stops: 3 galleries. Get ready to meet gallery directors, established as well as emerging Portuguese artists in their studios, and other key figures in Lisbon’s art world. We won’t just talk about the technicalities and nuances of contemporary art, but we’ll slow down to experience the art on a deeper, more personal level. All tours are guided in English and fully customizable.
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Itinerary
We will have a wine/coffee break in a coffee place in the gardens of Estrela Park.
Gallery visit. 3+1 Arte Contemporânea, founded in Lisbon in February 2007, was created with the aim of promoting Portuguese and international artists, focusing on original proposals that emphasize the diversity that qualifies contemporary artistic practices. The gallery has distinguished itself by presenting international artists little known to the Portuguese public, along with emerging national talents of exceptional quality. 3+1 intends to continue broadening its horizons by investing in internationalization.
Gallery visit. In 2017, Fred Jahn and Matthias Jahn’s galleries merged to form Jahn und Jahn (Munich). In 2022, Jahn and Jahn founded a gallery in Lisbon, Portugal. Close collaboration with the artists as well as a thorough understanding of forms of artistic expression have been central to the identity of the galleries from the beginning. Significant here are also the numerous publications, published by the galleries themselves, which have accompanied exhibitions in both locations. Jahn und Jahn intends to continue in this vein.
Gallery visit. Foco Gallery is a nucleus and context for artistic and interdisciplinary engagement. Founded by Benjamin Gonthier, Foco Gallery promotes International and Portuguese artists working across media. Generating exhibitions, performances, and discourses, Foco Gallery remains contemporary. After five years of creation and presentation at Rua da Alegria in Lisbon, Foco Gallery is pleased to explore its new space in the city. A renovated car dealership now houses the main gallery, in the Intendente neighborhood. The two floors connected by a car lift, and the massive window on the street give a new dimension to the gallery’s projects.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you at the lobby of the hotel. I will be waiting with a company logo with signboard with the lead traveler name.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
My recent tour with Ausra of Lisbon's local art galleries was a truly enriching experience. The galleries on the tour featured a diverse range of artworks. Each gallery presented a well-curated selection, showcasing both established and emerging artists For art enthusiasts the tour provided valuable insights into each artwork and artist. Ausra’s expertise enhanced the experience, making it more informative and engaging. From a buyer's perspective, the tour was meticulously organized to cater to the needs of serious collectors. It is a must-do for anyone looking to expand their collection with unique and valuable pieces. This tour not only showcases the vibrant art scene of Lisbon but also provides the tools and insights needed to make informed purchasing decisions.
I couldn't be happier with this tour. Ausra really has an impressive depth of knowledge and shared many intriguing details. I highly recommend her tours!
It’s absolutely a great way to discover Lisbon through local art and maybe bring something beautiful back home. Ausra is just great!
We had an unforgettable experience with the contemporary art gallery tour in Lisbon! We visited three amazing galleries, each offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant art scene. One of the highlights was seeing the work of Ai Weiwei, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that he currently lives in Portugal. Our tour guide, Ausra, was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. To top it off, we stopped for a glass of wine in a beautiful local cafe, which added a perfect relaxing touch to our cultural adventure. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Lisbon's contemporary art scene!
This tour was an incredible experience. I booked it a few days before my friends, who are art enthusiasts, visited me in Lisbon. Ausra made the art feel so accessible and provided background information on the artists and their work that we wouldn't have gotten if we had visited the galleries on our own. She curates the tours to showcase the "best of the best." I can't recommend it strongly enough!
We wrote Ausra in ourlast minute when visiting the city and she instantly acomodated us for a visit , we enjoyed and was a nice experience
Ausra was a great tour guide—knowledgeable, pleasant, and accommodating. Communication before the tour was clear, making for a seamless experience. We had a wonderful time. She even suggested some ideas to do with our baby around the city , so that was super nice 😊
Highly recommend this tour! I really enjoyed discovering those beautiful galleries with Ausra and learned a lot from all the explanations given along the tour. It makes it adapted to experienced art lovers but people like me who what to start discovering and learning about Lisbon art. Thank you Ausra
The tour was excellent !!! Ausra’s deep knowledge and selection of fascinating galleries provided a diverse representation of contemporary art in Lisbon. I highly recommend this tour !!!
I went to Lisbon for the first time and this tour was the highlight of our trip, really a unique experience! Ausra was funny, patient, and flexible, adapting the tour to our extensive list of requests!
