The vanguards of authenticity…

We believe in the beauty of the unique

and showing people the wonder of

“A different type of world”.

14.99$19.26$

A Different Type of Azulejo Lisbon Tour

When someone mentions Portugal, a few things come to mind: Port wine, Lisbon, seafood, BBQ Chicken (*cough* Nandos), and … Azulejos.

My family has a deep and rich history of making Azulejos (as far back as we can trace) and thus this city speaks to me in a unique and deeper way than it does to many others. I created this tour to take you on the journey I live and see and tell you the history of this city through the art of its tiled buildings.

Time: 11am-4pm
14.99$19.26$

A Different Type of Lisbon Markets Tour

Everybody has been to a market before, but for me, markets have a special significance…

The Arrabianos family, my family, has lived and survived from our work in markets for many centuries and thus I want to tell you the history of Lisbon’s and inadvertently also my own family’s story through a selection of beautiful historical Markets and were possible your tastebuds.

This isn’t a personal story, but more a cultural exploration of delicious traditional food, great artefacts and interesting history and leaves something the for intrigued senses of all travellers.

Today as the life for young people working in markets progressively dwindles away I hope to preserve the story of this old tradition before it fades into lost memory and I intend you to be the vessel for this intention.

Time: 11am-4pm
14.99$19.26$

A Different Type of Lisbon Pub Crawl

Our events are not just about getting wasted and being on your feet all evening.
There are some classy joints about the town that all the tourists miss and because we are in Lisbon you’ll still wake up the next day with money in your pocket.
Our tours are about exploring the cooler hidden places in the town and having a fantastic night of drinking too. We’ll end up on the tourist trail from time to time, but that’ll be a lot later in your evening.
This is all about exploring the back streets you’d never think to go down and grabbing a cheap €1 pint before we take you to the next classy joint.
Experience rooftops, taverns, Vinho Verde hot spots and amazing cocktails that will leave you with enough money to still get a taxi home.

 

Time: 7:00pm-12:00pm
39.99$51.39$

A Different Type of Lisbon Surfing

This isn’t just any normal surf lesson… It’s an exploration into the world of Lisbon beach culture.

Surfing is more than just about being in the ocean; it’s about discovering hidden beaches, wild nature spots, respecting and practicing ocean conservation and most of all, connecting with like minded people and forming unforgettable memories.

An exploration into the world of Lisbon surf and beach culture. A magic day at the beach followed by a delicious meal in a local restaurant.

Time: 9:00am-9:00pm
19.99$25.69$

A Different Type of Lisbon Yoga & Brunch

Hey I’m Lisa,

My journey into the world of Yoga started when I was a teenager -at the time I didn’t realise that it would shape the rest of my life.

After studying for two years to receive my doctorate in Physio I knew i had a calling to see the world and South America offered my soul the adventure I was looking for. It was there that I connected with Yogis from around the world who showed me many different practices and sparked the deep passion I have for the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits Yoga offers me today.

In 2013 I knew this was what I would do for the rest of my life and flew to India to get my teaching certificate in Mysore. My next move was to get an advanced accreditation in aerial arts, floorwork, animal flow.

My practice has taken me around the world to over 40 countries and I’ve even lived in 8… now I call the sunny nation of Portugal home.

Time: 10am-2pm
14.99$19.26$

A Different Type of Ugly Lisbon Tour

Fiction and reality are two concepts that are always interchanging when it comes to the way we interpret and make sense of the world, and therefore the power of stories. As a fiction writer, I am very interested in the other side of truth. In the same spirit, the interchangeability of beauty and ugliness is all around us. The main concept of this tour is to look at the “ugly” corners of the city in order to see the beauty in them through an interplay of the fictitious and truthful stories of the different neighborhoods; their alleys, cobblestones, arched tunnels, street lights, and narrow stairs.