The tour opens at the evocative roofless ruins of Carmo Convent, where the guide details the catastrophic impact of the 1755 Earthquake on Lisbon and the architectural transformation that followed. Participants receive a high-quality watercolor kit and learn foundational techniques in perspective, composition, washes, tones, and shadow to capture the dramatic scale of ancient stone.

Following the sketching session at Carmo, the group takes a slow interpretive walk through Bairro Alto. The guide provides cultural context about the neighborhood's bohemian history, layered architecture, and its enduring place in Lisbon's art scene.

The artist-guide leads the group to a curated selection of authentic local restaurants in Bairro Alto for a relaxed midday pause. Lunch cost is not included in the tour price, allowing each participant the flexibility to choose according to preference.

The group proceeds to the celebrated Elevador da Bica, one of Lisbon's most recognizable urban scenes. This sketching session focuses on color, the texture of calçada portuguesa cobblestones, and the technique of capturing the funicular framed by the surrounding balconies and building facades.

The tour concludes at Miradouro de Santa Catarina, offering wide panoramic views over the Tagus River, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the historic rooftops of the city. The final sketching lesson covers landscape composition, luminosity, and using watercolor to render layered backgrounds and the shifting light on water.