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Lisbon, Portugal at a glance

3 days · Culture & History · Mid-range

Lisbon, Portugal

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Day 1 — Historic Alfama & Castelo Ramparts

  1. Morning
    Time needed: 1h

    Lisbon Cathedral

    Explore Lisbon’s oldest Romanesque cathedral standing resilient against centuries of earthquakes and historical shifts.

    Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal

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  2. Morning
    Eat
    Time needed: 45 min$$

    The Folks Sé — Specialty Coffee

    Recharge with artisanal espresso and fresh pastries steps away from the historic cathedral facade.

    R. das Pedras Negras 7, 1100-534 Lisboa, Portugal

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  3. Afternoon
    Time needed: 2h

    Castelo de São Jorge

    Walk ancient Moorish ramparts offering panoramic vistas across terracotta rooftops and the glittering Tagus.

    R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

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  4. Afternoon
    Time needed: 1h 15m

    National Pantheon

    Marvel at grand Baroque marble architecture honoring Portugal’s most revered historical figures and cultural icons.

    Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa, Portugal

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  5. Evening
    Eat
    Time needed: 1h 30m$$$

    Taberna Sal Grosso

    Savor traditional Portuguese small plates and petiscos in an intimate, authentic Alfama tavern setting.

    Calçada do Forte 22, 1100-256 Lisboa, Portugal

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Local tips for Lisbon, Portugal

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  • Buy the Lisboa Card or Viva Viagem card for seamless transit on trams, metro, and trains to Belém.
  • Book timed-entry tickets online in advance for Jerónimos Monastery to bypass notorious queue times.
  • Wear sturdy walking shoes with good grip; Lisbon’s polished calçada cobblestones can be exceptionally slippery.
  • Tipping is customary for good service at sit-down restaurants, with 5–10% being standard for mid-range dining.
  • Watch your belongings carefully in crowded tourist areas and on popular transit routes like Tram 28.
  • Remember that bread, olives, and cheese brought to your table are charged if consumed.

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