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Lisbon, Portugal at a glance

3 days · Culture & History · Mid-range

Lisbon, Portugal

  • 08-20

    26° / 20°

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  • 08-21

    25° / 19°

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  • 08-22

    25° / 18°

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Guide

Day 1 — Historic Heart & Medieval Alfama

  1. Morning
    Time needed: 1h

    Lisbon Cathedral

    Admire Lisbon's oldest Romanesque church, which has withstood centuries of earthquakes and historical shifts.

    Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal

    Rated 4.4 out of 5 (35,614)View on Maps Save
  2. Morning
    Eat
    Time needed: 45 min$$

    The Folks Sé — Specialty Coffee

    Recharge with artisan specialty coffee and fresh pastries right beside the historic cathedral.

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

    Rated 4.7 out of 5 (2,823)View on Maps Save
  3. Afternoon
    Time needed: 2h

    Castelo de São Jorge

    Explore Moorish ramparts offering unmatched panoramic vistas over Lisbon's terracotta rooftops and the Tagus.

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

    Rated 4.5 out of 5 (102,466)View on Maps Save
  4. Afternoon
    Time needed: 1h

    National Pantheon

    Marvel at the monumental baroque dome housing tombs of Portugal's most illustrious historical figures.

    Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa, Portugal

    Rated 4.5 out of 5 (12,656)View on Maps Save
  5. Evening
    Eat
    Time needed: 1h 30m$$$

    Taberna Sal Grosso

    Savor inventive twists on traditional Portuguese petiscos in a lively, authentic tavern setting.

    Calçada do Forte 22, 1100-256 Lisboa, Portugal

    Rated 4.7 out of 5 (3,978)View on Maps Save

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Local tips for Lisbon, Portugal

Tipping, safety, the scams to sidestep and when to hit the busy spots.

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  • Purchase a Viva Viagem or Navegante card at any metro station for seamless access to trams, buses, and trains.
  • Book Jerónimos Monastery and Castelo de São Jorge tickets online in advance to skip long entrance queues.
  • Tipping is customary for good service in restaurants; leaving 5–10% in cash is widely appreciated.
  • Watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas, especially onboard Tram 28 and around popular viewpoint terraces.
  • Wear sturdy, grippy walking shoes as Lisbon's calçada portuguesa cobblestones are remarkably slick, especially on hills.
  • Visit popular viewpoints like São Pedro de Alcântara right before dusk for magical golden hour lighting.

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