3 days · Culture & History · Mid-range

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrival

Day 1 — Historic Heart & Medieval Alfama

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
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Morning
Eat
Time needed: 45 min$$
The Folks Sé — Specialty Coffee
Recharge with artisan specialty coffee and fresh pastries right beside the historic cathedral.
R. das Pedras Negras 7, 1100-534 Lisboa, Portugal
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Afternoon
Time needed: 2h
Castelo de São Jorge
Explore Moorish ramparts offering unmatched panoramic vistas over Lisbon's terracotta rooftops and the Tagus.
R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
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Afternoon
Time needed: 1h
National Pantheon
Marvel at the monumental baroque dome housing tombs of Portugal's most illustrious historical figures.
Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa, Portugal
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Evening
Eat
Time needed: 1h 30m$$$
Taberna Sal Grosso
Savor inventive twists on traditional Portuguese petiscos in a lively, authentic tavern setting.
Calçada do Forte 22, 1100-256 Lisboa, Portugal
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Tipping, safety, the scams to sidestep and when to hit the busy spots.

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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