Let's explore the Portuguese capital together! Find out what is worth seeing in and around the city. Ready routes in Lisbon for an independent trip for 3-5 days.
See also our selection of the top 20 attractions in Lisbon.
What to see in Lisbon in 1 day
If you are visiting Portugal for the first time, devote the first day to exploring the iconic sights of Lisbon. Wake up early. In the morning, there are still few people on the streets, and you can take a trip around the city without the crowds of tourists.
At 5:45 am, the famous yellow begins to walk tram number 28 - the business card of Lisbon. The vintage tram route runs through the most popular tourist areas. The journey between the terminal stations takes 35-40 minutes. Hold on tightly to the handrail and enjoy the views!
One way ticket costs 3 €. To save money, buy a daily ticket for all types of public transport near any metro station - Bilhete 24 horas Carris / Metro for 6.4 €.
Get off at the Miradouro de Santa Luzia stop and walk towards the castle of St. George... At 9:00 am, it is already open to visitors. Lisbon's history began with this hill fort. The tiled roofs and the Tagus River are clearly visible from the thick stone walls. Walking around the castle, it's easy to feel like a sentry guarding the heart of Lisbon! In the fortress, you will see exhibits from the archaeological museum and live peacocks. The ticket costs 10 €. An hour is enough for inspection.
Turn south and through the Arabian Quarter of Alfama exit to Lisbon Cathedral... Residents of the city call this temple briefly - Se. 2,000 years ago, a Roman church already stood on the site of a building in the shape of a Latin cross. The cathedral's two towers rise so high that they can be seen from different parts of the city. The entrance is free. Spend 30-40 minutes here and see archaeological finds and the ruins of an ancient Roman street.
500 meters south-west of the cathedral, on the banks of the river, there is a picturesque Trading area - a landmark of Lisbon, which all tourists come to see. Praça do Comércio is one of the largest and most beautiful squares in Europe. The Portuguese call it the Palace Square - Terreiro do Paço.
In the center is the equestrian statue of King Jose I. Take pictures of the Arc de Triomphe and the beautiful Bridge on April 25th! By the way, double-decker tourist buses pass through the square, on which you can go around all the main attractions of Lisbon in a couple of hours.
If you want to continue your walk around the city on foot, from the Market Square, go to the old funicular Gloria... The road will take 20-25 minutes. One of the four ski lifts in Lisbon is the busiest form of public transport. During the year, yellow trailers carry 3 million passengers! A one-way trip with the Lisbon transport card costs 1.3 €.
A rare water-powered funicular will take you to the upper station in 3 minutes. Take a walk in the green first the park of San Pedro de Alcantara and admire the Lisbon neighborhoods from the observation deck.
Then head to one of the oldest Jesuit temples in the world - Roch Church... Externally, the building looks modest, but its interiors are amazing! Feel free to go inside - they don't take money from tourists. Nearby, in the Jesuit College, is the Museum of Sacred Art. It costs 2.5 € to enter.
After visiting the temple, return to the already familiar Market Square, take tram number 15 and go to another area of the city - to Monument to the Discoverers... You will get there in 15 minutes. Get off at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos stop.
A beautiful memorial in the form of a ship is dedicated to the Portuguese who wandered the world during the era of the great geographical discoveries. There is an observation deck upstairs with a magnificent view of Lisbon. The entrance costs 2.5 €. Plan to visit the monument for 1 hour.
If you still have strength, walk along the embankment for 15 minutes to Belém Towers... Those who are tired can take tram 15 - Largo da Princesa stop. The fortified fort on the island was built in honor of Vasco da Gama's return from a voyage and has long become one of the symbols of the Portuguese capital. The entrance to the tower costs 6 €.
The last attraction we recommend to see in Lisbon on the first day is the Gothic Jeronimos monastery... You can walk from the embankment in 15 minutes. Entrance to the territory costs 10 €.
What to see in Lisbon in 2 days
On the second day continue your acquaintance in the central part of the city. See for yourself in Lisbon Santa Justa elevator - a rare elevator, opened in 1902. The lift costs 5 €, and for those who have a daily pass - 1.3 €. Want to save money? Go around the elevator and walk up to it.
Nearby, in the Karmu monastery, there is an interesting Archaeological Museum... In 30-40 minutes you will see crypts, mummies, capitals and a magnificent collection of colored tiles azulejo... The entrance costs 5 €.
Walk along Rua Garrett alongside colorful cafes and shops. The oldest bookstore in the world, Bertrand, is located here. Take a photo with the statue of the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa and walk through Chiado and Camoens squares to the upper station of the Bica funicular.
Take the funicular down. Near the lower station is Museum of Design and Fashion... It occupies a former bank building. The museum displays iconic design objects such as cars, lamps, typewriters and vacuum cleaners of the last century. It takes 30 minutes to view the exhibits.
Relax in the green Jardim Dom Luis and spend the rest of the day in the old market Mercado da Ribeira... On the ground floor of the market, there are about 30 restaurants and cafes where you can taste delicious Portuguese cuisine. The second floor is used for public events and concerts.
What to see in Lisbon on day 3
On the third day, we recommend to go to Sintra... The picturesque Portuguese city lies on the pine-covered hills of Serra da Sintra. From Lisbon, you can easily get to Sintra by train or bus. The train journey takes 40-50 minutes. A round-trip ticket costs 4.5 €. Visit the Castle of the Moors and the palaces of Sintra and Pena.
What to see in Lisbon in 4 days
After three days of walking, you can switch from the city to "you"! What to see in Lisbon when the whole center has already been explored? Take a trip to National Pantheon of Portugal... Here, in the Church of Santa Engracia, are buried presidents, famous writers of the republic, fado performer Amália Rodrigues and football player Eusébio da Silva Ferreira. The entrance to the pantheon costs 4 €.
There is a beautiful park nearby Botto machado gardenfamous for its picnic spots and great views of the Tagus Valley. There is a large flea market in the park on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
1 km from the Pantheon there is a large monastery of Santos-o-Novo, which was built at the beginning of the 17th century. Take an hour to see the picturesque green courtyard, the old church, marble and wood sculptures. The entrance to the monastery costs 4 €.
1 km from the north lies the old Alto di São João cemetery... The central part of the large necropolis is overgrown with cypresses and eucalyptus trees and looks more like a park. Walk in silence between the family crypts, obelisks and monuments.
In the evening, head to a more fun place - relax in restaurants and bars Baisha... You can look into salons where fado music is played, or spend an evening in the Park of Nations area.
What to see in Lisbon in 5 days
On Day 5 of Lisbon and its environs, see lesser-known but steep spots that tourists rarely visit.
- Queluz Palace... You will see how the monarchs and the nobility lived near Lisbon. The entrance costs 9.5 €.
- Museum of Ancient Art... Enjoy a rich collection of paintings by Bosch, Durer and Velazquez, art from India, China, Persia and Japan. The ticket costs 6 €.
- Basilica da Estrela... One of the most beautiful temples in Lisbon.Free admission.
- City Museum... Get to know the history of the city from the Paleolithic to the present day. The ticket costs 2 €.
- Maritime museum... The collection contains over 17 thousand exhibits. Some of the ships are shown in full size. The entrance costs 5 €.
- Calouste Gulbenkian Art Museum... A real treat for lovers of the art of Rembrandt, Rubens, van Dyck, Renoir and Monet, ancient art from Egypt to Mesopotamia. The ticket costs 5 €.
- Puppet museum... There are dolls from Vietnam, Portugal, Thailand, India and Africa. The entrance costs 7.5 €.
- Azulejo Museum... You will see beautiful examples of colored ceramic tiles, which are made only in Portugal. The ticket costs 5 €.
- Palace and park complex Quinta da Regaleira... The palace and park, built by millionaire Antonio Monteira in 1910. The entrance costs 6 €.
- Lisbon zoo... The oldest and largest zoo in Europe. The ticket costs 19.5 €.
- Carriage museum... Exhibition of original carriages of the 17th - 19th centuries. The ticket costs 6 €.
