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Top 10 things to do in Lisbon

Portugal's capital city offers an unpretentious culture coupled with a splendid, historic cityscape. As one of Europe's oldest cities, it's also one of the most fascinating to explore! Here are some top tips to get you started.

  • Jeronimos Monastery

    1. Jeronimos Monastery

    The magnificent Jeronimos Monastery near the shoreline of Belém was once home to the Hieronymite monks – Catholic hermits whose primary role it was to pray for the King's soul!

  • Bairro Alto

    2. Bairro Alto

    The loosely translated Upper Neighborhood is Lisbon's most historically opulent quarter. Bairro Alto is a great place to wander, its preserved romantic ambiance boasts some of the city's top attractions!

  • Lisbon Cathedral

    3. Lisbon Cathedral

    Built in 1147 and subsequently developed over time, the Lisbon Cathedral is a bold mix of architectural styles, yet maintains the imposing authority of its Medieval incarnation.

  • Rossio Square

    4. Rossio Square

    Once the scene of celebrations, bullfights, executions, and uprisings, Lisbon's historic Rossio Square is the meeting point of choice for locals and tourists alike.

  • Alfama

    5. Alfama

    The city's oldest district can be found between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Alfama is the place to be for Lisbon's best restaurants and Fado bars!

  • Tagus River

    6. Tagus River

    Whether cycling along its bank or cruising its waters, be sure to explore Lisbon's pulse. Tagus River's estuary is a haven for fish, crustaceans, and birds, including flamingos!

  • Commerce Square

    7. Commerce Square

    Called Praça do Comércio in Portuguese, this vast town square is also known as Palace Square (Terreiro do Paço). The Royal Palace stood here before being flattened by the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake!

  • Belém Tower

    8. Belém Tower

    Not only did his 16th-century harbor fortress defend the municipality of Lisbon from coastal attack, but Belém Tower was also crucial to Portugal's role in the era's Age of Discovery!

  • Chiado Square

    9. Chiado Square

    Chiado's subsequent recovery after a devastating fire in 1988 has made it perhaps the wealthiest corner of the city. It's now Lisbon's most famous shopping district!

  • Santa Justa Lift

    10. Santa Justa Lift

    With the advent of electric power, Lisbon built two elevators to improve access between its hilly streets. This peculiar feat of engineering is a true relic!

Planning Your Visit

  • Best time to visit?

    Lisbon is lucky enough to have the warmest winters in Europe without the disadvantage of suffering from intense summer heat. Nevertheless, the subtropic coastal climate is prone to sudden bursts of rain even on its clearest days, so be warned! Going in late spring or early autumn generally means cheaper hotel prices and more manageable crowds.

  • How many days?

    The heart of Lisbon makes a great choice for a long weekend, but many of its top attractions lie within the city's greater subregion. Top day trips include Belém, Sintra, Fátima, and Cascais, with many more besides. Each will need at least an entire day to see, if not two.

  • How to get from Lisbon airport to the city?

    Though Lisbon is cheap by the standards of most European capitals, getting one of the cabs waiting outside the airport can be expensive. If you're traveling somewhere central without much luggage, it's undoubtedly cheaper and easier to take the metro. It should only take about 25 minutes to the city center.

Good to know

  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Currency
    Euro (€)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+00:00)
  • Country Code
    +351
  • Best time to visit
    Spring or autumn

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I didn't have enough time to go around Lisbon, so I decided to take this tour, and it became the hallmark of my whole trip! Maria (my tour guide) was very knowledgeable with a huge amount of interesting facts about the sites we have been too and an extremely nice personality that made me feel like I am on a trip with an amazing friend instead of just a tour guide. I can definitely say she is the best tour guide I have ever met. She also gave advices on the types things I can eat/drink in the Sintra village, and I must say she definitely knows what will get you to lick your fingers! The sights selection is awesome, especially Pena Palace and Cabo Da Roca. If you are in Lisbon and you haven't seen these places yet, booking this tour is definitely the most important thing you should do.

Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip Reviewed by Ammar, 11/29/2020

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Absolutely worth it. Beautiful sunset cruise with wine continually topped up, snacks, blankets provided, knowledgeable and pleasant staff and proper covid safety measures. We got a restaurant recommendation that we followed up on and it was totally great. Thanks again!

Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour Reviewed by Monica, 1/15/2021

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Ebike ride was a really fun way to see Lisbon, especially good for getting around quickly and traversing the many hills. Simon was a good tour guide telling us all the relevant history and showing us the many highlights. Would recommend the tour!

Lisbon Seven Hills 1.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Reviewed by Amanda, 4/9/2021

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The sidecar experience through and around Lisbon was great. We got to see the uncrowded Lisbon and even into the authentic parts of the city. Our guide, Sergio, was very friendly and knowledgeable of the city, it’s history and inhabitants.

Lisbon: Sidecar Tour Reviewed by Bruce, 11/18/2020

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The sunset cruise was amazing. Would recommend doing! The guides were super informative and gave us a little history about some monuments we passed. They also gave us great food recommendations! Very nice tour

Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus river Reviewed by Adeola, 12/18/2020

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