2 days in Lisbon

About the city

Country: Portugal
District: Lisbon
Historic province: Estremadura

Lisbon is a bustling and exciting city, that boasts a wide choice of activities and fascinating tourist attractions. The city has a welcoming and liberal atmosphere, while still embracing its deep-rooted heritage and extensive history. It is also close to stunning coastline of beautiful sandy beaches and dramatic natural scenery, and many of the region’s finest beaches are only a short bus or train ride away.

Places of interest
🏘️ the charming hill-top town of Sintra
🐟 the fishing town of Cascais
⛱️ the pretty beach town of Sesimbra
🏰 the colossal palace of Mafra
📷 the picturesque walled town of Obidos
⛴️ the port city of Setubal

Day 1 evening

Arrival to Lisbon

Day 2

Martim Moniz

Historical landmark

This morning, start your tour by riding Tram 28 at Martim Moniz Square.

🚋 The tram will take you on a ride covering some of the most scenic corners of Lisbon.

Tip: Make sure to arrive early as the queues for tram 28 can be long

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Scenic spot Sights & Landmarks Observation Deck Natural Beauty Spot Historic Walking Areas

Hop off Miradouro de Santa Luzia, considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon.

Castelo de S. Jorge

Castle Sights & Landmarks Archaeological museum Monuments & Statues

🏰 Explore the medieval castle. Here is Lisbon’s most important tourist site.

💎 Stroll the castle quarter and get lost on the narrow and maze-like streets of Alfama.

Restaurante Solar dos Bicos

Restaurant

Walk down to Baxia for lunch before continuing the tour. Below are some picks

🍽️ Restaurante Solar dos Bicos: Offers Portuguese food that can be sampled in the outside seating area.

🍽️ Chapitô à Mesa: Fairly close to the castle, it offers good food as well as views

Praça do Comércio

Town square

After lunch, head to Terreiro do Paço

💎 With beautiful eighteenth century symmetrical buildings and arcades facing the River Tejo, Terreiro do Paço is one of Lisbon’s most important and beautiful squares.

Rua Augusta

One of Lisbon’s main commercial streets in the Baixa where you can do some shopping

Don't miss
✔️ two main squares – Rossio and Praça da Figueira
✔️ the century-old Confeitaria Nacional
✔️ the famous Bolo Rei (King Cake) at Praça da Figueira

Carmo Convent

Archaeological museum Historical Place

⛪ Founded in 1389, Convento do Carmo is a convent-turned-museum that shelters an eclectic collection of archeological treasures.

Church of Sao Roque

Church Museums Architectural Buildings Sacred & Religious Sites History Museums

⛪ Build in the 16th century, São Roque Church has a Renaissance façade that hides a surprising and exuberant interior of gold, marble and azulejos (hand-painted tile panels).

Bairro Alto

Head to the Bairro Alto neighbourhood, known for its lively nightlife.

🍴 Here you can wander the tangle of cobblestone streets before finding one fado restaurant for dinner.

Day 3

Belém Tower

Tower Monument Historic Sites Historic Walking Areas Monuments & Statues Neighborhoods Points of Interest & Landmarks

Be up early to take Tram 15 to reach Belém and visit Torre de Belém.

🏆 Granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1983, the Belém Tower is today one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lisbon.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Monument Sights & Landmarks Monuments & Statues

See the impressive Belém from above.

Ride a lift which will take you up the observation deck on the top of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Jerónimos Monastery

Monastery Sights & Landmarks Monument Architectural Buildings Sacred & Religious Sites Historic Sites Points of Interest & Landmarks

🏆 Visit the UNESCO-listed Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.

Don't miss
✔️ Church of Santa Maria (free)
✔️ Cloister
✔️ Archeology Museum

Centro Cultural de Belém

Cultural center Sights & Landmarks Store Centres Hobbies Performing arts Performing arts theater Civic Centers Concerts Theaters

Head for Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon’s most important cultural centre, to admire the building and, if time allows, to visit some exhibition.

Pastéis de Belém

Dessert shop Sweets Pastry shop Food products Western confectionery shops

Belém is also famous for the pastel de nata at Pastéis de Belém

Take time to visit the shop and enjoy one after lunch as a dessert.

Chiado

The area of Chiado and Bairro Alto has the highest concentrations of places to eat in Lisbon. Below are some best picks in Chiado

🍴 Mini Bar Teatro: An innovative restaurant signed by one of the most prestigious chefs in Portugal, José Avillez.
🍴 Cantinho do Avillez: Offers a new style of Portuguese cuisine combined with interpretations of international dishes
🍴 Pizzaria Lisboa: Offers a menu featuring pizzas, pastas, risottos and salad

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