Known to many as The city of light or of the seven hills, we have to say that Lisbon is for us one of our favorite cities in Europe (and the world). Although we are aware that there are countless things to see and do in Lisbon, we have made a list of 50 that include the ones we liked the most in our 4-day trip to Lisbon.
1. Take the Santa Justa Elevator to get to the Alto neighborhood and enjoy the views while climbing.
2. Visit the ruins of the Carmo Convent, a church with the sky as a roof.
3. Stroll along Avenida da Liberdade, full of monuments, cafes, mosaics and old buildings.
4. Enjoy the Lisbon views from the beautiful viewpoint of Santa Lucia with its garden and its tiles.
5. Visit the Sé, the Lisbon Cathedral. One of the 10 essential places to visit in Lisbon.
6. Get lost in the Alfama neighborhood, the most charming neighborhood in Lisbon. A good option to learn more about the history and curiosities of the neighborhood is to book this guided tour or this free tour of the Alfama neighborhood, both with a guide in Spanish.
Alfama neighborhood
7. Go up to the Castle of San Jorge and enjoy its views, some of the best things to see and do in Lisbon.
8. Search the Gargoyle of the Rhinoceros while we visit the Belém Tower.
9. Listen to fados in a non-tourist site, such as A Tasca do Jaime in Graça.
10. Have a drink on some of the terraces of Rossio Square and see the atmosphere of this lively square.
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11. Try the Ginja, a sweet liquor of sour cherries typical of Lisbon, if possible in the tiny bar To Ginjinha
12. Book a guided tour in Spanish through Lisbon or this free tour to not miss anything.
13. See the Monument to the Discoveries in the Belém District in honor of the discoverer Enrique the Navigator. A good option to learn more about the history and anecdotes of this neighborhood is to book this guided tour in Spanish or this free tour of Belém. Free!
14. Take the typical photo of Tram 15 while passing in front of the Sé.
15. See Lisbon from the historic Tram 28.
Before taking the tram, it is advisable to see if we can book the Lisbon Card that includes public transport and several attractions such as the Jeronimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, the Santa Justa Elevator, etc ...
Lisbon tram 28
16. Review the history of Lisbon and tile in the National Tile Museum.
17. Save a day to do the tour to Sintra and Cascais, two of the most beautiful places in Portugal and one of the best excursions in Lisbon.
You can expand the information about this visit by reading this post on how to go from Lisbon to Sintra.
18. Watch the sunset from the Commerce Square overlooking the 25 de Abril Bridge.
19. Visit the National Museum of Archeology for free on a Sunday morning with an interesting Egyptian hall.
20. Buy a Rooster of Barcelos, the most typical souvenir of Lisbon and Portugal
21. Rest on the stairs of the Equestrian Statue of Joseph I while looking at the Commerce Square.
22. Find the Restauradores Square in the La Baixa neighborhood with an obelisk in the center.
23. Have a coffee next to the Fernando Pessoa sculpture in the historic A Brasileira café.
If you prefer to forget about preparations or have little time, you can book the best tours and excursions in Spanish in Lisbon
If you prefer to forget about preparations or have little time, you can book the best tours and excursions in Spanish in Lisbon24. Wander aimlessly through the El Chiado neighborhood, the bohemian neighborhood of Lisbon.
25. Reach the Park of Nations, with its modern station of Oriente and the second largest aquarium in Europe.
26. Visit the amazing Jeronimos Monastery in the Belém neighborhood, one of the best things to do in Lisbon. It may be interesting to learn more about the history of the neighborhood and the monastery, book this tour with a guide in Spanish.
If you don't want to take a guided tour, you can save your queues by booking this quick access ticket.
Jeronimos Monastery, one of the best things to do in Lisbon
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27. Finding a good accommodation in Lisbon, we stayed at This Is Lisbon Hostel with a good quality / price ratio and incredible views of Lisbon from its rooms and its terrace.
Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
28. Eat a good cod at the Ti Natércia Restaurant in the Alfama neighborhood, one of the best places to eat in Lisbon.
29. Find a bargain in the second-hand market of Feira da Ladra, on a Saturday or Tuesday morning.
30. Find Casa dos Bicos in the lower part of Alfama with its facade of carved stones ending in a point.
31. Go up to the Mirador of the Monument to the Discoveries to see the full Rose of the Winds, one of the things to see in Lisbon.
32. Book a boat trip at sunset on the Tagus River from the Belém neighborhood to Alfama.
33. Get off the tram before reaching the Belém neighborhood to see the 25 de Abril Bridge, with some resemblance to the Golden Gate. Another great option to see the bridge is to book this boat trip on the Tagus that leaves from the Commerce Square.
34. Enjoy the views of the Alfama neighborhood and the city from the Portas do Sol viewpoint, the best viewpoint in Lisbon.
Portas do Sol viewpoint
35. Travel along the beautiful Rua Augusta pedestrian street to the Commerce Square across the Triumphal Arch.
36. Have a drink in the spectacular Pavilhão Chinês, one of the best things you can do in Lisbon.
37. Cover the Market of Ourique Field, full of stalls and good quality products.
38. Enter the National Pantheon of Lisbon and go up to your terrace with good panoramic views of the city.
39. Find the Quinta de los Azulejos, a hidden gem in the courtyard of a private school with beautiful tiles.
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40. Having Lisbon at our feet from the Mirador da Graça. A good option to enjoy the views of the city from some of the best viewpoints in Lisbon, is to book this guided tour in Spanish.
41. Take Tram 15 to reach the Belém neighborhood.
42. Enter the Church of Santo Domingo, devastated by a fire.
43. Visit the Museo dos Coches, with an important collection of old carriages that make the visit worthwhile.
44. Go up to the San Pedro de Alcántara viewpoint with the Glória elevator.
45. Devour Belém Cakes fresh out of the oven in the Belém Confederate Antiga.
Belém Cakes
46. Reach the Vasco de Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe.
47. See the Cristo Rey de Lisboa and think of the emblematic Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro.
48. Visit the English Cemetery and find the grave of novelist Henry Fielding, author of Tom jones.
49. Going out at night through Doças de Alcántara, a trendy area with bars and discos.
50. Savor an ice cream in the Davvero gelato while we think of returning as soon as possible to Lisbon.
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- Excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril
- Guided tour of Lisbon
- Excursion to Óbidos and Fatima
- Boat trip at sunset
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