Lisbon in 3 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: The castle, Chiado and Alfama

The river square and the castle, a food hall lunch, Chiado, sunset from Senhora do Monte, then a fado dinner in Alfama.

1
9:00 AMPraça do ComércioStart by the river before the crowds, then walk up through the Baixa.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 20 min uphill, or tram 28
2
9:45 AMSão Jorge CastleWalk the walls for the view over the river; go early, before the tour groups.About 1 hour 30 min here
Entry: €17 (about $19)
Official fees: Castelo de São JorgeLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Walk about 10 min downhill
3
11:30 AMOptionalMiradouro de Santa LuziaTiled panels and a vine-covered pergola frame the view over Alfama to the river.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Walk about 30 min down through Alfama and along the river
4
1:00 PMTime Out MarketLunch from the stalls: seafood, pork sandwiches and custard tarts under one roof.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 10 min uphill
5
3:00 PMOptionalChiadoCoffee on Rua Garrett, then look into Bertrand, open since 1732 and the oldest working bookshop.About 2 hours 45 min here
Free to visit
Tram 28 or taxi, about 20 min
6
6:00 PMMiradouro da Senhora do MonteSunset, then dinner with fado back in Alfama.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 20 min downhill
7
7:30 PMAlfamaDinner in a small fado house: book ahead, and stay quiet while the singers perform.
Free to visit

Before you go

Book these aheadPena Palace, Sintra (day 3): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Wear shoes with gripThe hills and the polished stone sidewalks get slippery, especially when wet, so wear shoes with good grip.
Get a Viva Viagem cardBuy a reusable Viva Viagem card at a metro station and load it with credit for the metro, trams, buses and the train to Sintra.
Watch your pocketsPickpockets work the crowded Tram 28 and the busy viewpoints, so keep bags zipped and in front of you.
Avoid Belém on a MondayJerónimos, the Belém Tower and the National Museum of Ancient Art close on Mondays, so plan day 2 for another day.
Table snacks are not freeBread, olives and cheese put on the table are charged if you eat them; send them back if you do not want them.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in Baixa or Chiado: day 1 starts on foot, trams run to Belém, and trains to Sintra leave from Rossio.

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