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Lisbon

Portugal travel guide

What to see in Lisbon

Seven hills with viewpoints, yellow trams and the Belém district by the Tagus.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Photo: Deensel · CC BY 2.0

Lisbon highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Alfama · Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

    The oldest district; views and alleys up to the castle.

  2. Belém Tower

    A Manueline bastion at the mouth of the Tagus.

  3. Jerónimos Monastery

    A UNESCO monastery; the pastéis de Belém are next door.

  4. Tram 28

    The historic line through Alfama, Baixa and Graça.

  5. LX Factory

    A former factory with bookshops, design and a rooftop.

  6. Time Out Market

    Mercado da Ribeira with Lisbon chefs.

  7. São Jorge Castle

    A Moorish fortress on the hill above Alfama.

  8. Bairro Alto / Chiado

    Bookshops, theatres and nightlife.

  9. Eduardo VII Park

    A green avenue with a viewpoint towards the Tagus.

Where to stay in Lisbon

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Alfama · Baixa-Chiado · Príncipe Real · Belém

Day trips from Lisbon

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Lisbon

Any time of year is good to travel to Lisbon: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Lisbon

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Lisbon from your kitchen).

Pastel de nata
Photo: Mon Œil · CC BY 2.0

Pastel de nata

Lisbon’s little tart: crisp puff pastry and a scorched egg custard, with cinnamon and icing sugar. The original recipe came out of the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.

  • Serves 12
  • 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of all-butter puff pastry
  • 250 ml whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 150 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 25 g flour
  • 1 cinnamon stick and 1 strip of lemon peel
  • Ground cinnamon and icing sugar

How to make it at home

  1. Boil the water with the sugar, cinnamon and lemon for 3 minutes to make a syrup.
  2. Mix the flour with a little cold milk and heat the rest of the milk; combine them and cook until thick.
  3. Add the strained syrup, let it cool slightly and mix with the yolks.
  4. Roll up the pastry, cut it into slices and press them into muffin tins with a wet thumb, working up the sides.
  5. Fill with the custard and bake at maximum (250 °C or more) for about 12 minutes, until scorched on top.

The trick: A very hot oven, on the top shelf: the burnt spots are the whole point.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a tasca. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Portugal guide.

Frequently asked questions about Lisbon

What to see in Lisbon?

Alfama · Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, LX Factory and Time Out Market.

What to see in Lisbon in 3 days?

Don’t miss Alfama · Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, LX Factory and Time Out Market. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Lisbon?

The handiest areas to stay are Alfama, Baixa-Chiado, Príncipe Real and Belém.

What’s the best time to travel to Lisbon?

Any time of year is good to travel to Lisbon: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Lisbon?

Sintra from Lisbon, Fado in Alfama, Lisbon by tuk-tuk and Óbidos and Nazaré.

What is the typical food of Lisbon?

Pastel de nata. Lisbon’s little tart: crisp puff pastry and a scorched egg custard, with cinnamon and icing sugar. The original recipe came out of the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.