Portugal
Lisbon itineraries
Lisbon is built on steep hills above the Tagus. The old centre is compact, but the sights are spread across four zones: the castle and Alfama, Baixa and Chiado, Belém by the river, and the modern east side. Trams, funiculars and the metro link them, and you will still climb a lot.
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Choose what you need
- One day in Lisbon5 stops, about 43 min of walking in total.
- 2 days in Lisbon10 stops, about 1 h 19 of walking in total.
- 3 days in Lisbon13 stops, about 1 h 24 of walking in total.
- How many days in Lisbon2 to 3 days, and the count behind it.
- What to book before you go4 stops need or reward booking ahead.
The Lisbon stop base
These are the 16 stops the itineraries are built from. Hours are the ones in force on the date checked.
| Stop | Visit | Closed | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerónimos MonasteryBelém | 2 h | Mon | Advised |
| Belém TowerBelém | 1 h 15 | Mon | Required |
| São Jorge CastleCastle, Alfama and Graça | 2 h 30 | Open daily | Advised |
| AlfamaCastle, Alfama and Graça | 3 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |
| Praça do ComércioBaixa, Chiado and the waterfront | 1 h | Always open | Not needed |
| Carmo ConventBaixa, Chiado and the waterfront | 1 h | Sun | Not needed |
| Oceanário de LisboaParque das Nações | 3 h | Open daily | Advised |
| Calouste Gulbenkian MuseumAvenidas Novas | 3 h | Tue | Not needed |
| National PantheonCastle, Alfama and Graça | 1 h | Mon | Not needed |
| Lisbon Cathedral (Sé)Castle, Alfama and Graça | 45 min | Sun | Not needed |
| Miradouro de Santa LuziaCastle, Alfama and Graça | 30 min | Always open | Not needed |
| Miradouro da Senhora do MonteCastle, Alfama and Graça | 30 min | Always open | Not needed |
| Chiado and Bairro AltoBaixa, Chiado and the waterfront | 2 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |
| Padrão dos DescobrimentosBelém | 1 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Time Out Market LisboaBaixa, Chiado and the waterfront | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Parque Eduardo VIIAvenidas Novas | 1 h 15 | Always open | Not needed |