If this is your first trip to Lisbon, try to reserve at least 3 full days to explore the city and this way you will be able to see the main points of interest without having to rush around.
Lisbon is not just monuments and museums, viewpoints and alleys full of history, it is also Fado and its extensive and rich gastronomy, which combined with the art of hospitality, will make these days extremely rich in experiences.
By knowing the best attractions in the city, you will be able to define, depending on your taste, what you think is essential to visit and what might be left out of your itinerary in this European capital.
But remember that this is just a suggestion…
If one of the days of your visit is Monday, confirm the availability of the attractions you plan to visit as Monday is the usual closing day for some places.
Suggestions for the first day
On your first day in Lisbon we suggest you start in Campo de Ourique, taking the tram 28, the most famous in the city for having a route that passes through several tourist attractions and traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon.
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Tram 28 goes towards the city center, passing by the Basílica da Estrela and Chiado, but we recommend that you get off at Rua da Conceição so you can walk along the famous Rua Augusta towards Praça do Comércio.
You can take a break in one of the cafes located there to enjoy the city's light or you can climb the Rua Augusta Arch where you have a beautiful view over Lisbon.
If you want to spend some more time in the oldest and most commercial area of the city, walk along Rua Augusta towards Praça da Figueira and on the way, stop to eat a Pastel de Bacalhau, so typical of our cuisine.
In Praça da Figueira, which has a beautiful view of São Jorge Castle, which once housed a hospital and even Lisbon's public market, there is also the Confeitaria Nacional, the oldest in Lisbon, where you can enjoy countless delicacies.
On the way down towards the Tagus River, you can pass by the mythical Santa Justa Elevator.
Returning to Praça do Comércio, pass by Casa dos Bicos (which survived the 1755 earthquake), which houses the José Saramago Foundation and from there head to Alfama, to see the Lisbon Cathedral and the Church of Santo António.
You can walk and enjoy the landscape at the beautiful viewpoints of Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol or take the 28 again to the Monastery and Church of São Vicente de Fora and visit the Santa Clara Market – the Feira da Ladra, only on Tuesdays and Saturdays, near the National Pantheon.
Finally, visit São Jorge Castle, an old fortification that has been restored. From the Castle walls you will have a complete and stunning view of the entire city of Lisbon.
If you have time, you can also visit Convento da Graça and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (yes, Lisbon has many viewpoints and in each of them we can always discover something new!)
We suggest you end the day in one of the typical fado houses in this neighborhood, eating the famous caldo verde!
Shall we go to the second day?
After a well-rested and comfortable night, find out what we suggest for the second day. And if by chance you still don't have a place to stay, see here >> the suggestion of our Mobile Homes
On the second day take the bus 714, 200m from the Camping entrance, and get off in Belém, where some of Lisbon's most emblematic attractions from the Age of Discoveries are gathered.
Start by visiting the Jerónimos Monastery and the Church of Santa Maria de Belém, right next door.
After the visit, head to Pastéis de Belém, where you can not only taste it, but also see it being made – be careful, there may well be a queue!
Near Praça do Império, look for the underground passage to visit the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Torre de Belém.
There is also the National Coach Museum, the MAAT or the CCB nearby, if you are interested. All are worth a visit!
Alternatively, choose to take tram 15, get off at Calvário, to discover and enjoy the Lx Factory, with shops, bars, restaurants and a terrace with a fantastic view of the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
You can also end the day in Cais do Sodré, a very popular area at night in Lisbon, and visit the famous Rua Cor-de-Rosa (Rua Nova do Carvalho).
For dinner, there are countless options, but how about visiting the famous Time Out Market, at Mercado da Ribeira?
On your third day, start the day early.
50m from the Camping entrance is bus 750, which leaves you in Parque das Nações, the most modern neighborhood in Lisbon.
Visit the Lisbon Oceanarium, considered the best in the world, and take the opportunity to stroll along the Tagus River or ride the Lisbon cable car.
Enjoy the urban artwork of the Iberian lynx, made from trash, by Portuguese artist Bordalo II.
Go to Estação do Oriente, whose main highlight is its steel and glass roof inspired by a group of trees, and take the red Metro line, changing to the Blue line, in São Sebastião, just to walk one stop. Go out to the Park – Parque Eduardo VII – and be dazzled by a labyrinth-style garden.
Go down to Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city's main shopping centers, and enjoy its architecture, as well as the beautiful Portuguese sidewalk, heading towards Praça dos Restauradores.
Along the way, you will find one of Lisbon's historic elevators – Ascensor da Glória – which connects Praça dos Restauradores to Bairro Alto.
Take the elevator to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, where you can enjoy a “live postcard” of the city of Lisbon.
Then visit the Church of São Roque, which is said to have the most valuable chapel in the world.
If you have time, visit, a little further down, the Convento do Carmo, which survived the 1755 earthquake, remaining roofless since then.
In the bohemian neighborhood of Chiado, you will find one of the most famous cafes in Lisbon – Café A Brasileira, where the famous statue of Fernando Pessoa is located.
From Praça Luís de Camões, you can take a detour to visit the Bica Elevator (the most picturesque in Lisbon) and the Santa Catarina Viewpoint, better known among Lisbon residents as the Adamastor Viewpoint. Here you have a superb view of the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
We recommend that you wander around this area for a while to get to know Lisbon better, as this is one of the oldest neighborhoods, with narrow, cobbled streets and centuries-old houses in the city.
At dusk it becomes one of the main places for nightlife and a meeting point for different cultures and generations.
TIP: - When visiting Convento do Carmo or before climbing the Ascensor da Glória (if you have time... or legs), go to Rossio and taste the real Ginjinha de Lisboa (ginjinha is a traditional liqueur in the Lisbon region). - When you go to Elevador da Bica, stop at the Manteigaria and try a Pastel de Nata... better than yesterday's?! - If you have another day free, you can also visit, in the surroundings, the emblematic town of Sintra, with its palaces and typical sweets.
Have fun getting to know Lisbon!
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