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Lisbon itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · PortugalJune–September

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €96
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Lisbon itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Alfama and the castle
  2. Day 2 Belém
  3. Day 3 Sintra

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €96 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–18:30

Alfama and the castle

  1. Nature

    Miradouro de Santa Luzia

    Azulejo-tiled terrace with views over the Tejo and the Alfama rooftops in the morning light.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Castelo de São Jorge

    Moorish castle with peacocks and 360° city views. Buy tickets online to skip the queue, then walk down through the streets of Alfama.

    ≈ €15 per person
  3. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Tasca do Chico Alfama

    Sardines and bifana (pork sandwich), with fado in the evening (no reservations, 20:00).

    ≈ €20 per person

  5. Landmark

    Tram 28 Martim Moniz

    The yellow tram runs from Graça to Estrela. Use a 24-hour pass, watch for pickpockets and board at Martim Moniz.

    ≈ €3 per person
  6. 2 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Miradouro da Graça

    Views of the castle and the bridge, with a kiosk beer at sunset.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • A Baiuca AlfamaAmateur fado (vadio) tavern; set menu required.
  • Panteão NacionalWhite-domed pantheon with a terrace. An alternative to Alfama; Tuesday is the Feira da Ladra flea market.

Day 2 · 09:30–16:30

Belém

  1. Culture

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

    Manueline masterpiece of a monastery with Vasco da Gama's tomb. Book a timed ticket online (the queue is 1 hour); closed on Mondays.

    ≈ €18 per person

  2. Food

    Pastéis de Belém

    Bakery dating from 1837. Have a warm pastel de nata with cinnamon; the tiled rooms inside have no queue.

    ≈ €4 per person
  3. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Torre de Belém

    UNESCO riverside fortress, with the Monument to the Discoveries on the way. The outside is enough (the queue to go in is 1 hour).

    ≈ €8 per person

  5. Culture

    MAAT Museum

    Wave-shaped museum on the riverbank. Walk on the roof; LX Factory is across the way.

    ≈ €11 per person

  6. Shopping

    LX Factory

    Factory complex with the Ler Devagar bookshop and design shops; there is a market on Sundays.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Rio Maravilha LX FactoryRooftop bar with bridge views.
  • Museu Nacional dos CochesRoyal carriages; an alternative to MAAT.

Day 3 · 09:30–17:30Day trip

Sintra

  1. Landmark

    Palácio da Pena

    Train from Rossio, 40 minutes (2.45 EUR), then bus 434. Colourful romantic palace; an online timed ticket is REQUIRED, first slot 09:30. The terrace is free and may be misty.

    ≈ €20 per person

  2. Landmark

    Castelo dos Mouros

    Moorish walls with views of Pena, a 10-minute walk away.

    ≈ €12 per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Sintra Tarihi Merkez

    Try travesseiro (puff pastry pillow) and queijada (small cheese tart) at Piriquita; the town square is nearby.

    ≈ €15 per person

  5. Nature

    Quinta da Regaleira

    Masonic garden with the spiral Initiation Well and tunnels; quiet at the end of the day.

    ≈ €15 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Sintra Tren Istasyonu Dönüş

    Train back to Rossio, or bus 403 to Cabo da Roca (for summer sunsets).

    ≈ €3 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Palácio Nacional de SintraRoyal palace with twin chimneys, in town; an alternative to Regaleira.
  • Tascantiga SintraPortuguese tapas in town.

Day 4 · 09:30–19:00

Baixa, Chiado and Bairro Alto

  1. Landmark

    Praça do Comércio

    Square opening onto the river; terrace on the Rua Augusta Arch (4 EUR).

    Free
  2. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Culture

    Convento do Carmo

    Gothic church whose roof collapsed in the 1755 earthquake; the nave is open to the sky.

    ≈ €7 per person

  4. Food

    A Brasileira Chiado

    Pessoa's café: have a bica (espresso) and take a photo with his statue.

    ≈ €6 per person

  5. Food

    Time Out Market Lisboa

    Chef stalls at Cais do Sodré; try the Manteigaria pastel de nata.

    ≈ €20 per person
  6. 3 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Bairro Alto & Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

    A bohemian neighbourhood for the evening, with terrace views and the Pink Street bars.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Cervejaria RamiroLegendary seafood beer hall; finish with prawns and a bifana. Expect a queue.
  • Museu Nacional de Arte AntigaBosch's Temptation of Saint Anthony; an alternative to Time Out.

Day 5 · 10:00–17:30Day trip

Cascais and Cabo da Roca

  1. Nature

    Cascais Praia da Rainha

    Train from Cais do Sodré, 40 minutes. Beach and marina of a fishing town.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Boca do Inferno

    The Hell's Mouth cliffs, with crashing waves.

    Free

  3. Food

    Marisco na Praça Cascais

    Seafood inside the market, sold by weight.

    ≈ €35 per person
  4. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Cabo da Roca

    The westernmost point of Europe. Bus 403 takes 30 minutes; lighthouse, cliffs and wind.

    Free

  6. Nature

    Praia do Guincho

    Surf beach with dunes; return to Cascais afterwards.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Estoril Casino & TamarizEstoril beach and Europe's largest casino; an alternative to Cabo.
  • Santini CascaisIce cream shop since 1949.

Day 6 · 09:30–17:30

Parque das Nações and azulejos

  1. Culture

    Museu Nacional do Azulejo

    Tile museum with a 1738 panorama of Lisbon and a convent church.

    ≈ €8 per person
  2. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Culture

    Oceanário de Lisboa

    One of Europe's largest aquariums, on the Expo 98 site.

    ≈ €25 per person

  4. Nature

    Parque das Nações Nehir Kıyısı

    Vasco da Gama Bridge (17 km) and the cable car.

    Free

  5. Food

    Vasco da Gama Alışveriş Merkezi Yemek Katı

    A quick lunch with river views.

    ≈ €12 per person
  6. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Mouraria & Martim Moniz

    The immigrant neighbourhood where fado was born: Severa's house and street art.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Zé da MourariaHuge portions of bacalhau (salt cod) in Mouraria; lunch.
  • Museu Calouste GulbenkianLalique and Eastern art, plus a garden; an alternative to the aquarium.

Day 7 · 09:30–14:15

Cacilhas: a gentle farewell

  1. Landmark

    Cais do Sodré Feribot Cacilhas

    A 10-minute ferry to the other side of the Tejo.

    ≈ €2 per person

  2. Landmark

    Cristo Rei

    Sibling of Rio's Christ. Take the lift up 80 m for a panorama of Lisbon; bus 101.

    ≈ €8 per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Ponto Final Cacilhas

    Yellow tables on the riverbank. A farewell lunch with views of Lisbon; book ahead.

    ≈ €30 per person
  5. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Aeroporto Metro

    Red line metro, 25 minutes. Farewell.

    ≈ €2 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Atira-te ao Rio CacilhasNeighbouring riverside restaurant.
  • Mercado da Ribeira SabahıMarket at Cais do Sodré; an alternative to Cristo Rei.

Getting around: get a Viva Viagem / Navegante

24 hours for 7 EUR on the metro, trams, buses, lifts and the Sintra/Cascais trains

Good to know: 6 things that make a Lisbon trip easier

  1. The Viva Viagem 24-hour pass costs 7 EUR (covers metro, trams and lifts; Sintra/Cascais trains are not included and cost 2.45 separately). The metro goes to the airport. The hills are steep; Bolt is cheap.
  2. Summers are 28-32°C. The Santo António festival is in June (sardines in Alfama), Sintra is misty and cool, and the Cascais beaches are busy; August is crowded.
  3. Pastel de nata 1.40, bica 1, bifana 4, restaurant meals 15-25. Send back the cover charge (bread/olives) if you don't want it. Round up the tip.
  4. A timed ticket for Pena in Sintra is REQUIRED (online, 09:30 in the morning); book Jerónimos online too. Most museums are closed on Mondays.
  5. There are pickpockets on tram 28. At night in Bairro Alto, people offering to sell you drugs are fake; ignore them.
  6. Bacalhau (salt cod) comes in 365 recipes, sardines are in season June-August, and ginjinha (sour cherry liqueur) costs 1.50 EUR at Rossio.

Spending: ≈ €670 per person for 7 days

  • Food€360
  • Entry and tours€170
  • Local transport€70
  • Other€70

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Lisbon?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3 and 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Lisbon cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €96 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Lisbon?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.