This Lisbon Travel Guide has the ultimate list of the best things to do & see in Lisbon. Included in this mini-guide, you will find recommendations for the best restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, hotels and activities in Lisbon.
Things to do in Lisbon
- Belém Tower
- LX Factory
- São Jorge Castle
- Explore the Alfama neighbourhood
- Day trip to Sintra & Pena Palace
- Drinks at Pink Street
- Food & Wine Walking Tour
- Beach day trip to Cascais
- Visit Green Street
- Ride the 28 Tram
- Jerónimos Monastery
- National Tile Museum
- Enjoy the view from Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Lisbon Restaurants
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Estrela da Bica, Ponto Final, Kefi, Leonetta, O Velho Eurico
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Rocco, Prado, BouBou’s, Pateo, Boa Bao, Magnolia Bistrot, BAHR
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Alma, Brilhante, Loco, Belcanto, CURA
Lisbon Bars
Insaciável
Foxtrot
Java Rooftop
Mama Shelter Rooftop
Gastro Bar at The Ivens
Seen Rooftop
Holy Wine
Topo Chiado
A Tabacaria
Toca da Raposa
Pavilhão Chinês
Lisbon Cafes
Amélia
Augusto
Breakfast Lovers
Café Janis
Dear Breakfast
Fauna & Flora
Heim Cafe
Hygge Kaffe
Miolo
Seagull Method
Green Street
The Famous 28 Tram
Lisbon Coffee Shops
Dramático
Casa São Miguel
COMOBA
Hello Kristof
Simpli Coffee
Rebel Café
Melbourne elouera
Lisbon Card
Getting a 24 hour Lisbon Card is a no brainer! At only £19 per person you can easily make your money back in just one day. The pass includes free admission to 39 attractions and unlimited access to public transport. With this card I recommend visiting the following popular attractions: Jerónimos Monastery, the Belem Tower and the National Tile Museum.
Best time to visit Lisbon
While Lisbon gets a remarkable 300 days of sunshine per year, the best times to visit Lisbon are during the shoulder seasons. Avoid visiting in peak summer (July & August) to avoid the crowds, school holiday vacationers, and the scorching heat.
May & June are the best months to visit with average temperatures of 22°C/72°F up to 26°C/78°F and long evenings, staying light until 9 pm in late June and early July, optimal for stretching out your travel days.
September (average 26°C/78°F) & October (average 23°C/73°F) are also great months to visit, with fewer crowds and enjoyable mild warm weather.
How to get around Lisbon
Lisbon is famous for its iconic yellow trams, which are the best way to get across the city as you can enjoy scenic views along the route. The E28 tram in particular takes you through the most historic parts of the city and is a must-do activity when visiting Lisbon.
A single journey tram ticket cost 3€ or a 24-hour pass offers much better value at 6.80€ for unlimited rides on all trams, buses and metro rides. Note: the 24-hour passes can only be purchased at metro stations.
Uber & Bolt are both available in Lisbon, with trips costing on average 5€ – 10€ and often cheaper than hailing taxis.
While you can definitely walk in a lot areas in Lisbon, it is full of very steep hills and many stairs, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. In my eyes, more steps walked = more pastel de natas earned.
Popular Lisbon Activities
Map of Lisbon
Here’s a map of all the places in Lisbon mentioned in this post.
Fantastic guide to Lisbon. I’m looking up flights on the back of it! Well done. I planned a friend’s 40th to Budapest last year, largely based on your recommendations and we had a brilliant time.
Thank you Lisa! So glad to hear you had a brilliant time in Budapest 🙂 Let me know if there are any other destinations you are visiting this year and I’ll try my best to get a guide together. xx