Lisbon
Where to stay in Lisbon
Lisbon City Center
Travelers love Lisbon City Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at Campo Pequeno Station or Saldanha Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Campo Pequeno Bullring and Gulbenkian Museum.
Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at Restauradores - Glória Stop or R. Palma Stop.
Baixa
Enjoy the popular shops in Baixa. Rossio Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Baixa-Chiado Station or Praça da Figueira Stop to see more of Lisbon.
Chiado
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chiado. Spend some time visiting top spots like Carmo Convent, and catch the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.
Alfama
Alfama is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Portas do Sol Viewpoint.
Bairro Alto
Spend some time visiting places like Principe Real Square while getting to know Bairro Alto, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.
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Popular places to visit
Rossio Square
See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.
Lisbon Oceanarium
Enjoy an underwater adventure at one of the world’s largest and most diverse aquariums right on Lisbon’s beautiful waterfront.
Castle of São Jorge
This medieval fortress offers insight into Lisbon’s long history as well as stunning views of the city and river below.
Belém Tower
Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.
Santa Justa Elevator
Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.
Jerónimos Monastery
See where monks once worshipped at this beautifully decorated monastery and where Lisbon’s famous custard-filled pastry is said to have been invented.
Things to do
Sintra and Cascais Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Small group tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, pass by Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace
Small-Group Tour: Knights Templar Historical Tour from Lisbon
Óbidos, Nazaré & Fátima Small-Group Full-Day Tour
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