What to do in Santa Maria Maior

Activities, attractions and tours
Miradouro de Santa Luzia featuring a coastal town, a city and night scenes

Santa Maria Maior Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Santa Maria Maior is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Maria Maior to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Santa Maria Maior Attractions

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Santa Justa Elevator showing a city and landscape views

Baixa

4.5/5(456 area reviews)

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 Santa Maria Maior.

Baixa
Alfama featuring a coastal town and a sunset

Alfama

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

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.

Alfama
Chiado which includes views and a sunset as well as a couple

Chiado

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chiado. Spend some time visiting top spots like Camões Square, and catch the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

Chiado
Mouraria which includes outdoor art, outdoor eating and signage

Mouraria

While you're in Mouraria, take in top sights like Martim Moniz Square or Avenida Almirante Reis, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Socorro Stop or Martim Moniz Station.

Mouraria
Lisbon Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

River views, historic sites, and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Santo Antonio Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Castle of Sao Jorge featuring a coastal town and heritage architecture

Castelo

Castelo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Castle of São Jorge or Olisipónia.

Castelo

Day trip destinations from Santa Maria Maior