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Things To Do

Lisbon is full of history, sunshine, amazing food, beautiful views, and some of the friendliest people you’ll meet. Whether it’s your first time in Portugal or your tenth, here are some of our favorite places to explore during your stay!

Explore Lisbon

• Praça do Comércio | One of Lisbon’s most iconic riverfront squares and a great starting point for exploring downtown. • Chiado | Perfect for cafés, shopping, wine bars, and walking around historic Lisbon. • Alfama | Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood filled with narrow streets, viewpoints, tiled buildings, and Fado music. • Príncipe Real | One of our favorite areas for brunch, gardens, cocktails, and boutiques. • Belém | A must-visit area along the river with famous monuments, museums, gardens, and of course, pastéis de nata! • LX Factory | Trendy creative area with restaurants, bars, bookstores, shops, and street art. • Avenida da Liberdade | Lisbon’s elegant main avenue with luxury shops, cafés, and beautiful architecture. • Parque Eduardo VII | One of the best panoramic views over Lisbon.

Best Views

• Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara | Beautiful viewpoint overlooking the castle and Lisbon rooftops. • Miradouro das Portas do Sol | One of Lisbon’s most famous postcard views in the heart of Alfama. • Castelo de São Jorge | Historic castle with incredible panoramic views over the city.

Where to Eat

• Time Out Market Lisboa | Touristy but worth it! Great place to try different Portuguese foods in one spot. • Seen Lisboa | Rooftop restaurant and bar with amazing city views. • Sud Lisboa | Stylish waterfront restaurant perfect around sunset. • Solar dos Presuntos | Classic Portuguese restaurant known for seafood and traditional dishes. • Páteo - Bairro do Avillez | Fun and lively place for modern Portuguese cuisine. • Pastéis de Belém | The original and most famous pastel de nata pastery in Portugal.

Extra Time? Cascais & Sintra

Cascais | Beautiful coastal town with beaches, restaurants, shops, and marina views. Where to eat: • Bougain • Monte Mar • Santini — Sintra | Magical town filled with castles, palaces, gardens, and mountain views. Must-see: • Castelo dos Mouros • Palácio da Pena • Cabo da Roca

Optional Day Trip: Fátima

One of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Many tours leave directly from Lisbon and can easily be done as a half-day or full-day trip.

Even More Time? | Porto & The Algarve

Porto Portugal’s second-largest city, known for its colorful riverfront, historic streets, wine culture, and amazing food. Porto feels more traditional and romantic than Lisbon and is perfect for a slower-paced few days filled with cafés, wine tasting, and long dinners by the river. Must try: • Port wine • Francesinha sandwiches ⸻ Algarve Portugal’s southern coast, famous for beaches, cliffs, seafood, golf, boat tours, and sunny weather almost year-round. Perfect if you want a relaxing beach getaway after the wedding festivities. Perfect for: • Beach days • Boat tours • Seafood & sunset dinners