Lisbon

Lisbon 5-day itinerary

5 days in Lisbon on foot. The plan moves through City, City, City, starting with Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Gotta, Zoo Train. No car.
Best for
A first visit to Lisbon with room for one extra neighborhood.
Pace
Four walking days and one day trip.
Base
City
Estimated budget
$400–$1,400

Day-by-day plan

Follow the stops in order. Walk times are estimates between nearby places.

  1. Day 1

    City

    Walk City in Lisbon. Start at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, then Gotta and Zoo Train. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

      Do miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, localizado no jardim do mesmo nome, somos privilegiados com uma das mais completas e belas panorâmicas da cidade de Lisboa, comparável à que oferece o miradouro fronteiro do Castelo de São Jorge. A partir des See also pt:Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara. Tourism: viewpoint.

    2. Stop 2 · 14 min walk

      Gotta

      Gotta on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 64 min walk

      Zoo Train

      Tourism: attraction.

    4. Stop 4 · 60 min walk

      Torre de São Lourenço

      Tourism: viewpoint.

    5. Stop 5 · 11 min walk

      Pelourinho de Lisboa

      Erguido após o terramoto de 1755, em substituição do anterior, de acordo com o plano urbanístico de Eugénio dos Santos, foi objecto de alterações ao longo do tempo, que lhe conferiram o aspecto actual. See also en:Pillory of Lisbon. Historic: pillory. Tourism: attraction.

    Eat · Saraiva: Saraiva listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

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  2. Day 2

    City

    Walk City in Lisbon. Start at São João Bosco, then Doutor Sousa Martins and Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      São João Bosco

      João Bosco (1815-1888), foi sacerdote e educador, consagrando toda a sua vida à instrução popular e gratuita de crianças socialmente desfavorecidas. Fundador da Congregação dos Salesianos, foi canonizado na Páscoa de 1934 pelo Papa Pio XI. Historic: memorial.

    2. Stop 2 · 35 min walk

      Doutor Sousa Martins

      José Tomás de Sousa Martins (1843-1897),foi um distinto médico,cientista,investigador,professor e escritor da 2ª metade do séc. XIX. Historic: memorial.

    3. Stop 3 · 9 min walk

      Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506

      Tributo da cidade de Lisboa às vítimas da intolerância e do fanatismo religioso resultantes do massacre judaico de 1506. No fi Historic: memorial.

    4. Stop 4 · 55 min walk

      Academia Alto Santo Amaro

      Academia Alto Santo Amaro on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    5. Stop 5 · 84 min walk

      Teatro Maria Matos

      The Maria Matos Theatre is a theatre located in the civil parish of Alvalade, in the municipality and Portuguese capital of Lisbon.

    Eat · Leitaria Académica: Leitaria Académica listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  3. Day 3

    City

    Walk City in Lisbon. Start at Antiga Fabrica de Polvora, then Culturgest and Igreja do Convento de Santos-o-Novo. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Antiga Fabrica de Polvora

      Historic: ruins.

    2. Stop 2 · 32 min walk

      Culturgest

      foundation at Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

    3. Stop 3 · 41 min walk

      Igreja do Convento de Santos-o-Novo

      Igreja do Convento de Santos-o-Novo on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    4. Stop 4 · 33 min walk

      Chiado (António Ribeiro)

      António Ribeiro, mais conhecido por "Chiado", era natural de Évora. Depois de abandonar a Ordem dos Franciscanos veio residir para Lisboa, onde mostrou ser um poeta repentista, improvisador, actor e ventríloquo. Historic: memorial.

    5. Stop 5 · 4 min walk

      Fernando Pessoa

      Este grande escritor e poeta do séc. XX encontra-se imortalizado numa estátua de bronze, que o recorda sentado familiarmente numa mesa do Café A Brasileira, ao Chiado, onde muitas vezes escrevia os seus textos e filosofava com os seus amigos. Historic: memorial.

    Eat · The Great American Disaster: The Great American Disaster listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  4. Day 4

    City

    Walk City in Lisbon. Start at Fernão de Magalhães, then Museu Geológico and Alto da Serafina. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Fernão de Magalhães

      Ilustre navegador português, nascido em 1840, que, ao serviço de Espanha, empreendeu a 1ª viagem de circum-navegação e descobriu o estreito, que permite a passagem entre o Atlântico e o Pacífico. Historic: memorial.

    2. Stop 2 · 35 min walk

      Museu Geológico

      See also pt:Museu Geológico de Lisboa. Tourism: museum.

    3. Stop 3 · 42 min walk

      Alto da Serafina

      Tourism: viewpoint.

    Eat · Hard Rock Cafe: See also de:Cinema Condes. Cuisine: american.

  5. Day 5

    Day trip toward File:Ponte Vasco da Gama 25.jpg

    Leave Lisbon for the day. Come back to the same bed.

    1. Stop 1

      File:Ponte Vasco da Gama 25.jpg

      Listed as a next stop from Lisbon. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    2. Stop 2

      Fátima

      Listed as a next stop from Lisbon. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    3. Stop 3

      Nazaré

      Listed as a next stop from Lisbon. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.

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Where to stay

Sleep near the walking base. Pick an area, then search hotels by neighborhood.

  • The centre

    First-time visitors

    Stay inside walking range of the first-day stops in Lisbon.

Full where-to-stay guide →

Things to book

Tours and tickets that match this plan. Book anything that needs timed entry.

Budget

Rough mid-range spend for 5 days in Lisbon, excluding long-haul flights. Hotel nights drive most of the range.

  • Budget: about $400 (hostel/budget hotel, transit, street food)
  • Mid-range: about $700 (3★ hotel, sit-down meals, a tour or two)
  • Comfort: about $1,400 (nicer hotel, taxis, paid attractions)

Trip budget calculator →

Transportation

Get in

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Get around

Lisbon has a very efficient public transport network that covers the entire city in addition to the surrounding areas. It consists of a bus and tram network operated by Carris, the separately-run Lisbon Metro underground rail, as well as commuter trains and ferries which connect Lisbon to its neighbouring suburbs. Additionally, Carris operates three unique funiculars and one public elevator that function as parts of the public transportation system. Most public transport in Lisbon uses an integrated ticketing system, allowing the same smartcard to be used across metro, buses, trams, suburban trains and many ferries.

Where to eat

Simple meal ideas near the day’s walking route.

  • Saraiva

    Saraiva listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Leitaria Académica

    Leitaria Académica listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • The Great American Disaster

    The Great American Disaster listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    See also de:Cinema Condes. Cuisine: american.

  • Notalho

    Notalho listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Brown's Bistro

    Cuisine: steak_house;burger.

  • Café Lisboa

    Café Lisboa listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Pastelaria Bénard

    Pastelaria Bénard listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

Optional alternatives

Add one if a walking day finishes early. Don’t stack them onto the same afternoon.

  • Moda Lisboa

    Lisbon Fashion Week.

  • English Comedy Showcase

    Featuring Portuguese and international acts doing their sets in English. A great way to get a deep cultural insight into life in Lisbon through laughter. Usually free entry and donation based.

  • Peixe em Lisboa

    A food festival, with focus on fish dishes.

  • Dias da Música em Belém

    A music festival held in Belém in western Lisbon.

  • IndieLisboa

    An independent film festival. In addition to screenings there is also a large number of lectures and seminars.

  • Rock in Rio Lisboa

    Rock in Rio is a biennial Brazilian multi-day music festival held at City of Rock in Rio de Janeiro. It later branched into other locations such as Lisbon, Madrid and Las Vegas.

Before you go

Questions

Do I need a car in Lisbon?
No for this plan. The days stay inside walking range, then local transit to LIS. Lisbon has a very efficient public transport network that covers the entire city in addition to the surrounding areas. It consists of a bus and tram network operated by Carris, the separately-run Lisbon Metro underground rail, as well as commuter trains and ferries which connect Lisbon to its neighbouring suburbs. Additionally, Carris operates three unique funiculars and one public elevator that function as parts of the public transportation system. Most public transport in Lisbon uses an integrated ticketing system, allowing the same smartcard to be used across metro, buses, trams, suburban trains and many ferries.
Is 5 days enough?
Yes if you want Lisbon plus one nearby trip. Use the 3-day plan if you will not leave town.
Where should I stay?
Base near City so the first walking day starts at the hotel. Hotel Jorge V is a listed option, not a ranking.
Where do I eat?
Each day names one sit-down stop. Saraiva is on the list. Keep the rest as bakeries and market counters.

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Daily stops compiled from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, and OpenTripMap. Updated 2026-08-25. Edited by Lina Varela.