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Lisbon in 3 Days: Itinerary & Day-by-Day Plan

3 days in Lisbon are enough for 17 of the city's top-rated sights, with a lunch stop every day. Day 1: Miradouro Senhora do Monte, Castelo de São Jorge and Bairro Alto. Day 2: Time Out Market Ribeira, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém. Day 3: Alfama Walk, Tram 28 Ride and Pastéis de Belém.

Days
3
Sights
17
Lunch stops
3
On foot
9.6 km in total
Every day
09:00–21:00
Start and end
City centre
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Lisbon in 3 days, day by day

Day 1: Miradouro Senhora do Monte, Castelo de São Jorge and Bairro Alto

  1. 09:15

    Miradouro Senhora do Monte · 30m

    Highest viewpoint in town — a sunset favourite.

  2. 10:15

    Chiado · 1h

    Elegant quarter of cafés, boutiques and the famed A Brasileira.

  3. 11:30

    Convento do Carmo · 45m

    Gothic monastery ruins — memorial to the 1755 earthquake (closed Sundays).

  4. 12:30

    Arco da Rua Augusta · 30m

    Triumphal arch with a rooftop overlook above the Baixa.

  5. 13:15

    Lunch — Chiado bistro · 1h15

    Modern bistro in Chiado.

  6. 15:15

    Castelo de São Jorge · 1h30

    Moorish castle above the city with panoramic views.

  7. 18:00

    Bairro Alto · 1h30

    Nightlife quarter of bars, small restaurants and fado houses.

Day 2: Time Out Market Ribeira, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém

  1. 09:15

    Praça do Comércio · 30m

    Grand square on the Tagus — the gateway to the old town.

  2. 10:00

    Sé de Lisboa · 45m

    Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.

  3. 11:15

    Time Out Market Ribeira · 1h15

    Food hall with Lisbon's best local cooks.

  4. 12:45

    Lunch — Time Out Market · 1h15

    Pick from 20+ top cooks under one roof.

  5. 14:45

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos · 1h30

    UNESCO Heritage: glorious Manueline monastery in Belém (closed Mondays).

  6. 17:00

    Torre de Belém · 1h

    Manueline river fortress from which Vasco da Gama set sail — UNESCO since 1983.

  7. 18:30

    Padrão dos Descobrimentos · 30m

    Monument to the Discoveries with a rooftop viewpoint.

Day 3: Alfama Walk, Tram 28 Ride and Pastéis de Belém

  1. 10:00

    Alfama Walk · 1h30

    Lisbon's oldest quarter — winding lanes, fado bars and viewpoints.

  2. 11:45

    Tram 28 Ride · 1h

    Historic tram ride through Alfama, Baixa and Estrela.

  3. 13:00

    Lunch — Alfama tasca · 1h15

    Bacalhau and bifana in an Alfama lane.

  4. 15:15

    Pastéis de Belém · 45m

    The original pastéis de nata, since 1837.

  5. 16:30

    MAAT · 1h15

    Architectural statement on the river with contemporary art (closed Tuesdays).

  6. 18:15

    Basílica da Estrela · 45m

    Baroque basilica with a leafy park and rooftop view.

Planned for a trip starting on a Friday, because opening hours depend on the weekday. Your own dates, hotel and flights can give a different plan.

Lisbon in 3 days: questions and answers

Is 3 days enough for Lisbon?

We recommend 3–4 days for Lisbon. This 3-day plan covers 17 top sights, from Miradouro Senhora do Monte to Basílica da Estrela. The 4-day plan adds Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Museu Nacional do Azulejo and LX Factory.

What should I see in Lisbon in 3 days?

The highest-rated sights in this plan are Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre de Belém, Alfama Walk, Castelo de São Jorge, Miradouro Senhora do Monte and Bairro Alto. Each one links to opening hours, prices and tips.

Where can I eat lunch in Lisbon?

This plan stops for lunch at Lunch — Chiado bistro, Lunch — Time Out Market and Lunch — Alfama tasca. They are on the route, so you don't lose time getting there.

How much walking is the 3-day Lisbon itinerary?

About 9.6 km on foot in total, around 3.2 km a day. For longer distances the plan uses public transport or a taxi.

Where does each day start?

Every day starts and ends in the centre of Lisbon and runs from 09:00 to 21:00. A hotel near the centre fits this plan best.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Enter your dates, hotel and flights in the Travita planner and pick your must-sees. It builds a new plan around opening hours and travel times.

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