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Lisbon in 4 Days: Itinerary & Day-by-Day Plan

4 days in Lisbon are enough for 20 of the city's top-rated sights, with a lunch stop every day. Day 1: Miradouro Senhora do Monte, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém. Day 2: Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Praça do Comércio and Convento do Carmo. Day 3: Castelo de São Jorge, Tram 28 Ride and Alfama Walk. Day 4: MAAT, LX Factory and Basílica da Estrela.

Days
4
Sights
20
Lunch stops
4
On foot
8.3 km in total
Every day
09:00–21:00
Start and end
City centre
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Lisbon in 4 days, day by day

Day 1: Miradouro Senhora do Monte, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém

  1. 09:15

    Miradouro Senhora do Monte · 30m

    Highest viewpoint in town — a sunset favourite.

  2. 10:30

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos · 1h30

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

  3. 12:45

    Torre de Belém · 1h

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

  4. 14:30

    Lunch — Time Out Market · 1h15

    Pick from 20+ top cooks under one roof.

  5. 16:00

    Time Out Market Ribeira · 1h15

    Food hall with Lisbon's best local cooks.

  6. 18:00

    Bairro Alto · 1h30

    Nightlife quarter of bars, small restaurants and fado houses.

Day 2: Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Praça do Comércio and Convento do Carmo

  1. 10:00

    Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2h

    Exceptional private collection from antiquity to modernity (closed Tuesdays).

  2. 12:45

    Praça do Comércio · 30m

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

  3. 13:30

    Convento do Carmo · 45m

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

  4. 14:30

    Lunch — Time Out Market · 1h15

    Pick from 20+ top cooks under one roof.

  5. 16:00

    Chiado · 1h

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

  6. 17:15

    Arco da Rua Augusta · 30m

    Triumphal arch with a rooftop overlook above the Baixa.

  7. 18:00

    Sé de Lisboa · 45m

    Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.

  8. 19:45

    Pastéis de Belém · 45m

    The original pastéis de nata, since 1837.

Day 3: Castelo de São Jorge, Tram 28 Ride and Alfama Walk

  1. 09:15

    Castelo de São Jorge · 1h30

    Moorish castle above the city with panoramic views.

  2. 11:00

    Tram 28 Ride · 1h

    Historic tram ride through Alfama, Baixa and Estrela.

  3. 12:15

    Alfama Walk · 1h30

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

  4. 14:00

    Lunch — Alfama tasca · 1h15

    Bacalhau and bifana in an Alfama lane.

  5. 15:45

    Museu Nacional do Azulejo · 1h30

    History of Portuguese tile art (closed Mondays).

  6. 18:00

    Padrão dos Descobrimentos · 30m

    Monument to the Discoveries with a rooftop viewpoint.

Day 4: MAAT, LX Factory and Basílica da Estrela

  1. 10:00

    MAAT · 1h15

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

  2. 12:00

    LX Factory · 1h30

    Former factory turned galleries, bookshops and cafés.

  3. 14:15

    Lunch — Alfama tasca · 1h15

    Bacalhau and bifana in an Alfama lane.

  4. 16:15

    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 4 days: questions and answers

Is 4 days enough for Lisbon?

We recommend 3–4 days for Lisbon. This 4-day plan covers 20 top sights, from Miradouro Senhora do Monte to Basílica da Estrela.

What should I see in Lisbon in 4 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 Time Out Market Ribeira. Each one links to opening hours, prices and tips.

Where can I eat lunch in Lisbon?

This plan stops for lunch at 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 4-day Lisbon itinerary?

About 8.3 km on foot in total, around 2.1 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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