8 Days in Lisbon: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

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7 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lisbon's rich history and vibrant culture. From majestic monuments to charming museums, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure. Get ready to be captivated by the beauty of Lisbon!

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums Galore: Discover Lisbon's Cultural Treasures

$43

$ 14

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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Statue built in 1940 and made permanent in 1960 to mark 500 years since Henry the Navigator's death.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

8 - 11 min

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Seagoing history with collections of model ships, maritime artifacts & ornate 18th-century barges.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Displays on public transport in the city, partly occupying old workshops, with working vehicles.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 2From Tower to Palace: Exploring Belém's Architectural Marvels

$43

$ 14

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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Modern & contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Bacon & Warhol plus temporary exhibitions.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Modern museum housing exhibits on the history of the presidency in the palace’s former coach house.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

16 - 20 min

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Puppetry museum with exhibits on the Portuguese marionette & evolution of the theatrical art form .

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Art and History Unleashed: A Day in Belém's Cultural Hub

$35

$ 14

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

11 - 14 min

Directions

Large 1980s-built venue including space for concerts, opera & ballet, plus exhibition galleries.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Creativity and Heritage: Exploring Lisbon's Artistic Enclave

$25

$ 18

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Archaeological museum founded in 1893 located on monastery grounds & showcasing national treasures.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Significant Asian & Portuguese art & artifact collections in a modern museum with conference center.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 5From Historic Squares to Breathtaking Views: Lisbon's Must-See Sights

$57

$ 5

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

16 - 24 min

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Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 6Lisbon's Panoramic Delights: Miradouros, Fado, and Food

$24

$ 5

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Ornate 18th-century triumphal arch with sculpted figures & views over the city center.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Exhibition on traditional fado, with audiovisual displays & archives, plus a cafe with concerts.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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17th-century baroque church turned into modern-day mausoleum for tombs of national celebrities.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

12 - 18 min

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Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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This sizable, landscaped terrace with a fountain offers panoramic views of the city.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Unveiling Lisbon's Past: Museums and Monuments

$43

$ 14

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Ancient art museum in a modernized, 17th-century palace filled with European paintings & sculpture.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Global medical development from Ancient Egypt to vaccination & a space shuttle's portable pharmacy.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 8A Cultural Finale: Art and Nature at Their Best

$70

$ 14

R. do Crucifixo 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$16

17 - 21 min

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Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$54

Budget breakdown: $430 In total

Activities & Food:$338

Transport:$92