8 Days in Lisbon: A Journey Through History and Culture

Nelson Jandy (Squalo)

17 Nov 2023

Explore the vibrant city of Lisbon in this 8-day itinerary, visiting iconic museums, historical landmarks, and hidden gems.

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$85

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

Directions

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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$20

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 2

$40

$ 9

Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

Day 3

$110

$ 18

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 4

$100

This museum features unearthed ruins of the ancient Roman theater of the city of Olisipo.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

Directions

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

Directions

Contemporary art museum hosting exhibitions showcasing Portuguese art from 1850 to the present.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

Day 5

$101

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

Directions

Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation

Museum of Nobel prize author José de Sousa Saramago's life & work, set in a restored 1500s house.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 6

$80

$ 18

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 7

$50

$ 18

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 8

$47

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$32

13 - 16 min

Directions

Palace-turned-museum showcasing costumes & costume accessories from the 18th century to present day.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $692 In total

Activities & Food:$613

Transport:$79