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

Ashley Rehak

5 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Lisbon's vibrant streets, uncovering ancient marvels and indulging in mouthwatering delicacies. From historic landmarks to world-class museums, this itinerary is a feast for the senses. Join us as we explore the rich culture and captivating beauty of Portugal's capital city.

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, History, and Architectural Wonders

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$68

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$ 7

O Prado

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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Directions

National Coach Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$23

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Belém Tower

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 2Sweet Treats and Maritime Adventures

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$27

Antiga Confeitaria de Belém

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Museu de Marinha

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museu Coleção Berardo

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Pastries, Monuments, and Archaeological Treasures

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$67

Pastéis de Belém (Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Jerónimos Monastery

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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Museu Nacional de Arqueologia

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Quirky Museums

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$72

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$ 14

São Bernardo - Alimentação

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

9 - 14 min

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Directions

MAAT

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$23

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Museu da Carris

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Museu da Marioneta

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$11

Day 5Artistic Delights and Historical Artefacts

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$64

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$ 7

La Boulangerie

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Pharmacy Museum

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

Day 6Bakeries, Art Collections, and Sporting Legends

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$72

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$ 14

Padaria do Bairro

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$24

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bordalo Pinheiro Museum

Small museum dedicated to the Portuguese artist, caricaturist & ceramicist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Museu Benfica Cosme Damião

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Portuguese Breakfast and Aquatic Wonders

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$111

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$ 7

A Padaria Portuguesa

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Oceanário de Lisboa

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$81

Day 8Waterfront Views and Modern Art

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$83

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$ 14

Linha d'Água

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)

9000 artworks by Portuguese & major international artists with a focus on 20th-century pieces.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Medeiros and Almeida Museum

Elegant museum in former mansion with historical silverware, European paintings & Chinese porcelain.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The National Museum of Contemporary Art

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$23

Day 9Alfama's Charm and Cultural Exploration

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$45

Dear Breakfast - Alfama

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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MUDE

Museum in a striking former bank, with design & fashion from the 19th century to the present.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Hidden Taverns and Majestic Tiles

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$82

O Corvo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Castelo de S. Jorge

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

National Tile Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $748 In total

Activities & Food:$689

Transport:$59