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A Week in Lisbon: Exploring the Vibrant City of Fado and Pastéis de Belém

Noelia Pardo Gonzalez

Noelia Pardo Gonzalez

20 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Lisbon, Portugal. Discover the iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

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Viator

Day 1
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$174

Casa Chinesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Santa Justa Lift
Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Arco da Rua Augusta
Ornate 18th-century triumphal arch with sculpted figures & views over the city center.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Praça do Comércio
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
12 - 18 min

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia
This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Café da Garagem
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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Miradouro da Graça
This popular terrace offers dramatic, panoramic views of city rooftops & the water beyond.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Food Temple
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2
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$157

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$ 27

O Corvo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 16 min

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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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$50
12 - 18 min

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Tram 28
Classic yellow trams retaining original 1930s features like brass dials & polished wood interiors.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
18 - 22 min

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O Bolo da Marta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
18 - 22 min

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Ponte 25 de Abril
Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Restaurante Ponto Final
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 3
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$134

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$ 9

Copenhagen Coffee Lab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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Mercado de Santa Clara
Major flea market, open Tues & Sat, with an eclectic mix of housewares, clothing, antiques & media.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Carmo Convent
Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Praça Luís de Camões
Quaint city square & popular meeting spot with monumental statue of the legendary 16th-century poet.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Lupita Pizzaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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Elevador da Bica
19th-century cable railway with 2 small cars riding up & down a quaint street with a sharp incline.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Café Janis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4
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$205

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$ 18

Pastelaria Majolie
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
15 - 22 min

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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Pastéis de Belém
Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Belém Tower
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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À Margem
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$56
16 - 24 min

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O Careca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 5
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$144

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$ 18

O Mercado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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LX Factory
This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Museu Coleção Berardo
Modern & contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Bacon & Warhol plus temporary exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Pastéis de Belém (Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$56
5 - 6 min

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O Careca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 6
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$134

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$ 18

Semana8
Comida chinesa Dim Sum, shangai e comida picante.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 12 min

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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
20 - 29 min

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Glória Funicular
This painted tram with a wood-&-brass interior climbs a steep hill to reach panoramic city views.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
This sizable, landscaped terrace with a fountain offers panoramic views of the city.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Centro Cultural de Belém
Large 1980s-built venue including space for concerts, opera & ballet, plus exhibition galleries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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O Frade
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
6 - 8 min

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O Careca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7
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$205

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$ 18

Antiga Confeitaria de Belém
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
7 - 10 min

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Jerónimos Monastery
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
17 - 21 min

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Mercado de Campo de Ourique
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Il Pizzarium
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$44
4 - 5 min

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Telecabine Lisbon - North Station
Aerial lift to a height of 30 meters over the Tagus River, with panoramic views of the Nations Park.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Restaurante D 'Bacalhau
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $1258 In total

Activities & Food:$1153
Transport:$105