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9 Days in Lisbon: Unveiling the City's Cultural Treasures

Ciara Goetze

9 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Lisbon's rich history and artistic heritage. From contemporary masterpieces to ancient marvels, this itinerary is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene and discover hidden gems in the city's museums and landmarks.

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Contemporary Art and Ancient Ruins

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$63

The National Museum of Contemporary Art

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Carmo Convent

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 2Castles and Curiosities

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$79

Castelo de S. Jorge

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

Pharmacy Museum

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

Day 3Tiles and Puppets

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$50

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$ 11

National Tile Museum

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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$31

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Museu da Marioneta

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 4Art and Fashion Fusion

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$59

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$ 11

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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Costume Museum

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 5Football Legends and Antique Art

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$63

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$ 11

Museu Benfica Cosme Damião

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Day 6Carriages and Discoveries

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$63

National Coach Museum

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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$38

10 - 15 min

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Padrão dos Descobrimentos

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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$25

Day 7Eastern Inspirations and Maritime Tales

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$57

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$ 11

Museum of the Orient

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

13 - 16 min

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Museu de Marinha

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 8Towering History and Modern Art

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$50

Belém Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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Museu Coleção Berardo

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 9A Majestic Monastery

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$50

Jerónimos Monastery

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $575 In total

Activities & Food:$532

Transport:$44