Is Lisbon guide in two days It is designed for travelers who have a weekend or for your first 2 days in this beautiful city, also known as the city of the 7 hills. And although we know that it is difficult to know the whole city in this space of time, we can tell you that if you optimize the itineraries well, you can visit most of its most important places at this time.
After touring the neighborhood of La Alfama and Bélem on the first day, on this second day you will reach San Jorge Castle and learn more about Chiado and the Barrio Alto, among many other things.
To realize this guide of what to see in Lisbon in 2 days we have based on the experience of our trip to Lisbon in 4 days. We start!
Recommended hotel in Lisbon
Our recommended accommodation for this route by Lisbon in two days This is Lisbon Hostel, located in the La Alfama neighborhood, a 5-minute walk from the Rossio metro station which, in addition to a great quality / price ratio, stands out for being able to have breakfast or have a drink on its terrace, with some Magnificent views of the city.
For more information you can consult this post about the best neighborhoods and hotels to stay in Lisbon.
Transfer from the airport to the center or hotel of Lisbon
The best ways to get from the airport to the center of Lisbon or to your hotel are:
- Bus: You have urban buses, although they are more uncomfortable and make more stops. The best option is the Airbus It leaves from T1 and for an amount of 4 euros will leave you in the city center in about 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Keep in mind that if this is your option to get around, bus 208 is the only one that operates at dawn. You can book the aerobus here in advance.
- Meter: The subway of the red line that communicates with the center, leaves the T1 from 6 in the morning until 1 in the morning. The journey is about 20 minutes and will leave you at the Saldanha stop, near the center, for about 2 euros. From the Saldanha stop you can connect with the blue line in Sao Sebastiao and the green line in Alameda to reach the one closest to your hotel. Keep in mind that to buy the subway ticket you must first purchase the 7 Colinas or Viva Viagem card.
- Cab: Comparing it with the rest of the options, it is only advisable if you are staying away from the center or from a bus or subway stop. The price is around 20 euros depending on the location of the hotel.
- Private transport: It is the most comfortable option since a chauffeur will wait for you at the airport with a sign with your name, which will take you directly to your hotel. You can book it here.
For more information about the transfer you can check this post on how to go from Lisbon airport to downtown.
How to save in Lisbon
This list of tips will help you save money on your trip:
- Buy a ticket 24 hours for a price of 6.15 euros that includes all public transport if you are going to use this service more than 4 times.
- Book the Lisbon Card that includes public transport and various attractions such as the Jeronimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, the Santa Justa Elevator, etc ...
- Book a free tour in Spanish in Lisbon Free! and this free tour of the Alfama neighborhood, to learn about the history of the most interesting places in the city.
- Listen to Fado at a local tavern, like To Tasca do Jaime, just in front of the Rua Graça del Tranvía 28 stop, before the tourist restaurants.
- Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot. You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
For more recommendations you can consult this post of tips to travel to Lisbon essential.
First day in Lisbon
The first day of trip to Lisbon in two days start early in the morning at the magnificent viewpoint of Portas do Sol, where you can easily reach with Tram 28 or on foot from the La Alfama neighborhood. After having breakfast some Bélem cakes and a coffee on the terrace, you should not approach the beautiful and well-known viewpoint, full of tiles, of Santa Luzia.
When you finish enjoying the views of the two viewpoints, we recommend you to stroll through our favorite neighborhood of the city, La Alfama, in which you must keep in mind that the best way to travel is to go down in the form of S, to the edge of the Tagus River, so you don't miss any corner.
A good option to get to know the neighborhood of La Alfama better is to book this visit with a guide in Spanish.
Portas do Sol viewpoint
The next stop of Lisbon in 2 days It is the Cathedral of Lisbon or La Sé, one of the essential places to visit in Lisbon, which highlights the beautiful cloister inside.
After the visit to La Sé you can follow the route with a walk along the Rua Augusta shopping street, until you reach the Commerce Square, crossing the magnificent Triumfal Arch.
From here, you can go to the Belém neighborhood in less than half an hour with tram 15, which stops at the same square. Another good option to get to Belém is to book this boat trip on the Tagus from Praça do Comerço that will leave you at the Belém Tower.
But as we know that with so much route the stomach always asks for attention, you can opt for restaurants Da Prata 52 or the Paladarium, located in the La Baixa neighborhood or eat in the Bélem neighborhood in the restaurant Jeronimos, near the Jeronimos Monastery.
And of course, being in this area, for dessert you can not stop approaching the Pastry Shop or Pastéis de Belém, where you can devour some delicious freshly baked Belém pasties.
Bélem cakes
The Lisbon route in two days continue in the afternoon with a visit to the Jeronimos Monastery, a World Heritage Site, where the cloister stands out.
A good option if you want to know the history of the city better is to book this guided tour of the most interesting places in the center of Lisbon or this tour of Lisbon that includes the Belém neighborhood, both with a guide in Spanish.
After visiting the monastery, you can approach the Monument to the Discoveries and climb its 52 meters high to enjoy excellent panoramic views, and then approach another essential of Lisbon, the Tower of Blem, located very close to the monument.
Tower of Bélem in Lisbon in 2 days
After this visit, a few meters from the Belém Tower is the Doca do Bom Sucesso port, where you can book a boat trip at sunset, one of the best excursions in Lisbon.
Another option is to return with tram 15, see a magnificent sunset in the Commerce Square and to finish the first day of the Lisbon in two days, go up the Elevador de Santa Justa and approach the restoration area of Chiado and Barrio Alta, where you can dine in good restaurants such as Tasca Mastai or the Duque Restaurant, and have a drink at the Artis bar.
(Extended information of the first day here)
Map of the route through Lisbon in one day
What to see in Lisbon in two days
The second day of Lisbon in 2 days Start early climbing up to the Castle of San Jorge, which opens at 9 in the morning.
This 5th century castle, located on the highest hill in Lisbon, stands out above all for its excellent panoramic views from the area where several old canyons are located and one of the best in the city.
At the end of this visit, we recommend taking a walk through the small neighborhood of El Castelo, also very interesting.
Views from the Castle of San Jorge
Keep in mind that 600 meters from the castle is one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon, the viewpoint of Graça or Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, from where you can say that you have had Lisbon at your feet, while enjoying a quiet atmosphere, sitting having a beer on your large terrace.
Viewpoint of Graça
After enjoying the views from the viewpoint, you can walk down the neighborhood of La Alfama until you reach the magnificent National Pantheon, where some of the heroes of the history of Portugal rest and which stands out for its white dome, in which You can climb to have incredible panoramic views of the La Alfama neighborhood.
Also keep in mind that on Tuesdays and Saturdays around the Pantheon there is Feira da Ladra, a famous second-hand market, very interesting if it coincides with the day of your visit.
Feira da Ladra Market
After the visit to the Pantheon, you can approach the Voz do Operário stop to take tram 28E, known for being the historic tram of Lisbon, which you can take at various points in the city, as it passes through the neighborhoods of Estrela, Chiado, Alfama, Barrio Alto, la Baixa.
Although it may not seem like it, this experience is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Lisbon, with which you can enjoy a long route through the streets and neighborhoods of Lisbon.
Tram route through Lisbon in two days
The stop where you can get off to continue the Lisbon in two days It is that of Martin Moritz, very close to the Plaza de Figueira, full of atmosphere day and night and that stands out for the bronze equestrian statue of Juan I, which is right in the middle part and is surrounded by numerous hotels, shops and cafes, among which the cakes of the famous National Confederate stand out.
Very close to Plaza de Figueira is another of the most popular squares in Lisbon, Rossio, where there are several interesting buildings, such as the Doña María II National Theater with a beautiful neoclassical facade, the Rossio railway station, and monuments such as the statue of Peter IV, The Soldier King.
Rossio railway station
On one of the sides of the Rossio Square we are sure that you will be surprised to find the Church of Santo Domingo, a building with a lot of history and with a fully calcined interior product of a 1959 fire, which we recommend you not to miss. In addition, next to the church is the tiny bar To Ginjinha, where you can try Ginja, a sweet liquor of sour cherries typical of Lisbon.
Church of Santo Domingo
The Lisbon route in 2 days Continue entering the Restauradores Square, at the beginning of Avenida da Liberdade, where you will find a large obelisk, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Eden Theater and the Foz Palace, in addition to the Glória elevator, which leads to the San Pedro de Mirador de Alcantara in the Barrio Alto. This viewpoint surrounded by a beautiful garden full of statues and mosaics, offers incredible views of the entire historic center and the Castle of San Jorge, which we recommend not to get lost for anything in the world.
San Pedro de Alcantará Viewpoint
Being the time it is, you're probably hungry. You can take advantage that near the viewpoint some of the best restaurants to eat in Lisbon, such as Bucho cover Y Flor da Laranja, wave Marisqueira M, where you can eat fish and seafood and quench your appetite.
After eating, the Lisbon in two days Continue walking through the Chiado neighborhood, the most bohemian in Lisbon, where you will find bookstores like the Rua Garrett Livraria Bertrand, considered the oldest in the world, original stores such as Luvaria Ulisses, which sells handmade gloves and historic coffee shops like the Coffee to Brasileira, with the statue of Fernando Pessoa on the terrace.
Café A Brasileira
After having a coffee inside you can take a short walk to one of our favorite places in the city, the Convent of Carmo, currently in ruins, which has the roof of the sky, as a result of the earthquake of 1755 and where Inside is the Carmo Archeological Museum, which makes a brief review of the history of Lisbon.
Carmo convent
After the visit to the convent you can finish this second day of Lisbon in two days knowing the highlights of the Barrio Alto. One of them is the Luís de Camões Square, which has a magnificent atmosphere in its terraces and cafes, surrounded by historical buildings of the 18th century.
Luís de Camoes Square in the Barrio Alto
The route through the Barrio Alto continues strolling through its streets to La Praça do Príncipe Real, although before arriving at this square, we recommend you take something in Pavilhão Chinês, a bar that looks like a museum because of the amount of articles of all kinds exhibited.
Another place that you can not miss in the area is the Cervejaria Trindade, an old monastery of the thirteenth century, converted into a brewery with several tile areas.
Elevators in Barrio Alto and Chiado
And finally Lisbon on a weekend We recommend you go back to the garden of San Pedro de Alcántara, to see a magnificent sunset over the city.
For dinner you can go to the nearby restaurant area of the Barrio Alto on the first day or take Tram 28 to the Rua Graça stop for tapas in the tavern of To Tasca do Jaime, while listening to fado and live one of the most unforgettable experiences in the city.
Another option is to book this night tour through the most beautiful places at night that includes dinner and a fado show.
If you have more days you can follow this Lisbon guide in 3 days.
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