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Lisbon — Classic City Break in 3 Days

3 days18 stopsLisbon
Starter 3-day Lisbon itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Length
3 days
Stops
18 stops
Destination
Lisbon
Budget
mid
Pace
moderate
Travel style
walking
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Day-by-day itinerary

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09:00 - 10:50110 minMuseum
Castelo de São Jorge
R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa
Castelo de São Jorge is in R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 220 m
10:53 - 11:3340 minLandmark
Arco do Castelo
R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo 10, 1100-509 Lisboa
Arco do Castelo is in R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo 10, 1100-509 Lisboa.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 290 m
11:37 - 13:27110 minAttraction
Lisbon Cathedral
Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa
Earthquakes have led to this cathedral being rebuilt many times in different architectural styles.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 340 m
13:32 - 14:4775 minMuseum
Lisbon Story Centre
Praça do Comércio 78, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal
With dramatic sets & multimedia exhibits, this museum offers a 60-minute tour of Lisbon's history.
Walk (under walking limit) · 18 min · 1.4 km
15:05 - 15:5045 minTourist Attraction
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Monte, 1170-107 Lisboa, Portugal
Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
Walk (under walking limit) · 18 min · 1.4 km
16:08 - 17:1365 minAttraction
Rua Augusta Arch
R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisboa
Rua Augusta Arch is in R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisboa.
09:00 - 10:2080 minAttraction
Cais das Colunas
Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisboa
Late 18th-century quay with 2 columns flanking marble steps & sunset views across the Tagus River.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 520 m
10:27 - 11:3770 minMuseum
Rua Serpa Pinto
Rua Serpa Pinto, Lisbon, Portugal
Contemporary art museum hosting exhibitions showcasing Portuguese art from 1850 to the present.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 280 m
11:41 - 13:1695 minMuseum
Museum of Illusions Lisbon
R. Ivens 62, 1200-227 Lisboa
Museum of Illusions Lisbon is in R. Ivens 62, 1200-227 Lisboa.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 190 m
13:19 - 14:1455 minMuseum
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa
Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 720 m
14:23 - 14:4825 minTourist Attraction
Praça do Comércio
1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal
Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.
Walk (under walking limit) · 11 min · 810 m
14:59 - 15:5960 minAttraction
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa Luzia, 1100-487 Lisboa
This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.
09:00 - 11:00120 minMuseum
Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva
Largo José Mariano Gago nº1, 1990-073 Lisboa, Portugal
Contemporary science museum with interactive exhibits, experiments, workshops & kids' play areas.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 260 m
11:04 - 12:0965 minAquarium
Oceanário de Lisboa
Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal
Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.
Drive (over walking limit) · 27 min · 14.7 km
12:36 - 14:0690 minMuseum
MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa
MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is in Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa.
Walk (under walking limit) · 16 min · 1.2 km
14:22 - 15:3775 minAttraction
Monument to the Discoveries
Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa
Monument to the Discoveries is in Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa.
Walk (under walking limit) · 11 min · 880 m
15:48 - 16:2335 minMuseum
National Coach Museum
Av. da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal
Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.
Walk (under walking limit) · 18 min · 1.4 km
16:41 - 17:4160 minMuseum
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da Ajuda, 1349-021 Lisboa, Portugal
Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.