The first thing Lisbon did was make me work for it. I arrived on a grey April morning, dragged my suitcase up a cobbled hill in Alfama, and immediately questioned every travel decision I’d ever made. By the third hour, sitting at Jardim do Torel with an espresso, watching the city stretch out below me, I was completely gone. I’ve been coming back ever since. This guide is built from multiple visits, including one at the end of March when the Easter crowds were building and another in early October when the city had its streets back. Every price in this guide has been verified from official sources before publication. Where something has changed, and something significant has changed at Belém in 2026, I’ll tell you upfront. 📖 Read More: Where to Stay in Lisbon · Free Things to Do in Lisbon · Lisbon Hidden Gems · Best Lisbon Photo Spots Looking for something specific? Jump to: How to Get Here · Airport to City · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Top Things to Do · Belém & the 2026 Closure · Tram 28 Tips · Food Guide · How to Structure Your Time · Best Time to Visit · Lisboa Card: Is It Worth It? · Walking Routes · Souvenirs · Travel Tips · Hidden Gems · FAQ Some links in this post are affiliate links. If you book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I personally use and trust. For details, see my disclosure policy . What's Inside This Post How Do You Get to Lisbon? Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is Lisbon’s main international gateway, with direct connections from major European, North American, and African cities. The airport is compact and easy to navigate. International arrivals clear quickly outside the summer peak. By Train or Bus From Porto, the Alfa Pendular high-speed train takes about three hours. From Spain, you can connect via the overnight Sud Expresso from Madrid, or travel by long-distance bus with Rede Expressos from Seville or other Iberian cities. Need to book trains or buses to Lisbon? I use Omio . It compares routes and prices across trains, buses, and flights in one search. How Do You Get from Lisbon Airport to the City Centre? When I landed in Lisbon at seven in the morning on a Tuesday in April, I took the metro. It cost me less than two euros and had me at my hotel within 25 minutes, before the city had properly woken up. Here’s what each option actually costs: Practical rule: Buy a Navegante card (€0.50) at the airport metro machines/ You’ll use it for the whole trip. Top it up as you go, or add a 24-hour unlimited pass for €7.25. Book a hassle-free private airport transfer here . Where Should You Stay in Lisbon? Each Lisbon neighbourhood has its own personality. The right one depends on what kind of trip you’re planning. Baixa & Chiado is the most central option and the easiest for first-timers. You’re within walking distance of most major sights, and the metro is on your doorstep. Hotels here range from €80 to €200 per night, depending on the season. I stayed here on one of my visits and had a view of Figueira Square from my room. Alfama is the old Moorish quarter. Narrow streets, fado music drifting through the windows at night, and viewpoints around every corner. It’s romantic and atmospheric, but the hills are real. I was woken by a fado singer performing in the lane below my window at midnight. I did not complain. Bairro Alto & Cais do Sodré is where you stay if you want Lisbon’s restaurant and bar scene on your doorstep. Lively until late. Avenida da Liberdade is Lisbon’s grand boulevard with wide pavements, boutique hotels, and designer shops. More expensive, less chaotic. Belém suits visitors who want peace, space, and easy access to the waterfront monuments. A 15-minute tram ride from the centre. Find the best rates with Booking.com . 📖 Read More: Where to Stay in Lisbon – Full Neighbourhood Guide How Do You Get Around Lisbon? Key rule: Tram 28 gets packed. If it’s too crowded to board, Bus 737 covers the same route without the crush. More on this below. For a full breakdown of every transport option: metro lines, funiculars, ferry routes, and how to use the Navegante card day to day, see the complete getting around Lisbon guide. What Are the Top Things to Do in Lisbon? This section covers the essential highlights. For a curated list ranked by experience type, see the full things to do in Lisbon for first-timers guide. Explore Belém, and What You Can Still See in 2026 ⚠️ Important update for 2026 visitors: The Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) is currently closed for restoration as part of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Reopening is expected in June 2026, though this has not been officially confirmed and is subject to change. You can still see and photograph the tower from the riverside promenade. The exterior is stunning and absolutely worth the visit. Interior tickets are unavailable until further notice. Check the official Museus e Monumentos de Portugal site before your trip. With or without the tower’s interior, Belém is a full half-day. The Jerónimos Monastery alone justifies the trip. Jerónimos Monastery One of the great buildings of the Portuguese empire. It was built in the early 1500s to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India. The two-storey cloister is what stops people in their tracks. I spent 40 minutes just walking its perimeter, looking at the magical light on the carved limestone. The church is free to enter. The cloisters and museum sections require a ticket. Price: ~€18 adult / free under 12 / free Sundays until 2 pm Hours: Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30 (Oct–Apr); 09:30–18:30 (May–Sep). Closed Mondays. Book ahead: Yes, lines reach 1–3 hours in summer. Book online here . Time to allow: 1.5–2 hours minimum What to do near Belém Tower while it’s closed: Walk the riverside promenade and photograph the tower from the small footbridge to the east Visit the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), a short walk away, with a viewpoint from the top Explore the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) for exhibitions Pick up a Pastel de Belém at the original bakery. I had four. No regrets. Don’t miss the chance to rent a Gira electric bike from the waterfront and cycle west along the river path. It’s one of the best free things to do in the city. What Are the Best Tips for Riding Tram 28? Tram 28 winds through Alfama, Graça, and Bairro Alto. It’s genuinely one of the most scenic rides in Europe. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Board at Martim Moniz , at the eastern end of the line, before 9 am on weekdays. That’s the only reliable way to get a seat. After that, the tram fills to capacity at every stop through Alfama. I learned this on my second visit, after spending my first attempt sardined against strangers for the entire route. The honest alternative: If Tram 28 is too crowded to board, and on summer weekday mornings it often is, Bus 737 runs the same route without the queue. You miss the yellow tram experience, but you cover the same ground and actually see something other than other tourists’ shoulders. Photography tip: The best shot of Tram 28 is not from inside it. Position yourself on the steep section of Rua da Graça or the narrower streets of Alfama and wait. A tram comes roughly every 10–15 minutes. Ticket: Covered by your Navegante card or Lisboa Card. Is Tram 28 worth it? Yes, but only if you board at Martim Moniz before 9 am or accept Bus 737 as your fallback. In peak summer, the tram is too crowded to enjoy from 9:30 am onwards. If you ride it under those conditions, you’ll spend the journey pressed against strangers rather than watching Alfama go past. Time it right and it’s one of the best things you’ll do in Lisbon. Visit the Carmo Convent Price: ~€7 adult Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00 (summer); 10:00–17:00 (winter) Time to allow: 30–45 minutes Photography: Tripods not permitted inside The Carmo Convent is a Gothic ruin with an open roof. The earthquake of 1755 brought it down, and no one ever rebuilt it. That decision turned it into something unique: you stand inside a medieval structure with the Lisbon sky above you. I spent almost an hour there on a sunny afternoon in October, thinking about the city before the earthquake and after it. 📖 Read More: Carmo Convent Lisbon – Full Guide Wander Through Alfama Alfama is Lisbon’s oldest district and the one that resists being efficiently ticked off a list. The correct way to visit is to walk in from Sé Cathedral and get slightly lost. The viewpoints are signed. Follow the signs, then ignore them and find your own route back. Listen for fado music from the taverns on the way down. The best single viewpoint in Alfama is Miradouro das Portas do Sol . It’s directly above the Tagus with a terrace café that charges tourist prices for the view and is worth every cent. Alfama is also Lisbon’s heartland for fado music. The best houses are small, unannounced, and found by walking. For vetted venues and what to expect from a live performance, see the fado shows in Lisbon guide. For an evening that combines Bairro Alto’s food culture with its fado atmosphere, the Best of Bairro Alto: Lisbon Food & Wine Tour is the natural starting point before a vadio night at Tasca do Chico. Petiscos, local wine, the same streets where fado was born. Max 10 people, 3 hours. Discover LX Factory A 19th-century industrial complex converted into a creative market, with boutique shops, street food, and Ler Devagar, one of the best bookshops in Europe, with a former printing press inside. I spent an entire afternoon there flipping through travel photography books. Sunday markets (11 am–7 pm) are the best time to visit when vendors fill the courtyard. What Are Lisbon’s Best Viewpoints? Lisbon is a city of hilltop miradouros. These are scenic terraces overlooking the rooftops and the river. Here are the three worth walking to: Miradouro de Santa Catarina: Wide view of the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge and the Tagus. A favourite with locals in the evening. Free. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte: The highest and most expansive view in central Lisbon. Go at sunset with a bottle of wine. My choice every time. Jardim do Torel: Quieter than the others, with a small kiosk and a garden. I found it almost by accident on my first visit and sat there for an hour watching the city below. Almost no tourists. 📖 Read More: Best Lisbon Photo Spots What Should You Eat in Lisbon — and Where? Pastel de Nata (custard tart): Every café in the city sells them. The original recipe was developed by monks at Jerónimos Monastery. The bakery next door, Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém, still makes them according to that recipe, dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Queue time: 20–30 minutes, moves fast. One summer evening, I happened to pass by around 9 pm and found almost no one there, just a few groups of teenagers. That’s when I could actually walk freely and take in the whole place properly, without being swept along by the crowd. Worth keeping in mind: the bakery closes at 9 pm from October 1st to June 30th, and at 10 pm from July 1st to September 30th. If you’re in Lisbon in summer, an evening visit is genuinely the best-kept secret for seeing it without the chaos. Bacalhau (salt cod): Portugal has over 365 ways to prepare it. One for every day of the year, according to the saying. The most common version in Lisbon restaurants is bacalhau à brás (shredded, scrambled with eggs and potato crisps). Order it at a tasca away from the main tourist streets. Bifana (pork sandwich): The best street food in the city. Anthony Bourdain went to O Trevo near Rossio, and so did I. He was right. Sardinhas Assadas (grilled sardines): A seasonal dish, best in June during the Santos Populares festival when street grills operate across Alfama. Available year-round in restaurants but best eaten outside in summer. Caldo Verde (green soup): Simple, cheap, everywhere. Kale-based broth with chorizo. Perfect before a long evening. For variety in one sitting, Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré remains excellent. Multiple chef stalls under one roof, quality controlled, busy but worth it for a first night when you want to try everything. If you’d rather explore Lisbon’s food scene with a local guide than navigate it alone, the Ultimate Lisbon Food & History Tour of Baixa & Chiado covers 9 tastings across 7 family-run spots: salt cod, cherry liqueur, pastel de nata, and more. A small group of max 10, 3.5 hours, and a genuinely good way to understand the city through what it eats. 📖 Read More: Lisbon Food Guide — Must-Try Dishes & Where to Find Them How Should You Structure Your Time in Lisbon? How many days do you need in Lisbon? Three days covers the essential districts, one day trip, and enough wandering to feel like you understand the city’s rhythm. Four days is more comfortable. Five allows you to go slower and find things that aren’t in any guide. The logic for three days is straightforward: one day for the old city (Alfama, Baixa, Chiado), one day for Belém and the west, one day for a day trip to Sintra. The main decision is sequencing, and the main mistake is putting Belém and Alfama on the same day. They’re on opposite ends of the city, they both deserve unhurried time, and you’ll spend half the day on trams if you try to combine them. The one structural rule: Do Belém on Day 2, not Day 1. You need Day 1 to get your Lisbon bearings before navigating the waterfront monuments. And book Jerónimos Monastery tickets the night before you go, not the morning of.

Is Sintra worth a day trip from Lisbon? Yes, unconditionally. It’s one of the most visually extraordinary places in Portugal and genuinely unlike anything in the city. Allow a full day, book Pena Palace tickets in advance (they sell out in peak season), and take the early train from Rossio (~€2.45, ~40 min). Half-day visits leave you feeling rushed and short-changed. Sintra isn’t the only option. For the full list of day trips: Cascais, Óbidos, Setúbal, and more, with journey times and what to prioritize for each trip length, see the day trips from Lisbon guide. For the full timed day-by-day plan, with clock times, stop order, transit instructions, and alternatives for rainy days, I’ve put everything in one place: 📖 Full Lisbon 3-Day Itinerary → Is the Lisboa Card Worth It? Short answer: yes, if you’re visiting at least two paid major attractions and using public transport daily. Here’s the honest breakdown: The card is not worth it if you’re visiting on Sunday (major monuments are free until 2 pm), spending most of your time in free viewpoints and Alfama’s streets, or only in Lisbon for one partial day. Important note for 2026: The Belém Tower is closed for renovation, with reopening expected in June 2026 (unconfirmed). The Lisboa Card still includes it, but entry is currently unavailable. The card still covers Jerónimos, Castelo São Jorge, the National Pantheon, and 50+ other sites. It’s still worth buying, just factor in the tower closure. Collect your card at Lisbon Airport arrivals (07:00–22:00), Praça do Comércio tourist office, or Rossio Station. When Is the Best Time to Visit Lisbon? Festival to plan around: Santos Populares (June 12–13) is Lisbon’s biggest street party. Alfama fills with grills, sardine smoke, and fado music in the lanes. It’s free, chaotic, and worth timing your trip around. Book hotels three months ahead for this weekend. For a month-by-month breakdown with weather charts, festival dates, and crowd forecasts, see the full best time to visit Lisbon guide. What Are the Best Walking Routes in Lisbon? Walking is the best way to understand Lisbon, and the worst for your legs. The hills are steeper than they look on maps. Wear proper shoes on day one, or pay for it on day two. Route 1 — Historic Alfama & Mouraria (~2.5 hours, moderate hills) Start at Sé Cathedral → wind through Alfama’s back streets → Miradouro de Santa Luzia → Miradouro das Portas do Sol → descend into Mouraria → Intendente Square. Best done in the morning when the streets are quieter. Route 2 — Baixa to Bairro Alto (~2 hours, moderate) Praça do Comércio → Rua Augusta → Largo do Carmo viewpoint (Santa Justa Lift currently closed for maintenance) → Carmo Convent → Chiado → Príncipe Real → Bairro Alto. A manageable circuit with options to stop at every stage. Route 3 — Hidden Views & Quiet Spots (~3 hours, hilly) Jardim do Torel → Miradouro da Graça → Miradouro da Senhora do Monte → Intendente. This route skips the main tourist streets almost entirely. Pack a water bottle and a snack. 📖 Read More: Best Walking Routes in Lisbon What Are the Best Souvenirs from Lisbon? Azulejos (Portuguese tiles): The real hand-painted ones are sold in specialist shops in Alfama and Baixa. Prices range from €5 for a small piece to €50+ for larger works. Avoid the mass-produced versions sold near the tram stops. Ginja (cherry liqueur): Buy a bottle at A Ginjinha near Rossio Square, or bring home the small ceramic shot glass versions. Under €10 for a bottle at a decent supermarket. Cork products: Portugal produces over half the world’s cork. You’ll find cork handbags, wallets, phone cases, and notebook covers throughout the city. Quality varies; look for thicker, naturally textured pieces. Canned sardines: Not just a joke souvenir. The decorated tins from shops like Conserveira de Lisboa (since 1930) make genuinely beautiful gifts. From €3 per tin, up to €15 for special editions. Pastel de Nata baking kit: For people who fell completely under the tart’s spell. Here’s the authoritative recipe if you’d rather try to recreate them at home. 📖 Read More: Best Souvenirs from Lisbon Essential Lisbon Travel Tips Wear genuinely comfortable shoes from day one. I say this on every Lisbon trip and sometimes ignore it myself. The cobblestones are beautiful, but they will destroy unsuitable footwear and your feet together. Board the Tram 28 at Martim Moniz, before 9 am. Or take Bus 737. There is no other good option in the summer. Watch for pickpockets on Tram 28 and in crowded Alfama viewpoints. Keep bags in front of you. If your bag or wallet is stolen, the nearest police station for a tourist crime report is on Rua Capelo in Chiado. The Lisboa Card is personal and not transferable. Sign it and note the start time as soon as you activate it. Inspectors do check. Fado dinner shows are not always the best way to hear fado. The tourist versions at dinner restaurants can be expensive and formulaic. Ask your hotel or accommodation host for a current recommendation for a smaller house. The experience is completely different. Restaurants serve dinner from 7:30–8 pm at the earliest. If you arrive at 6 pm, you may find the kitchen closed. This is not an emergency. Grab a Ginja and wait. Sundays are free days at major monuments. Jerónimos Monastery and the National Pantheon have free entry on Sundays (Jerónimos until 2 pm, check current hours for Pantheon). Lines are longer. Worth it if you’re on a tight budget. 📖 Read More: Lisbon Travel Tips to Know Before You Go What Are Lisbon’s Best Hidden Gems? Jardim do Torel: A garden on a hill with a mirandouro, a small kiosk selling coffee and wine, and almost no tourists. I found it by accident, sat on a bench with an espresso for an hour watching the city below, and didn’t leave until the light started going golden. It’s the closest thing to a secret viewpoint that’s still publicly listed. Go on a weekday. Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira: A 17th-century palace with some of the most elaborate azulejo panels in Portugal. Outside the main tourist circuit, which means you might have the garden almost to yourself. Entry ~€12 with a guided tour. Mouraria: The neighbourhood directly below and behind the castle, older than Alfama, with quieter streets, old-school fado houses, and better restaurants. I found a tiny café there where the owner brought me a bifana without being asked and refused to let me pay for it when I said it was the best I’d had in Lisbon. That kind of thing doesn’t happen in Alfama anymore. National Pantheon: One of the best panoramic rooftop views in the city. Far fewer people than any other viewpoint. ~€4, free on Sundays. 📖 Read More: Lisbon Hidden Gems Photography Guide: Best Spots and What’s Allowed Miradouro de Santa Catarina for the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge at golden hour Elevador da Bica for the yellow tram descending the steep, narrow street. Stand at the bottom, wait, and have patience ⚠️Note: all Lisbon funiculars are currently suspended following the September 2025 Glória disaster. Check carris.pt for the current operating status before visiting. Carmo Convent interior – soft diffuse light through the open roof, best on overcast days Alfama’s tiled facades – best in morning sidelight from the east Photography rules to know: Tripods are not permitted inside the Carmo Convent, Jerónimos Monastery cloister, or Belém Tower (when open) Flash photography is not allowed inside any church or monastery Belém Tower exterior: best wide shots from the small east-bank footbridge, or from the riverside promenade at sunset Tram 28: don’t try to photograph from inside. Position yourself on the street and wait for the tram to come to you Best light by time of day: 8–9:30 am: Alfama facades in morning sidelight, almost no crowds 6–7:30 pm: Golden hour over the Tagus from any west-facing miradouro: Santa Catarina or Portas do Sol Overcast days: Carmo Convent interior, museum visits, street art in Mouraria 📖 Read More: Best Lisbon Photo Spots When Things Go Wrong: A Rescue Plan Jerónimos Monastery tickets sold out for your day: Same-day tickets do occasionally appear if you check the official booking site early in the morning (cancellations release). Alternatively, book a guided tour . Tour allocations are sometimes separate from the individual ticket pool. As a last resort, the Church of Santa Maria de Belém (free entry) is of the same architectural style and gives you the interior of the church without the cloister. Belém Tower is still closed when you arrive: Reopening is expected in June 2026, but it is not guaranteed; check before your trip. In the meantime: see the exterior from the east-bank footbridge, walk the riverside promenade west, visit the Monument to the Discoveries (separate entry), or rent a Gira bike and cycle along the waterfront. None of these requires booking. Tram 28 is too full to board: Bus 737 covers the same route. Board at the same stops. No queue. You see the same streets through a bus window instead of a tram window. Not the same experience, but it moves. Your wallet or phone is stolen: Report it at the nearest police station. For tourist theft reports in central Lisbon, go to the PSP station on Rua Capelo in Chiado, or the tourist police post on Palácio Foz (Praça dos Restauradores). Keep card cancellation numbers saved separately from your wallet. Your Sintra day trip runs over: The last train from Sintra to Rossio runs around 23:00. Check the CP timetable on the day. It varies by season. Don’t cut it close; the 22:00 train is safer. If you miss it, there are taxis from Sintra town, but they’re expensive at night. Lisbon Travel Resources 🏠 Find the best hotels with Booking.com or Hotels.com 🎫 Tours and activities with GetYourGuide or Viator 🍽️ Lisbon food tours – Baixa & Chiado with history: Ultimate Lisbon Food Tour & Bairro Alto by night: Best of Bairro Alto Food & Wine Tour 🚉 Trains and buses with Omio 🚗 Car rental with Discover Cars ✈️ Cheapest flights with Skyscanner 🎧 Self-guided audio tours with WeGoTrip 📱 Stay connected with an eSIM from Airalo 🚘 Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups 🛡️ Travel insurance with Ekta Everything else: Map and Camera Travel Resources Frequently Asked Questions About Lisbon Three days is the minimum to cover Alfama, Belém, and a day trip to Sintra without feeling rushed. Four days give you breathing room. If you only have two days, prioritize Alfama and one viewpoint at sunset, and save Belém for a return visit. For a full-time day-by-day plan, see the Lisbon 3-Day Itinerary . Yes, if you’re visiting at least two paid attractions and using public transport daily. The 24-hour card costs €31 and breaks even after Jerónimos Monastery (~€18) and Castelo São Jorge (~€17), plus metro rides. The 72-hour card offers the best daily rate (~€20.70/day). As of publication, no. The Belém Tower is closed for restoration under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Reopening is expected in June 2026, but this has not been officially confirmed and is subject to progress reviews. The exterior is fully accessible from the riverside promenade. Check the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal site for the latest status before your trip. Technically, yes, but lines reach 1–3 hours in summer. Book online in advance through the official booking system. The ticket office closes at 16:30. In July and August, book at least 48–72 hours ahead. In shoulder season (April–June, September–October), 24 hours is usually enough. Free Sunday entry is first-come, first-served. The cheapest and fastest option is the Metro Red Line. Buy a Navegante card (€0.50) and load a fare (~€1.72). You’ll be in Baixa in about 20 minutes. Taxis cost €15–20 and are useful for heavy luggage or late arrivals. Take the suburban train from Rossio station. Trains run every 20–30 minutes, take around 40 minutes, and cost ~€2.45 each way. Included in the Lisboa Card. Last train back around 23:00. Check the CP timetable on the day. April–May and September–October offer the best balance of weather, manageable crowds, and mid-range hotel prices. July–August is hot (up to 35°C), crowded, and the most expensive. January–February is the cheapest and very quiet. Good if you want monuments almost to yourself. Generally, yes, in the main tourist areas: Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Alfama. Keep bags in front of you on Tram 28 and in crowded viewpoints. Avoid Martim Moniz and the northern Intendente area late at night as a solo traveller. Yes, but you’ll cover the surface only. A one-day route: Praça do Comércio → Largo do Carmo viewpoint (Santa Justa Lift is currently closed for maintenance, but the viewpoint is free to walk to from the Chiado side) → Alfama walk → Miradouro das Portas do Sol → Carmo Convent → Chiado. Skip Belém unless you start very early. Save the Lisboa Card for multi-day visits. Baixa or Chiado. You’re within walking distance of most sights, have metro access, and aren’t stuck navigating Alfama’s hills with luggage. Alfama is atmospheric but genuinely hilly. Save it for a return visit when you know what you’re getting into. Fado is Portugal’s national music genre. It’s melancholic, soulful, and rooted in longing (saudade). It’s sung by a solo vocalist accompanied by a Portuguese guitar and a classical guitar. The best way to hear it in Lisbon is at a small fado house rather than a tourist dinner show. Ask your hotel host for a current recommendation. Yes, if you board at Martim Moniz before 9 am. After that, in peak season, it’s too crowded to enjoy properly. If the tram is full, Bus 737 covers the same route without the queue. The tram is worth experiencing once; the street photography it enables is worth more than the ride itself. Yes, without question. Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the Moorish Castle are all within reach on a single train ticket from Rossio (€2.45 each way, ~40 min). Book Pena Palace tickets in advance — they sell out in summer. Allow a full day; half-day trips feel rushed. Lisbon is the place to slow down. The best moments, the view from Jardim do Torel with an espresso, the fado music through an open window at midnight, the 40 minutes spent in the Jerónimos cloister watching light move across limestone, can’t be scheduled. They happen when you stop optimizing your itinerary and start paying attention. That said, book Jerónimos ahead, get on Tram 28 before 9 am, and check whether the Belém Tower has reopened before you go. The practical details matter. Then you can ignore the itinerary. If this guide helped you plan your trip, share it with someone planning theirs. And follow me on Facebook and Pinterest for more from Lisbon and 45+ countries. If Lisbon is part of a longer journey, my Portugal travel guide covers how the city fits into a wider Portuguese itinerary.