← LISBON TRAVEL GUIDE🚋
WESTERN EUROPE · PORTUGAL
5-Day Lisbon Itinerary
Tiled alleys, hilltop miradouros, and pastéis de nata
Lisbon is a sun-washed city of seven hills, yellow trams, and river light. Expect cobbled Alfama lanes, soulful fado, and some of Europe’s best value for food and wine.
BEST TIME
March–June and September–October
BALLPARK
$950–$1,700 per person
Your 5-day Lisbon itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Lisbon with something low-key nearby. Wear real walking shoes — the calçada cobblestones are steep and slick.
Day 2 · Ride Tram 28 through Alfama
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sunset at miradouro da senhora do monte.
Day 3 · Pastéis de Belém straight from the oven
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: day trip to the palaces of sintra.
Day 4 · Time Out Market food hall
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: lx factory for design shops and street art.
Day 5 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — ride tram 28 through alfama if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Lisbon
- Ride Tram 28 through Alfama
- Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
- Pastéis de Belém straight from the oven
- Day trip to the palaces of Sintra
- Time Out Market food hall
- LX Factory for design shops and street art
More detail: the best things to do in Lisbon →
LOCAL TIP
Wear real walking shoes — the calçada cobblestones are steep and slick.
Want this as a real, bookable trip?
ShowUp turns this into a personalized 5-day Lisbon plan with real hotels, flights, restaurants, and one honest all-in price — booked piece by piece. Free.
Build my 5-day Lisbon trip — free →Other Lisbon itineraries
More trips to plan