Guidebook for Lisbon
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Ancient Art, 2 minutes away, walking
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesNational Museum of Ancient Art, 2 minutes away, walking
Much more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
518 locals recommend
Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroMuch more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
This 16th-century monastery is Lisbon's must-see marvel, flashing back to the days of the Age of Discovery, when the spices of the East paid for the impressive architecture. A World Heritage Site.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
This 16th-century monastery is Lisbon's must-see marvel, flashing back to the days of the Age of Discovery, when the spices of the East paid for the impressive architecture. A World Heritage Site.
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion and advertising.
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion and advertising.
The world's largest collection of coaches is made up of fairy-tale vehicles that once transported European royalty, and is one of Lisbon's most visited attractions.
483 locals recommend
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaThe world's largest collection of coaches is made up of fairy-tale vehicles that once transported European royalty, and is one of Lisbon's most visited attractions.
The art of the decorative tile is found in all Mediterranean cultures, but only in Lisbon will you find a museum dedicated to it. Housed in a magnificent 16th-century convent.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThe art of the decorative tile is found in all Mediterranean cultures, but only in Lisbon will you find a museum dedicated to it. Housed in a magnificent 16th-century convent.
Lisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006. It showcases innovative design and fashion pieces.
221 locals recommend
MUDE
24 R. AugustaLisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006. It showcases innovative design and fashion pieces.
This unusual building was inspired by the palaces of Venice. It was built in 1523 as the home of the Portuguese viceroy of India, Afonso de Albuquerque.
139 locals recommend
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis unusual building was inspired by the palaces of Venice. It was built in 1523 as the home of the Portuguese viceroy of India, Afonso de Albuquerque.
Portugal was the first European power to establish colonies in Asia and was the last one to leave (Macau finally became part of China in 1999). So it's only natural that Lisbon has The Orient Museum.
182 locals recommend
Museu do Oriente
Avenida BrasíliaPortugal was the first European power to establish colonies in Asia and was the last one to leave (Macau finally became part of China in 1999). So it's only natural that Lisbon has The Orient Museum.
The story of Portugal's long history at sea is told in this museum through old maps, ships and globes, as well as the plane that made the first crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922
94 locals recommend
Museu de Marinha
Praça do ImpérioThe story of Portugal's long history at sea is told in this museum through old maps, ships and globes, as well as the plane that made the first crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922
Lisbon's monumental aqueduct is one of the world's most remarkable hydraulic and engineering constructions. It was built in the 1700s to provide clean drinking water to the city .
85 locals recommend
Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
Lisbon's monumental aqueduct is one of the world's most remarkable hydraulic and engineering constructions. It was built in the 1700s to provide clean drinking water to the city .
The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Belém.
211 locals recommend
Museu Coleção Berardo
Praça do ImpérioThe Berardo Collection Museum is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Belém.
Lisbon's most important cultural center was originally built to host Portugal's presidency of the European Union in 1992. It often presents world-class performances and has the city's largest auditor.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioLisbon's most important cultural center was originally built to host Portugal's presidency of the European Union in 1992. It often presents world-class performances and has the city's largest auditor.
National Theatre of São Carlos
9 R. Serpa PintoA great venue for classical music and opera.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar where you can relax and sightsee Lisbon, Tagus river the bridge and Cristo Rei
125 locals recommend
Le Chat
Nice bar where you can relax and sightsee Lisbon, Tagus river the bridge and Cristo Rei
Open since 1927, this rustic downtown Lisbon wine shop , offers over 4,000 Portuguese wines, including ports which the staff can arrange to be shipped anywhere in the world.
16 locals recommend
Garrafeira Nacional
18 R. de Santa JustaOpen since 1927, this rustic downtown Lisbon wine shop , offers over 4,000 Portuguese wines, including ports which the staff can arrange to be shipped anywhere in the world.
The undisputed king of all Lisbon clubs, this is also a bar and concert venue that hosts the city's hottest nights.
Opened in 1998, featuring an always-fabulous interior, a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking the river, special theme parties, and simply the best DJs in town (often including internationally renowned names).
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
The undisputed king of all Lisbon clubs, this is also a bar and concert venue that hosts the city's hottest nights.
Opened in 1998, featuring an always-fabulous interior, a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking the river, special theme parties, and simply the best DJs in town (often including internationally renowned names).
Food Scene
French style bakery with good bread and croissants, good for breakfast, snacks or even light meals
41 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
42 R. do OlivalFrench style bakery with good bread and croissants, good for breakfast, snacks or even light meals
Known for its fresh seafood (mostly caught in the cold waters of the north of the Iberian peninsula), this is one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Lisbon.
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisKnown for its fresh seafood (mostly caught in the cold waters of the north of the Iberian peninsula), this is one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Lisbon.
Its pastries have become famous around the country and even the world, known internationally as "Portuguese custard tarts" or "pasteis de nata."
835 locals recommend
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémIts pastries have become famous around the country and even the world, known internationally as "Portuguese custard tarts" or "pasteis de nata."
Chapito is a circus school that's actually become better known for its restaurant and bar. It has a very inviting courtyard with fantastic city views where you can be served great Portuguese kitchen.
417 locals recommend
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloChapito is a circus school that's actually become better known for its restaurant and bar. It has a very inviting courtyard with fantastic city views where you can be served great Portuguese kitchen.
The hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. It's known for being co-owned by actor John Malkovich.
148 locals recommend
Bica do Sapato
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa ApolóniaThe hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. It's known for being co-owned by actor John Malkovich.
This mixture of fish market, seafood restaurant and bar can simply be described as a "modern fish market."
224 locals recommend
Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoThis mixture of fish market, seafood restaurant and bar can simply be described as a "modern fish market."
The restaurant responsible for turning Bairro Alto into Lisbon's trendiest dining neighborhood is still the most famous in the area. It opened in the 1980s in a classy, chandeliered space.
69 locals recommend
Pap'Açorda
49 Av. 24 de JulhoThe restaurant responsible for turning Bairro Alto into Lisbon's trendiest dining neighborhood is still the most famous in the area. It opened in the 1980s in a classy, chandeliered space.
An ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 ....CNN Travel" MUST GO
148 locals recommend
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraAn ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 ....CNN Travel" MUST GO
After Michelin star recognition at the historic Tavares restaurant, chef José Avillez decided to create his own little spot where he could present a simpler and varied cuisine .
149 locals recommend
Cantinho do Avillez
7 R. Duques de BragançaAfter Michelin star recognition at the historic Tavares restaurant, chef José Avillez decided to create his own little spot where he could present a simpler and varied cuisine .
It doesn't have to be summer for there to be lines out the door of this famous ice cream shop in Cascais and Lisbon.
146 locals recommend
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoIt doesn't have to be summer for there to be lines out the door of this famous ice cream shop in Cascais and Lisbon.
Everything Else
Farmácia Infante Santo
290 R. do OlivalPharmacy nearby if needed
R. Pres. Arriaga 5
5 Rua Presidente ArriagaWhere you can withdraw money
Shopping
Papelaria A Central Da Pampulha Lda
71 Calçada PampulhaHere you can buy rechargeable cards for public transportation
Turn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift. Nostalgic Lisbon people come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy.
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueTurn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift. Nostalgic Lisbon people come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy.
This old fashioned Baixa shop from the 1930s sells one product only: canned fish. The tuna, squid and sardines come from Portugal’s Atlantic waters and are known for their quality.
53 locals recommend
Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis old fashioned Baixa shop from the 1930s sells one product only: canned fish. The tuna, squid and sardines come from Portugal’s Atlantic waters and are known for their quality.
Open since 1888 it remains a reference shop in the capital.
For the quality and uniqueness of their service, in 1902 Queen Amelia honoured the house with the grace of ‘Suppliers of the Royal House’.
In 1974, the house linen section (bed, desk, bathroom and kitchen) took over the entire shop.
12 locals recommend
Paris Em Lisboa
77 R. GarrettOpen since 1888 it remains a reference shop in the capital.
For the quality and uniqueness of their service, in 1902 Queen Amelia honoured the house with the grace of ‘Suppliers of the Royal House’.
In 1974, the house linen section (bed, desk, bathroom and kitchen) took over the entire shop.
Parks & Nature
This romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play. It is found across from Basilica Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
556 locals recommend
Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaThis romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play. It is found across from Basilica Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
This is the largest park in the city center, offering a beautiful view of downtown and the river. The main reason for a visit is the wonderful greenhouse with its variety of exotic plants .
312 locals recommend
Eduardo VII Park
This is the largest park in the city center, offering a beautiful view of downtown and the river. The main reason for a visit is the wonderful greenhouse with its variety of exotic plants .
This is one of the city’s most romantic spots, a garden surrounded by beautiful 19th-century mansions. Laid out in 1860, it’s famous for its huge umbrella-like cedar tree.
466 locals recommend
Príncipe Real
This is one of the city’s most romantic spots, a garden surrounded by beautiful 19th-century mansions. Laid out in 1860, it’s famous for its huge umbrella-like cedar tree.
Slightly run-down, Lisbon's botanical garden is perhaps in part because of that, an enchanting sight. It is actually quite large (covering 4 hectares) if you love nature you must go.
325 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaSlightly run-down, Lisbon's botanical garden is perhaps in part because of that, an enchanting sight. It is actually quite large (covering 4 hectares) if you love nature you must go.
Arguably the most popular Lisbon beach, and one of the area's largest Blue-flagged Carcavelos is a fifteen-minute walk from the railway station along Avenida Jorge V. Its close proximity to the city makes it popular with families, especially at weekends during the summer months. Water sports enthusiasts, too, are drawn here for the reliable surf, and the broad swathe of soft golden sands is a magnet for sun worshippers and holidaymakers. Amenities number several surf schools, a plethora of cafes and restaurants and several bar-kiosks dotted along the esplanade. A large car park with metered bays is conveniently sited alongside the busy marginal highway that flanks the beach.
218 locals recommend
Carcavelos Beach
Arguably the most popular Lisbon beach, and one of the area's largest Blue-flagged Carcavelos is a fifteen-minute walk from the railway station along Avenida Jorge V. Its close proximity to the city makes it popular with families, especially at weekends during the summer months. Water sports enthusiasts, too, are drawn here for the reliable surf, and the broad swathe of soft golden sands is a magnet for sun worshippers and holidaymakers. Amenities number several surf schools, a plethora of cafes and restaurants and several bar-kiosks dotted along the esplanade. A large car park with metered bays is conveniently sited alongside the busy marginal highway that flanks the beach.
After Carcavelos, Estoril is also a good option for a swim. Pick the train at Cais do Sodré.
10 locals recommend
Praia do Estoril
After Carcavelos, Estoril is also a good option for a swim. Pick the train at Cais do Sodré.
Cascais, known as the town of Kings and Fishermen. Pick the train at Cais do Sodré.
18 locals recommend
Ribeira Beach Cascais
Cascais, known as the town of Kings and Fishermen. Pick the train at Cais do Sodré.
Sightseeing
Over a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon. It was first built in the 6th.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloOver a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon. It was first built in the 6th.
This is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon. Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city, looking directly to the castle.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThis is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon. Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city, looking directly to the castle.
Mercado da Ribeira (also known as Mercado 24 de Julho) is Lisbon's main food market filled with stalls offering the freshest fish and vegetables of the day. Since 2014 it's managed by Time Out Lisboa.
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoMercado da Ribeira (also known as Mercado 24 de Julho) is Lisbon's main food market filled with stalls offering the freshest fish and vegetables of the day. Since 2014 it's managed by Time Out Lisboa.
Open since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
282 locals recommend
Campo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaOpen since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
This extraordinary structure was built at the turn of the century by the Portugal-born French architect Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard (an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, explaining the structure's similarities to Paris' Eiffel Tower), to connect downtown to Bairro Alto (the lowest and highest points of the city). Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture. The top of the Neo-Gothic tower, reached via a spiral staircase, has a cafe with splendid views of the city, including over Rossio Square, the castle and the river.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroThis extraordinary structure was built at the turn of the century by the Portugal-born French architect Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard (an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, explaining the structure's similarities to Paris' Eiffel Tower), to connect downtown to Bairro Alto (the lowest and highest points of the city). Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture. The top of the Neo-Gothic tower, reached via a spiral staircase, has a cafe with splendid views of the city, including over Rossio Square, the castle and the river.
The Tower of Belém is one of the most significant monuments of the city of Lisbon. Located on the right bank of the river Tejo. So , in honor of the patron saint of Lisbon - St. Vincent - was built.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThe Tower of Belém is one of the most significant monuments of the city of Lisbon. Located on the right bank of the river Tejo. So , in honor of the patron saint of Lisbon - St. Vincent - was built.
Sintra is the true and unique capital of Romanticism. Sintra is the only place in the country in which History has become a garden, because all its legends converge there and its very monuments speak less of the past than of an eternal present of greenery. The memory even of tragedy vanishes in the air or grows green again in the ivy of an ancient wall. In Sintra one does not die one passes alive to the other side, because death is impossible in the vigour of beauty. And the memory of what has passed remains in it to give succour. 'Louvar Amar' (To Praise, To Love), Vergílio Ferreira
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Sintra is the true and unique capital of Romanticism. Sintra is the only place in the country in which History has become a garden, because all its legends converge there and its very monuments speak less of the past than of an eternal present of greenery. The memory even of tragedy vanishes in the air or grows green again in the ivy of an ancient wall. In Sintra one does not die one passes alive to the other side, because death is impossible in the vigour of beauty. And the memory of what has passed remains in it to give succour. 'Louvar Amar' (To Praise, To Love), Vergílio Ferreira
Cascais is a charming Portuguese fishing town that is situated on the western edge of the beautiful Lisbon coastline. Cascais is a historical and prosperous town filled with grand houses, carefully maintained parks and interesting free museums.
There is a lively and social atmosphere about the town, while it is only a short walk to glorious sandy beaches.
57 locals recommend
Cascais station
Largo da EstaçãoCascais is a charming Portuguese fishing town that is situated on the western edge of the beautiful Lisbon coastline. Cascais is a historical and prosperous town filled with grand houses, carefully maintained parks and interesting free museums.
There is a lively and social atmosphere about the town, while it is only a short walk to glorious sandy beaches.