LISBON TRAVEL GUIDE | Best 20 Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal

Our Lisbon Travel Guide covers what we consider to be the best attractions, food experiences and top things to do in the city on your trip to Portugal. Lisbon is one of our favorite cities in the world and to have an opportunity to revisit again with my parents was an opportunity we jumped at. With only three days to visit Lisbon and show them all of our favorite museums, landmarks, eateries and places to shop we had our work cut out for us. However, we feel our Lisbon City Guide covers the essentials and allows you to feel as though you're moving around more like a local as opposed to a tourist. Now let's explore things to do in Lisbon, Portugal!

Lisbon Travel Guide | 20 Best Things to do and Top Attractions in Lisbon, Portugal:

Intro - 00:01
1) Taking the tram in Lisbon #28 (Rede de eléctricos de Lisboa) - 00:53
2) Alfama mirador lookout for views of Lisbon (Miradouro) - 01:08
3) Lisbon street art self guided walking tour - 01:35
4) Saint George Moorish Castle (São Jorge Castle - Castelo de São Jorge) - 02:50
5) Lisbon Cathedral (Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa - Sé de Lisboa) - 04:25
6) Visiting the neighborhood of Belem in Lisbon (Belém bairro) - 04:50
7) Portuguese food in Lisbon eating grilled fish for lunch - 05:04
8) Walk along the Tagus river in Lisbon (Tajo -Tejo) - 05:53
9) Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) - 06:00
10) Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) - 06:18
11) Jerónimos Monastery / Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) - 06:32
12) Eating Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastéis de nata / Pastel de Belém) - 06:55
13) Walking around the Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico) - 07:39
14) Santa Catarina Mirador (Miradouro de Santa Catarina) - 09:45
15) Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Convento da Ordem do Carmo) + Sunday Flea Market (Feira da Ladra) - 10:46
16) Santa Justa Elevator/Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa)
Carmo Lift - 11:34
17) Eating Portuguese pastries and more pastel de nata at Confeitaria Nacional - 12:23
18) Shopping in Lisbon + street performance - 13:46
19) Visiting Rua Augusta Arch (Arco da Rua Augusta) and Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) - 15:28
20) More Pastel de Nata at Manteigaria - 16:21
Outro - 18:03

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Our visit Lisbon travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, miradors, quirky neighborhoods, museums and castles. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Lisbon tourism brochure, Lisbon itinerary or Lisbon city tour also known as Lisboa, Portuguesa.

20 Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal Travel Video Transcript:

We feel like we know this city well, so in this Lisbon travel guide we’re going to show you around what we think are some of the best attractions. We only had 3 days in the city this time around, so this Lisbon itinerary will be perfect for any of you visiting on a long weekend escape.

We kicked off our first morning with a ride on Lisbon’s most iconic tram line:#28 bound for panoramic vistas and a hilltop castle. After postcard perfect views looking down over Alfama we went towards the castle, with a little detour offering a bit of street art.

St George Castle is a Moorish castle that looks down over the historic centre and the Tagus River. It’s one of the main tourist landmarks in the city and you get great views of Lisbon.

We circled back to visit the Jeronimos Monastery. Construction of this monastery was ordered by King Manuel, who selected the religious order of Hieronymite monks to occupy the monastery.

Pastéis de nata were created by the monks at the Jerónimos Monastery, and seeing as we were right next door, this was a very logical stop. After browsing at the Sunday Market we walked over to the Santa Justa Elevator, which is the only street lift in Lisbon for public service.

We hope you enjoyed our Lisbon travel guide and found it useful for planning your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of things to do in Lisbon please share those in the comments below.

This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.

[samuelandaudrey]

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[afcw]

Living in Lisboa at Carcavelos and another suburb, plus at Pensao Tres Perolas in upper Lisbon, Campismo Monsanto, and at Monte Gordo, Algarve camping, in Portugal for 3 1/2 years, eating lots of Portuguese foods, many acquaintances and new friends. Amo os Portugueses e Portugal. Saudacoes e felicidades.

[awakening]

I just wanted to commend you both for being what I consider INFLUENCERS not just YouTubers, yes there's a difference. There's so much content out there but as a viewer it's refreshing when there's charm in the material. I love the dynamic you share, the respect towards each other & how sweet you are to travel w your parents & make memories together that transcend. May God favor you with a healthy marriage & stronger family ties in the years ahead!

[r.otaviano]

I've been to Lisbon a few times and the food there is fantastic. Love this city.

[annexplores]

My husband and I are off to Lisbon quite soon. Your production was delightful. So laid back, very informative and really enjoyable. Well done folks.

[GaryChak]

In addition to Pastel de Natas, I found two more that I really enjoyed in Lisbon: Pão de Deus & Travesseiros de Sintra. Pastries in Portugal are the best!

[kalebarancelovic]

Lisbon is the first place in the world that I've visited that I felt sad to leave. A little gem of a city by the sea. Highly recommend going there. Keep up the great videos guys!

[jessica-fcm]

Your father is super cute and nice, he's a lovely additional in the vlogs!!! You're all just super nice and friendly 💕

[horstbrunner]

So happy that the two of you have such great parents. Treasure them.

[zamith]

OMG the tuna (the college "band")! I use to do street performances with mine, just like that. So many tourists would come and watch. The money raised goes to help us pay for trips to competitions.

[YiZhaoHomemadeChinese]

Looking forward to the upcoming family trip videos! Love love love those egg tarts! They are amazing! We have an egg tart chain bakery in Shanghai. I buy one egg tart almost every time I pass one of those chains. They are already pretty good, but I had better ones in Macau. After I had the very good egg tarts in Macau, it made me really want to go to Lisbon to eat the original egg tarts for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

[vjpaddy]

A little tip for your next lisbon adventure. Take the train to Sintra and from there a over 100 year old tram that goes directly to Apple Beach praças das maças (it's a unforgettable 40 minutes ride).

[alteredillusions]

Audrey is rocking that hat! Lisbon has been on my list for a while. That's great Sam took his parents. Much love to you guys :)

[renatalimarzi]

Love Lisbon! Really a wonderful city. Everything is full of life and colors.... Your video is super nice guys !! Greetings for your family...
Audrey, I love your hat!!

[shannonshannon]

I love those tree top photos your [adorable] Dad took 😁

[aroundthegoodworld]

I love Lisbon guys, thanx for that! You're such a great inspiration for my channel. Keep it up :)

[jonathanberg]

The museum I'd recommend is the Gulbenkian. A little off the beaten track and well worth a visit.

[mansoureh]

I want to check out Lisbon end of this summer. Great guide guys. I can't believe it was January and the weather looked so amazing

[Lombriga]

Hey guys, great video as always! If you’re curious, the performance you taped is “Vida de Estudante” (meaning Student’s Life), by TUIST, the traditional band from my university!
Thank you for your videos, they’ve helped me plan some of my latest travels, and it’s also always nice to see my country well represented! Cheers!

[jameswest]

Thank you for this video, it makes me really miss Lisbon! A highlight was taking the tram tour around the city and the driver talking with a Scottish accent upon realising we were from Edinburgh! Just stumbled across this channel, you both seem like really bubbly and cheery people, I can’t wait to see more of your travels :)