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Lisbon in 1–3 Days – travel guide (e-book)
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- Alfama, Baixa, Belém and a day trip to Sintra
- Viewpoints, fado and the best food
About the product
A compact, practical guide to Lisbon for a weekend or a short city break: clear plans for one, two or three days, Alfama and the castle, Belém and its monuments, Sintra's fairy-tale palaces, fado, pastéis de nata and the best viewpoints, how to get around the hills, and what it costs. With photos.
What you get
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- Alfama, Baixa, Belém and a day trip to Sintra
- Viewpoints, fado and the best food
- Transport, neighbourhoods, budget and events
- Approx. 21 pages with 5 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Lisbon at a glance
Lisbon is built on seven hills above the wide Tagus river, close to where it meets the Atlantic. It is a city of steep cobbled streets, yellow trams, tiled façades, viewpoints (miradouros) and long evenings outdoors. It is also relaxed, affordable for a Western European capital, and only half an hour from beaches and the palaces of Sintra.
The centre is the flat Baixa district, rebuilt in a grid after the great earthquake of 1755. To the east, the old Moorish quarter of Alfama climbs up to the castle. To the west, Chiado and Bairro Alto are the elegant and the nightlife districts. Belém lies a few kilometres west along the river.
Arriving
Lisbon airport is close to the city. The metro (red line) takes you to the centre in about 20–25 minutes with one change; the Aerobus goes directly to the Baixa and Cais do Sodré. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are reasonably priced.
Getting around
Buy a Navegante card at any metro station and load it with credit or a 24-hour pass, which covers the metro, buses, trams and the historic lifts. Tram 28 rattles through Alfama, Baixa and Estrela and is a sight in itself, but it is crowded and a pickpocket hotspot; ride it early in the morning. The historic Glória funicular has been closed since a fatal accident in 2025, so check the status of the funiculars before you go. For the hills, the Santa Justa Lift and the metro save your legs, and taxis are cheap.
Book these before you travel
- The Pena Palace in Sintra, with a timed slot.
- The Jerónimos Monastery at busy times.
- A fado evening at a small venue.
Neighbourhoods in brief
- Baixa and Rossio: the grand squares, shopping streets and the riverside Praça do Comércio.
- Alfama: the oldest district, with narrow lanes, the castle, fado and viewpoints.
- Chiado: elegant cafés, theatres and bookshops, including Bertrand, said to be the oldest operating bookshop in the world.
- Bairro Alto: quiet by day, packed with bars at night.
- Príncipe Real: gardens, concept stores and restaurants.
- Belém: the monuments of the Age of Discoveries and the original pastel de nata.
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Contents (9 chapters)
- Before you go
- Lisbon at a glance
- Day 1: Baixa, the castle and Alfama
- Day 2: Belém and the riverside
- Day 3: Sintra
- If you only have one day
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Where to stay and what it costs
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
