3 days in Lisbon – the perfect first-timer itinerary
Trams, tascas and miradouros – a sample guide showing off itineraries, budgets and place cards.
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Where to stay
Stay in Alfama or Mouraria if you want character, Príncipe Real if you want calm.
Load it with zapping credit and tap in on trams, metro and ferries. It’s much cheaper than single tickets.
The itinerary
- Day1
Alfama & the castle
☀️ MorningTram 28 up to São Jorge castle before the queues.
🌤️ AfternoonWander Alfama downhill, stopping at every miradouro.
🌙 EveningFado in a tiny tasca.
- Day2
Belém
☀️ MorningPastéis de Belém – arrive before 10am.
🌤️ AfternoonJerónimos Monastery and the riverside walk to the LX Factory.
🌙 EveningSunset at Miradouro de Santa Catarina.
- Day3
Sintra day trip
☀️ MorningEarly train from Rossio to Sintra.
🌤️ AfternoonPena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
🌙 EveningBack to Lisbon for dinner in Mouraria.
Where to eat
Day trips
What it cost
| 🛏️ Accommodation | 3 nights, guesthouse | £360 |
| 🍜 Food & drink | Lots of pastéis | £210 |
| 🚆 Transport | Viva Viagem + trains | £45 |
| 🎟️ Activities | Sintra tour, castle | £120 |
Pickpockets love Tram 28. Keep your phone in a front pocket.