Guidebook for Lisboa
Drinks & Nightlife
Santos, Avenida 24 de Julho and the Docks were formerly Lisbon’s port area, where there used to be old, derelict warehouses, but it went through glorious times in the 1990s, featuring at the city top.
158 locals recommend
Santos station
Avenida 24 de JulhoSantos, Avenida 24 de Julho and the Docks were formerly Lisbon’s port area, where there used to be old, derelict warehouses, but it went through glorious times in the 1990s, featuring at the city top.
The "Wharf of Sodré" is a terminal of the ferries that link Lisbon to Cacilhas and Almada across the river, and is also a train seedy-chic street lined with hip bars and clubs, quite popular at night.
885 locals recommend
Cais do Sodre station
The "Wharf of Sodré" is a terminal of the ferries that link Lisbon to Cacilhas and Almada across the river, and is also a train seedy-chic street lined with hip bars and clubs, quite popular at night.
One of the city’s liveliest districts, with a good choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosOne of the city’s liveliest districts, with a good choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Food Scene
Inspired in the English romantic fashion, the monumental, centuries-old Buçaco cedar, at more than 20 metres in diameter, is the pride and joy of the garden.
30 locals recommend
Praça do Príncipe Real
Inspired in the English romantic fashion, the monumental, centuries-old Buçaco cedar, at more than 20 metres in diameter, is the pride and joy of the garden.
This is a highlight of Portuguese cuisine and its recipe is a closely guarded secret that makes them unique. Not to be missed! A sweet pastry that Lisbonites like to eat along their coffee.
835 locals recommend
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémThis is a highlight of Portuguese cuisine and its recipe is a closely guarded secret that makes them unique. Not to be missed! A sweet pastry that Lisbonites like to eat along their coffee.
Sightseeing
The Glória Funicular was opened to the public on October 24, 1885. At first it was designed as a water-powered system.
160 locals recommend
Elevador da Gloria
The Glória Funicular was opened to the public on October 24, 1885. At first it was designed as a water-powered system.
The park occupies an area of 26 hectares to the north of the Avenida da Liberdade and the Marques de Pombal Square, in the centre of the city.
250 locals recommend
Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraThe park occupies an area of 26 hectares to the north of the Avenida da Liberdade and the Marques de Pombal Square, in the centre of the city.
The square is the radiating point for various important avenues: Liberdade, Duque de Loulé and Fontes Pereira de Melo, as well as the streets Braamcamp and Joaquim António de Aguiar.
149 locals recommend
Marquês de Pombal
The square is the radiating point for various important avenues: Liberdade, Duque de Loulé and Fontes Pereira de Melo, as well as the streets Braamcamp and Joaquim António de Aguiar.
The square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish domination.
89 locals recommend
Restauradores
The square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish domination.
Daily sessions to get to know all about the sky, the stars and the constellations
63 locals recommend
Planetario Calouste Gulbenkian
Praça do ImpérioDaily sessions to get to know all about the sky, the stars and the constellations
It is worth visiting the Oceanarium, one of the largest in Europe, where you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the various oceans of our planet.
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
It is worth visiting the Oceanarium, one of the largest in Europe, where you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the various oceans of our planet.
Lisbon has two unique monuments which are World Heritage Sites. They are two jewels of the Gothic Manueline style that easily impress.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon has two unique monuments which are World Heritage Sites. They are two jewels of the Gothic Manueline style that easily impress.
Go up in the Santa Justa elevator You cannot miss it when you pass it while ambling through the downtown district. It offers enviable views over this old part of Lisbon.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroGo up in the Santa Justa elevator You cannot miss it when you pass it while ambling through the downtown district. It offers enviable views over this old part of Lisbon.
The largest square in Lisbon and also one of the most iconic symbols of the city and its rebuilding after the great earthquake of 1755.
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioThe largest square in Lisbon and also one of the most iconic symbols of the city and its rebuilding after the great earthquake of 1755.
Anyone coming to Lisbon and not going to the Castle of São Jorge will have surely missed an unforgettable moment. It is the highest point in the city, set amongst the most typical of neighbourhoods.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloAnyone coming to Lisbon and not going to the Castle of São Jorge will have surely missed an unforgettable moment. It is the highest point in the city, set amongst the most typical of neighbourhoods.
This romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play. It is found across from Basilica da Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around!
556 locals recommend
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
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 da Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around!
Shopping
The biggest avenue in Portugal. It is nowadays considered as the 35th most expensive avenue in the world!
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeThe biggest avenue in Portugal. It is nowadays considered as the 35th most expensive avenue in the world!
Entertainment & Activities
It's an interactive science museum that is great fun. But the favourite is, without doubt, the Oceanarium, where the Earth’s various oceans are recreated.
65 locals recommend
Pavilion of Knowledge
nº1 Largo José Mariano GagoIt's an interactive science museum that is great fun. But the favourite is, without doubt, the Oceanarium, where the Earth’s various oceans are recreated.
Arts & Culture
Listen to Fado! Whether or not you like the style of music, dinner by candlelight listening to fado in Lisbon is unmissable. Consider yourself lucky and do stop!
829 locals recommend
Alfama
Listen to Fado! Whether or not you like the style of music, dinner by candlelight listening to fado in Lisbon is unmissable. Consider yourself lucky and do stop!