Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
Pois Cafe It's a cozy place, with couches and armchairs and high tables for relaxing with books and magazines for reading. Have a light lunch, coffee, or desert here. There is free wifi available
138 locals recommend
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaPois Cafe It's a cozy place, with couches and armchairs and high tables for relaxing with books and magazines for reading. Have a light lunch, coffee, or desert here. There is free wifi available
a good place to end the day here. Face the riverwalk, move along the wall on the right, and enter the small gate that leads to the descending stairs. The bar has a terrace with lounge chairs and
188 locals recommend
Noobai
a good place to end the day here. Face the riverwalk, move along the wall on the right, and enter the small gate that leads to the descending stairs. The bar has a terrace with lounge chairs and
Built as a 17th century women's prison, it's now a circus school hosting live music and dance performances, as well as one being of the most adored bars in Lisbon.
417 locals recommend
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloBuilt as a 17th century women's prison, it's now a circus school hosting live music and dance performances, as well as one being of the most adored bars in Lisbon.
Santo António de Alfama enjoys a romantic film-set location in Alfama so why not try their special 'Sophia Loren' salad.
55 locals recommend
Santo António de Alfama
7 Beco São MiguelSanto António de Alfama enjoys a romantic film-set location in Alfama so why not try their special 'Sophia Loren' salad.
Some of the best chefs in Lisbon dine at O Pitéu da Graça on their days off - the ultimate endorsement of good food.
158 locals recommend
O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da GraçaSome of the best chefs in Lisbon dine at O Pitéu da Graça on their days off - the ultimate endorsement of good food.
With its picture-postcard views, Via Graça exudes romance and intimacy. And if you feel like indulging, order the temptation of chocolate mousse cake.
60 locals recommend
Via Graça
9 b R. Damasceno MonteiroWith its picture-postcard views, Via Graça exudes romance and intimacy. And if you feel like indulging, order the temptation of chocolate mousse cake.
A place to chill over good food in homely and unhurried surroundings. Cat lovers take note.
23 locals recommend
Bistrô Gato pardo
nr R. de São VicenteA place to chill over good food in homely and unhurried surroundings. Cat lovers take note.
Discreet and with a sophisticated air, A Severa is wonderfully understated and wholly romantic
20 locals recommend
ristorante a severa
51 R. das GáveasDiscreet and with a sophisticated air, A Severa is wonderfully understated and wholly romantic
Shopping
Beautiful open-air flea market called Feira da Ladra or "Thieves Market," which offers a little bit of everything.
Flea-Market at it's Best !
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraBeautiful open-air flea market called Feira da Ladra or "Thieves Market," which offers a little bit of everything.
Flea-Market at it's Best !
The famous street Rua Garrett offers high-end shopping, as well as museums and theaters.
65 locals recommend
Rua Garrett
Rua GarrettThe famous street Rua Garrett offers high-end shopping, as well as museums and theaters.
Sightseeing
From this point to Cathedral (Sé) is downhill, with viewpoints, cafes, and art galleries. Personally, I like to walk around the cathedral and get lost in the side streets.
210 locals recommend
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaFrom this point to Cathedral (Sé) is downhill, with viewpoints, cafes, and art galleries. Personally, I like to walk around the cathedral and get lost in the side streets.
When the Santa Justa Elevator opened in 1902, it was heralded by locals as an engineering marvel. Today, it remains in use, offering stunning views of Lisbon and the Tagus River
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroWhen the Santa Justa Elevator opened in 1902, it was heralded by locals as an engineering marvel. Today, it remains in use, offering stunning views of Lisbon and the Tagus River
At nearly 500 feet, the futuristic-style Vasco da Gama Tower is Lisbon’s tallest building
24 locals recommend
Vasco da Gama Tower
At nearly 500 feet, the futuristic-style Vasco da Gama Tower is Lisbon’s tallest building
This Moorish castle overlooking Lisbon is one of the city’s most significant historical attractions.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThis Moorish castle overlooking Lisbon is one of the city’s most significant historical attractions.
The coastal town of Cascais is one of the richest areas in Portugal. It is also a popular vacation hub, with beaches to the west and lush green mountains to the north.
723 locals recommend
Cascais
The coastal town of Cascais is one of the richest areas in Portugal. It is also a popular vacation hub, with beaches to the west and lush green mountains to the north.
Stretching nearly 11 miles across the Tagus River, the Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe.
24 locals recommend
Vasco da Gama Bridge
Ponte Vasco da GamaStretching nearly 11 miles across the Tagus River, the Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe.
Built in the early 16th century, the Jeronimos Monastery exemplifies Portuguese late Gothic-style architecture in Lisbon.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Built in the early 16th century, the Jeronimos Monastery exemplifies Portuguese late Gothic-style architecture in Lisbon.
The Campo Pequeno Bullring in Lisbon was built between 1890 and 1892. It reopened as a multi-event venue in 2006.
49 locals recommend
Campo Pequeno station
The Campo Pequeno Bullring in Lisbon was built between 1890 and 1892. It reopened as a multi-event venue in 2006.
Located on the bank of Portugal’s Tagus River, Belem Tower was built under King John II’s orders as both a defensive structure and ceremonial gateway to Lisbon
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaLocated on the bank of Portugal’s Tagus River, Belem Tower was built under King John II’s orders as both a defensive structure and ceremonial gateway to Lisbon
Contrasting with the city's oldest neighborhoods is this 21st-century district showcasing striking contemporary architecture with Europe's longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes a state-of-the-ar
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
Contrasting with the city's oldest neighborhoods is this 21st-century district showcasing striking contemporary architecture with Europe's longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes a state-of-the-ar
Entertainment & Activities
Opened in 1998, the Lisbon Oceanarium has a collection of more than 450 marine species -- making it Europe’s largest aquarium. The calm waters around the aquarium are also great for kayaking.
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOpened in 1998, the Lisbon Oceanarium has a collection of more than 450 marine species -- making it Europe’s largest aquarium. The calm waters around the aquarium are also great for kayaking.
Arts & Culture
Treasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de BernaTreasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique
A Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others.
211 locals recommend
Berardo Collection Museum
Praça do ImpérioA Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others.
The creations of top international names in fashion and design are presented in a permanent collection and in temporary exhibitions.
221 locals recommend
MUDE
24 R. AugustaThe creations of top international names in fashion and design are presented in a permanent collection and in temporary exhibitions.
Fado. It hurts so good. Before you head out to see a show in Alfama or Bairro Alto, get to know the roots of traditional Portuguese folk music.
518 locals recommend
Fado Museum
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroFado. It hurts so good. Before you head out to see a show in Alfama or Bairro Alto, get to know the roots of traditional Portuguese folk music.
Drinks & Nightlife
the slickest of Lisbon's fado houses, Clube de Fado is known for its VIP guests.
82 locals recommend
Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da Praçathe slickest of Lisbon's fado houses, Clube de Fado is known for its VIP guests.