Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

Lisbon travel guide

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Pastel hills, tram rides and custard tarts on the Atlantic edge of Europe. The best time to visit Lisbon is June, August, September and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time

June, August, September

Ideal length

4 days

~Cost/day

$150

Currency

USD

Plan Lisbon

Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.

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Best time to visit Lisbon

The best time to visit Lisbon is June, August, September and October. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Lisbon

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Capture of Lisbon (1094)

The capture of Lisbon occurred in 1094 when the Almoravids, led by Syr ibn Abi Bakr, invaded and captured Lisbon from the Castilian governor, Count Raymond of Burgundy.

~$5 · 1.5h

Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis,

~$5 · 1.5h

Marquês de Pombal Station

Marquês de Pombal is an interchange station where the Blue and Yellow Lines of the Lisbon Metro connect, being located on Praça Marquês de Pombal.

~$5 · 1.5h

Instituto Camões

The Instituto Camões, formally, Camões — Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I. P., is a Portuguese international institution dedicated to the worldwide promotion of the Portugues

~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Marquis of Pombal Square

The Marquis of Pombal Square is an important roundabout in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It is located between the Avenida da Liberdade and the Edward VII Park in the former parish

Free · 2h

Edward VII Park

Edward VII Park is a public park in Lisbon, Portugal. The park occupies an area of 26 hectares to the north of Avenida da Liberdade and Marquis of Pombal Square in Lisbon's city ce

Free · 2h

Food & markets

Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica

The Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica - ASAE is a specialized authority responsible for food safety and economic surveillance in Portugal. ASAE is a national authority,

~$10 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Lisbon itinerary

Day 1

09:00 · Capture of Lisbon (1094)12:30 · Marquis of Pombal Square16:00 · Edward VII Park

Day 2

09:00 · Lisbon12:30 · Marquês de Pombal Station16:00 · Jorge Álvares Foundation

Day 3

09:00 · Instituto Camões12:30 · Autonomous University of Lisbon16:00 · Novo Banco

Day 4

09:00 · Palace of the Counts of Redondo12:30 · Hospital de Santa Marta16:00 · Embassy of the Philippines, Lisbon

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Lisbon itinerary →

Lisbon travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?+

The best months to visit Lisbon are June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Lisbon?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Lisbon, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Lisbon expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Lisbon (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Lisbon?+

Popular highlights include Capture of Lisbon (1094), Lisbon, Marquês de Pombal Station and Instituto Camões. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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