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Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

5 days in Lisbon

Pastel hills, tram rides and custard tarts on the Atlantic edge of Europe. Here's how to spend 5 days in Lisbon: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Lisbon trip is June, August and September. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
June, August, September
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Capture of Lisbon (1094)~$5
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.
12:30
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
16:00
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
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Day 2

09:00
Lisbon~$5
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,
12:30
Marquês de Pombal Station~$5
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.
16:00
Jorge Álvares Foundation~$5
Jorge Álvares Foundation is a non-profit organization with public utility status established in Lisbon on 14 December 1999. It was recognized by the Portuguese government in 2002,
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Day 3

09:00
Instituto Camões~$5
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
12:30
Autonomous University of Lisbon~$5
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa is a private university located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. UAL was founded on December 13, 1985.
16:00
Novo Banco~$5
Novo Banco, SA, trading as novobanco, is a major Portuguese financial bank headquartered in Oeiras. Following the entry into force of European Banking Supervision in late 2014, nov
4

Day 4

09:00
Palace of the Counts of Redondo~$18
The Palace of the Counts of Redondo is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal.
12:30
Hospital de Santa Marta~$5
Hospital de Santa Marta is a public Central Hospital serving the Greater Lisbon area as part of the Central Lisbon University Hospital Centre (CHULC), a state-owned enterprise.
16:00
Embassy of the Philippines, Lisbon~$5
The Embassy of the Philippines in Lisbon is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Portuguese Republic. It is located in the freguesia of Santo António in
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Day 5

09:00
Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum~$5
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum known in its acronym AIMA is a public institution integrated into the indirect administration of the Government of Portugal, endowe
12:30
Sotto Mayor Palace~$18
The Sotto Mayor Palace is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon.
16:00
Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica~$10
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,

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What 5 days in Lisbon costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Lisbon: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Lisbon?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Lisbon, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Lisbon?+

Start with Capture of Lisbon (1094), Marquis of Pombal Square and Edward VII Park. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Lisbon cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?+

The best months to visit Lisbon are June, August, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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