In this article, you’ll be inspired by our 2 days in Lisbon itinerary. We’ve put together an agenda full of useful tips and information for you to take advantage of the city’s main tourist attractions.
First day in Lisbon
On your first morning in Lisbon, you can visit Belém, a very famous area of the city that is a little far from the center (about 30 minutes by public transport). There you’ll find the famous Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery and the incredible traditional pastries of Belem. So make sure you stop by and sample these delights.
You can even do the whole route on foot, as these sights are very close to each other. But you’ll have to set aside a considerable amount of time to visit them, especially the monastery, which is huge and very beautiful.
Important tip: To make the most of your trip is to stay in the best region. If you want, see our article here that explains the best area, hotels and how to save a lot on accommodation.
Returning to the center of Lisbon, you can continue the day strolling around the Parque das Nações area, which is another idea of what to do in this 2 days in Lisbon itinerary. Built in 1998 for the great World Expo, it has left a beautiful, modern and touristic legacy for the city.
There, you’ll find Lisbon’s oceanarium, the cable car and other smaller tourist attractions. Among them is the beautiful Gare de Oriente Station and, opposite it, the Vasco da Gama Shopping Mall, with its impressive architecture symbolizing a cruise ship.
Just behind the shopping center, you’ll find the Tagus River and the famous Vasco da Gama Bridge and Vasco da Gama Tower, as well as several dining options.
Second day in Lisbon
Following this 2 days in Lisbon itinerary, our tip to start this second day journey is to go to Avenida da Liberdade. When you arrive at Restauradores Square, you’ll see a large obelisk that pays homage to Portugal’s liberation from Spanish rule.
Nearby you can take a tour promoted by the Elevador da Glória, which goes up the hill that connects Baixa to Bairro Alto. This elevator will make it easier for you to climb the hill and, once at the top, you’ll find yourself in Bairro Alto, a district full of bars, restaurants and interesting stores.
In the afternoon, we recommend that you stay in the center, walking along Rua Augusta. You’ll reach the city’s main arch and come out at Praça do Comércio, a beautiful postcard of the city. This area has several options for lunch.
Nearby, don’t miss the Sé de Lisboa, which is next to Praça do Comércio, and the Castelo de São Jorge, which, as well as being one of the best preserved medieval buildings in Europe, has incredible views of the city. And to round off these 2 days in Lisbon itinerary, if you’re not too tired, end the day in the Cais do Sodré area, which has a lively nightlife.
Save money on tickets to paid attractions in Lisbon
There are incredible tours that take you to see the best of Lisbon and several other Portuguese cities. We’ve traveled the world and found a great company that offers all these guided tours at very good prices. On our last trips, it was precisely this Lisbon Tickets website that we used.
As well as being one of the biggest ticket sellers in the world, the site is very secure and you can buy all your tickets in one place. By the way, it’s always cheaper to buy your tickets in advance, online, to avoid queues and to avoid wasting your travel time.
Best-selling tickets:
- Free Tour of Lisbon
- Lisbon Cable Car
- Lisbon Oceanarium
- Boat trip Tour of Belém
- Tour of Belém and Jerónimos Monastery
- Lisbon Card
Save money on your trip to Lisbon:
Saving money: do you want to plan your trip while making the most of your budget? Be sure to read our article on how to travel to Lisbon cheap, with all the tips to save the most, while still enjoying it!
Car: if you are thinking about renting one this is the best website. It compares the price at all rental companies and finds unbeatable prices. You can save up to 30%!
Mobile chip: we always use this chip. It’s electronic (eSIM), you install it instantly and you can use your cell phone’s Internet anywhere in the world.
Hotels: our article on where to stay in Lisbon. You will find out the best area, the hotels that we have stayed there and how to save a lot on the hotel.
Travel insurance: medical care in another country is very expensive and it is extremely important to take out travel insurance for any trip abroad. This is the website we always take out our insurance on. Reliable and at a good price.
Transfer: do you need one from the airport to the hotel? Find out here how to book and for the lowest price!
