Top Attractions in Lisbon:
Must-See Places You Can't Miss

The top attractions in Lisbon usually include São Jorge Castle, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Praça do Comércio, Alfama, Tram 28, Time Out Market, Lisbon Oceanarium, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and LX Factory. You can also use our interactive Lisbon attractions map to plan them by location.

For a first visit, do not miss Alfama, Baixa, Belém, at least one viewpoint, a traditional food stop and a walk by the Tagus River.

Most major attractions are concentrated in Baixa, Alfama, Belém, Cais do Sodré and Parque das Nações. To avoid wasting time crossing the city, group attractions by area using the interactive map and the neighborhood section.

You can see the main highlights in 2 days, but 3 days is a better minimum for a first visit. This gives you time for the historic center, Belém, viewpoints, food experiences and one modern or hidden-gem area. Start with the New to Lisbon? Start Here section.

With one day in Lisbon, focus on Baixa, Alfama, São Jorge Castle, Praça do Comércio, one viewpoint and a food stop such as Time Out Market. If you want a simple route, start with the must-see attractions.

Baixa is usually the easiest place to start sightseeing because it is central, relatively flat and close to Praça do Comércio, Rossio, Chiado, Alfama and the riverfront. Read more in our Baixa Lisbon guide.

Many central attractions are walkable, especially around Baixa, Chiado, Alfama and Cais do Sodré. However, Lisbon is hilly, so comfortable shoes are essential. For Belém and Parque das Nações, use public transport, taxi or rideshare. See our Lisbon transportation guide.

The best free attractions include Praça do Comércio, Rossio Square, Alfama, Pink Street, Lisbon’s viewpoints, riverside walks, LX Factory and several parks and gardens. Start with the best viewpoints, parks and gardens and hidden gems sections.

The best family attractions include Lisbon Oceanarium, Lisbon Cable Car, Pavilion of Knowledge, Lisbon Zoo, Hippotrip and Jardim da Estrela. See the family attractions section for maps, tickets and practical tips.

Some of Lisbon’s best viewpoints are Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Portas do Sol, São Pedro de Alcântara and Santa Catarina. See the full Best Viewpoints in Lisbon section for photos, maps and a suggested route.

The Lisboa Card can be worth it if you plan to visit several paid attractions, use public transport often and include places such as Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower or museums. If you mostly want free viewpoints and neighborhoods, it may not be necessary. Compare options in the Recommended Lisbon Tours & Tickets section.

It is usually a good idea to book Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Lisbon Oceanarium, Fado shows, boat tours and guided walking tours in advance, especially during high season. You can compare options in our recommended tours and tickets.