1 day · Lisbon itinerary
Lisbon in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Lisbon? You can still ride a tuk-tuk through the Alfama, see the monuments of Belém and cruise the Tagus at sunset. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Lisbon — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Alfama tuk-tuk tour
- 2Belém Tower & Jerónimos
- 3Pastéis de Belém
- 4Tagus sunset cruise
Morning: the Alfama
Start with a tuk-tuk tour of the Alfama old town, São Jorge Castle and the viewpoints — the easy way to cover Lisbon’s steep hills.
Midday: Belém
Head to Belém for the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, and queue for a warm pastel de nata at Pastéis de Belém.
Evening: a Tagus cruise
End with a sunset cruise on the Tagus, gliding past the bridge and Belém as the city turns golden.
