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2 days · Lisbon itinerary

Lisbon in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Lisbon lets you pair the city with fairy-tale Sintra. This 2-day Lisbon itinerary covers the Alfama, Belém and a food walk on day one and Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Alfama, Belém & food
  2. 2Fado night
  3. 3Day 2: Sintra & Pena Palace
  4. 4Cabo da Roca & Cascais

Day 1: the city

Explore the Alfama by tuk-tuk and the monuments of Belém, enjoy a food and wine walk, and end with a Fado night in the old town.

Day 2: Sintra and the coast

Take a day trip to Sintra for the Pena Palace and Regaleira, then continue to Cabo da Roca and the seaside town of Cascais.

Evening: a Tagus cruise

Back in Lisbon, unwind with a sunset cruise on the river.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lisbon — prices per person.

Private Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour with a Local Guide Experience
Lisbon
Private Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour with a Local Guide Experience
5.0(104)·1h 30min
from$34/ person
via Viator
Lisbon 4 Foodies Tour - From Street Food to Awarded Chefs’ Portuguese Delicacies
Lisbon
Lisbon 4 Foodies Tour - From Street Food to Awarded Chefs’ Portuguese Delicacies
5.0(484)·3–4 hours
from$273/ person
via Viator
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included
Lisbon
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included
5.0(372)·8 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour – 1-Hour Old Town Experience
Lisbon
Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour – 1-Hour Old Town Experience
5.0(72)·1 hour
from$51/ person
via Viator
Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines
Lisbon
Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines
5.0(919)·3 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Private day in Sintra skip line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland
Sintra
Private day in Sintra skip line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland
5.0(183)·8–10 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Tour of Old Town (Alfama) - 2hr
Lisbon
Tour of Old Town (Alfama) - 2hr
5.0(70)·1–2 hours
from$314/ person
via Viator
Lisbon Food Tour: Greatest Hits of Chiado, Baixa and Bairro Alto
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Lisbon
Lisbon Food Tour: Greatest Hits of Chiado, Baixa and Bairro Alto
5.0(768)·2 hours
from$81$90/ person
via Viator

Lisbon in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Lisbon?
Two days covers the city — the Alfama, Belém, a food walk and Fado — plus a day trip to Sintra with Cabo da Roca and Cascais, at a comfortable pace.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Lisbon?
The Alfama and São Jorge Castle, Belém’s tower and monastery, a pastel de nata, a Fado night, and a Sintra day trip to the Pena Palace.
Is Sintra worth it on a 2-day Lisbon trip?
Absolutely — Sintra’s palaces are a magical contrast to the city and one of Portugal’s top sights, easily reached on a day trip.

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