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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Grande Lisboa [2025]
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National Palace of Pena
4.7
/5
452 reviews
9.9
From NZD 39.97
Based on 20,258 reviews
23 km from downtown
Phone +351-21-9237300
Address: Estrada da Pena, 2710-609 Sintra, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Best Things to Do
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Multi-style architectural marvel National Palace of Pena
Overlook the panorama from the observation deck of the National Palace of Pena
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The Pena Palace is a very beautiful castle, combining Gothic, Renaissance, Moorish and Manueline styles (Manueline, the architectural style during the reign of King Nouel I of Portugal). It is better to take pictures outside than inside. There are so many people and you have to queue up to see the palace.
Stepping into the National Palace of Pena feels like entering a fairytale. Perched atop the hills of Sintra, its vibrant colors, romantic architecture, and sweeping views are simply breathtaking. Every corner tells a story — from intricate tilework to lush gardens that stretch into the mist. It’s a dream come true for history lovers, photographers, and wanderers alike. An absolute must-see if you're anywhere near Lisbon.
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Jerónimos Monastery
4.4
/5
359 reviews
9.4
From NZD 35.98
Based on 32,898 reviews
6.5 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 362 0034
Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Best Things to Do
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A Religious Architectural Gem from Portugal's Age of Discovery
16th-century Manueline icon
Saved by 349 users162 positive reviews
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The Jeronimos Monastery is a landmark building in Lisbon, known as the peak of Manuel architecture. The day before the big navigators were going to sea, they came to Jeronimos Monastery to receive prayers. Now it is Lisbon's most famous monument. The square next to it, the environment is very good, you can take a leisurely ride.
It is a very worthwhile place to visit in Lisbon. However, to visit the monastery, you need to be prepared to wait in line under the scorching sun. The official reminder was that it would take about 2 hours to queue, but it actually took about 50 minutes. If you want to visit the free church, you need to queue in another line. While queuing, I ordered the ticket on Ctrip, which was very convenient and the price was the same as the official website. Thank you Ctrip.
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Belém Tower
4.6
/5
665 reviews
9.1
Based on 38,301 reviews
7.5 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 362 0034
Address: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Symbol of the Great Navigation Era's starting point
360-degree view from tower
Saved by 416 users226 positive reviews
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Berenta, a world heritage site, is a landmark of Lisbon, a witness to the history of Portuguese navigation. The former Berenta is where the great navigators set off. Berenta is next to the navigational monument, built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry, the seafaring prince, like a ship with a huge sail.
The scenery outside is nice, but the queue is quite long. If you go there in the summer, you must be prepared to wear sunscreen. As a nearly 600-year-old monument, there are not many shocking places inside, but when you think about how the ancients could build such a building so many years ago, you still admire it. I recommend it.
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São Jorge Castle
4.5
/5
240 reviews
8.6
From NZD 44.29
Based on 30,835 reviews
Santa Maria Maior | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 880 0620
Address: R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Night Attractions
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Viewpoint overlooks Alfama old town
Lisbon rooftops & Tagus River views
Saved by 220 users138 positive reviews
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Explore the stunning São Jorge Castle in Lisbon! 🏰🌟 With panoramic views over the city, rich history, and charming gardens, it’s the perfect spot for history buffs and photographers alike. 📸✨ #SaoJorgeCastle #Lisbon #HistoryInTheMaking #ExplorePortugal #TravelGoals
castle with breathtaking views of Lisbon. My favorite site in all of Lisbon as it takes you to a high elevation point where you have the views. The castle also has lots of history.
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Quinta da Regaleira
4.4
/5
102 reviews
8.4
From NZD 35.66
Based on 14,159 reviews
23.7 km from downtown
Phone +351-21-9106650
Address: R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-2.5 hours
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Explore the underground wonders of Morning Star Palace
Climb the spiral staircase to explore the dry well maze
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It feels a bit like a ghost castle. It rained on the day we went there, which really enhanced the atmosphere. However, the Nine-story Demon Tower was really average and uninteresting. The whole manor was still very photogenic, and we also caught the rainbow after the rain, a double rainbow, which was quite lucky!
It's so beautiful! Especially the Initiation Well is a must! It's really shocking! The manor is very large and you can take your time to walk around.
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Cape Roca
4.7
/5
345 reviews
8.2
31.9 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 928 0081
Address: Estrada do Cabo da Roca s/n, 2705-001 Colares, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
140m cliff view & ocean
Land ends here lighthouse
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Cape Rocca, the westernmost point of Eurasia, facing the vast Atlantic Ocean, "the land stops here, the sea starts at Si". Good weather, the wind on the cliff is very big, very big, even walking a little staggering, the fear of heights is afraid. The steep cliff is 140 meters from the sea level, surrounded by rocky coastline, the scenery is extremely magnificent, the weather is good, the people are beautiful, it is a serious area for thieves, and you must take care of it.
Cape Roca, located at the westernmost tip of Portugal, is a cape in Portugal adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and one of the 50 most worthwhile places to visit in the world. Although the weather was not the best that day, it did not affect our excitement. The lighthouse was hidden by the clouds and mist from time to time, and we seemed to blend into the scenery...
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Alfama
4.6
/5
165 reviews
8.1
Based on 21,436 reviews
Santa Maria Maior | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: Lisbon, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Traditional grocery stores
Lisbon coast views & lookouts
Saved by 255 users36% positive reviews
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Alfama es uno de los barrios más antiguos y pintorescos de Lisboa, Portugal. Conocido por sus calles estrechas y serpenteantes, casas con azulejos coloridos y vistas impresionantes, Alfama es un viaje atrás en el tiempo a una Lisboa antigua y auténtica.Alfama es el hogar de la música de fado, una forma tradicional de música portuguesa que expresa nostalgia y melancolía, y puedes escucharla en numerosos bares y restaurantes del barrio. Muchos de estos establecimientos ofrecen espectáculos de fado en vivo en las noches. Aquí de dejo uno muy recomendado para que disfrutes del auténtico Fado.El barrio está construido en la ladera que se extiende desde el Castillo de San Jorge hasta el río Tajo, lo que ofrece vistas panorámicas de la ciudad y el río. Hay varios miradores (o «miradouros») desde los que puedes disfrutar de estas vistas, incluyendo el Miradouro de Santa Luzia y el Miradouro das Portas do Sol.Alfama es también el hogar de varias iglesias históricas, incluyendo la Catedral de Lisboa (Sé de Lisboa) y la Iglesia de San Vicente de Fora. Además, cada junio, el barrio se llena de vida para las festividades de los Santos Populares, donde las calles se llenan de decoraciones coloridas, música, baile y deliciosos alimentos y bebidas.
Spending a few days in Lisbon was an incredible treat for the senses. The city is beautifully colorful, with painted streets, murals, artwork, and the iconic Portuguese tiles. Strolling leisurely down the streets, I found several street musicians playing Fado music. And of course, the food is amazing and affordable. Lisbon has some of the nicest and most social hostels I found in Europe, and I joined a free walking tour through the hostel to see the major sites and learn the local history. One of my absolute favorite cities in Europe!
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National Palace of Sintra
4.5
/5
106 reviews
7.8
From NZD 24.49
Based on 5,294 reviews
23.4 km from downtown
Phone +351-21-9237300
Address: Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
A treasure of diverse architectural art
Immersive Portuguese cultural experience
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In the center of Sintra town, you can take a train from Lisbon. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Sintra Station to the Royal Palace. Walking through the old streets of the town, the scenery along the way is very good. The Royal Palace displays gorgeous decorations and some of the furniture of the time. Through visiting history.
Sintra, which is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site, has the most recognizable and eye-catching landmark, the "Horn Palace" - the Sintra Royal Palace.
Located in the center of the town, the Sintra Royal Palace was built in the late 14th century to the first half of the 16th century. From its completion until the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1900, it has been the summer palace of successive kings.
The two-column chimney of the palace kitchen, with a chubby cone shape, stands like a pair of huge horns in the Sintra Mountains, becoming the landmark of Sintra City. The palace also has a romantic nickname - the Horn Palace.
Looking from a distance, surrounded by mountains, a pair of white horns pierce the blue sky, adding a bit of fairy-tale romance to the green mountains of Sintra;
Looking closely, the dark red slope top, snow-white exterior walls, exquisite window lattices... the fusion of artistic style is impressive;
Standing in the small square in front of the palace and looking in all directions, the undulating hillsides are dotted with colorful buildings, which are very beautiful...
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Monument to the Discoveries
4.6
/5
355 reviews
7.2
Based on 11,516 reviews
6.6 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 303 1950
Address: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 5-15 minutes
Highlights:
80+ statues of historical figures
Panoramic harbor view from top
Saved by 159 users27% positive reviews
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The Discoverer's Monument, next to Berenta, is a landmark building built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Portuguese navigator Prince Enrique. Located on the banks of the Tejo River in the Beren district of Lisbon, it is shaped like a sailboat and symbolizes the glorious history of the great Portuguese maritime era. The square in front of the monument is laid with a giant navigation compass pattern, and the center is a world map marking the Portuguese navigation route.
The entrance ticket allows you to take the lift to the top floor. From there you still have to climb a few flights of stairs to reach the observation deck. The view is nice but it's not the only place in Lisbon where you can get nice views over the Tagus estuary. The museum at the basement is worth a visit if you're interested in how the landscape in Lisbon changed over the years.
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Lisbon Cathedral
4.4
/5
121 reviews
7.2
From NZD 13.99
Santa Maria Maior | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone +351 21 886 6752
Address: Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Built in 12th century, once a mosque
Lisbon views & Tagus River
Saved by 147 users30% positive reviews
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The oldest Catholic church in Lisbon is located halfway up a hill in the old town of Alfama. Behind it is the site of a Roman theater, which is being excavated and repaired. It was well preserved even after the Lisbon earthquake! The stained glass in the church is beautiful!
Lisbon once experienced an unprecedented earthquake and subsequent fire, and today's cathedral was restored in 1930 (there is a set of light boxes on the south wall of the cathedral, which clearly introduces the restoration process of that year). It is worth mentioning that this cathedral also integrates various architectural styles: such as the fortress-like bell tower and the Gothic rose window, which makes you feel solemn and magnificent when you go deep into it.
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