08:00
Manteigaria (Pastéis de Nata)
Start sweet with a still-warm custard tart and espresso near Chiado. Breakfast
Sun. Tiles. Tram 28. One perfect day.
CityMuse — Lisbon in 24 Hours
A curated morning-to-evening plan with neighborhoods, eats, transit, and bite-size alternatives.
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Top Spots — Morning → Evening
Follow the flow or cherry-pick. The active stop highlights as you scroll.
10:00
Belém: Jerónimos + Belém Tower
Gothic-Manueline splendor and riverside fortress. Tram 15E or rideshare. Culture
13:00
Time Out Market
Food hall grazing: bifana, bacalhau, petiscos. Split and share. Lunch
15:00
Alfama + Tram 28 (select stretch)
Wander alleys and viewpoints; ride only a scenic segment to avoid queues. Views
18:30
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Golden hour over Baixa and Castelo. Grab a kiosk drink. Sunset
20:00
Fado Dinner in Alfama
Traditional music with grilled fish or caldo verde. Book ahead. Evening
22:00
Pink Street / Bairro Alto
Nightcap: ginjinha or craft beer. Easy stroll back to Baixa. Night
Map & Neighborhoods
Tap or hover pins for quick context. Colors group nearby vibes.
Historic West
Downtown Core
Old Quarter
Nightlife Ridge
Modern East
Where to Eat
Handy picks on your route. Prices are rough per person.
Bakery
Manteigaria
Benchmark pastéis de nata in Chiado; fast, always fresh.
€
Seafood
Cervejaria Ramiro
Classic seafood house; arrive early or expect a line.
€€€
Tavern
Taberna da Rua das Flores
Daily chalkboard plates; rustic, creative, limited seating.
€€
Modern
Time Out Market (various)
Do a progressive lunch — split 2–3 stalls among friends.
€€
Practical Tips
Transport
- Viva Viagem reloadable card works on metro, trams, buses, ferries.
- Use Zapping credit for best tap-in fares; validate on entry.
- Tram 28 is iconic but packed — ride a short scenic part or go off-peak.
Tickets & Timing
- Jerónimos & Belém Tower: buy combined tickets online if possible.
- Most sights open ~10:00; Mondays can have closures — check ahead.
- Golden hour: ~1 hour before sunset at a miradouro.
Safety & Savvy
- Watch pockets on trams and crowded viewpoints.
- Avoid unmetered rides; use official apps or licensed taxis.
- Tap water is safe; carry a small bottle — hills are real.
Mini Itineraries
- Break fast at Manteigaria (nata + espresso).
- Mercado da Ribeira taste tour — 2 stalls shared.
- Evening petiscos in Alfama; finish with ginjinha.
- MAAT riverside architecture + exhibits (Belém).
- Museu Nacional do Azulejo (tiles story).
- Street-art stroll in Bairro Alto & Calçada da Glória.
- Free viewpoints walk: Portas do Sol → Graça.
- Picnic supplies from Pingo Doce; lunch in a square.
- Free museum slots (check weekday evenings).