Discover Lisbon’s 200 best City Conqueror spots for your trip

National Coach Museum

★ 4.6 · 10,866 reviews

Step into the National Coach Museum, where an opulent 18th-century riding arena shelters Portugal's royal carriages. Walk among gilded, painted coaches from the 16th to 19th centuries and head upstairs for even more of the collection.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

★ 4.7 · 18,229 reviews

Explore the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, a Lisbon institution built around one collector's remarkable eye. Walk from ancient Egypt and Persian art to European paintings in carefully lit galleries, then step out into the foundation's gardens.

Jerónimos Monastery

★ 4.4 · 63,383 reviews

Explore Jerónimos Monastery, the showpiece of Manueline architecture in Belém. Spend about an hour tracing the carved stonework of the cloisters and stepping into the museum wings.

LX Factory

★ 4.5 · 67,736 reviews

Spend an afternoon at LX Factory, a converted industrial complex alive with street art and indie shops. Browse ceramics, clothing and a standout bookstore, then settle into a café or restaurant as the evening goes on.

Alfama

Lose yourself in Alfama, the labyrinth of lanes that forms Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood. Climb tiled stairways, pause at miradouros overlooking the red rooftops and river, and follow the sound of fado to a tiny local tasca.

Monument to the Discoveries

★ 4.6 · 66,511 reviews

Stand at the foot of the Monument to the Discoveries, where Portugal's seafaring story is carved in stone. Spend about 20 minutes circling the sculpted explorers and crossing the vast compass-patterned plaza by the river.

Belém

Spend a half day in Belém, the riverside district where Portugal's seafaring age left its grandest monuments. Walk the waterfront past the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower, and finish with a pastel de nata.

Praça do Comércio

★ 4.7 · 134,939 reviews

Stand in Praça do Comércio, the vast yellow-walled square that opens onto the Tagus. Pass beneath the triumphal arch, stroll the arcades, and watch the river light change toward evening.

Belém Tower

★ 4.5 · 117,949 reviews

Visit Belém Tower, Lisbon's iconic Manueline fortress on the edge of the Tagus. Climb through its rooms to the rooftop terrace and look out over the estuary.

Castelo de São Jorge

★ 4.5 · 103,776 reviews

Climb to Castelo de São Jorge, the Moorish citadel overlooking Lisbon. Walk the ramparts and palace ruins, visit the archaeological museum and look out across the city.

Rua Augusta Arch

★ 4.7 · 27,203 reviews

Climb the Rua Augusta Arch, the ornate gateway between Baixa and Praça do Comércio. Study its sculpted figures from below, then head to the top for a panorama of the square, the river and the city centre.

Time Out Market

★ 4.4 · 76,531 reviews

Dive into Time Out Market, Lisbon's lively food hall packed with local vendors. Graze across several stalls, mixing savoury plates and desserts, then hunt for a seat in the buzzing main hall.

Restaurant - Cervejaria Ramiro

★ 4.4 · 20,730 reviews

Discover Cervejaria Ramiro, Lisbon's iconic seafood-and-beer institution. Pile the table with shellfish, crack into carabinero shrimp and crab, and soak up the noisy, convivial energy across its three floors.

Pastéis de Belém

★ 4.6 · 101,216 reviews

Taste a Lisbon classic at Pastéis de Belém, the legendary pastry shop in Belém. Order warm custard tarts, then wander through the tiled rooms of its historic interior.

Oceanário de Lisboa

★ 4.7 · 104,880 reviews

Dive into Oceanário de Lisboa, a waterside aquarium arranged around one immense central tank. Follow the route past sharks, rays, penguins and tropical fish, viewing the same water from different depths across two floors.

A Brasileira

★ 4.2 · 10,600 reviews

Have a coffee at one of Lisbon's most famous historic cafés. Sit among the details of Chiado's literary past.

Uma Marisqueira

★ 4.6 · 27,651 reviews

Step into Uma Marisqueira, the Baixa seafood institution with tens of thousands of reviews behind it. Order fresh shellfish or the seafood paella and share a traditional Portuguese seafood meal.

Manteigaria

★ 4.8 · 10,976 reviews

Treat yourself at Manteigaria, Lisbon's specialist for pastéis de nata. Watch the tarts come out warm, then bite into the crisp shell and creamy custard with a coffee alongside.

Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo Roca & Cascais Coast

★ 4.7 · 24,199 reviews

Ride out of Lisbon for a full day across Sintra's palaces and gardens and the wild Atlantic coast. Walk the old town with a guide, visit Pena and Regaleira per your package, and finish at Cabo da Roca and Cascais.

Belcanto

★ 4.6 · 1,875 reviews

Treat yourself to Belcanto, where Jose Avillez gives Portuguese classics a modern, refined twist. Begin with a peek into the kitchen, then work through a multi-course tasting menu in an elegant, wood-paneled dining room.

A Cevicheria

★ 4.6 · 10,603 reviews

Discover A Cevicheria, Lisbon's lively Peruvian seafood bar where ceviche is the star. Share several fresh plates, sip a pisco sour and watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen.

Livraria Bertrand - Chiado

★ 4.6 · 7,990 reviews

Step into Livraria Bertrand, the Chiado bookshop that has been selling books since 1732. Wander its vaulted rooms, browse Portuguese and English titles, and take home a book from the world's oldest operating bookstore.

Baixa de Lisboa

Stroll through Baixa, the orderly downtown grid Lisbon built after the 1755 earthquake. Walk Rua Augusta beneath the triumphal arch, then step out onto Praça do Comércio and its wide open view of the Tagus.

MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

★ 4.3 · 25,999 reviews

Cross into MAAT, where an old riverside power station meets a sleek modern gallery. Walk through preserved machinery, browse rotating contemporary exhibitions and finish on the terrace overlooking the Tagus.

As Bifanas do Afonso

★ 4.5 · 6,719 reviews

Discover As Bifanas do Afonso, the tiny Lisbon counter famous for its pork sandwich. Join the line, order a bifana and bite into slow-cooked, spicy pork on a fresh roll.

Eduardo VII Park

Take a leisurely turn through Eduardo VII Park, a wide green expanse in the heart of Lisbon. Follow its long paths for an hour of open air, city views and easy, free-of-charge wandering.

O Trevo

★ 4.5 · 4,279 reviews

Discover O Trevo, the busy Portuguese institution where locals and Bourdain fans share the counter. Grab a steak or a bifana in a lively room open from breakfast to evening.

Gambrinus

★ 4.4 · 2,328 reviews

Step into Gambrinus for classic Lisbon dining at its most traditional. Sit among dark wood and white linen and enjoy fish, seafood and barnacles served by attentive, old-school waiters.

Ler Devagar

★ 4.6 · 1,959 reviews

Browse Ler Devagar, the quirky two-level bookshop inside LX Factory. Climb among towering shelves in a former printing works, spot the flying bicycle overhead, and take a break with a coffee in the small café.

Feira da Ladra

★ 4.3 · 2,410 reviews

Wander Feira da Ladra, Lisbon's oldest market, on a Tuesday or Saturday. Browse stalls of secondhand goods, antiques and handmade crafts, then stop at a nearby food spot after hunting for something one-of-a-kind.