How Many Days in Lisbon Is Enough?

How many days should you spend in Lisbon? The city is compact but hilly, with lots to see and great day trips nearby. Here’s how to decide, with what you can fit into 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.

Quick answer: 3 to 4 days is ideal: 2 days for the city (Alfama, the Baixa, Chiado and Belém), 1 day for Sintra, and 1 day for Cascais or another day trip. With only 2 days, focus on the city. With 5 days, add more day trips like Évora or the Arrábida coast.

What you can do

• 1 day: the highlights at speed. See Lisbon in one day.
• 2 days: the old town and Belém. See 2 days in Lisbon.
• 3 days: add Sintra. See 3 days in Lisbon.
• 4 days: add Cascais or slower days. See 4 days in Lisbon.
• 5 days: add Évora, Óbidos or Arrábida. See 5 days in Lisbon.

Day trips worth adding

• Sintra: see visiting Sintra.
• Cascais: see the Cascais day trip.
• Évora: see the Évora day trip.
• More: see the best day trips from Lisbon.

More: where to stay in Lisbon and the best time to visit Lisbon.

See also: is Lisbon worth visiting?

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