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What to do in Lisbon in just 3 days?
Are you on vacation, travelling, and do you want to know what to do in Lisbon in just 3 days? Don’t worry… 3 days trip in Lisbon is enough for you to enjoy part of this city, which is full of activities, tourist attractions, traditional restaurants, viewpoints, neighbourhoods, monuments, and, above all, amazing mysteries that need to be revealed! And yes, you can do a lot of things in a 3 days trip to Lisbon!
Through this guide, you can find very easily what to do in Lisbon during a short city break. Just note that these routes are focused not only on the city but also in the surrounding areas (Greater Lisbon) so you can have many fantastic options to choose from.
WHAT TO DO IN LISBON ON A 3 DAYS TRIP: DAY 1
THE 7 HILLS OF LISBON: ONE DAY DEDICATED TO THE CRADLE OF THE CITY
It is told that Lisbon has 7 hills; it is also told that these 7 hills represent the cradle of Lisbon - places where the city has its roots. So, if you want to understand the real essence of the capital, you should dedicate this day to the 7 hills of Lisbon.
MORNING
Chagas
The name of the hill comes from its church - Igreja das Chagas, built in honor to the wounds of Christ.
Important surrounding places:
- Miradouro de Santa Catarina
- Praça Luís de Camões
- Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea
- Mercado da Ribeira
- Cais do Sodré
Santa Catarina (in rehabilitation)
The masterpiece of this hill is the Miradouro de Santa Catarina (viewpoint), that stands in the highest spot. This viewpoint, due to its statue, is also known as "Adamastor” - a monster mentioned by Luís de Camões in his epic "Os Lusíadas” - a very important book written in tribute to the Portuguese discoveries.
Important surrounding place:
- Praça Luís de Camões
São Roque
Another iconic hill, which comprehends one of the famous neighborhoods of the city: Bairro Alto, a unique place for lisbon nightlife.
Important surrounding places:
- Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
- Praça dos Restauradores
- Praça do Rossio
- Príncipe Real/ Jardim do Príncipe Real
AFTERNOON & NIGHT
Sant’Ana
Also known as the "Hill of Health”, due to the number of health institutions around it, Sant’ana is the most central hill of Lisbon.
Important surrounding places:
- Campo Mártires da Pátria
- Jardim do Torel
- Avenida da Liberdade
Santo André
It is said that D. Afonso Henriques, first King of Portugal, took advantage of the location of this hill to establish his strategy in order to reconquer the city of Lisbon.
Important surrounding places:
- Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte
- Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen
São Jorge
The highest hill of Lisbon, where, at the top of it, stands the impressive Castelo de São Jorge (Saint Jorge’s Castle) - a fortification built in the Middle Ages, intended to be the last defensive stronghold for the Moors.
Important surrounding places:
- Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia
São Vicente
Recognized by the Catholic Church as the true patron of Lisbon, Saint Vincent is one of the major personalities of the city, and this hill honors his memory.
Important surrounding places:
- Igreja de São Vicente de Fora
- Panteão Nacional
- Palácio Sinel de Cordes
WHAT TO DO IN LISBON ON A 3 DAYS TRIP: DAY 2
ONE DAY TO VISIT LISBON BY TRAM
This is the perfect day to take the Tram 28 so you can discover beautiful and historical places of the heritage and the culture of Lisbon. During the route of tram 28, there are some spots you should appreciate more closely:
- Graça
- Largo das Portas do Sol
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia (viewpoint)
- Sé
- Chiado (downtown)
- Praça Luís de Camões
- Estrela - Basílica da Estrela (Basilica)
- Igreja do Santo Condestável (Church)
WHAT TO DO IN LISBON ON A 3 DAYS TRIP: DAY 3
ONE DAY TO GET TO KNOW PART OF THE LISBON COAST
You can’t miss part of the magnificent coast of Lisbon and its wonderful beaches, especially because this is one of the most appreciated tours for the majority of visitors. Linha de Cascais or Marginal de Cascais are terms you will discover today and these are some of the top spots:
MORNING
- Praia da Torre
- Praia de Carcavelos
- Marina de Oeiras
AFTERNOON
- Estoril
- Boca do Inferno
EVENING & NIGHT
- Marina de Cascais
As you already notice, 3 days in Lisbon are the perfect time to discover part of the wonders that the city offers to its visitors every single day. However, if you really want to get to know better the culture and the heritage of Lisbon, you need to book another trip to the capital, preferably a longer stay, so you can visit all the other stunning places that are waiting for your visit!
