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Belém Tower and around
A day in Lisbon · 9:30–17:45 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/lisbon/itineraries/belem-tower-and-aroundA walking day around Belém Tower, Museu de Marinha and Jerónimos Monastery, with a lunch break nearby and LX Factory to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Belém Tower ↗1 hGo early
16th-century fortified tower on the Tagus, UNESCO site
- Combine with Jerónimos
- Take tram 15 from the centre
↓ 17 min walk
10:452Museu de Marinha ↗1 h 30 min
Maritime museum next to Jerónimos
- Great for families
- Combined tickets with Jerónimos
↓ 4 min walk
12:153Jerónimos Monastery ↗1 hClosed Mondays · Go early · Book ahead
Manueline masterpiece with a spectacular cloister
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 10 min walk
Afternoon
14:454Museu Nacional dos Coches ↗1 h 30 minClosed Mondays
Royal carriages collection in a modern building
- Allow an hour
- Combine with Belém
↓ 35 min walk
16:455LX Factory ↗1 h
Creative hub of shops, cafes and street art in old factories
- Visit on Sunday for the market
- Browse the bookshop
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Lisbon tips
Transportation
- Get a Navegante card: Load it with Zapping credit to ride metro, trams, buses, funiculars and ferries at lower fares than paying on board.
- Ride the 28 tram early: The famous Tram 28 through Alfama and Graca gets packed by mid-morning; go early or try quieter Tram 12.
- Take the train to Sintra and Cascais: Commuter trains from Rossio and Cais do Sodre reach Sintra and Cascais cheaply and easily.
Local Hacks
- Use the lifts and elevators: Free public lifts and escalators, like those in Baixa and Mouraria, save tiring climbs up the hills.
- Cross the river by ferry: Take the ferry to Cacilhas for river views, seafood restaurants and the walk to the Cristo Rei viewpoint.
- Visit museums on free days: Some municipal museums offer free entry on certain days for residents or all visitors; check before you go.
Saving
- Eat at tascas: Small family taverns serve hearty lunch specials, the prato do dia, at much better prices than tourist restaurants.
- Enjoy free viewpoints: The miradouros of Senhora do Monte, Graca and Santa Luzia offer stunning views at no cost.
- Know the couvert: Bread, olives and cheese placed on the table are charged if you eat them; send them back if you don't want them.
Security
- Watch for pickpockets: Trams 28 and 15, Baixa and Rossio are hotspots for pickpockets; keep bags zipped and in front.
- Ignore fake drug sellers: Men offering hashish or cocaine in Baixa and Bairro Alto often sell bay leaves or flour; just keep walking.
- Mind slippery pavements: The polished calcada stones can be slick, especially when wet; wear shoes with good grip.
Cultural
- Listen to fado: Hear Portugal's soulful music in Alfama or Mouraria; stay quiet during songs, as talking is considered rude.
- Try pasteis de nata: Sample these custard tarts warm with cinnamon, and taste bifanas, grilled sardines in June and ginjinha cherry liqueur.
- Join Santo Antonio festivities: In June the city celebrates with street parties, grilled sardines and decorated neighbourhoods.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack layers in spring and autumn: Days are often sunny and mild, but evenings by the river can be breezy and cool.
- Bring a rain jacket in winter: Winters are mild but often rainy and windy; a waterproof jacket is more useful than an umbrella on the hills.
- Prepare for summer heat: July and August are hot and sunny; bring sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, but a sweater for breezy nights.
Planned with MapVivid. Opening hours change, so check each place before you go. This day, with the map: mapvivid.com/lisbon/itineraries/belem-tower-and-around
Day 2 of 29:30–17:455 stops
Belém Tower and around
A walking day around Belém Tower, Museu de Marinha and Jerónimos Monastery, with a lunch break nearby and LX Factory to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h16th-century fortified tower on the Tagus, UNESCO site
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Combine with Jerónimos
- Take tram 15 from the centre
📷 Photos
17 min walk
210:45 · 1 h 30 minMaritime museum next to Jerónimos
3 tips
- Great for families
- Combined tickets with Jerónimos
- Allow 90 minutes
📷 Photos
4 min walk
312:15 · 1 hManueline masterpiece with a spectacular cloister
- Must know: Closed Mondays
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Book ahead
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps10 min walk
Afternoon
414:45 · 1 h 30 minRoyal carriages collection in a modern building
- Must know: Closed Mondays
2 tips
- Allow an hour
- Combine with Belém
📷 Photos
35 min walk
516:45 · 1 hCreative hub of shops, cafes and street art in old factories
3 tips
- Visit on Sunday for the market
- Browse the bookshop
- Good for lunch
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.