This 2-day Lisbon downtown itinerary is intended for travelLers spending a weekend or the first 2 days in this beautiful city, also known as the city of 7 hills. And although we know that it is difficult to get to know the whole city in this period of time, we can tell you that if you optimize your itineraries well, you will be able to visit most of its most important places at this time.

After visiting the neighboUrhoods of Alfama and Belém on the first day, on the second day you will arrive at Saint George Castle and get to know Chiado and Bairro Alto in greater depth, among many other things. Let's start!

First day in Lisbon
The first day of the 2-day itinerary through the centre of Lisbon begins early in the morning at the magnificent Portas do Sol viewpoint, which you can easily reach by tram 28 or on foot. After breakfast, some pastries from Belém and a coffee on the terrace, go to the beautiful and well-known viewpoint, full of tiles, of Santa Luzia.
When you finish enjoying the views from the two viewpoints, walk through the Alfama neighbourhood.
The next stop is the Sé de Lisboa, one of the places to visit in Lisbon, where the beautiful cloister inside stands out.
After visiting La Sé, you can continue the tour, passing in front of the beautiful façade of Casa dos Bicos and walking along the commercial street of La Rua Augusta, until you reach the Commerce Square, crossing the magnificent Arch de Triomphe.
From here, you can reach the Belém neighbourhood in less than half an hour with tram 15, which stops in the same square.
The 2-day itinerary through the centre of Lisbon continues in the afternoon with a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage Site, in which its cloister stands out.
After visiting the monastery, you can approach the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and climb to its 52-metre height to enjoy excellent panoramic views, and then head to another essential point of Lisbon, the Belém Tower, located very close to the monument.

Second day in Lisbon
The second of the 2-day Lisbon downtown itinerary starts early with breakfast at da Nata or Basilio Factory, and heads up to Saint George Castle, which opens at 9am.
This 5th-century castle, located on the highest hill in Lisbon, stands out above all for its excellent panoramic views of the area, where there are several ancient cannons, which are among the best in the city.
Keep in mind that 600 metres from the castle is one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon, the Mirador de Gracia, from where you can say that you had Lisbon at your feet, while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere.
After enjoying the views from the viewpoint, you can stroll through the Alfama neighbourhood to the magnificent National Pantheon, where some of the heroes of Portuguese history rest and which stands out for its white dome, which you can climb for views Panoramic views of the Alfama neighbourhood.
After visiting the Pantheon, you can go to the Voz do Operário stop to take tram 28, which you can take at various points in the city, passing through the neighbourhoods of Estrela, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa.

Where to stay in Lisbon?

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In this area of ​​the city you can visit the entire historic centre of the city on foot or, if you prefer, by means of transport such as the metro, train and boat.
These new flats, with a modern and clean design and with lots of light, have a fully equipped kitchen, balcony, TV, Wi-fi, air conditioning, hair dryer, amenities, safe. A perfect choice to stay during your 2-day itinerary in the centre of Lisbon.