7 Days in Lisbon: The Perfect Itinerary
A week in Lisbon means you can go at the city's natural pace — two Sintra trips for different palaces, a coastal day in Setúbal, and time to discover the newer creative neighbourhoods like Mouraria and LX Factory.
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Your 7-day Lisbon itinerary, day by day
- Day1
Alfama and São Jorge Castle
Alfama morning, São Jorge Castle, evening Fado dinner.
- Day2
Belém Monuments
Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém, MAAT, pastéis.
- Day3
Sintra — Pena and Regaleira
Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in the same day — start early at Pena before the queues, lunch in Sintra village, Regaleira in the afternoon.
- Day4
Chiado and Bairro Alto
Chiado shopping and café culture, Bairro Alto bar scene in the evening.
- Day5
Cascais and Estoril Coast
Train along the Corniche to Cascais — beaches, cliffs, and the prettiest harbour on the Lisbon Riviera.
- Day6
Setúbal and Arrábida
Arrábida Natural Park has some of the most spectacular coastline in Western Europe — limestone cliffs dropping to turquoise water, accessible by car or organised tour from Lisbon. The beaches here are among Portugal's best.
- Day7
Mouraria and Intendente
Mouraria is Lisbon's oldest Moorish neighbourhood and most multicultural — the regenerated Intendente square has become a hub of creative restaurants and bars. Farewell dinner at one of the neighbourhood's Portuguese-African fusion restaurants.
Tips for your Lisbon trip
- The Lisboa Card covers unlimited public transport including trams and the airport metro, plus free entry to most monuments — worth it for 2+ days of sightseeing.
- Tram 28 is scenic but extremely crowded with tourists; for the same route, take Bus 737 or walk — the hills are the whole point of the city.
- Book the Sintra palaces (Pena, Regaleira) in advance during summer — the trains from Rossio station are frequent but the site queues can be brutal without pre-booked tickets.
- The best pastel de nata in the world is debated endlessly; start at the original Antiga Confeitaria de Belém but also try Manteigaria in Chiado.
Other Lisbon trip lengths
FAQ: 7 days in Lisbon
Is 7 days enough for Lisbon?
A week in Lisbon means you can go at the city's natural pace — two Sintra trips for different palaces, a coastal day in Setúbal, and time to discover the newer creative neighbourhoods like Mouraria and LX Factory. If you have more or less time, see our 3 and 5-day Lisbon itineraries.
What should I do on day 1 in Lisbon?
Alfama and São Jorge Castle: Alfama morning, São Jorge Castle, evening Fado dinner.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best time to visit Lisbon is March–May and September–October.
Can I customize this 7-day Lisbon itinerary?
Yes. Open it in Planawai and the AI rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and interests. You can then drag stops, change times or ask for changes like "less walking" or "more food".
Build my personalized Lisbon plan
This 7-day itinerary is a starting point. Planawai's AI trip planner rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and who you travel with, with a map and cost estimate for every day. Free to start.