🚋 4-Day Lisbon Itinerary — Hills, Fado & Pastéis
Built across seven hills above the Tagus estuary, Lisbon enchants visitors with its yellow trams, colourful azulejo tiles, melancholic fado music, and some of the most affordable and delicious food in western Europe. Four unhurried days will feel like a revelation.
Top highlights
The places Plannit always recommends for Lisbon.
Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery
Two Manueline masterpieces from Portugal's Age of Discovery, standing side by side near the Tagus.
Alfama District
Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood tumbles down a hillside of narrow lanes, miradouros (viewpoints), and fado houses.
Tram 28
The vintage yellow tram that zigzags through the oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhoods of the city.
Pastéis de Belém
The original home of the pastel de nata — warm, flaky custard tarts eaten standing at the counter.
LX Factory
A repurposed 19th-century industrial complex turned creative hub, with independent shops, restaurants, and weekend markets.
Insider tips
The Lisboa Card covers all public transport and museum entry — great value for 2+ days.
Hills are steep — wear comfortable shoes with grip.
Fado shows are best in Alfama; avoid tourist-oriented shows near Chiado.
Day trip to Sintra (40 min by train) is unmissable — palaces in the misty hills.
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