2 days in Lisbon is enough for the headline sights, provided you anchor each day to one major sight and book it before you arrive. The plan below does exactly that: one anchor per day, a free alternative beside it, and an evening in a neighbourhood worth the walk. Admission for the 2 booked sights comes to about €29 per person, on top of a typical €60–€140/day.
Day 1 — Belém Tower, then Alfama
Day 2 — Jerónimos Monastery, then Belém
Day 1 — Belém Tower
Morning. Climb spiral stairs, visit old cannons, and see city views. — Entry from €10 — rated 4.2/5 by 28,946 Tiqets customers. Check tickets and times.
Evening. Alfama — Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood — a labyrinth of Moorish-era alleyways, miradouros with sweeping river views, and the city's finest fado houses. Visit São Jorge Castle for panoramic views over the city and Tagus River.
Day 2 — Jerónimos Monastery
Morning. Walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the Manueline architectural style. — Entry from €20 — rated 4.2/5 by 31,969 Tiqets customers. Check tickets and times.
Evening. Belém — A riverside district steeped in Portugal's Age of Discovery — the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and the legendary Pastéis de Belém bakery (pastel de nata, the original since 1837).
What it costs
| Day | Booked sight | From |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Belém Tower | €10 |
| Day 2 | Jerónimos Monastery | €20 |
| Total | 2 booked sights | €29 |
Prices are Tiqets “from” rates in euro at the time of writing and move with date and demand; the live figures are on our Lisbon guide. Meals, transport and accommodation are not included.
Best Time to Visit
March–May Spring is Lisbon at its most beautiful — jacaranda trees in full purple bloom, mild temperatures (16–22°C) and manageable crowds before the summer rush. Ideal for exploring Sintra's lush gardens.
Getting Around
Trams & Metro The historic trams (especially Line 28) are iconic but extremely crowded — consider them a tourist attraction rather than practical transport. The modern Metro covers 4 lines and is efficient for longer distances. Day pass: €6.45.
Best window for this trip: Mar – May, Sep – Oct.
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