Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) The Aeroporto de Lisboa is located just 7 km north of the city center — one of the best-located airports in Europe. From landing to the hotel in Alfama, it can take less than 30 minutes. Flight Connections from Germany TAP Air Portugal — Portugal's national a

Metro Lisbon's Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) has 4 lines and covers the main areas. Clean, fast, affordable. Operates from 6:30 AM to 1:00 AM. You need a Viva Viagem card (0.50€ one-time), on which you load trips or day passes. Single trip: 1.65€. Day pass: 6.80€ (Metro, bus, tram, Elevadores).

EU Citizens As an EU citizen, you need no visa. Portugal is a Schengen member — you only need a valid ID card or passport. No border controls when entering from other Schengen states. Swiss Citizens Same rules as EU citizens (Schengen Agreement). Passport or ID is sufficient. Tourist Tax Lisbon ch

Lisbon is a safe city — significantly safer than Barcelona or Paris. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The main issue: pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas. Pickpocket Hotspots Tram 28 — Number 1. Professional gangs operate in the crowd. Praça do Comércio & Rua Augusta — Tour

Internet & Communication

Mobile Internet Thanks to EU roaming, you can use your German mobile contract in Portugal without additional costs. Network coverage in Lisbon is excellent (4G/5G everywhere). Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi is available in many cafes, hotels, museums, and at the Time Out Market. The city offers Lisboa Wi-Fi in p

What to Pack? Comfortable shoes: Priority No. 1! Lisbon's cobblestones (calçada portuguesa) are slippery and hilly. Sneakers with good soles — no flip-flops, no heels (except for the evening). Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat — the light in Lisbon is intense, even in spring and autumn. Li

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Travel Guide Lisbon

Your complete travel guide for Lisbon

Country:Portugal

Language:Portuguese

Currency:Euro (€)

Best Travel Time:May–Jun / Sep–Oct

Flight Time:2.5–3 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU/Schengen)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 40 Sections

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The perfect first-time visitor tour: all highlights in 5 days, with the ideal rhythm of sightseeing, culinary, and day trips.

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Long Weekend — 3 Days

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The maximum in 3 days: Alfama with Fado, Belém with Pastéis, Bairro Alto with nightlife. Stressful, but doable — and you see the essentials.

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Lisbon & Surroundings — 7 Days

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Lisbon in depth plus the three best day trips: Sintra (fairy-tale castles), Cascais (Atlantic beach), and Arrábida/Setúbal (nature and seafood). Best with a rental car for a day for Arrábida.

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Lisbon for Foodies — 4 Days

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Lisbon as a culinary journey: Tascas in Alfama, Pastéis in Belém, Petiscos in Time Out Market, seafood at Cervejaria Ramiro, and Choco frito in Setúbal. You'll burn the calories on the hills.

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All Chapters

Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Lisbon

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Time to Visit & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Alfama, Castelo & Tram 28

5 Sections

Chapter 5

Belém — Explorers, Pastéis & UNESCO

4 Sections

Chapter 6

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Príncipe Real

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Excursions: Sintra, Cascais & Setúbal

3 Sections

Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

History

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

3 Sections

Chapter 10

Food & Drink

2 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Arrival & Transport

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Chapter 12

Practical A–Z

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Regions at a Glance

Alfama, Castelo & Tram 28

Lisbon's oldest district: a labyrinth of narrow alleys, steep stairs, Azulejo facades, and the best Fado taverns in the city. At the top stands the Castelo de São Jorge, and the legendary Tram 28 rattles through impossible curves.

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Belém — Explorers & Pastéis

The district of the great explorers on the Tejo: Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO), Padrão dos Descobrimentos, and the most famous custard tarts in the world — the original Pastéis de Belém since 1837.

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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Príncipe Real

The legendary nightlife district with over 250 bars, the elegant Chiado with the Carmo Convent and the Time Out Market, as well as the trendy Príncipe Real with Lisbon's best brunch cafés and concept stores.

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Sintra, Cascais & Setúbal

World-class day trips from Lisbon: the fairytale palaces of Sintra (UNESCO), the elegant seaside resort of Cascais on the Atlantic, and the pristine coastal landscape of the Serra da Arrábida near Setúbal.

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