Back to the Founding CircleThree days in Lisbon
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Day 1 · Baixa & Chiado
- 09:00 · Breakfast in a neighbourhood café. Order a bica and a pastel de nata at the counter.
- 10:30 · Walk from Praça do Comércio along Rua Augusta and up to Chiado.
- 14:00 · Convento do Carmo. Rainy-day backup: Museu do Chiado.
- 18:00 · Sunset at Miradouro de Santa Catarina.
Day 2 · Alfama
- 09:30 · Feira da Ladra. Go on Tuesday or Saturday; on other days, visit São Vicente de Fora monastery instead.
- 13:00 · Taberna Sal Grosso. If full: Zé dos Cornos. Check opening hours and reservations before travelling.
- 16:00 · Wander the stepped streets of Alfama. Bring comfortable shoes with good grip.
- 19:00 · Dinner and fado. Check minimum-spend policies in advance.
Day 3 · Belém & the river
- 09:00 · Head to Belém early, ahead of the midday crowds.
- 10:00 · Jerónimos Monastery. Book ahead and check visiting days.
- 13:00 · Lunch and a walk along the Tagus. Wet-weather backup: Museu Nacional dos Coches.
- 16:00 · Back to the centre. Leave time for one last coffee.