4 days in Lisbon: itinerary for first-timers (2026)

This plan puts Belém and Sintra on separate days and keeps the hilly old city for one day. Check the day of the week: Jerónimos and Belém Tower are closed Mondays, and the Central Mosque is listed as open on weekdays only.

Day 1: Belém

Morning: Visit the Jerónimos Monastery cloister when it opens at 9:30 a.m. (closed Mondays), then walk to Belém Tower, open until 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon along the riverfront in Belém, then head back to the centre.
Evening: Have a halal dinner in Mouraria or Martim Moniz (see our halal travel guide to Lisbon).
Getting around: Belém is a short ride from the centre; the monastery and the tower are within walking distance of each other.

Tours for day 1 ↗

Day 2: Sintra day trip

Morning: Take the CP train from Rossio and then the 434 bus to Pena Palace. Book a timed ticket online first.
Afternoon: See the palace and park terraces. Allow extra time for queues and the bus loop back to Sintra station.
Evening: Return to Lisbon by train and rest.
Getting around: Train to Sintra, then Scotturb bus 434. Private vehicles are not allowed up to the palace.

Tours for day 2 ↗

Day 3: Alfama, São Jorge Castle and Tram 28

Morning: Walk up to São Jorge Castle (9 a.m. start in summer and winter alike).
Afternoon: Ride Tram 28 from Praça Martim Moniz through Graça, Alfama, Baixa and Chiado. Watch your bags, especially between Martim Moniz and Praça Luís de Camões.
Evening: Dinner around Mouraria and Martim Moniz, where many halal restaurants are.
Getting around: Mostly on foot with some steep climbs; Tram 28 runs until about 10:30 p.m.

Tours for day 3 ↗

Day 4: Parque das Nações, mosque and LX Factory

Morning: Visit the Oceanário (opens 10 a.m.); book a late slot if you want a lower price.
Afternoon: Take the metro to Praça de Espanha for the Central Mosque (listed hours Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., so call ahead).
Evening: Head to LX Factory in Alcântara, open until 10 p.m., for shops and galleries.
Getting around: Red Line metro to Oriente, Blue Line to Praça de Espanha; tram 15E or the train to Alcântara-Mar.

Tours for day 4 ↗

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Checked October 1, 2026. Prices, rules and fees change, so confirm before you travel.

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