A slow week in Lisbon

For Sample plan for Sam and Alex · Late May, 4 days

Length: 2 days
Destination: Lisbon
When: Late May, 4 days
Things to do: 4, with 1 choice for you

In your plan

Flights
Getting around
Entry requirements
Where to stay
Day by day
Local favourites
Practical info

This is a sample. Your plan starts with a note like this one, written for you after we've read your answers.

Why this plan

You asked for good food, slow mornings and one evening to remember. Lisbon does all three, and it's easy without a car.

Trip style: Relaxed, food-led, one big outing a day.
Best time and weather: Late May is warm and mostly dry: bring a light layer for the evenings.
Rough budget: About €150–200 a day for two, not counting your stay.
Currency tip: Euro. Cards work almost everywhere.

Getting there and back

Fly in and out of Lisbon.

Flight options, not bookings. Prices are typical ranges from the date shown: follow the search link for today's fares.

OutboundLondon → Lisbon

AOption A: A morning direct flight
LHR → LIS, direct · 2 h 45 min
About £90–160 one way
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BOption B: A low-cost afternoon flight
LGW → LIS, direct · 2 h 50 min
About £50–120 one way
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Getting around

Trams, the metro and your feet. No car needed.

Airport transfer
Airport to the centre by metro
About 30 minutes. Load a travel card at the station.

Entry requirements

For every passport on the trip, we note what you need, with the official link.

United Kingdom passport → Portugal
Visa, ETA or ETIAS
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Where to stay

Two options in walkable neighbourhoods, both near a tram stop.

Ideas to choose from. We don't book: follow the links to check prices and book directly.

A small guesthouse in Alfama
Lisbon · Alfama · Guesthouse, 8 rooms · €€
Why we picked it
Quiet lanes, a roof terrace for slow mornings, and the river five minutes away.
An apartment in Príncipe Real
Lisbon · Príncipe Real · One-bedroom apartment · €€€
Why we picked it
Leafy squares and the best bakeries in town, if you'd rather cook a breakfast or two.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrive and find your neighbourhood
Lisbon
Land, drop your bags, then an easy walk and an early dinner.
1. Afternoon
  - Our photo
    Miradouro walk at golden hour
    2 h · Free · We've been here
    An easy loop past three viewpoints, ending as the sun goes down.
    Our tip
    Bring a jumper: the hills catch the wind.
2. Evening
  - Our photo
    Dinner at a family tasca
    1 h 30 min · €€ · We've been here
    Grilled fish, a jug of house wine and no menu in English.
Day 2: Your choice of morning
Lisbon
Pick the morning that suits you; the afternoon is the same either way.
1. MorningChoose one of 2
  - Our photo
    Option A of 2
    Belém by the river
    3 h · €€
    The monastery, the tower and the famous custard tarts.
  - Our photo
    Option B of 2
    LX Factory and lunch
    2 h 30 min · €€
    Bookshops, studios and a long lunch in an old factory.
2. Evening
  - Our photo
    A fado evening
    2 h 30 min · €€€
    Small room, candles, and silence while they sing.
    Our tip
    Ask for a table near the front.

Local favourites

Family-run places we'd send a friend to.

A family tasca near the castle
Restaurant · Lisbon
Six tables, a handwritten menu and grilled fish at lunch.
Why we recommend it
The owner's mother still makes the soup every morning.
A tile workshop in Graça
Shop · Lisbon
Hand-painted tiles, made in the room behind the counter.
Why we recommend it
A souvenir that was made in Lisbon, by the person who sells it to you.

Practical info

Emergency numbers

112 for any emergency.

SIM, eSIM and connectivity

An eSIM before you fly is the easiest way to be online on arrival.

Packing list

Comfortable shoes with grip: the pavements are polished stone.

Our notes

Our tip: leave one afternoon free. The best moments in Lisbon are usually the ones you didn't plan.
The ALKIKI team

At a glance