Why go to Lisbon? The 10 good reasons to go Lisbon
A rich historical heritage
In Lisbon, museums rub shoulders with Roman remains and palaces from other times...
The party at every corner
Lisbon is a very lively city, especially in summer!
Strong traditions
Folk festivals are still very much alive, as demonstrated by Santos Populares in June.
Portuguese gastronomy
Pasteis de nata, grilled chorizo, fresh fish and seafood, mmh...
Sunshine almost all year round
Lisbon has record levels of sunshine! Even in winter, the weather is beautiful.
A city for strolling
What better way to discover the city than to get lost in it?
Magnificent beaches
Between the riviera of Cascais and the beaches of the south shore, you're spoilt for choice.
Street art
In Lisbon, contemporary urban creativity is everywhere on the street.
A multicultural heritage
Brazilian sounds, Cape Verdean dishes, Angolan music...
Human warmth!
The hospitality and kindness of the people of Lisbon are sure to please
What to visit Lisbon?
Interview: My Lisbon
by Charlène Dief, author of the guide
It was when Charlène left for Lisbon for a weekend at random that she fell in love with the city. She quickly decided to settle there and took part in a project mixing tourism and street-art, thanks to which she got to know the city of the seven hills. She loves discovering and sharing good tips, so it was only natural that she became an author of travel guides.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Lisbon
Timetable
Opening times are fairly similar to those in France (between 9am and 7pm). Please note that many historic sites have summer and winter opening hours. Be sure to check their websites. Here, there are no daytime siesta breaks like in Spain. If you're on a guided tour, take the morning session (especially in summer, because of the heat). The museum is generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on December 25, January1 and Easter Day.
To be booked
There's no need to book in advance for the town's museums. If you're going to Sintra and want to visit the palaces, we advise you to book your tickets on the Internet before your stay. This will save you time and trouble. What's more, you can benefit from a discount if you buy two tickets at the same time.
Budget & Tips
Entrance can be free or with a discount (up to 50%) for holders of the Lisboa Card, a pass sold at the Turismo de Lisboa branches. It is valid for a list of attractions for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Some museums are free on the first Sunday of the month or on Sunday morning. This is usually specified on their website. It is possible to visit museums for free on International Museum Day (in May).
Main events
THE big event in Lisbon takes place in June. St. Anthony's Day is celebrated on the evening of June 12, but there are events all month long. The Portuguese look forward to it as early as May.
Guided tours
At the Ask me Lisboa tourist office(www.visitlisboa.com), located in the Place du Commerce or Place de Restauradores, you'll find documentation on various types of guided tours and activities. In Lisbon, there are panoramic buses offering tours of the city (yellow bus - https://yellowbustours.com), as well as tours on more original themes such as food tours, bike rides along the Tagus, street art tours..
