Best Things to Do and See in Lisbon for Two Days, Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, or Lisboa, is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is steeped in history, coastal beauty, delicious cuisine, and a mild climate, which makes it the perfect place to explore in Europe. Plus, compared to other major European capitals, Lisbon offers exceptional value for accommodation, food, and attractions, and the relaxed, laid-back Portuguese lifestyle and hospitality give the city an appealing bohemian atmosphere.

There is so much more to do in Lisbon that 2 days is not quite enough time, but if that is all you have, there are several main attractions you should not miss!

Lisbon is known as the city of 7 hills, and as soon as you start walking, you will understand why it is called that. Steep hills often have stairs for pedestrians to climb as shortcuts, but there are also a few funiculars, such as the elevator da Bica that will take you from Cais de Sodre neighbourhood to Bairro Alto.

Lisbon has a good public transportation system that can get you from one neighbourhood to another, but it will take a while. Google Maps can give you step-by-step instructions on which buses/trams/trains to take.

There are also taxis, Bolt, and Uber. We tend to use Bolt if we are not using the public system because they are cheaper than taxis, and your rate is set before you leave. You can use your debit card or contactless payment on buses and trams to get around the city. If we have to get somewhere quicker, we Bolt. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).