Nov 1, 2024 · Planning a trip to Portugal's capital city? The best things to do in Lisbon include exploring the waterfront neighborhood of Belém and taking a daytrip to nearby Sintra.

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Carmo Convent is ranked #18 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Carmo Convent.

Santa Justa Lift is ranked #5 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Santa Justa Lift.

Plan a daytrip to Cascais is ranked #9 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Plan a daytrip to Cascais.

Sintra is ranked #7 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Sintra.

Alfama is ranked #4 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Alfama.

St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge) is ranked #10 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge).

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of Lisbon's most important monuments, museums and one very popular Portuguese tart cafe, the Pasteis de Belém.

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is ranked #12 out of 18 things to do in Lisbon. See pictures and our review of Palácio Nacional da Ajuda.