HI
I know three days may not be enough but that is what we have to work with. We have always wanted to go to Lisbon. We are really not into museums however. That being said, I know RS has a walking tour of the Lisbon. Are there other walking tours that you could recommend that do more of the city? Also, if we go to Sintra, can we walk/hike there? Is there a map and or directions to follow? I have heard it is difficult since limited information. We were also thinking of taking another day trip from Lisbon. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Posted by
Pacific Northwest
882 posts
Lisboa is a wonderful walking city - but be aware that most of it is elevated - walking uphill or downhill comes with the territory. There are numerous walking adventures available - and a number of excellent local guides who can create a plan to address your particular interests. I took a 3 hour walking food and wine tour in October - it was wonderful!
Sintra is easily reached by train (40 minutes) from the Rossio station - and hiking around the Moorish Castle and the grounds of Pena Palace is fun. Evora also is fascinating - and can be a day trip from Lisboa if that is of interest. Keep in mind...the more day trips taken from Lisboa during your brief stay, the less time you will have to explore Lisboa.
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We enjoyed the Belem area of Lisbon with the Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower. This is where the explorers left from on their discoveries. Explorer Vasco daGama is entombed in the Monastery. You can buy an egg custard tart, Pasteis de Nata , in a famous shop with the same name in Belem.
Posted by
Bellevue, WA, USA
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There are walking tours you can book in Lisbon, or you can walk around on your own. The alfama or Barrio areas are pretty cool to walk around you can probbaly start in the chiado square and work your way around. In Sintra you can hike between the palace/morrish castle and the garden, it's very easy to hike in the park. You can't hike from the train station up to the castle however, the road is narrow, traffic, and it's far. You can also day trip to Evora it's pretty close to Lisbon. Bus leaves from the zoo station (subway out up on the street level). Plenty to do, watch the time to catch the last bus back.
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OP
196 posts
thank you everyone