The chapters

Attractions

History around every corner

01Belém

Belém Tower

Plan a visit to Belém Tower: what to see outside and inside, current hours, access limits and how to combine it with nearby sights.

Tue-Sun: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry 5 PM) | Closed Mondays

€15

02Belém

UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture celebrating Portugal's Age of Discovery

Cloister: Tue-Sun 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry 5 PM) | Church: Tue-Sat 10:30 AM - 5 PM, Sun 2-5 PM | Closed Mondays

€18

03Alfama

Explore Lisbon's hilltop castle, its city views and archaeological layers, with practical advice on tickets, uphill access and what to see nearby.

First visit · History · City views

Daily; 9 AM–9 PM March–October, 9 AM–6 PM November–February. Check holiday closures.

Bus 737 then a short uphill walk · Tram 28E then a walk from Santa Luzia or Portas do Sol

04Belém

Decide whether MAAT fits your Belém day, with its contemporary gallery, former power station, changing exhibitions and practical access advice.

Contemporary art · Architecture · A Belém afternoon

Wednesday–Monday 10 AM–7 PM; closed Tuesdays and selected holidays.

Belém train station or a Carris service to the riverfront; check the final walk

05Alfama

Understand Lisbon's fado tradition at the museum in Alfama, with practical visiting, access and neighbourhood advice.

Music and local culture · A quieter Alfama visit · A rainy day

Tuesday–Sunday 10 AM–6 PM; last admission 5:30 PM. Check holiday closures.

Walk from Santa Apolónia or Terreiro do Paço; check slopes on your route

06Parque das Nações

Plan a visit to Lisbon's Oceanário in Parque das Nações, from timed tickets and the nearest Metro to accessibility and what to do nearby.

Families · A rainy day · Marine life

Daily 10 AM–8 PM; last admission 7 PM. Holiday hours differ.

Red Metro line to Oriente, then walk through Parque das Nações