Lisbon City Break

09:00 – 09:45·45m

Pastéis de nata at Manteigaria

Start with the city's best custard tart, still warm, cinnamon on top. Watch the bakers fold the dough behind glass while you order a second.

Manteigaria

10:00 – 11:00·1h

Ride tram 28 into Alfama

The rattling yellow Remodelado climbs grades a bus wouldn't dare. Board near Chiado before the queues build and ride east into the oldest quarter.

Praça Luís de Camões

11:00 – 12:45·1h 45m

São Jorge Castle

Moorish ramparts over the city with peacocks patrolling the pines. The view down to the Tejo is the classic Lisbon panorama — buy tickets online to skip the gate line.

Castelo de São Jorge

13:15 – 14:45·1h 30m

Lunch in the Alfama lanes

Drop downhill into the maze for grilled sardines and vinho verde at a tasca table half-blocking an alley. Follow the fado plaques — this is where the music was born.

Alfama

15:00 – 16:00·1h

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Azulejo-tiled terrace draped in bougainvillea above the rooftops — the postcard shot of Alfama with the river behind. The adjacent Portas do Sol adds a second angle.

16:30 – 17:30·1h

Lisbon Cathedral and downhill to Baixa

The fortress-faced Sé has watched every earthquake since 1147. Roll on downhill through Rua Augusta's arch to the riverfront Praça do Comércio.

Sé de Lisboa

18:30 – 19:45·1h 15m

Sunset at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

Ride the Glória funicular up to the garden terrace facing the castle hill. A kiosk pours cold drinks while the whole amphitheatre of the city goes gold.

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara