{"id":16859,"date":"2018-11-24T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T10:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2024-07-30T14:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T14:59:02","slug":"what-to-do-in-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Lisbon Bucket List: 9 Things You Can&#8217;t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>When visiting Portugal\u2019s capital, it can be difficult to decide where to go, what to see and, of course, what to eat! Check out our top nine suggestions for what to do in Lisbon, and start checking some essential experiences off your list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s your first time in Lisbon\u2014or maybe you&#8217;ve already fallen in love with this seafaring city of seven hills. Either way, there&#8217;s so much to see and do in the vibrant Portuguese capital that sometimes it&#8217;s impossible to know where to start. If you need some inspiration, take a look at our top nine recommendations for what to do in Lisbon, from <a href=\"\/blog\/restaurants-in-alfama\/\">Alfama<\/a> to Bel\u00e9m and beyond!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36155\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36155\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0522.jpg\" alt=\"Lisbon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Lisbon is a city with lots to see, do, and eat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768db7e09fc9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768db7e09fc9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Marvel_at_the_monuments_of_Belem\" title=\"Marvel at the monuments of Bel\u00e9m\">Marvel at the monuments of Bel\u00e9m<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Sample_the_legendary_pasteis_de_nata\" title=\"Sample the legendary past\u00e9is de nata\">Sample the legendary past\u00e9is de nata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Wander_through_the_steep_streets_of_Alfama\" title=\"Wander through the steep streets of Alfama\">Wander through the steep streets of Alfama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Take_a_tour_of_the_Sao_Jorge_Castle\" title=\"Take a tour of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle\">Take a tour of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Ride_one_of_Lisbons_iconic_trams\" title=\"Ride one of Lisbon\u2019s iconic trams\">Ride one of Lisbon\u2019s iconic trams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Enjoy_the_view_from_the_Miradouro_da_Senhora_do_Monte\" title=\"Enjoy the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte\">Enjoy the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Sample_local_specialties_at_Mercado_da_Ribeira\" title=\"Sample local specialties at Mercado da Ribeira\">Sample local specialties at Mercado da Ribeira<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Search_for_secondhand_treasures_at_the_Feira_da_Ladra\" title=\"Search for secondhand treasures at the Feira da Ladra\">Search for secondhand treasures at the Feira da Ladra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon\/#Immerse_yourself_in_art_and_culture_at_LX_Factory\" title=\"Immerse yourself in art and culture at LX Factory\">Immerse yourself in art and culture at LX Factory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marvel_at_the_monuments_of_Belem\"><\/span>Marvel at the monuments of Bel\u00e9m<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Mar\u00eda de Bel\u00e9m is one of the most famous districts of Lisbon, located a short train ride west of the city center. It\u2019s home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery, Torre de Bel\u00e9m and Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos monument. A visit to Bel\u00e9m can easily occupy an entire day\u2014and it\u2019s worth setting aside several hours to fully enjoy it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_the_legendary_pasteis_de_nata\"><\/span>Sample the legendary <em>past\u00e9is de nata<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No visit to Lisbon is complete without tasting Portugal\u2019s most famous pastry: the <em>pastel de nata<\/em>. These crispy, creamy custard tarts are sometimes called <em>past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m<\/em>, since they were <a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2018\/10\/02\/pasteis-de-nata-story-behind-classic-portuguese-pastries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">perfected and popularized<\/a> by the monks at the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery. You can sample the original recipe at the Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m bakery, and then compare it to those of other spots that claim to offer the <a href=\"\/blog\/custard-tarts-lisbon\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best custard tarts in Lisbon<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1492\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-to-Do-in-Lisbon-Past\u00e9is-de-Nata-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Past\u00e9is de nata are Portugal's famous custard tart\u2014and sampling them is one of the best things to do in Lisbon.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>No visit to Lisbon is complete without trying one\u2014or several\u2014of its famous <em>past\u00e9is de nata<\/em>.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wander_through_the_steep_streets_of_Alfama\"><\/span>Wander through the steep streets of Alfama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lisbon\u2019s Alfama neighborhood is known for its hilly terrain, cobblestone streets and picturesque alleyways. You could spend hours getting lost among its ancient buildings and brilliant street art\u2014and we suggest doing just that. Forget Google Maps and let yourself get lost. You\u2019ll be surprised at the hidden beauty you discover, along with iconic sites like the Se Cathedral and the National Pantheon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1471 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_29435\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1192px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29435\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joao-reguengos-IJq0V8tcbqc-unsplash-scaled-e1708997461843.jpg\" alt=\"The rooftops of Alfama, Lisbon with the sea in the background\" width=\"1182\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joao-reguengos-IJq0V8tcbqc-unsplash-scaled-e1708997461843.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joao-reguengos-IJq0V8tcbqc-unsplash-scaled-e1708997461843-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joao-reguengos-IJq0V8tcbqc-unsplash-scaled-e1708997461843-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joao-reguengos-IJq0V8tcbqc-unsplash-scaled-e1708997461843-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Alfama is a dream! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@yey_eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jo\u00e3o Reguengos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_tour_of_the_Sao_Jorge_Castle\"><\/span>Take a tour of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you reach the apex of Alfama, you\u2019ll find yourself at the foot of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle. The origins of this massive fortification date back hundreds of years, although it&#8217;s been renovated and repurposed many times. After paying admission, you can take a tour for free. We recommend spending an hour or two exploring the Moorish castle\u2019s 11 towers and taking in its sweeping views of eastern Lisbon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Insider&#8217;s Tip: <\/b>Before your embark on your castle visit, pop by for some of the\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/best-coffee-lisbon\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best coffee in Lisbon<\/a> at the city\u2019s coolest specialty caf\u00e9s (you&#8217;ve got a lot to choose from).<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36163\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1609px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36163\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa\u0303o_Jorge_10251035013.jpg\" alt=\"castle on a hill in Lisbon\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013.jpg 1599w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castelo_de_Sa%CC%83o_Jorge_10251035013-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Castelo S\u00e3o Jorge looms over Lisbon from its perch on a hill. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8473570@N02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FP<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ride_one_of_Lisbons_iconic_trams\"><\/span>Ride one of Lisbon\u2019s iconic trams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel like climbing the hill to the castle\u2014and you want to pack another essential experience into your day\u2014hop on the city\u2019s most famous tram line. The <a href=\"\/blog\/lisbon-tram-28\/\">number 28 tram<\/a> will take you from Martim Moniz up through Alfama, then on to Chiado and Bairro Alto. It\u2019s one of the \u201cRemodelado\u201d trams: the classic yellow ones you\u2019ve likely seen pictures of. Their rickety rhythms and screeching sounds only add to their authenticity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1472\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36162\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36162\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"tram in Lisbon\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yellow_tram_in_Lisbon_Portugal-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Kids will be charmed by the transport in Lisbon. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/7831824@N04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bex Walton<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_the_view_from_the_Miradouro_da_Senhora_do_Monte\"><\/span>Enjoy the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lisbon is bursting with picturesque viewpoints, or <em>miradouros<\/em>, where you can admire it from above. Any tourist map will point out various places with panoramic views, but our favorite is Senhora do Monte. Located in Gra\u00e7a, it boasts one of the widest views of Lisbon around. But you\u2019ll have to earn it; the trek up to this spot is punishingly steep (although relatively short).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Hungry for more?<\/strong> Head to one of Lisbon\u2019s <a href=\"\/blog\/best-rooftop-bars-lisbon\/\">best rooftop bars<\/a> to accompany breathtaking views with delicious food and drinks.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36194\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36194\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II.jpg\" alt=\"people enjoying views at a park in Lisbon\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Serene views from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Miradouro_Nossa_Senhora_do_Monte_II.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filipe Rocha<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_local_specialties_at_Mercado_da_Ribeira\"><\/span>Sample local specialties at Mercado da Ribeira<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/mercado-da-ribeira-lisbon\/\">Mercado da Ribeira<\/a> is Lisbon\u2019s main food market, in operation since 1892. For the past few years it\u2019s been under the management of Time Out Lisboa. This has resulted in a plethora of modern and international dining options. The first floor, however, still features traditional stands selling produce, meat, dairy products and more. After doing some shopping, visit the food court for Portuguese cuisine created by some of Lisbon\u2019s best chefs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-951 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36168\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36168\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon.jpg\" alt=\"inside a market\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercado_da_Ribeira_Time_Out_Market_Lisbon-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Mercado da Ribeira, also known as Time Out Market, is a food lover&#8217;s paradise. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sonsespics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_for_secondhand_treasures_at_the_Feira_da_Ladra\"><\/span>Search for secondhand treasures at the Feira da Ladra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Feira da Ladra is Lisbon\u2019s famous flea market. Here, local vendors sell everything from secondhand clothing and antique furniture to artisanal handicrafts. It takes place every Tuesday and Saturday in Campo de Santa Clara, near the church of S\u00e3o Vicente de Fora. 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