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<\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Marvel at the monuments of Bel\u00e9m<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
2. Sample the legendary past\u00e9is de nata<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNo visit to Lisbon is complete without tasting Portugal\u2019s most famous pastry: the pastel de nata<\/em>. These crispy, creamy custard tarts are sometimes called past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m<\/em>, since they were 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 best custard tarts in Lisbon<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Past\u00e9is](\"https:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-to-Do-in-Lisbon-Past\u00e9is-de-Nata-1024x682.jpg\")
No visit to Lisbon is complete without trying one\u2014or several\u2014of its famous past\u00e9is de nata<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Wander through the steep streets of Alfama<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
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Climbing the steep hills of the Alfama neighborhood is one of Lisbon’s essential activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Take a tour of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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’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
Running low on energy?<\/strong> Time to get caffeinated with the best coffee in Lisbon<\/a>, sold at the city\u2019s coolest specialty caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n5. Ride one of Lisbon\u2019s iconic trams<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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 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![\"Riding](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-to-Do-in-Lisbon-Tram-2.jpg\")
Riding the no. 28 tram should be at the top of every tourist’s to-do list in Lisbon.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n6. Enjoy the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lisbon is bursting with picturesque viewpoints, or 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\nHungry for more?<\/strong> Head to one of Lisbon\u2019s best rooftop bars<\/a> to accompany breathtaking views with delicious food and drinks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n7. Sample local specialties at Mercado da Ribeira<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3. Wander through the steep streets of Alfama<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
4. Take a tour of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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’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
Running low on energy?<\/strong> Time to get caffeinated with the best coffee in Lisbon<\/a>, sold at the city\u2019s coolest specialty caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 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 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 Lisbon is bursting with picturesque viewpoints, or 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 Hungry for more?<\/strong> Head to one of Lisbon\u2019s best rooftop bars<\/a> to accompany breathtaking views with delicious food and drinks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n5. Ride one of Lisbon\u2019s iconic trams<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
6. Enjoy the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
7. Sample local specialties at Mercado da Ribeira<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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