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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Pedro Ribeiro Sim\u00f5es<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Forget the open-top sightseeing buses. Lisbon\u2019s narrow streets mean that the best way to see the old city is by tram. Whilst for years many in-the-know explorers took the city’s Tram 28<\/a>, in the past few years the line has become somewhat overwhelmed by tourists. As a result, it’s become something of an object for pickpockets, with the crowds making life difficult for Lisbon locals. For a calmer experience, try a hop-on, hop-off<\/a> tram tour. You’ll cover many of the same sights, whilst contributing to a more sustainable form of tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After winding past the sights of the city centre, you’ll arrive in the historic Alfama<\/a> district. This is the heart of Lisbon\u2019s old city. Look out for the S\u00e9 Cathedral, before getting off at Portas do Sol. Being one of the city\u2019s best viewpoints, make sure to grab a coffee at the kiosko<\/em> whilst looking out over Alfama and the Tejo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve caught your breath, it\u2019s walking time. A ten-minute uphill climb takes you to Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge<\/a>. The birthplace of the city, it\u2019s one of the few relics of Moorish Lisbon. Take in the fantastic views before wandering through the surrounding Castelo neighborhood and down to Martim Moniz square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll probably have worked up an appetite with all this walking. Grab a traditional lunch<\/a> at Bonjardim<\/a> for the best peri-peri chicken in town or O Solar dos Presuntos<\/a>, for great seafood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On a short visit, there\u2019s no time to waste. Now\u2019s the time to take a stroll through the Baixa. Built after the 1755 earthquake that destroyed much of the city, it was one of the first logically-planned city districts anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At its heart is the Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio. A huge open square, this is where the city meets the Tajo estuary. Cross it and head to Cais do Sodr\u00e9 railway station to catch the train to Bel\u00e9m. West of the city center, this area is home to many of Lisbon\u2019s landmarks, both ancient and modern. Whilst on the train, look out for the 25 de Abril Bridge, one of the icons of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you get to Bel\u00e9m, you\u2019re spoiled for riches. In fact, there\u2019s so much to do here that you\u2019ll probably have to choose just a couple. The Bel\u00e9m Tower<\/a> is a former military outpost that was famously the last sight of explorers heading out to the new world. Consequently, many of the sights in this part of town are connected to Portugal\u2019s seafaring past. The Monument to the Discoveries<\/a> is a striking concrete monument to the country\u2019s explorers. Most magnificent of all is the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery<\/a>. Again, there\u2019s an imperial connection: its construction was funded with the tax income from Portugal\u2019s colonial trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearby you\u2019ll find not one but two fantastic art museums. The Berardo Collection Museum <\/a>is an excellent private collection of modern and contemporary art. The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology<\/a> is the new kid on the block. This exhibition space opened in 2016 and has quickly become one of the architectural marvels of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you can\u2019t leave Bel\u00e9m without trying one of its famous namesake past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m<\/em><\/a>. This is the ultimate Lisbon sweet treat, with caramelized custard inside a flaky pastry crust. Originally made by monks in the monastery, these days they\u2019re sold from a cafeteria just next door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider tip: <\/strong>Queues for tables at Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m<\/a> can be intense. With no time to waste, you might want to pick some up to go and eat on the beautiful square outside the monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By this point, you\u2019ll have covered a lot of ground, but you\u2019re just getting started. That’s because Lisbon comes to life at night<\/a>, and no visit would be complete without sampling the legendary Lisbon nightlife<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start in traditional fashion with the traditional mournful Portuguese fado<\/em> music<\/a>. A Tasca do Chico<\/a> in Bairro Alto draws a buzzing mix of locals and tourists and serves local cured meats alongside the performances. Then, handily, you\u2019re just around the corner from one of the city\u2019s main nightlife districts: Bairro Alto. Be careful, though: in Lisbon, a quick post-fado<\/em> drink can turn into a long night before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9 am\u20132 pm: Take a Ride into History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2 pm\u20138 pm: It\u2019s Culture Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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8 pm\u2013Late: Dive into the Bairro Alto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n