Lisbon itinerary

1 day in Lisbon

One day in Lisbon is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Lisbon

With a single day, stay close to Lisbon's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

David Guetta

David Guetta

Parque Papa FranciscoΚυρ 2 ΑυγMusic
Shardik

Shardik

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΚυρ 2 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €17

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΚυρ 2 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €14

Percurso Secreto

Percurso Secreto

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaΚυρ 2 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Κυρ 2 ΑυγCulture & Art
Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Paços do ConcelhoΚυρ 2 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ Free

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΔευ 3 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €14

Bonbon Flamme

Bonbon Flamme

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΤρί 4 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €14

Peça do Mês

Peça do Mês

Museu de São RoqueΤετ 5 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €3.5

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΤετ 5 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €17

Bordalo Surpresa

Bordalo Surpresa

Museu Bordalo PinheiroΤετ 5 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €2

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΠέμ 6 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €17

Teatro Anatómico

Teatro Anatómico

Coliseu dos RecreiosΠέμ 6 ΑυγCulture & Art
Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Museu do OrienteΠαρ 7 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €6

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΠαρ 7 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €17

Natália Gromicho

Natália Gromicho

Atelier Natália GromichoΣάβ 8 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ Free

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΣάβ 8 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €17

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΣάβ 8 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €12

Conversas Quotidianas

Conversas Quotidianas

Espaço Bento MartinsΣάβ 8 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €10.5

Masterchef Romano

Masterchef Romano

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoΚυρ 9 ΑυγCulture & Art

🎟️ From €5

SML

SML

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΚυρ 9 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €23

Chicago Underground Duo

Chicago Underground Duo

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianΚυρ 9 ΑυγMusic

🎟️ From €14

A Obra Eleita

A Obra Eleita

Museu de São RoqueΤρί 11 ΑυγCulture & Art
Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do ChiadoΠέμ 13 ΑυγCulture & Art

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Lisbon?
A single day covers Lisbon's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Lisbon in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Lisbon's local transport options before you go.