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 Franciscoיום א׳, 2 באוג׳Music
Shardik

Shardik

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום א׳, 2 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €17

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום א׳, 2 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €14

Percurso Secreto

Percurso Secreto

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologiaיום א׳, 2 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

יום א׳, 2 באוג׳Culture & Art
Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Paços do Concelhoיום א׳, 2 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום ב׳, 3 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €14

Bonbon Flamme

Bonbon Flamme

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום ג׳, 4 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €14

Peça do Mês

Peça do Mês

Museu de São Roqueיום ד׳, 5 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €3.5

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום ד׳, 5 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €17

Bordalo Surpresa

Bordalo Surpresa

Museu Bordalo Pinheiroיום ד׳, 5 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €2

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום ה׳, 6 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €17

Teatro Anatómico

Teatro Anatómico

Coliseu dos Recreiosיום ה׳, 6 באוג׳Culture & Art
Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Museu do Orienteיום ו׳, 7 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €6

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום ו׳, 7 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €17

Natália Gromicho

Natália Gromicho

Atelier Natália Gromichoשבת, 8 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianשבת, 8 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €17

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianשבת, 8 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €12

Conversas Quotidianas

Conversas Quotidianas

Espaço Bento Martinsשבת, 8 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €10.5

Masterchef Romano

Masterchef Romano

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romanoיום א׳, 9 באוג׳Culture & Art

🎟️ From €5

SML

SML

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום א׳, 9 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €23

Chicago Underground Duo

Chicago Underground Duo

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkianיום א׳, 9 באוג׳Music

🎟️ From €14

A Obra Eleita

A Obra Eleita

Museu de São Roqueיום ג׳, 11 באוג׳Culture & Art
Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiadoיום ה׳, 13 באוג׳Culture & 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.