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, pick two or three things and do them properly rather than rushing between stops — and build the day around where you're staying to save the travel time.

There are 24 events on in Lisbon in the listings below — worth checking before you fix the evening.

What's on during your visit

July 2026

Projeto Outdoor 2026

Projeto Outdoor 2026

czw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Michael Najjar

Michael Najjar

Galeria Filomena Soaresczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Turn Around

Turn Around

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologiaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Visitas à Fábrica da Eletricidade

Visitas à Fábrica da Eletricidade

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologiaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Ana Margarida Valente

Ana Margarida Valente

Museu Nacional dos Cochesczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Três Vistas de Lisboa

Três Vistas de Lisboa

Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimentaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ From €5

Júlio Pomar

Júlio Pomar

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomarczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Olhos Múltiplos

Olhos Múltiplos

MAC/CCBczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
José Alex Gandum

José Alex Gandum

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romanoczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ From €4

Toma! 150 Anos de Zés Povinhos

Toma! 150 Anos de Zés Povinhos

Museu Bordalo Pinheiroczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ From €5

Meu Querido Santo António

Meu Querido Santo António

Museu de Lisboa - Santo Antónioczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ From €4

Rir é o Melhor Remédio

Rir é o Melhor Remédio

Museu da Farmáciaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Paulo Canilhas

Paulo Canilhas

Acervo Santa Maria Maiorczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Nuno Sousa Vieira

Nuno Sousa Vieira

3+1 Arte Contemporâneaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Nove Dias Depois da Queda

Nove Dias Depois da Queda

Monitor Lisbonczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Inês Mendes Leal

Inês Mendes Leal

Galeria da Boavistaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ Free

Nicole Joye

Nicole Joye

ZET Galeria de Arteczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Interchange

Interchange

Artemis Galleryczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Vítor Pomar

Vítor Pomar

Galeria do Torreão Nascente da Cordoaria Nacionalczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ Free

Georges Dussaud

Georges Dussaud

Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa - Fotográficoczw., 16 lipCulture & Art

🎟️ Free

100 Obras para Artur Bual

100 Obras para Artur Bual

Casa da Liberdade - Mário Cesarinyczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Sunset Sessions

Sunset Sessions

Centro Vasco da Gamaczw., 16 lipMusic

🎟️ Free

Marilyn Revisited

Marilyn Revisited

MACAM - Museu de Arte Contemporâneaczw., 16 lipCulture & Art
Margarida Correia

Margarida Correia

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologiaczw., 16 lipCulture & 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.