Whether you're visiting Lisbon for the first time or discovering something new, these are the 15 places worth your time, from iconic landmarks to hidden corners that most visitors walk right past. With Questo's self-guided walking tours, you can explore many of them with GPS-guided clues and puzzles.
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Cais das Colunas
Cais das Colunas is where Lisbon meets the Tagus, and it has been welcoming arrivals in grand style for centuries. These iconic marble…
Estátua do Rei D. José I
The equestrian statue of King Jose I commands the center of Praca do Comercio with a presence that speaks to both artistic triumph and…
Praça do Comércio
Praca do Comercio is one of Europe's grandest squares, and the story of how it came to exist is as dramatic as its 30,600 square meters of…
Arco da Rua Augusta
The Arco da Rua Augusta is Lisbon's answer to the triumphal arches of ancient Rome, but with a uniquely Portuguese twist. Standing at the…
Cervejaria Trindade
Cervejaria Trindade is not just Portugal's oldest beer hall; it is a place where 800 years of history flow as freely as the drinks. The…
Museu Maçónico
The Museu Maconico Portugues offers a rare peek behind the curtain of one of Europe's most secretive organizations. Created in 1984 by the…
Santa Justa Lift
The Santa Justa Lift is one of Lisbon's most iconic landmarks, and its story is every bit as dramatic as its 45-meter iron tower suggests.…
Castelo de S. Jorge
Castelo de Sao Jorge has been watching over Lisbon from its hilltop perch for so long that archaeologists have found evidence of human…
Carmo Convent
The Carmo Convent is Lisbon's most powerful time capsule, a medieval church deliberately left roofless since the 1755 earthquake as a…
Portal da Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha
The Portal of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha is one of Lisbon's most remarkable survivors, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture that…
Church of São Vicente of Fora
The Church of Sao Vicente de Fora is one of Lisbon's most historically layered religious buildings, founded in 1147 by King Afonso…
National Pantheon
The National Pantheon has one of the most entertaining origin stories of any building in Europe. Originally the Church of Santa Engracia,…
Rossio Square
Rossio Square has been the beating heart of Lisbon since the Middle Ages, and its name tells you everything about its character. "Rossio"…
Lisbon Cathedral
The Lisbon Cathedral, known as Se de Lisboa, holds the distinction of being the oldest church in the city, established in 1147 immediately…
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
Casa dos Bicos is impossible to miss and impossible to forget. Built in the early 16th century, this extraordinary building is covered with…