In many ways, Lisbon, Portugal, isn’t like other major European destinations. In Paris, Madrid, Rome, and Athens, your schedule is pretty much already set once you land. The list of must-see attractions is obvious. Eiffel Tower. Plaza Mayor. Acropolis. The Colosseum. Easy.
But that’s not necessarily the case in Portugal’s capital. A city of winding lanes, meandering across undulating hills—the whole place climbing away from the water—Lisbon invites exploration. It’s not a spot to queue and crowd along the beaten path but, rather, a place to discover (including so much delicious food and wine). That happens on foot, by boat, and rattling along on a tram, too. There’s so much to see and do that it’s a challenge to accomplish in a single day, but here’s a plan to discover as much as possible in just 24 hours.
