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Please provide feedback on Lisbon Itinerary
Hi Fodorites!
Thanks, in advance, for your help (I'm sure it will be helpful and very interesting, as my past experiences with Fodorites have shown me :) )Our family of four will be going to Portugal (June 12th to June 24th). We will have 2 days in Lisbon, then will join a big group in Algarve and Porto. We will then come back for Lisbon for 2 nights (to do Sintra) before heading out back to the US. Here is what i am thinking for the first Lisbon portion of our itineary. Please give me feedback. I have two daughters (10 and 4) so any family friendly advice/feedback would also be appreciated! We are staying in the Barrio Alto/Chiado area I believe (our AirBnb is right across from Hotel de Baixa: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/199461?s=51I am not specifically setting aside time to tour the Barrio Alto/Chiado area as we are living here. SO am hoping will get enough of it as we wander around a bit for dinner, etc.
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara - Lisbon Meeting Point Meet your local host at Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara Treasure Hunt! Discover Lisbon in a unique & fun way! Enjoy a series of games, fun trivia, & a treasure hunt! Party Town Check out Barrio Alto, known as the party neighborhood! Blessed Sight Visit the beautiful Church San Roque church Skip the Line Skip the tourist lines and get an amazing view of the city Local Drink Taste the most traditional liquor of Portugal in the oldest bar in the city Sardines & Colors Be amazed by the colorful and vibrant sardines shop Hidden Gem See a classic but impressive monument and travel like a local on a hidden elevator! Clown Around! Get to see Chapito Circus School, a one of a kind hidden gem Say Cheese! Take a family photo at Portas do Sol Break & Snacks Time for a break! Relax and taste some great local snacks King's Legacy Admire one of the oldest monuments in Lisbon, built by the first King of Portugal! Playtime! Go to a local park and let your kids play as they mingle with other local kids Perfect Ending The tour ends here with a stunning view of the river and plenty of places to sit and dine/drink |
Your kids would probably enjoy the Coaches Museum in Belém.* |
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Thanks for the reco emnyc! I had heard this from another family too and will look into it. Anybody else, any feedback? |
I'd go with option 3 - sounds as though it will give you a look at the Lisbon that is less travelled than the bucket list sites. We stayed in the same area as your BnB - it was very central and easy to get around. Id be wary of trying to cram too much into your days - l prefer to really absorb details, rather than race through numerous places, and just end up exhausted! the Monument to the Discoverers is most spectacular, Castel Sao Jorge very worthwhile, tram rides are fun, and the locals are lovely people. Di |
When you visit the Monument of the Discoveries, be sure to take the elevator to the top for spectacular views of the monastery, river, port, and Belem Tower. There were no lines when we were there. There will be long lines at Belem Tower.
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Thankyou di2315 and KarenWoo for your feedback and suggestions! di2315- yes, good call on taking things slow. A good reminder for me to stop and smell the roses along the way 😊🌷 KarenWoo - thanks for the tip! Yes we will do the Monument of Discoveries first and the view at the top in case Belem Tower line is insane. I heard Belem Tower is super duper busy unless you go late afternoon/evening before closing |
The Gulbenkian is a wonderful museum but you are probably right that a 4 year old would not enjoy it as much as the older child. Same for the Tile museum - and probably all museums except those explicitly for kids!
Do keep an eye on your 4 year old at Castle San Jorge - lots of climbing areas with little or no safety rails. Great site, but lots of walking uphill to get there - consider an uber to get you close to the entrance. |
Thanks Seamus for the tips! I will definitely keep in mind at the Castle San Jorge :)
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