Suggestions for what to do upon arrival in Lisbon?
 

Hi folks,

A couple of days from now, I will be arriving in Lisbon at roughly 2:30 in the afternoon. By the time I get to my hotel and check-in and clean-up, it should be close to 4:00. It is too late to take in any attractions, but maybe I could do some walking around or find a nice (pleasant nice, not expensive nice :) ) place to have dinner.

If anyone has any suggestions, this would be the time. (I leave for the airport in about 16 hours :) )

Shouldn't be an issue to go out and see something but just so you know, sunset today will be at 5:25 and for every day following, it will set one minute sooner.

Where you're staying in the city and how you are planning on getting around would be useful information to know.

Hi Spark,

I will be getting around by transit and will be staying very close to one of the entrances to the Sao Sebastiao metro stop. I am close enough to the Gulbenkian that if my flight by some miracle were to get in 30 minutes early, I try to take it in that day (My impression is that it is an excellent gallery, but small enough to see in a 2.5-3 hours)

I realize that the days will be short, actually maybe what I should do is just find a good viewpoint to watch the sunset (if the weather cooperates that is).

Sao Sebastiao metro has a in-building connection to El Corte Ingles (Department Store of Spanish Origin). The last floor has a pleasant restaurant with views. As a 1st contact with the city seems very convenient.

Near El Corte is a beautiful park Eduardo VII
On a nice day it would be a great place for a walk.
Might be beater than going to the museum.

better..

The best cheap place to eat is Bom Jardim - chicken to die for.

If it's too late for museums there are worthwhile view points, or you could ride the sightseeing tram through Alfama. Port before dinner may not be the best idea, but you do know about the Solar Do Vinho do Porto, right? (May have spelt it wrong, am traveling and can't be bothered to check but it should work for a search.)

The Elevator Santa Justa?

What would Bernardo Soares do?

Probably walk along the Rua dos Douradores and contemplate a rain puddle.

Do NOT skip the Gulbenkian.

And please take the train to Sintra.


Thin, once married to a Lisboeta


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Probably too late..

Thin is right, do NOT skip the museum,.
Just leave it for a day when you are not tired from the flight.
The Lalique section is exquisite.