Lisbon by train
Discover Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal’s sunlit capital, is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, historic trams, and scenic hills. Alfama’s narrow lanes lead to São Jorge Castle, and Belém Tower reflects Lisbon’s maritime past. Fado music fills the air in traditional cafés, while the Miradouros offer breathtaking views over the city and river. With its cobblestone streets, pastel buildings, and warm atmosphere, Lisbon is a city of charm, discovery, and rich cultural heritage.
Explore neighbourhoods in Lisbon
Neighbourhoods in and around Lisbon
Holidays by land and sea
Lisbon train holidays
Short break to Lisbon
Lisbon, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona
A short jaunt to Lisbon ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Discover Lisbon
Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Lisbon, Porto
Get under the skin of Lisbon on an overland journey by train through Portugal, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
Multi-stop adventure through Lisbon
Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Porto
Travel through Portugal on a multi-stop adventure to Lisbon, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
Portugal's Atlantic coast
Vigo, Bordeaux, Porto, Lisbon, Girona, Faro, San Sebastián, Seville, Aveiro
Heading through Basque Country, stop off on this adventure along Portugal’s rugged Atlantic coast, all the way down to the Algarve.
Lisbon & Porto explorer
Vigo, Nîmes, Porto, Lisbon, Madrid, San Sebastián
Journey through France and Spain to reach Portugal’s vibrant capital, for history, gastronomy and nightlife aplenty.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Lisbon
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Wander the famed exhibits of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, housed in a 17th-century palace with a delightful cafe and manicured gardens.
Ler Devagar
A must for bibliophiles, Ler Devagar is a two-storey bookshop lined floor-to-ceiling with shelves of modern and classic works. Dip into the pages of your purchase over 'um café' in the coffee shop.
Sintra
An hour or so from downtown Lisbon by train, Sintra is a kaleidoscope of colourful architecture and lush forest amid the cool western mountains. It's UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-do day trip.
Take a ride on tram 28
Hop onto the number 28 tram and tour Lisbon in this wood-panelled carriage. Stop off at Miradouro das Portas do Sol to have a drink, or Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Monte, a churchyard viewpoint.
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