Here is a brief guide on planning your day in Portugal's vibrant capital and making the most of those 24 hours.


Take the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus – A good idea to make the most of the short time you have in Lisbon is to get on the yellow-colored hop-on-hop-off bus. The tour will take you across the city to some of the best sights and its historical centers. You can get off the bus at any spot and later get on to visit other spots without having to navigate public transportation. You can stop, explore and shop at different tourist spots based on what you like and want.


Get on Tram 28- After an early breakfast, just reach the point where the famous Tram 28 starts and take a ride on it. Get ready for a full day ahead filled with adventure and fun, as the tram will take you through the main streets of Lisbon and pass by some iconic sites and locations. Admire the architecture of the city and the Alfama district with pastel-colored buildings and admire the cobbled hills of Lisbon. Follow Luggage storage Lisbon guide to store any excess baggage in safe lockers at convenient locations, for a nominal fee.


Explore the Alfama neighborhood – Alfama is very popular among tourists as it happens to be the oldest area of Lisbon. You can wander through Alfama to feel the charm and culture of the area as you walk on your toes on cobblestoned lanes of hilly labyrinthine streets filled with small boutiques and quaint bars. From Portas do Sol's viewpoint, you get an amazing viewpoint of the city and can easily spend a couple of hours here in Alfama. This forms a part of many a European itinerary.


Visit the famous Jerónimos Monastery – Also known as Hieronymites Monastery, and it is one of the best things to see in Lisbon. The fairytale-like Monastery is a major attraction in the Belém district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. It was built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India and built-in 1502. It is a triumphant example of Manueline architecture, but it took years to get finished.

Spend some time in Time Out Market – During the day, you must spend some time at Time Out Market to take a much-needed break. The market is a paradise for foodies and a must-see attraction in Lisbon. There are more than forty stalls selling high-quality food by top Portuguese cuisine chefs. Apart from a wide selection of wine and beer, you can try seafood, steak sandwiches, and plenty of chocolate and desserts.


Enjoy local cuisines and delicacies – You must not come back without trying out the different cuisines and delicacies the city has to offer. Most Portuguese dishes are Mediterranean-based cuisine prepared from seafood, legumes, meat, and vegetables and heavily flavored with a variety of spices. Olive oil is commonly used to prepare Portuguese dishes and for flavoring meals. Some other popular Portugal dishes to try include, Caldo verde, Açorda, Torricado, Rojoes, Tripas a Moda do Porto and more. Another favorite among locals and tourists is the pastel de nata, a creamy tart custard pastry that is a favorite sugar rush in Portugal.