I've spent years exploring Lisbon and planning it for my clients, and this guide is everything I tell them before they land. Every restaurant, every rooftop, every "skip that, go here instead" comes straight from my own time in the city and the trips I've planned for real travellers. Guidebooks tell you to ride Tram 28 and queue at Belém. They don't tell you where to catch the sunset without the crowds, how to handle the hills without losing your mind, or why you'll be eating dinner alone at 6pm. That's the stuff that only comes from real experience, and that's what this guide is all about.

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What's inside

- Lisbon at a glance: language, tipping, best time to visit, getting in from the airport and how long to stay

- Getting around: walking the hills, trams and funiculars, tuk tuks and taxis

- My favourite restaurants, cafés and rooftops

- The hotels I book for my clients

- A 2-day itinerary, paced the way I plan it for clients

- The best day trips and tours: Sintra, Cascais and Estoril, Óbidos, Arrábida and Setúbal, the Douro Valley and the Tagus River

- Lisbon with kids: the Oceanário, tuk tuks, and parks with cafés attached (wine in hand while the kids play)

- My private Google map of hidden finds: viewpoints, gardens, secret rooftops, fado bars, LGBTQ+ spots and art hubs

- Practical trip logistics: reservations, peak seasons, money, staying connected and what to pack

- A local's secret and a seasonal timing tip in every section

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Who it's for ?

The traveller who wants Lisbon beyond the top-10 list. You know the big sights, now you want the places locals actually love, and a simple way to fit it all together.

Perfect for you if:

- You want to eat, drink and explore like a local, not a tour group

- You want the hidden spots without spending hours on research

- You're travelling with kids and want a city that works for everyone

- You want day trip ideas that are actually worth leaving Lisbon for

 

Prefer to hand it all over? That's exactly what I do for my private clients. Reach out anytime and we'll plan it together.

 

Delivered as a private web page, so it's on your phone everywhere you go in the city.