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Best walking routes in Lisbon

24 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.1 scoreHills 2/106.5 kmBest Apr, May, Sep, Oct
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#1
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One Hour in Lisbon: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.5 km1 h 15 min~151 m stairs

2.5 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops6stops+117 mgain~151 mstairs
6.1 sights6.8 efficiency2.0 hills7.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+117 m climb along route
  1. Rossio Square
  2. Carmo Convent
  3. Santa Justa Lift
  4. Praça do Comércio
  5. Lisbon Cathedral
  6. Castle of Saint George
3–93 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 3.0

6.1/10
#2
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Lisbon

Walking tour

11 stops4.4 km2 h 5 min~250 m stairs

4.4 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops11stops+126 mgain~250 mstairs
5.3 sights6.9 efficiency2.1 hills9.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+126 m climb along route
  1. Ascensor da Glória
  2. Rossio Square
  3. Santa Justa Lift
  4. Carmo Convent
  5. Livraria Bertrand
  6. Rua Augusta Arch
  7. Praça do Comércio
  8. Lisbon Cathedral
  9. Castle of Saint George
  10. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  11. Church of Santa Engrácia
3–93 m

Photo: Viewpointrippchenmitkraut66 from Rodgau, DeutschlandCC BY 2.0

6.0/10
#3
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Old Town of Lisbon in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops3.6 km1 h 40 min~180 m stairs

3.6 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+87 mgain~180 mstairs
5.5 sights6.6 efficiency1.5 hills9.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+87 m climb along route
  1. Church of Santa Engrácia
  2. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  3. Castle of Saint George
  4. Lisbon Cathedral
  5. Praça do Comércio
  6. Rua Augusta Arch
  7. Carmo Convent
  8. Rossio Square
3–93 m

Photo: ViewpointBerthold WernerCC BY-SA 4.0

6.0/10
#4
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Lisbon (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

6 stops3.0 km1 h 10 min

3.0 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
4.9 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills8.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Statue to Afonso de Albuquerque
  2. Jerónimos MonasteryUNESCO
  3. Navy Museum
  4. Museu Colecção Berardo
  5. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
  6. Belém TowerUNESCO
0–5 m

Photo: ViewpointRehman AbubakrCC BY-SA 4.0

5.5/10
#5
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Squares of Lisbon Walk

Squares

6 stops4.4 km1 h 30 min

4.4 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops6stops+71 mgain
3.6 sights8.3 efficiency1.2 hills7.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+71 m climb along route
  1. Marquess of Pombal Square
  2. Restauradores Square
  3. Rossio Square
  4. Praça da Figueira
  5. Praça do Comércio
  6. Campo de Santa Clara
3–66 m

Photo: ViewpointBzneinCC BY-SA 3.0

5.1/10
#6
Viewpoint

Lisbon Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops6.2 km2 h 30 min~165 m stairs

6.2 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+188 mgain~165 mstairs
5.1 sights7.3 efficiency3.1 hills2.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+188 m climb along route
  1. Church of Santa Engrácia
  2. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  3. Castle of Saint George
  4. Lisbon Cathedral
  5. Praça do Comércio
  6. Rua Augusta Arch
  7. Santa Justa Lift
  8. Carmo Convent
  9. Rossio Square
  10. Ascensor da Glória
  11. Miradouro da Vesi
3–93 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 4.0

5.0/10
#7
Viewpoint

Lisbon in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

17 stops6.3 km2 h 50 min~516 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~3 h 55 min.

Inside: Carmo Convent (~20 min) + Castle of Saint George (~45 min). Estimates only.

6.3 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops17stops~3 h 55 minfull day+215 mgain~516 mstairs
3.7 sights6.9 efficiency3.6 hills6.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+215 m climb along route
  1. Ascensor da Bica
  2. Ascensor da Glória
  3. Restauradores Square
  4. Rossio Square
  5. Praça da Figueira
  6. Santa Justa Lift
  7. Carmo Convent (inside ~20 min)
  8. Livraria Bertrand
  9. Calçada Nova de São Francisco
  10. Rua Augusta Arch
  11. Praça do Comércio
  12. Lisbon Cathedral
  13. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  14. Castle of Saint George (inside ~45 min)
  15. Escadas do Monte
  16. Escadinhas Damasceno Monteiro
  17. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
3–93 m

Photo: Viewpoint69joehawkinsCC BY-SA 3.0

4.9/10
#8
Viewpoint

Lisbon Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops6.2 km2 h 35 min~360 m stairs

6.2 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+135 mgain~360 mstairs
4.8 sights7.1 efficiency2.2 hills2.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 2 h 45 min insides+135 m climb along route
  1. Estrela Basilica
  2. Igreja de São Roque
  3. Rossio Square
  4. Praça da Figueira
  5. Carmo Convent
  6. Rua Augusta Arch
  7. Praça do Comércio
  8. Lisbon Cathedral
  9. Castle of Saint George
  10. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  11. Church of Santa Engrácia
3–93 m

Photo: ViewpointMister NoCC BY 3.0

4.8/10
#9
Viewpoint

Lisbon Loop Walk from Castle of Saint George

Loop

14 stops5.7 km2 h 30 min

5.7 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops14stops+128 mgain
3.2 sights6.8 efficiency2.1 hills7.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 45 min insides+128 m climb along route
  1. Castle of Saint George
  2. Museu do Teatro Romano
  3. Praça do Comércio
  4. statue of José I of Portugal
  5. Rua Augusta Arch
  6. Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
  7. Lisbon Cathedral
  8. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  9. Church of Santa Engrácia
  10. Campo de Santa Clara
  11. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  12. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  13. Graça Convent
  14. Miradouro da Graça
3–93 m

Photo: ViewpointKent WangCC BY 4.0

4.6/10
#10
Viewpoint

Belém, Lisbon: Walking Route

DistrictBelém

8 stops2.8 km1 h 15 min

2.8 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops8stops+6 mgain
3.2 sights6.8 efficiency0.1 hills7.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
  2. National Coach Museum
  3. Statue to Afonso de Albuquerque
  4. Belém Palace
  5. Jerónimos MonasteryUNESCO
  6. Navy Museum
  7. Museu Colecção Berardo
  8. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
2–8 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger Uwe SchmittCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#11
Viewpoint

Estrela, Lisbon: Walking Route

DistrictEstrela

6 stops4.1 km1 h 30 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops6stops+97 mgain
1.8 sights7.8 efficiency1.6 hills8.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 3 h 10 min insides+97 m climb along route
  1. Estrela Basilica
  2. São Bento Palace
  3. Museu da Marioneta
  4. National Museum of Ancient Art
  5. Necessidades Palace
  6. Prazeres Cemetery
18–84 m

Photo: ViewpointAlvesgasparCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#12
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Lisbon Walk

Churches

9 stops5.8 km2 h 25 min

5.8 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops9stops+111 mgain
3.2 sights7.5 efficiency1.8 hills3.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 2 h insides+111 m climb along route
  1. Estrela Basilica
  2. Igreja de São Roque
  3. Carmo Convent
  4. Igreja de São Domingos
  5. Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
  6. Lisbon Cathedral
  7. Church of Santa Engrácia
  8. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  9. Graça Convent
11–87 m

Photo: ViewpointIngo MehlingCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#13
Viewpoint

Alfama, Lisbon: Walking Route

DistrictAlfama

5 stops1.2 km45 min

1.2 kmdistance45 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
3.6 sights6.9 efficiency0.0 hills3.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Castle of Saint George
  2. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  3. Museu do Teatro Romano
  4. Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
  5. Lisbon Cathedral
21–93 m

Photo: ViewpointAlvesgasparCC BY-SA 3.0

4.0/10
#14

Escadinhas & Calçadas of Lisbon

Stairways

9 stops3.7 km1 h 15 min~317 m stairs

3.7 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops9stops+110 mgain~317 mstairs
0.5 sights7.3 efficiency1.8 hills9.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+110 m climb along route
  1. Calçada do Lavra
  2. Calçada do Duque
  3. Calçada Nova de São Francisco
  4. Escadinhas de São Crispim
  5. Escadinhas da Achada
  6. Escadinhas de São Cristóvão
  7. Escadinhas Rolantes da Saúde
  8. Escadas do Monte
  9. Escadinhas Damasceno Monteiro
14–73 m
3.7/10
#15
Viewpoint

São Vicente, Lisbon: Walking Route

DistrictSão Vicente

6 stops1.5 km55 min

1.5 kmdistance55 minwith stops6stops+53 mgain
2.5 sights6.7 efficiency0.9 hills4.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 1 h insides+53 m climb along route
  1. Church of Santa Engrácia
  2. Campo de Santa Clara
  3. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  4. Miradouro da Graça
  5. Graça Convent
  6. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
39–88 m

Photo: ViewpointDeenselCC BY 2.0

3.7/10
#16
Viewpoint

2 Days in Lisbon: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days49 stops31.4 km

13.3 kmdistance6 h 5 minwith stops31stops+254 mgain~284 mstairs
3.0 sights7.1 efficiency4.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h+ up to 5 h 55 min insides+254 m climb along route
  1. Lisbon Botanical Gardens
  2. Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
  3. Igreja de São Roque
  4. Palácio Foz
  5. Ascensor da Glória
  6. Museu de Sociedade de Geografia
  7. Restauradores Square
  8. Rossio Square
  9. Igreja de São Domingos
  10. Praça da Figueira
  11. Santa Justa Lift
  12. Carmo Convent
  13. Livraria Bertrand
  14. Ascensor da Bica
  15. Mercado da Ribeira
  16. Praça do Comércio
  17. statue of José I of Portugal
  18. Rua Augusta Arch
  19. Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
  20. Lisbon Cathedral
  21. Museu do Teatro Romano
  22. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  23. Castle of Saint George
  24. Miradouro da Graça
  25. Palácio da Bemposta
  26. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  27. Graça Convent
  28. Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
  29. Campo de Santa Clara
  30. Church of Santa Engrácia
  31. National Azulejo Museum
1–95 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknownCC BY-SA 2.0

3.6/10
#17
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Lisbon: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops11.4 km3 h 50 min

11.4 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+214 mgain
2.0 sights7.7 efficiency3.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+214 m climb along route
  1. Edward VII Park
  2. Marquess of Pombal Square
  3. São Bento Palace
  4. Estrela Basilica
  5. Prazeres Cemetery
  6. National Museum of Ancient Art
  7. Mercado da Ribeira
  8. Restauradores Square
  9. Igreja de São Domingos
  10. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  11. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
1–87 m

Photo: ViewpointKent WangCC BY 4.0

3.3/10
#18
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Lisbon in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.8 km2 h 10 min

5.8 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops8stops+89 mgain
1.7 sights7.1 efficiency1.5 hills3.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 45 min insides+89 m climb along route
  1. São Bento Palace
  2. Mercado da Ribeira
  3. Restauradores Square
  4. Igreja de São Domingos
  5. Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
  6. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  7. Graça Convent
  8. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
7–87 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 3.0

3.3/10
#19
Viewpoint

Lisbon Museum Walk

Museums

6 stops7.9 km2 h 15 min

7.9 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops6stops+82 mgain
1.8 sights8.4 efficiency1.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 4 h insides+82 m climb along route
  1. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
  2. Fundação Arpad Szenes / Vieira da Silva
  3. Museu de Sociedade de Geografia
  4. Museu do Teatro Romano
  5. Museu da Marioneta
  6. National Museum of Ancient Art
10–98 m

Photo: ViewpointFulviusbsasCC BY-SA 3.0

3.1/10
#20

Best Viewpoints in Lisbon: Walking Route

Viewpoints

7 stops5.3 km1 h 45 min

5.3 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops7stops+126 mgain
0.5 sights6.7 efficiency2.1 hills4.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+126 m climb along route
  1. Miradouro da Vesi
  2. Miradouro de Santa Catarina
  3. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
  4. Miradouro Do Pilar 7. Ponte 25 De Abril
  5. Miradouro Panorâmico de Monsanto
  6. Miradouro De Santa Luzia
  7. Miradouro Sophia de Mello
12–71 m
2.9/10
#21

Viewpoints of Lisbon in 2 Hours

Viewpoints

8 stops5.4 km1 h 55 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+147 mgain
0.5 sights6.4 efficiency2.4 hills4.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+147 m climb along route
  1. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
  2. Miradouro Do Pilar 7. Ponte 25 De Abril
  3. Miradouro Panorâmico de Monsanto
  4. Miradouro De Santa Luzia
  5. Miradouro Sophia de Mello
  6. Miradouros de Lisboa
  7. Belvedere of Our Lady of the Hill
  8. Viewpoint of Monte Agudo
12–98 m
2.8/10
#22
Viewpoint

Miradouros of Lisbon

Viewpoints

11 stops10.6 km3 h 15 min~371 m stairs

10.6 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops11stops+219 mgain~371 mstairs
0.9 sights7.2 efficiency3.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+219 m climb along route
  1. Viewpoint of Monte Agudo
  2. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  3. Miradouros de Lisboa
  4. Miradouro da Graça
  5. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  6. Miradouro Panorâmico de Monsanto
  7. Miradouro Do Pilar 7. Ponte 25 De Abril
  8. Miradouro de Santa Catarina
  9. Miradouro da Vesi
  10. Miradouro do Largo das Necessidades
  11. Miradouro do Bairro do Alvito
6–95 m

Photo: ViewpointFilipe Rocha,user:sacavem (pt) http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usu%C3%A1rio:SacavemCC BY-SA 3.0

2.6/10
#23

Highest Viewpoints in Lisbon

Highest viewpoints

7 stops10.3 km2 h 50 min

10.3 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops7stops+192 mgain
0.5 sights6.0 efficiency3.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+192 m climb along route
  1. Miradouro do Moinho das Três Cruzes do Calhau
  2. Alto da Serafina
  3. Miradouro Panorâmico do Monsanto
  4. Miradouro da Escarpa
  5. Miradouro do Bairro do Alvito
  6. Miradouro do Moinho do Penedo
  7. Mirante da Ajuda
90–197 m
2.1/10
#24

Easy Viewpoints Walk in Lisbon

Viewpoints

5 stops7.8 km2 h 10 min

7.8 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops5stops+86 mgain
0.5 sights5.3 efficiency1.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+86 m climb along route
  1. Miradouro Nossa Sra Monte, Lisboa
  2. Spotters area Lisbon Airport Arrivals (LPPT/LIS)
  3. Aircraft Spotting Viewpoint
  4. Miradouro de São João de Brito
  5. Viewpoint to the city and the airport
58–108 m
1.7/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Lisbon walking stats

From the 25 rated routes245 stops total88 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Lisbon: Walking Itinerary — Day 1+254 m along route
Most stops / kmAlfama, Lisbon: Walking Route4.2 stops per km
Least climbEasy Flat Walk in Lisbon (Kids & Stroller Friendly)+0 m along route
Most stairsLisbon in One Day: Walking Itinerary~516 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest18.1 km1.2 km2 Days in Lisbon: Walking Itinerary — Day 2 / Alfama, Lisbon: Walking Route
Places on routes88unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Lisbon FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Lisbon: A Short Walk (2.5 km, 1 h 15 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Lisbon?
Apr, May, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Alfama, Lisbon: Walking Route1.2 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Lisbon?
One Hour in Lisbon: A Short Walk: walking 35 min, with stops 1 h 15 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Lisbon in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 17 stops, ~2 h 50 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 3 h 55 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 317 m, climb ≈ +110 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.