What to See in Lisbon, Portugal

Looking for things to do in Lisbon? The region brings together Portugal’s capital and several distinctive towns, from the coastal streets of Cascais and Ericeira to the palaces and wooded hills of Sintra. It is a varied destination for history, architecture, museums and Atlantic landscapes. Neywo has free audio guides for four cities in Lisbon, with 334 narrated places in total and 15 walking tours.

What to see and do in Lisbon

Lisbon

The capital has 192 narrated places to discover. Among its essential sights are Jerónimos Monastery, the National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon Cathedral and Torre de Belém. Together, they offer a journey through Lisbon’s religious heritage, art collections, historic centre and riverside landmarks.

For a detailed city itinerary, explore the Lisbon city guide. It is the region’s largest Neywo destination, making it a useful starting point for a first visit or for a deeper exploration beyond the best-known sights.

Sintra

Sintra has 81 narrated places and is known for its concentration of palaces, historic estates and woodland settings. The highlights include Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace and the Convent of the Capuchos.

Each place presents a different side of Sintra: royal architecture, decorative gardens, a historic palace in the town centre and a secluded convent associated with the surrounding landscape. The Sintra guide brings these places together for a visit focused on the town’s cultural heritage.

Cascais

On the coast, Cascais has 56 narrated places. Its highlights include Palmela Palace, Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce, Fort of Santo António da Barra and Fort of São Pedro.

The collection gives particular attention to the area’s historic defensive buildings, while also pointing towards places connected with the coast. See the Cascais city guide to explore the town and its narrated sights.

Ericeira

Ericeira has five narrated places, including Arquivo Museu, Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro, Forte de Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Fort of Milreu. The smaller selection makes it possible to focus on a compact group of cultural and historic landmarks.

The Ericeira guide covers these places and adds a different perspective on the Lisbon region, centred on a coastal town rather than the capital’s urban landmarks.

A Lisbon travel guide for exploring at your own pace

The region works well as a combination of city and town visits. Lisbon offers the broadest selection of narrated places, while Sintra, Cascais and Ericeira provide different settings and collections of sights. Together, the four destinations include 334 narrated places.

If you are also planning to travel beyond the region, the Portugal destination page can help you continue exploring the country.

Explore Lisbon with Neywo

Download Neywo to explore four cities in Lisbon with free audio guides. The app includes 15 walking tours and 334 narrated places in total, with narration available in 11 languages.

Each story plays as you reach the place, at your own pace. There is no group and no schedule: walk independently, arrive at the next sight, and let the app tell you its story when you get there.