How to plan a trip to Lisbon
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why visit Lisbon?
From the colourful streets and iconic trams to the ancient ruins and Medieval castles, Lisbon makes for a spectacular European city break. A city full of vibrant charm as well as being one of the best cultural scenes in Portugal, Lisbon is ideal for lovers of culture, for a romantic break, foodies or those looking for fun nights out.
Whatever your reasons for visiting the Portuguese capital, you can enjoy pleasant temperatures as the sun shines 290 days a year and the temperature rarely drops below 15 C.
Lisbon’s architecture is captivating and its history can be felt in every corner of the city with an impressive collection of Roman, Moorish, and Portuguese influences in the city's architecture.
There are so many things to do in Lisbon that you might find it difficult to do everything on your trip itinerary. If you do one thing whilst visiting Lisbon, then be sure to ride the 28 tram which is synonymous with Lisbon. Add it to your travel itinerary and to the ‘See & Do’ section of your Pogo Lisbon Pinboard.
So, why should you ride this particular tram? Not only is it totally insta-worthy, it’s the best and most famous route for seeing all that Lisbon has to offer. It will take you from the Baixa district (one of the most central parts of the city) up through some of Lisbon’s most charming neighbourhoods and sights.
Where to stay in Lisbon
The stylish Hotel Mundial offers a place to stay in the heart of Lisbon within a short walk of Rossio Square. Right now, you can book a four night stay in April 2025 for just £861 with your exclusive Pogo members discount - a saving of £110.
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
1) Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, there’s a good reason why Lisbon is a city of seven hills, so wearing footwear that you can tackle those hilly terrains in is essential.
Climbing the hills not only ensures you get the best views of the city, but they are also home to some of Lisbon’s most beautiful and captivating hidden gems.
2) Research which restaurants you want to visit in advance with your Pogo Pinboard. Add all the restaurants that you might want to visit to your Pinboard as whilst you can just rock up to many of Lisbon’s restaurants and cafés without a reservation, increasingly more and more places require a reservation.
Why not consider upgrading to Pogo Plus to plan your trip as for just £4.99 per month you can simply hit the Pogo Magic button and it will create you the most incredible, tailored trip itinerary which will give you day-per-day breakdown of where to go and what to see based on what you have added to your Pogo Pinboard,
3) Take a sunset cruise on the River Tagus - without a doubt, a river cruise is one of the best ways to explore the city and the River Tagus with its azure blue waters and grand bridge, is often one of the most photographed parts of Lisbon.
Are you ready to start exploring Lisbon with Pogo?
