Snapshot: Lisbon

Rick Steves Snapshot: Lisbon contains the complete chapters on Lisbon and nearby Sintra, excerpted from Rick's full-length Portugal guidebook — and leaves out the chapters on other Portuguese destinations. So if all you want is Lisbon and Sintra, this compact Snapshot guide delivers everything you'll need to know — for about half the price and half the bulk.

Practicalities​

• Getting around Lisbon by transit and taxi
• Advice on planning your time and avoiding lines
• Easy-to-follow maps

Recommended sights and activities​

• From the Gulbenkian Museum to trolley tours to the Parque das Nações to Belem's Monastery of Jerónimos and National Coach Museum, and beyond (including resort towns of Cascais and Estoril)

Self-guided neighborhood walks

• The salty Alfama district to Lisbon's castle
• The historic gridded streets of the Baixa (lower town)
• Bairro Alto and Chiado for grand vistas and trendy dining

Recommended hotels and restaurants

Sintra and nearby

• Pena Palace, National Palace, and more
• Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate
• Cabo da Roca

And more

• Tips and recommendations for shopping and entertainment in Lisbon
• Sidebars on Lisbon's history and culture
• Handy Portuguese survival phrases
• Basic tips on managing money, communicating, reserving rooms, handling emergencies, and other helpful hints