Lisbon is one of those destinations that always attract, with the fado, the sloping streets and the beautiful surrounding landscapes. On every trip we are willing to spend a budget, but we must always bear in mind that there are a large number of things that are interesting and that we will not be reimbursed. So let's see some of the things that can be done for free in the Lisbon city.
This city is very cultural, and it also has spaces of interest to visit. In many of these places we can enjoy tourism without having to spend, so it is always good news for our pockets. If we want to adjust the budget, we have to take into account all these things that are free in Lisbon.
Enjoy the views at the viewpoints
If the city of Lisbon stands out for something, it is because of those enormous slopes and views from the top. Without a doubt, one of the things to do is enjoy the views from the viewpoints of the city. And there are several, because the city sits between seven hills, so there are many viewpoints and places to stop to admire the beauty of Lisbon while also taking some spectacular photos. The San Pedro de Alcántara viewpoint is one of the most visited, located in the Barrio Alto, a lively area of the city. Nearby is the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount, with another viewpoint.
As we are going to have to go through there because it is a must, it must be said that the Castle of St. George It is one of the favorite places to enjoy the views of the city. One of the best places to see the city in a panoramic way is the Tower of Ulysses, thanks to Da Vinci's periscope. We will also have excellent photographs from the top of the wall. The only downside is that to admire these views we will have to pay, since to go to the castle entrance is required, but we will do two things at the same time.
Stroll through the markets
One of the funniest ways to get to know some of the parts of Lisbon is through its markets. There are several that may be interesting, but what will not come for free is to buy some of the things that there are from antiques to second-hand clothes or books. In the Flea Market there is a very interesting market and without a doubt the most important. It is located near the National Pantheon and has all kinds of small stalls. The LX Factory is a young and alternative flea market, located in an old factory. The Feira da Buzina is itinerant, but if you coincide with this market, you will be surprised searching in the trunks of cars, because that is what this very original market is about. People arrive with their trunk full of things to sell and this is the window in which to find things. Undoubtedly in this city second-hand markets have a great tradition.
Learn about the history in the ruins of the Carmo Convent
If you like history, you cannot miss the ruins of the Carmo Convent, a gothic style building from the XNUMXth century that still preserves a lot of beauty. You can see the entire convent, which is quite well preserved, although the roof was destroyed in an earthquake. Inside the complex there is also an archaeological museum that tells us about the history of Lisbon, although this one is for a fee.
Visit the museums for free
If you want to go to museums for free, then you have to travel to Lisbon on the first Sunday of each month. It is this day the only one in which you can visit all the museums for free. Although of course, the queues are usually longer, but we will save all the cost of visiting the city's museums. You have to take advantage of the day because there is much to see, like the Belém Tower, the National Tile Museum, the National Museum of Ancient Art or the Jerónimos Monastery, a little away from the city. We will have to do a tour and an itinerary to see the most important ones, since we will only have this day to do it.
Join a free city tour
As in all cities, in Lisbon it is also possible to join one of those free tours that some people from voluntary way to show the city to tourists. Many are tourism students and they show us the most important places, telling us interesting things. Being an amateur tour sometimes it is not what we expected but if we want to know popular places it is the best way. At the end of the tour they usually accept tips, so they are not entirely free, and they are given based on how well they have done.