Lisbon Viewpoints

The 11 Most Beautiful Viewpoints in Lisbon

Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara

In a nutshell

  • The city of Lisbon was built on several hills and on each of them is at least one beautiful viewpoint – watching a sunset from them is one of the best things to do in Lisbon.
  • In Portuguese, viewpoint is called miradouro. The word will definitely accompany you often during your trip to Lisbon.
  • Real classics among the Lisbon viewpoints are the Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara and the Miradouro das Portas do Sol.
  • Two hidden gems for viewpoints are the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and the Aqueduto das Águas Livres.
  • If you’re looking for a nice hotel with a view, we recommend the boutique hotel The Felix 10.

Best Viewpoints in Lisbon on a Map

To give you a first overview of Lisbon’s most beautiful miradouros, we marked the 11 best viewpoints in Lisbon on a map.

You can also download the map and use it offline.

11 best viewpoints in Lisbon on a map

Lisbon's viewpoints on a map
Our favorite miradouros in Lisbon on a map

Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara

Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara
The Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara is one of the most popular viewpoints in Lisbon

We will begin with a classic among the viewpoints of Lisbon: the Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara is part of a small garden with fountains, statues and many benches and is a must-see on a long weekend in Lisbon.

You can enjoy a wonderful view over Lisbon and relax a little. There’s a kiosk and a terrace right on site, so you can easily stay here for longer.

How to get to Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara

If you take the metro, you have to get off at the Restauradores station. It’s a steep climb from there. It’s easier and nicer to get to the top with the old funicular Elevador da Gloria.

Directions

Metro station Restauradores

Location

Miradouro do Cristo Rei

Cristo Rei Statue in Lisbon
The Cristo Rei statue is a particularly beautiful viewpoint in Lisbon

For our next viewpoint, you head to the other side of the Tagus River to the Cristo Rei statue. The plateau on which the statue of Christ is enthroned is 113 meters above the Tagus River. The statue is even higher by 28 meters.

You can visit the plateau for free. Even from here you have a great view of the Tagus and all of Lisbon. Especially the view of the Ponte 25 de Abril is remarkable and gives you a San Francisco feeling.

If you buy a ticket for the statue, you can go a little higher. The view and the feeling of being up there is breathtaking.

How to get to Miradouro Cristo Rei viewing platform

You can reach the other side of the river (Cacilhas harbor) in a few minutes by boat from Cais do Sodré.

From the pier, you can walk or take a bus to get to the Cristo Rei area. We recommend walking along Rua do Ginjal – the small street along the old port is one of our favorite photo spots in Lisbon!

Entrance fee

8 euros

Directions

Port Cacilhas

Location

Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge

Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge
From the Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge you can enjoy the best panoramic view of Lisbon and the Tagus

You can already see Castelo de São Jorge Castle from many other miradouros in Lisbon.

But the castle itself also offers some viewing platforms, too. From there, you have a great panoramic view over Lisbon and the different districts.

Of course, the castle is not only worth visiting for the view: The walls as such are just as impressive as the interior.

It’s not free of charge and with an entrance fee of 15 euros, it’s not cheap either. If you ask us: For this beautiful view of Lisbon, the entrance fee is worth it!

It’s worth booking a ticket for the Castelo online so you don’t have to stand in line.

Click here for a ticket for the Castelo without queuing incl. a short guided tour

How to get to Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge

You can get there with the trams 12E or 28E. Get off at the station Lg. Portas. From there it is a good 5 minutes’ walk.

Entrance fee

15 euros

Directions

Tram station Lg. Portas

Location

Aqueduto das Águas Livres

Aqueduto das Águas Livres in Lisbon
Our insider tip among Lisbon’s viewpoints: Aqueduto das Águas Livres

In addition to all the well-known viewpoints in Lisbon, we also have a real insider tip: The Aqueduto das Águas Livres. It is a real eye-catcher, and therefore one of our hidden gems in Lisbon.

The Aqueduto das Águas Livres is an aqueduct that hasn’t been in operation for a long time. So nowadays, you can walk over it and enjoy an unusual view of the city.

In the distance you can even see the Ponte 25 de Abril and Cristo Rei.

How to get to Aqueduto das Águas Livres

The best way to reach the entrance to the aqueduct is to take the train to Campolide station. From there, it is just under 15 minutes on foot.

Entrance fee

4 euros

Directions

Train station Campolide

Location

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Miradouro Senhora do Monte in Lisbon
Especially at sunset, the view from Senhora do Monte is beautiful

From the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte you have a fantastic view over the Mouraria district. An overview board has been installed so that you don’t lose your orientation. On it, you can read what you see in the distance.

This viewpoint is one of the lesser known miradouros in Lisbon. The chances are good that you won’t meet too many tourists – so you can enjoy the sunset in peace and quiet.

How to get to the Miradouro Senhora do Monte

The best way to get there is to take the tram 28E to the stop Rua da Graça. From there it is about a 5-minute walk.

Directions

Tram station Rua da Graça

Location

Miradouro das Portas do Sol

Miradouro das Portas do Sol - viewpoint in Lisbon
Portas do Sol is one of Lisbon’s most popular viewpoints – it’s also very central and easy to reach

One of our favorite viewpoints in Lisbon is the Miradouro das Portas do Sol – you have a really great view of the beautiful red roofs of Alfama and the Tagus.

If you like bustling areas, this is the place to be: street musicians, small food stalls and loads of people in a vacation mood – simply great.

Grab a seat and a cherry liqueur and you’re ready for sunset at the Miradouro das Portas do Sol.

How to get to Miradouro das Portas do Sol

The stop Lg. Portas Sol is reached by Lisbon’s popular tram line 28E.

Directions

Tram station Lg. Portas Sol

Location

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Lisbon
The Miradouro de Santa Luzia is just super idyllic

Less than a 5-minute walk from the Miradouro das Portas do Sol (our #6) is the next viewpoint: Santa Luzia. It is hidden behind the church Igreja de Santa Luzia and resembles a small park with a view of the river.

The view is similar to the Portas do Sol viewpoint. However, you have much more peace and quiet here.

How to get to Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Just like the Miradouro das Portas do Sol, you can reach this viewpoint with the tram 28E and exit at the Lg. Portas stop. You then just have a couple of meters of walking left.

Directions

Tram station Lg. Portas Sol

Location

Miradouro da Graça

Miradouro da Graça in Lisbon
One of the best viewpoints in Lisbon: Miradouro da Graça

From the Miradouro da Graça you have a direct view of the Castelo de São Jorge. There’s also a nice view down through the alleys to the Tagus River.

If you walk a little further up the hill from the viewpoint, you will come to a beautiful green area, the Jardim da Cerca da Graça – ideal for a breather from sightseeing in Lisbon.

How to get to Miradouro da Graça

Take the tram 12E to the São Tomé stop. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk through a pretty alleyway with cute little stores.

Alternatively, you can book a tour of Lisbon – in an e-tuk-tuk, for example.

Directions

Tram station São Tomé

Location

Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII

Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII in Lisbon
From the Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII you can look all the way down to the Tagus River

Behind the Parque Eduardo VII is the largest inner-city park in Lisbon. It is laid out very geometrically and therefore a real eye-catcher.

At the upper end is the Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII from where you have a clear view through the city down to the Tagus. The park also invites you to take a pleasant walk away from all the tourist crowds.

How to get to Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII

The best way to get there is to take the metro to Marquês de Pombal station. If you are exploring Lisbon with hop-on hop-off buses, you can also hop off there.

Directions

Metro station Marquês de Pombal

Location

Expêriencia Pilar 7

View from Expêriencia Pilar 7 in Lisbon
The Expêriencia Pilar 7 is a viewpoint and small museum in one

The Expêriencia Pilar 7 is a glass viewing platform at pillar 7 of the Ponte 25 de Abril. From here you have a great view of the bridge.

A ticket for adults costs 5.50 euros. For this price, you not only get to the viewing platform, but also learn all about the construction of the bridge.

How to get to the observation deck Expêriencia Pilar 7

The best way to get there is to take the train to Alcântara-Mar station and then walk for 10 minutes.

Entrance fee

5.50 euros

Directions

Metro station Alcântara-Mar

Location

Miradouro da Torre de Belém

View from the Torre de Belem
The panoramic view from Torre de Belém is really beautiful

If you come by ship from the Atlantic Ocean, Torre de Belém is the first thing you see of Lisbon.

You might know the fortress as a great photo motif. But in fact, there is also a viewing platform on the tower from which you can admire Lisbon from a completely different angle. Plus, you have an unobstructed view on the Tagus River.

The entrance fee is 8 euros. With the Lisboa Card, the entrance to the Torre de Belém is already included.

Otherwise, it’s better to book your ticket in advance to avoid long queues.

To the ticket with preferential entry to the Torre de Belém

How to get to the viewpoint on Torre de Belém

If you’re not arriving by boat, walking along the Tagus promenade is the nicest way to get to Torre de Belém. You can also take tram 12 to Largo Da Princesa station.

Entrance fee

8 euros

Directions

Tram station Largo Da Princesa

Location

Extra tip: Roof Terrace of The Felix 10

Roof terrace of The Felix 10 in Lisbon
The beautiful roof terrace of The Felix 10 (© The Felix 10)

Besides the numerous viewpoints, several hotels in Lisbon also offer a special view of the city. That’s why we’d like to recommend The Felix 10 which we consider one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Lisbon!

From the roof terrace of the hotel, you have a fantastic view of the city. It’s most beautiful in the evening, when you enjoy the view of the setting sun with a glass of wine. Fantastic!

Do you know more beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon?

These were our tips for the 11 best viewpoints in Lisbon. Do you know any other places with great views? Write us a comment with your favorite miradouros in Lisbon. We look forward to it!