Day trips from Lisbon
Day trips from Lisbon open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are May–June and September, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Lisbon
Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from LisbonFrom $56View 
Lisbon Private Driver: Customizable Day Trips, Sintra & BeyondFrom $79View 
Fatima Batalha Nazare Obidos Day Trip Hotel Pickup From LisbonFrom $96View 
Porto, Nazaré & Óbidos in One Day: Full-Day Tour from LisbonFrom $86View 
Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from LisbonFrom $74View 
Lisbon to Sintra Day Trip Pena Palace Quinta CascaisFrom $25View
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Places to go from Lisbon
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Fátima
- One of the world's biggest Catholic pilgrimage sites. About 68 miles away.
- Nazaré
- A fishing town where winter storms bring the world's biggest surfed waves. About 61 miles away.
- Óbidos
- A tiny walled town of whitewashed houses, known for cherry liqueur in chocolate cups. About 44 miles away.
- Mafra
- A vast baroque palace-convent with a famous library. About 19 miles away.
- Cascais
- A seaside resort at the end of the coastal train line, with beaches and a marina. About 15 miles away.
- Setúbal
- A port town with fresh fried cuttlefish and boat trips to see dolphins. About 18 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Lisbon month by month
Averages for Lisbon, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 62 (16) | 66 (19) | 69 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 80 (27) | 73 (23) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 47 (9) | 48 (9) | 52 (11) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) | 66 (19) | 64 (18) | 60 (15) | 53 (12) | 49 (9) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:39 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:43 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:32 pm | 7:46 pm | 6:59 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:16 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Lisbon?
May–June and September. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What's the closest day trip from Lisbon?
Cascais, about 15 miles away: a seaside resort at the end of the coastal train line, with beaches and a marina. Setúbal, about 18 miles away: a port town with fresh fried cuttlefish and boat trips to see dolphins. Mafra, about 19 miles away: a vast baroque palace-convent with a famous library.
Where can I book day trips in Lisbon?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
