08/10/2026
October is one of the best months to visit Lisbon but not everyone knows it. 🍁🇵🇹
Think mild, sunny days, fewer crowds and often better prices than in the peak summer months. Add golden autumn light, the smell of freshly roasted chestnuts and plenty of culture to explore, and you’ve got the perfect excuse for a city break.
If you’re thinking of visiting Lisbon this October, here are 7 things to do this autumn:
🏰 1. Explore São Jorge Castle
Enjoy a walk around the castle and take in those iconic views over Lisbon without the summer heat.
🌰 2. Grab some roasted chestnuts
Autumn means castanhas assadas! Pick up a warm paper cone from a street vendor and enjoy one of Lisbon’s cosiest seasonal traditions.
⛪ 3. Discover Jerónimos Monastery
Admire the intricate Manueline architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Belém.
🐠 4. Dive into the Lisbon Oceanarium
A great plan for a rainy day, with incredible marine life to discover at one of Europe’s largest indoor aquariums.
🖼️ 5. Visit MAAT
Explore contemporary art, architecture and technology by the river, and check out what’s on during the museum’s 10th anniversary year.
🧚 6. Take a day trip to Sintra
With misty hills, colourful palaces and fairytale-like gardens, autumn is a magical time to explore this enchanting town.
🎶 7. Get lost in Chiado
Wander through charming streets, admire the Carmo Convent ruins, browse independent shops or end the day with a live fado performance.
Save this list for your autumn getaway and make G*t Rossio your base for discovering the city. 🛎️
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