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Portugal
Alfama pasteis de nata in 3 hours: tram 28, warm egg tarts, fado if you happen to walk past the right bar.
LayoverScore
LayoverScore 89Downtown is 40 minutes from the airport by metro.
Nonstop from these US airports.
Culture
Guided walking food tour through the Alfama district with tastings of Portuguese cheeses, charcuterie, seafood and pastries. Local wines and liqueurs are included for participants 18 and over.
Music
Small Bairro Alto tavern known for fado vadio with live fado sung nightly. Cash only with a minimum order per person and no cover charge.
Craft
Lisbon's oldest open-air flea market at Campo de Santa Clara in Alfama, held Tuesdays and Saturdays. Stalls sell antiques, vintage clothing, books, vinyl and bric-a-brac.
Spiritual
The largest mosque in Portugal, inaugurated in 1985 near Praca de Espanha. It welcomes visitors outside prayer times.
Night market
Large food hall at Mercado da Ribeira in Cais do Sodre with around 36 stalls, several run by top Portuguese chefs. Communal seating, open late, no reservations.
Culture
Lisbon's oldest church and the seat of the Patriarchate, set in the Alfama quarter. Entry to the main nave is free, while a ticket covers the cloister, treasury and upper choir.
Before you leave the airport