Things to do in Lisbon

Top Things to Do in Lisbon

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Things to Do in Lisbon

Neighbourhood food tours. Day trips to beaches. The city's got it all. Start by strolling the cobblestone streets of Alfama, then hit Bairro Alto for buzzing nightlife.

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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Lisbon

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What travellers are saying

  • Barry
    Biggleswade, UK2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stopped there on our cruise , managed to get to TimeOut Lisbon ...great food and atmosphere....we need to return at some point , a real foodie destination which requires a few visits to fully enjoy...alas on a cruise you don't get enough time
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • VickyLargs
    Largs, UK173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I wish I had more time to wander about. We first explored a bit of Alfama on our first day in Lisbon when we took tram 28 from Martin Moniz and got off at Portas do Sol to watch a beautiful sunset while sipping some wine. We then walked our path down through Alfama but it was getting dark and I felt we need to return at day time. Next day we took a brilliant Chill Out Free Walking tour and the guide took us to the less touristy parts of Alfama which was a great experience finished by the amazing views when we reached Castelo de Sao Jorge viewpoint. What I think we missed out is just taking our time ourselves to breathe the atmosphere of the old Alfama. We need to come back!
    Written 15 February 2024
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  • Mark L
    Evans, GA507 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take the train to this location. It is easy to get to. Large monastery with a beautiful church. Lots of paintings and great architecture. Recommend for older kids a families with teens.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • HolidaymakerfromHove
    Brighton and Hove, UK1,605 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This impressive square runs from the amazing Rua Augusta arch to the steps to the sea right on the shoreline. It is vast. Just a 5 min walk from our hotel we passed through here often.

    Very photogenic.

    Must see, hard to miss in fairness.

    Tram 728 to Belém stopped here.

    Highly recommended.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • VirginiaGal
    Arlington, VA137 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went during free Sunday afternoon (free after 2pm). It was hard to find the entrance to the museum. Must use locker to store food & water—you get the Euro for the rental back afterwards. Interesting exhibits. Nice cafe.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Laina
    Norfolk68 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A cool building in a very nice area. We didn't go inside as there is not much to see, however the queue outside was insane and this was in Feb, so I cannot even imagine what it is like in high season. My advice is to go, take some photos and grab a drink by the waterside by one of the vendors or the cafes.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Oliver R
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good views over the city and a nice but small museum. Lots of opportunities for nice photos although some of the steps were quite steep. Some agility required.
    Written 7 March 2024
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  • John G
    Southport2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The joint was jumping on St Patrick’s night. Despite that, the staff really looked after us two oldies, first providing a seat, then grabbing us a table as soon as vacated.
    Only downside, they haven’t yet caught up with Guinness 0.0%.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • VirginiaGal
    Arlington, VA137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very enjoyable museum. If you like tiles you will like this museum. Nice cafe offers quiches and sandwiches, etc. Tasty apple tart and latte at cafe. Students can get half price ticket. Nice gift shop but many items were quite expensive. Worth downloading the museum’s app.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Tafierce
    North Bay, Canada208 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great area to stay in when visiting Lisbon. Lots of restaurants, cafes, and shopping. We walked all over. We made our way down to the Praca do Comercio, if that is what you call it - the big square by the water. From there, we were tired and wanted to keep exploring in another area. So, we started looking for a Tuk Tuk. Many went by, but it was actually difficult to get one that wasn't already full. So, we walked back to the street and just stood there for a bit and waited to hail one that was available. This was a fun mode of transportation. Our driver was telling us all about the area as we went. He was a little wild which was part of the fun. It wasn't expensive either and it was a quick way to get around.
    Written 3 February 2024
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  • Melanie T
    New York City, NY4,670 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This viewpoint popped up during my research of things to do in Lisbon. It's free and you get spectacular views of the city. I believe there is a tram that you can take up to the viewpoint but taking an Uber will be quicker and probably cheaper (especially if you have multiple people). We ended up walking to our next destination and it's A LOT of steps to get back down. Luckily, it was going down because going up all of those steps would have been a struggle. It's worth a visit but if you're thinking of walking up, you may want to think twice.
    Written 12 February 2024
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  • Caroline LP
    London, UK191 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is.a beautiful monument and a fantastic tribute to Portugal’s famous explorers and gives access to some fabulous views.
    Written 17 February 2024
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