One good anchor, room for the rest
Things to do in Lisbon
Our things to do in Lisbon guide brings together viewpoints, museums, fado, workshops and outings beyond the city. Choose the day you want, not the longest checklist.
In short
For things to do in Lisbon, choose one anchor: a waterfront walk at Ribeira das Naus, a viewpoint in Alfama, an art visit in Belém or a hands-on workshop. The Oceanário is our indoor family idea. Sintra, Cascais and the beaches are separate outings outside the city; give them their own time and transport plan.
Compare walking, tuk-tuk, Sintra and sailing tours →
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Pavilhão do Conhecimento
Hands-on science for a Parque das Nações outing, with waterfront time afterwards.
Feira da Ladra
Tuesday and Saturday second-hand browsing at Campo de Santa Clara.
Mercado da Ribeira · location setting A Vida Portuguesa · Ribeira
Portuguese gifts inside Mercado da Ribeira, handy for a Cais do Sodré day.
Nearby Chiado · neighbourhood setting Farmácia Barreto
A working Chiado pharmacy with old medicine jars, wooden cabinets and its own small museum.
Onur’s pickPraia de Carcavelos
A broad beach by São Julião da Barra Fort, with surf conditions to take seriously.
Cacilhas
A ferry crossing and Almada-side meal; check the return for your actual day.
Onur’s pickCascais
Town, bay and lunch first; the coastal route towards Guincho is a longer outing.
Quinta da Regaleira
Gardens, tunnels and the initiation well, with its own timed ticket and closing arrangements.
Parque Eduardo VII
Geometric gardens and a long city view; Estufa Fria is a separate visit.
Monsanto Forest Park
Choose a forest route, or Serafina for a family picnic and playground stop.
Jardim do Príncipe Real
A garden break beneath the spreading cypress, between shops and cafés.
Miradouro da Graça
Pines, the church and a Tagus outlook, then time for Graça itself.
Jardim do Torel
A garden view across Avenida da Liberdade towards São Roque.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Alfama and the Tagus from a broad lookout, with Santa Luzia nearby.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Alfama views and tiles telling the stories of the castle and pre-earthquake Lisbon.
Lisbon Zoo
A family-day alternative to the waterfront; check tickets and the programme.
Hippotrip
An amphibious tour for ages 2+; steep boarding steps mean it is not wheelchair-accessible.
A Baiuca
A former Alfama tavern for amateur fado, with the evening’s format settled before you go.
Clube de Fado
Dinner from 19:30, fado from 20:30; reserve an evening, not a quick meal.
Palácio da Pena
Choose Essential or Complete, then plan the uphill journey around the palace entry slot.
Évora
Praça do Giraldo, the Roman Temple and an unhurried lunch inland from Lisbon.
Óbidos
Walled-town lanes and a ginjinha pause; festival editions are separate plans.
Onur’s pickSetúbal & Arrábida
A choco frito lunch, Arrábida coast or Sado boat outing: choose the main plan first.
Onur’s pickCosta da Caparica
Town beaches or a longer coastal outing: choose the actual beach before the journey.
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Before choosing your day
What can we do in Lisbon when it rains?
Choose the Oceanário, an art visit or a workshop. Our rainy-day guide compares the indoor choices and closed days.
Lisbon in the rain →Can we fit Sintra into a short city walk?
No. Sintra is a separate outing. Choose one main palace or garden, leave time for the town and plan the journey back.
Which Lisbon viewpoint should we choose?
Santa Catarina is near our neighbourhood; Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol fit an Alfama day. Graça and Senhora do Monte mean more hill planning.