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 →
70 ideas · showing 49–70
Livraria Bertrand · Chiado
Seven rooms of books in Chiado; the café closes earlier than the bookshop.
Chiado · neighbourhood setting A Vida Portuguesa · Chiado
Portuguese gifts in the former Férin bookshop at Rua Nova do Almada 72.
Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet
An Alcochete shopping outing, with a return shuttle sold at Marquês de Pombal.
Onur’s pickPink Street
A Cais do Sodré street stop to combine with the market, river or a chosen bar.
Onur’s pickGreen Street · Rua da Silva
Plants, pots and balconies on Rua da Silva; wander briefly, keeping residents’ entrances clear.
Historic view · service suspended Onur’s pickBica Funicular
A steep Bica street wander; check Carris because funicular service was suspended in our source check.
Onur’s pickRossio
Wave-patterned paving and a Baixa starting point for the river or the avenue.
Onur’s pickRua Augusta
The Baixa walking link between Rossio and Praça do Comércio.
Onur’s pickPraça do Comércio
Yellow arcades and a riverfront pause on Onur’s city list.
Onur’s pickSé de Lisboa
The cathedral between Baixa and Alfama; dress respectfully and check ticketed areas.
Onur’s pickMarquês de Pombal
The lion and Pombal monument between Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII.
Onur’s pickCristo Rei
Views back across the river; plan the onward leg from Cacilhas and viewpoint access.
Onur’s pickSintra · old town
National Palace chimneys, old-town lanes and a pastry beside one chosen monument.
Onur’s pickPraia de Caxias
Onur’s Caxias beach pause; let current conditions shape the time beside the water.
Umur’s favouriteFábrica Braço de Prata
Music, books, food and rooms to wander in Marvila, chosen around the programme.
Inspiration photo · not the actual class Nat’elier · make your own pastéis de nata
Make pastry and custard, then enjoy your own warm pastéis de nata (custard tarts).
Inspiration photo · not the actual class D’Orey Tiles · paint an azulejo
Paint a tile in Chiado; book early in your trip so it has time for firing.
Inspiration photo · not the actual class A Casa do Azulejo · traditional tile painting
Tile painting in Benfica; give the studio session its own slot.
Inspiration photo · not the actual class Cerâmica S. Vicente · façade-tile workshop
A two-hour façade-tile workshop in a family ceramics studio.
Mercado da Ribeira · inspiration, not this class or its meeting point Compadre · from the market to the kitchen
Choose ingredients at a market, cook a seasonal Portuguese meal and eat what you made.
Inspiration photo · not the actual class Paula Vieira · make a silver ring
A three-hour silver-ring session near Avenida de Roma; leave the afternoon clear.
Lisbon riverfront · not the boat or boarding point Lisbon ByBoat · sunset sailing
See Lisbon from a sailing boat at sunset; bring a layer for the breeze.
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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.