LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Lisbon. Yellow trams and tiled lanes, river cruises and fado nights, the palaces of Sintra and the long day trips north, all in one place.
A 2.5-hour Lisbon city-center walk that strings together squares, churches, and viewpoints, with pay-what-you-think pricing.
Most Popular“This was an informative walking tour of central Lisbon. Hugo was our guide and told Us all so much info. He is really knowledgeable and was fun to hang out with.”
Guided Sintra and Atlantic coast day: Pena Palace, Regaleira gardens, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais via Guincho.
“The tour itself was very good but by far though the best part was Victoria who needs a special mention. She was so personable, informative and friendly. Each destination was brought to life by her enthusiasm and knowledge.”
Timed Pena Palace and Park ticket with skip-the-line entry and audio guide, plus forest walks and fairytale views over Sintra.
“Pena Palace is absolutely magical, even just the park and the exterior of the palace. It’s a place straight out of a fairytale. Would highly recommend going here!”
Timed ticket to Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. Marvel at Manueline Gothic, then see Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões with less hassle.
“Beautiful architecture in magnificent surroundings. Currently undergoing some restoration so some parts closed. Very moving to see the tomb of Vasco de Gama. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon.”
Bairro Alto to Alfama in 3 hours with tram ride, church art, major viewpoint stops, and coffee plus cake. Great first-day Lisbon intro.
“Ana was a really fantastic guide! She has a lot of knowledge and her humour made the whole ordeal light and entertaining.”
Party your way through Lisbon sunset on the Tagus River with a DJ, unlimited beer wine sangria, and big views of major landmarks.
“It was great experience,the drinks were legit and the DJ was good . Don’t worry if you’re solo as you will meet a lot of people there”
Skip Sintra crowds with a guided Pena Palace stop, then enjoy Cabo da Roca cliffs and elegant Cascais on an 8-hour Lisbon daytrip.
“My partner and I had a wonderful day. Our guide, Inês, was very knowledgeable about the locations, history, restaurants, and very friendly!”
Lisbon’s Oceanário is Europe’s largest indoor aquarium with 4 ocean habitats, skip-the-line entry, sharks, reefs, and sea otters.
“I definitely recommend the guided tour. This was a great experience.”
Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon’s best viewpoints, cathedral, and Belém icons, with hotel pickup and a local guide in 4 hours.
“Perfect organisation and high quality of guidance.The tour guide was very interesting and approachable.Best recommendation.”
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, with time for photos, pastries, and beach views.
“An absolute must day trip 8hrs flew by, our guide Xavier made the day with his knowledge and experience Sintra and the Pena palace were worth the day in their own but to get all the rest in was amazing inc the most westerly point on mainland Europe , a great day out”
A small-group Lisbon food and wine crawl with seven tastings across five eateries, including fado-house VIP access and Mouraria murals.
“Hands down a fabulous tour! We always like to take a food tour the first day we arrive so we learn about what and where to eat. I can’t recommend this tour enough. Gabi was our guide and he gave the most thorough and enjoyable food tour throughout Lisbon. He gave us information and explanations…”
Guided day from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with pickup, views, and free time.
“An Amazing Experience with Ricky! Our trip to Sintra was absolutely wonderful, and Ricky made it even more special! His hospitality, warmth, and attention to detail made everything so delightful. From the moment he picked us up, we felt truly welcome. Ricky went above and beyond to ensure we had an incredible experience. Thank you,…”
A pay-what-you-want guided walk through Lisbon’s Alfama, with fountains, churches, miradouros, and local stories to guide you.
“Tour got cancelled despite arriving on time. Guide told us that 6 people have cancelled and she can't have only 2 people on the tour. She then lied and told us that there's another tour the next day and we turned up and there wasn't any. Pretty poor service, lying to get out of responsibility,…”
3–4 hour small-group Lisbon walk through Rossio, Chiado, Baixa, Alfama and Praça do Comércio, with pastel de nata, wine and tapa.
“Catarina showed us everything we wanted to see! Several stories about the areas history of the town. The snacks and surprise were wonderful.”
Hop between Lisbon’s Belém and Modern routes by open-top bus, ride Carris trams, and add free Carris Museum entry for $25.
“Fantastic hope to visit Lisbon again in the future.”
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