LISBON
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in and around Lisbon. Sintra palaces, Tagus river cruises, fado nights and day trips along the Atlantic coast, gathered in one place.
A 10-hour Lisbon day trip packing Sintra palaces, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais coastal views with guided stops and free time.
Most Popular“A very well-organized tour! Everything was absolutely MAJESTIC!”
Timed entry to Pena Palace and Park in Sintra, with audio guide and Chalet of the Countess of Edla, plus skip-the-line ticket office access.
“I had a wonderful experience. The entire group was delightful to spend the day with. Our guide was an exceptional speaker and communicated with all parties, even in other languages. It was very nice to spend the day relaxing in the car with outings to Obidos and Nazare. Our guide taught us a lot about…”
Get entrance to Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon and see its Manueline splendor, plus the church and cloisters tied to Vasco da Gama.
“Seamless use of the ticket (instead of the long physical queues) and the architecture of the monastery was stunning.”
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour linking Bairro Alto, Alfama, viewpoints, tram ride, and key churches, with coffee and cake included.
“Paulo is a great guide and story teller! I really enjoyed exploring Lisbon with him and the people I met along the way!”
Lisbon sunset boat party on the Tagus River with a DJ and open bar, plus river views of Belém and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“The trip was fantastic! The music, drinks, atmosphere, and overall sense of safety made it a wonderful experience—we truly had an amazing time with friends. The only downside for me was that we departed from the boat at 1:45 AM, which felt quite late, and there was no guide to explain anything about the excursion.…”
A full-day Lisbon trip to Pena Palace, Sintra center, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais coast, with guided pacing and time to explore.
“Paula was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Although the weather didn't cooperate, he still made the trip the best it could be.”
Explore Lisbon’s Oceanário with one ticket to Europe’s largest indoor aquarium, 8,000+ creatures, sharks, reefs, and sea otters.
“Bruno our guide who works at the aquarium was very friendly and a foundation full of knowledge. He made the tour very fun and we learned a lot about fish and marine life!”
A guided day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Azenhas do Mar seawater pools, and Cascais. Pickup options.
“We had a wonderful day with Diego. He was a perfect fit for our family. A perfect of history and fun!”
2-day Lisbon hop-on hop-off bus with Belém and Modern routes, Carris tram access, and free Carris Museum entry for $25.
“It was lovely but I think the speed is too much. They need to slow down when we reach important stops in order for us to take pictures or even stop for some minutes like they did in Switzerland.”
Private guided tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon with hotel pickup. Climb Alfama viewpoints and, on longer options, reach Belém in 2–4 hours.
“Great activity to get to know the city in a different way. The kids enjoyed it. Melissa and Silvia were great guides: very knowledgeable and attentive. We had a great time. Very recommendable.”
A 50-minute, small-room fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with award-winning singers, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine.
“3 days in Portugal and this was one of our favourite experiences. The port wine was lovely and loved the acoustic music set”
A 3-hour Lisbon food and wine walk with 15 tastings: vinho verde, codfish cake, port and cheese, bifana, ginjinha, and more.
“We had a great time with Alex and enjoyed food; drinks and good company. The wonderful part of a walk like this is learning about the traditions behind the food; the city of Lisbon and it's history and all the influences that led to the creation of incredible food and drinks that are part of…”
From $33, hop across Lisbon’s five lines with audio in 16 languages, Belém sights, Alfama views, and a free walking tour.
“it gives you enough time to go around in each point of interests. There is no rush.”
Small-group Sintra day trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais with a live guide and optional chamber tickets.
“I had a great day, loads of free time to explore and our guide Lara was really nice”
Electric-bike tour through Lisbon hills to Alfama, with Pantheon views, Sé Cathedral, and local stories in a small 3-hour group.
“The tour was fantastic from start to finish. Our guide Pete was amazing and had such a vast amount of knowledge that he shared with stories and fun. The bikes were great, super comfy and the electronic bikes helped with the hills. We had a nervous rider however Pete put her mind at ease and…”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
