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“We spent beautiful day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca. All was well organized and our guides Maria/Mikael perfect. I will allways recommend this trip.”
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.
“Great way to skip the line! Pena palace is amazing!! Highly recommended”
Get entrance to Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon and see its Manueline splendor, plus the church and cloisters tied to Vasco da Gama.
“We should have gone earlier because we did have to wait in line for a while in the sun”
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour linking Bairro Alto, Alfama, viewpoints, tram ride, and key churches, with coffee and cake included.
“Ana was a really fantastic guide! She has a lot of knowledge and her humour made the whole ordeal light and entertaining.”
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 activity was amazing! We had the best time, the only thing was we were expecting pizza, but other than that the DJ was fantastic, the vibes were so fun and we got to experience the most amazing sunset!”
A full-day Lisbon trip to Pena Palace, Sintra center, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais coast, with guided pacing and time to explore.
“Enjoyed Seeing everything but the bus was too small. We sat in the very back and I was quite squeezed in. Not enough room for 4 in the back. Nice tour - good guide”
Explore Lisbon’s Oceanário with one ticket to Europe’s largest indoor aquarium, 8,000+ creatures, sharks, reefs, and sea otters.
“It is a very nice experience for everyone! They have a bit of everything and a huge aquarium in the middle. Everything was excellent! I will be coming again.”
A guided day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Azenhas do Mar seawater pools, and Cascais. Pickup options.
“We had very knowledgeable, experienced guide Andre.”
2-day Lisbon hop-on hop-off bus with Belém and Modern routes, Carris tram access, and free Carris Museum entry for $25.
“Good hop on hop off option. Clear commentary which tied up with what you were seeing. Good online tracking of buses so you can see how long you have to wait for the next one.”
Private guided tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon with hotel pickup. Climb Alfama viewpoints and, on longer options, reach Belém in 2–4 hours.
“Victor was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable, fun and thoughtful of everything we wanted of this tour. Explained the history, the cultural significance of the sights and was a lot of fun to talk with. Has an excellent eye for photography and took amazing photos, with care for the details, positioning and lighting. Those are the…”
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.
“Alex was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and funny. She made it feel like we were visiting a friend who was showing us around. Would absolutely take the tour again to see what other locations they visit and will absolutely be recommending to friends!”
From $33, hop across Lisbon’s five lines with audio in 16 languages, Belém sights, Alfama views, and a free walking tour.
“Definitely worth the money but don't purchase 5 routes for the 24hr ticket as they only go between 9.30am and between 4-5pm so you won't have time for all routes (one of which is a day trip). The audio on the green route kept repeating which was a little annoying. The "guide" was a recording.…”
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.
“I had an amazing electric bike tour in Lisbon with Ricardo! He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems, but also super fun to talk to. His energy made the whole experience feel relaxed and engaging from start to finish — even when it rained a bit and the hilly…”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
