Things to do in Lisbon

Top 10 things to do

#1

Estádio da Luz

Visit Estádio da Luz, a popular stadium hosting the home games of Portuguese club S.L. Benfica

4.7 (623 reviews)

#2

Belém Tower

Climb spiral stairs, visit old cannons, and see city views.

4.2 (19,591 reviews)

#3

Jerónimos Monastery

Walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the Manueline architectural style

4.3 (21,184 reviews)

#4

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Set sail into history and honor the spirit of age-old explorers

4.7 (353 reviews)

#5

National Palace of Pena & Park

Wander through a Romanticist masterpiece perched atop Sintra's mountains.

4.3 (7,427 reviews)

#6

Fado in Chiado

Fado in Chiado is an authentic cultural performance featuring live singers and musicians in central Lisbon. It's easy to reach by Metro. Take the Green Line or bus number 758 to stop Baixa-Chiado.

4.5 (337 reviews)

#7

Arco da Rua Augusta

The Arco da Rua Augusta, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake, is one of Lisbon’s most iconic buildings. It's a perfect place to get a unique view of the city and harbor.

4.3 (17,555 reviews)

#8

Lisboa Story Centre

Lisbon's (hi)story comes to life at the Lisboa Story Centre. This is the perfect place for a taste of the city's past. Experience each chapter in Lisbon's history via multimedia and sensory encounters, including the Great Quake of 1755.

4.6 (60 reviews)

#9

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Explore ancient ruins and capture panoramic views at the mountaintop fortress in Sintra

4.6 (1,227 reviews)

#10

National Palace of Sintra

Admire the stunning architecture of a once Moorish Palace

4.5 (540 reviews)

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Experiences in Lisbon recommended for

City explorers Architecture admirers History buffs Art lovers

• Lisbon
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Lisboa Card: Access 51 Attractions + Public Transportation

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém and ride Tram 28 for free

• Lisbon
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Lisbon: Audio Guide App

Explore 25+ highlights and the very best of Lisbon with your smartphone

• Sintra
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Sintra: Audio Guide App

Discover 15 highlights of Sintra with your smartphone

• Lisbon

Yellow Bus Lisbon: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of Lisbon with one easy pass

• Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Join a guided tour at Quinta da Regaleira and discover its many legends!

• Lisbon

Estádio da Luz Tour + Benfica Museum: Entry Ticket

Walk in the footsteps of S.L. Benfica's legendary players

• Lisbon

HIPPOtrip Lisbon: Amphibious Bus and Boat Tour

Take a tour of Lisbon by land and water with Hippotrip

• Lisbon

Lisbon: Historic Hills Tram Tour

Get to know beautiful Lisbon on a historic tram route

• Lisbon

Yellow Bus Lisbon: 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus and Historic Hills Tram

Enjoy Lisbon with a Yellow Bus tour, including a ride on a historic tram

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National Palace of Pena & Park: Entry Ticket

Step back in time at this lovingly restored fairy-tale castle

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Jerónimos Monastery: Entry Ticket

Visit a true masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal

• Lisbon
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Belém Tower: Entry Ticket

Explore Lisbon's iconic riverside wonder that stands guard over Lisbon

• Sintra
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Castle of the Moors: Entrance Ticket

Visit this historic castle and get some of the best views of Sintra

• Sintra
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Pena Park in Sintra: Entry Ticket

A fantasy forest designed by a king

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Lisbon Cathedral: Entry Ticket

Visit the oldest church in Lisbon and explore 800 years of Portuguese history

• Sintra

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Explore a palace that many feel is the most romantic in Portugal

• Lisbon

Yellow Bus Lisbon: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of Lisbon with one easy pass

• Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Join a guided tour at Quinta da Regaleira and discover its many legends!

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• Sintra
• BESTSELLER

National Palace of Pena & Park: Entry Ticket

Step back in time at this lovingly restored fairy-tale castle

• Lisbon
• BESTSELLER

Jerónimos Monastery: Entry Ticket

Visit a true masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal

• Lisbon
• BESTSELLER

Belém Tower: Entry Ticket

Explore Lisbon's iconic riverside wonder that stands guard over Lisbon

• Sintra
• BESTSELLER

Castle of the Moors: Entrance Ticket

Visit this historic castle and get some of the best views of Sintra

• Sintra
• BESTSELLER

Pena Park in Sintra: Entry Ticket

A fantasy forest designed by a king

• Lisbon
• BESTSELLER

Lisbon Cathedral: Entry Ticket

Visit the oldest church in Lisbon and explore 800 years of Portuguese history

• Sintra

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Explore a palace that many feel is the most romantic in Portugal

• Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Join a guided tour at Quinta da Regaleira and discover its many legends!

• Sintra

National Palace of Pena & Park: Priority Entrance Ticket

Skip the line to see this colorful castle in Sintra

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Quinta da Regaleira: Entry Ticket + Digital Audio Guide

Listen to stories from the past and see the aquarium

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• Lisbon

National Tile Museum (Museum of the Azulejo)

Discover the history of the tile from the 15th century to the present day

• Lisbon

Banksy Museum Lisbon: Entry Ticket

Immerse yourself in an exhibition celebrating the iconic works of Banksy

• Lisbon

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum & Centro de Arte Moderna: Entry Ticket

Get arty with a giant private collection in a beautifully designed gallery

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National Museum of Ancient Art Lisbon: Entry Ticket

See Portuguese art over the centuries at the Museum of Ancient Art

• Lisbon

Castelo de São Jorge: Entry + Audio Guide

Visit ancient fortifications and see free-roaming peacocks

• Lisbon

Lisbon: Guided Small-Group Street Art Walking Tour

Explore Lisbon's vibrant Street Art scene with an expert guide

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Hand-picked combinations in Lisbon

Combine Lisbon favorites. Some things are better together.

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Castle of the Moors

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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• Lisbon

Lisboa Card + Pena Palace

• Park and Pena Palace in Sintra
• Lisboa Card: Access up to 51 Attractions + Public Transportation
• Sintra City Audio Guide
• Audio Guide App Lisbon

-12%

• Lisbon

Belém Bundle

• Jerónimos Monastery
• Belém Tower
• Audio Guide App Lisbon

-10%

Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Quinta da Regaleira

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

-8%

• Lisbon

Lisbon Card + Oceanário de Lisboa

• Lisboa Card
• Oceanário de Lisboa

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Quinta da Regaleira: Skip-the-Line

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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Lisboa Card + HIPPOtrip: Lisbon Tour

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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• Lisbon

Oceanário de Lisboa & Jerónimos Monastery: Entry + Audio Guide App

• Oceanário de Lisboa
• Jerónimos Monastery
• Audio Guide App Lisbon

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Lisboa Card + Luz Stadium Tour + Benfica Museum

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Monserrate Palace

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

Oceanário de Lisboa + Lisbon Zoo: Fast Track Ticket

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Castle of the Moors + Quinta da Regaleira

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 3 must sees

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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Lisbon + Lisboa Card

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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Castle of the Moors + Monserrate Palace

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Castle of the Moors + National Palace of Sintra

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 3 must sees

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Lisboa Card + Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Boat & Tram

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees

-12%

• Sintra

Sintra Bundle + Hop-on Hop-off Bus

• Park and Pena Palace in Sintra
• Castle of the Moors
• Sintra: Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Castles
• Sintra City Audio Guide

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Park and Pena Palace in Sintra + Castle of the Moors + Sintra: Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Castles

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 3 must sees

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All experiences in Lisbon

Points of interest in Lisbon

Graça

9 experiences

Marquis of Pombal Square

7 experiences

Restauradores Square

7 experiences

Belém Palace

7 experiences

Arco da Rua Augusta

6 experiences

Praça da Figueira

6 experiences

Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian

6 experiences

Church of São Vicente of Fora

6 experiences

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

6 experiences

Miradouro das Portas do Sol

6 experiences

Botanical Garden of Lisbon

6 experiences

Aqueduto das Águas Livres

6 experiences

Time Out Market Lisbon

6 experiences

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Lisbon guides and itineraries

One Day in Lisbon

Discover the magic of Lisbon with the perfect one-day itinerary. From indulging in delectable Portuguese cuisine to soaking in breathtaking views from miradouros (viewpoints) to seeing the sights via hop-on hop-off Lisbon buses, Lisbon will leave you enchanted and longing for more.

The Perfect Sintra Day Trip

Looking for things to do in Sintra? Hop on the train from Lisbon to Sintra and see historical castles and beautiful views! Plan out the perfect Sintra day trip, and uncover enchanting Portuguese history and beauty.

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What's on in Lisbon

Submerged Universe

Oceanário de Lisboa

Until 7 Jan 2026

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Cities in Portugal

• Lisbon |
• Porto |
• Sintra |
• Albufeira |
• Vila Nova de Gaia |
• Funchal |
• Lagos |
• Portimão |
• Faro |
• Ponta Delgada |
• Quarteira |
• Colares |
• Tomar |
• Queluz |
• Olhão |
• Loulé |
• Beja |
• Aveiro |
• Mafra |
• Lourinhã |
• Lagoa |
• Fátima |
• Batalha |
• Alcochete |
• Vila Nova da Telha |
• Avintes |
• Achada |
• Benagil |
• Ponte de Lima |
• Algoz

Regions in Portugal

• Lisbon Region |
• Northern Region |
• Algarve |
• Madeira |
• Central Region |
• São Miguel