The 30 Best Activities in Lisbon

It must be admitted: Lisbon is a small city, but where there is no shortage of what to do, as is so well proven by the best activities in town. With its hills and enchanting streets, strolling is both a sport and a seductive cultural activity. Every tour dives in the history, flavor and heart of each borough. For those only wishing for a glance of the city there are car and bus tours proving that, from the top of the hills down to the river, Lisbon has many different landscapes. The Tejo invites you to enjoy boat tours that, mainly during sunset, offer proof that there are few better places in this world. And for those who insist in keeping up the good work while on vacation or recreation time there are plenty indoor and outdoor physical activities as well as workshops and courses to boost knowledge. Lastly, if you enjoy a good mystery and using your detective skills, the recent escape rooms provide hours of fun among friends. If anyone says there is nothing to do in Lisbon is surely misinformed.

CITY TOURS

Possibly the most photographed “monument” in Lisbon, the photogenic means of transport... READ MORE
Have you ever imagined a guided tour in a sidecar just like Batman and Robin? Truly orig... READ MORE
To really know a city the best thing is to set out on foot. These guided tours have a them... READ MORE
Small, yellow and equipped with an advanced technological system and GPS, these tiny conve... READ MORE
To enjoy the city wonderful climate, nothing better than a tour on these convertible buses... READ MORE
See more in less time. With total freedom, it's a fun, quick and economical way of gettin... READ MORE
Renting bikes on the hour, in a quiet area, surrounded by some of the most visited monumen... READ MORE
Knowing the places non-listed in the guides, eating and drinking as a local in these tou... READ MORE
A walk through the city's rich gastronomy, finding the best places to eat and telling th... READ MORE
Eco-friendly, these electric tuk tuks offer both lively and quiet city tours.... READ MORE
Guided tours to know all about the secrets of Lisbon, especially those hiding in plain si... READ MORE
Get to know Lisbon's history with the only city-guided video tour in six languages. Cara... READ MORE

RIVER TOURS

Water X promises an unforgettable experience on board exclusive boats that glide over the... READ MORE
Lisbon4sailing invites you to let yourself be carried away by  the wind on board of l... READ MORE
The  most singular touristic tour in Lisbon is made on an amphibious vehicle which tr... READ MORE
With a 24-hour valid ticket, you can sail in the calm Tejo waters, going on and out off th... READ MORE
Enjoy Lisbon's staggering view on our two hours charming boat tours. Leaving from Alcanta... READ MORE
Taguscruises has simplified the access to the river. In regular daily tours or through pr... READ MORE

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

For those who like to climb walls and not afraid of heights, Vertigo Climbing Center is th... READ MORE
Paddle is a recent sport with a fast-growing popularity. It combines the benefits of regu... READ MORE
The course comprises of seven Par 3 and two Par 4. The tees and greens are of U.S.G.A. sta... READ MORE
Do you want to discover the city while running? With Lisbon City Runners, you can get to ... READ MORE
Do you want to know how to handle a racket? Be it tennis, squash or paddle, in Lisbon Ra... READ MORE
Some people may believe that visiting Lisbon is no real adventure. That there’s somethi... READ MORE

EXPERIENCES

Tasting Fado offers the city's best: a visit of the theatre, which is a national monumen... READ MORE
This space is defined as "a place where you feed the chef in you. Here anyone can learn ho... READ MORE
Ever wanted to take a creative writing course? Or improve your Portuguese? Escrever, Escr... READ MORE
For Dance lovers, Jazzy is like a mecca in Lisbon, frequented by some of the greatest tal... READ MORE
Is Lisbon in need of Sherlock Holmes? Clues to follow and riddles to solve, from the earth... READ MORE
An escape room game, in which participants (in groups of 2 to 7 people) have 60 minutes ge... READ MORE

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