Discover the city with our list of the very best things to do and see in Lisbon. From picture-perfect views that will light up your Instagram feed to the biggest hotspots in town, classic attractions to places kept a secret even to the locals, there are more than just 101 things to do in Lisbon. But we’ll start from there, for now. Wether you’re just here for a short visit (and if so, be sure to check out our best hotels list for a place to stay), or thinking of extending your stay permanently, this checklist will help you find the very best of Lisbon. Discover the landmarks, get a taste of some of that typical Portuguese food or uncover world flavours in the most typical neighbourhoods around the city. 101 things to do in Lisbon isn’t enough for you? Not to worry, you can still hit some of Lisbon’s best museums, art galleries or take a stroll through the most beautiful gardens and parks. If you’re on a schedule, check out some Lisbon tours to help you cover the most ground. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.
Time Out’s DO Lists champion the very best experiences all over the world. They are the quintessential bucket lists for travellers who want to go out like locals, and locals who want to experience their cities like travellers—partaking in the coolest, most unique activities on the planet right now.
Time Out’s recommendations are by expert locals and writers, who either live, have lived or have spent extensive time in each destination we cover, and all recommendations are based on first-hand knowledge. Time Out is independent and never influenced by advertisers (our commercial content is clearly labeled as such).
For a venue to make one of Time Out’s DO Lists, it has to be amazing—that’s a given. But we want more than that. We’re looking for authentic, unique experiences that are truly memorable and of-the-moment, and will give visitors an inside look at the spots that make each of our destinations tick.
We also strive for variety, both geographically and thematically. We want to cover the breadth of all a destination has to offer from north to south and east to west, as well as the depth of that destination’s offerings: from cultural institutions to outdoor adventures, iconic bars and eateries to weird and wacky pit stops worth making.
As such, some of these places are established, big-ticket icons; some are under-the-radar local favorites; and some are truly quirky, off-the-beaten-path options. Whether we’re writing about the most well-known attraction in the city or the hidden gem only a few locals are hip to, we’re opinionated, passionate and specific about why each place makes our list.
